Target Volume

Caution – A volume copy will overwrite all data on the target volume. Ensure that you no longer need the data or have backed up the data on the target volume before starting a volume copy.

A target volume maintains a copy of the data from the source volume, and can be a standard volume, the base volume of a Failed or Disabled snapshot volume, or a Remote Volume Mirror primary volume in an active mirrored pair.

Note – IMPORTANT The target volume capacity must be equal to or greater than the source volume capacity.

When a volume copy is started, data from the source volume is copied in its entirety from the source volume to the target volume.

While the volume copy has a status of In Progress, Pending, or Failed, no read or write requests to the target volume will be allowed. After the volume copy is complete, the target volume automatically becomes read-only to hosts, and write requests to the target volume will not take place. The Read-Only attribute can be changed in the Copy Manager only after the volume copy is completed.

Creating a Volume Copy

The Create Copy Wizard guides you through the process of selecting a source volume from a list of available volumes, selecting a target volume from a list of available volumes, and setting the copy priority for the volume copy. After you have completed the Wizard dialogs, the volume copy starts and data is read from the source volume and then written to the target volume.

Caution – A volume copy will overwrite all data on the target volume and automatically make the target volume read-only to hosts. After the volume copy completes, you can use the Copy Manager to disable the Read-Only attribute for the target volume.

The Copy Manager allows you to monitor the volume copy after it has been created. From the Copy Manager, a volume copy may be re-copied, stopped, or removed, and its attributes, including the copy priority and the target volume Read-Only attribute, can be modified. The status of a volume copy can be viewed in the Copy Manager. Also, if you need to find out what volumes are involved in a volume copy, use the Copy Manager or the Storage Array Profile.

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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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