■Create volumes on the storage array. As part of the volume creation, specify one of two volume-to-LUN mapping settings:

■Automatic - If you are not using SANshare Storage Partitioning, specify this setting. The Automatic setting specifies that a LUN be automatically assigned to the volume using the next available LUN within the Default Group. This setting will grant volume access to host groups or hosts that have no specific volume-to-LUN mappings (designated by the Default Group in the Topology View).

■Map later with SANshare Storage Partitioning - If you are using SANshare Storage Partitioning, specify this setting. The Map later setting specifies that a LUN not be assigned to the volume during volume creation. This setting allows definition of a specific volume-to-LUN mapping and creation of storage partitions.

■Define the storage partition topology (including host groups, hosts, and host ports) that access the volumes. Storage partition topology is reconfigurable. You can:

■Move a host port

■Replace a host port

■Move a host from one host group into another host group

■Delete a host group, host, or host port

■Rename a host group, host, or host port

■Change a volume-to-LUN mapping

■Define additional volume-to-LUN mappings

■Grant volume access to defined host groups or hosts by defining volume-to-LUN mappings, using the SANshare Storage Partitioning Wizard. Each host group or host is granted a unique view of partitioned storage. A defined host group or host can either access:

■Volumes with default volume-to-LUN mappings - The host group or host is part of the Default Group.

■Volumes to which they have been granted access through a specific volume-to- LUN mapping - The host group or host will be part of a storage partition.

3.3.6.15Heterogeneous Hosts

The heterogeneous hosts portion of the SANshare Storage Partitioning feature allows hosts running different operating systems to access a single storage array. To specify different operating systems for attached hosts, you must specify the appropriate host type when you define the host ports for each host.

Host types can be completely different operating systems, such as Solaris and Windows NT, or variants of the same operating system, such as Windows NT - clustered and Windows NT - non-clustered. By specifying a host type, you are defining how the controllers in the storage array will work with the particular operating system on the hosts that are connected to it.

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5310 NAS specifications

Sun Microsystems, known for its innovative computing solutions, launched the Sun 5310 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, which marked a significant advancement in the realm of storage solutions in the early 2000s. The 5310 NAS was designed to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage tailored for enterprise environments.

One of the standout features of the Sun 5310 NAS is its file-serving capabilities, which support multiple protocols, notably NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System). This dual-protocol support allowed organizations to seamlessly integrate the NAS into diverse IT ecosystems, facilitating interoperability between UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems. The enhanced file-sharing capabilities made it an ideal solution for businesses with mixed operating environments.

The Sun 5310 NAS incorporates cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and data integrity. The system utilized a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, providing various RAID levels to protect against data loss while optimizing performance. Additionally, the device featured hot-swappable drives, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime, a crucial factor for business continuity.

Equipped with advanced management software, the Sun 5310 NAS offered users an intuitive interface for monitoring storage health and performance. This software included comprehensive reporting functionalities that allowed IT administrators to oversee usage patterns and capacity planning efficiently.

Scalability was another defining characteristic of the Sun 5310 NAS. The system could easily expand with additional storage modules, accommodating the growing needs of an organization without the necessity for complete system overhauls. This flexibility ensured that businesses could adapt their storage solutions to meet evolving data storage needs without incurring significant costs or disruptions.

In terms of performance, the Sun 5310 NAS featured high I/O throughput achieved through its robust hardware architecture and optimized file serving capabilities. This performance baseline was crucial for organizations that relied on heavy data workloads and required rapid access to information.

In summary, the Sun 5310 NAS from Sun Microsystems embodied a forward-thinking approach to network storage, blending reliability, scalability, and multi-protocol support. Its user-friendly management software, combined with the robustness of RAID technology and hot-swappable drives, made it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to streamline their storage infrastructure while safeguarding critical data.
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