The event monitor is a separate program bundled with the client software and must be installed with the storage management software. The client/event monitor is installed on a storage management station or host connected to the storage arrays. For continuous monitoring, install the event monitor on a computer that runs 24 hours a day. Even if you choose not to install the event monitor, alert notifications must still be configured on the computer where the client software is installed, because alerts will be sent as long as the Enterprise Management Window is running.

Figure 3-36shows how the event monitor and the Enterprise Management Window client software send alerts to a remote system. The storage management station contains a file with the name of the storage array being monitored and the address where alerts will be sent. The alerts and errors that occur on the storage array are continuously being monitored by the client software and the event monitor. The event monitor takes over for the client after the client software package is shut down. When an event is detected, a notification is sent to the remote system.

FIGURE 3-36Event Monitor Configuration

Because the event monitor and the Enterprise Management Window share the information to send alert messages, the Enterprise Management Window contains some visual cues to assist in the event monitor installation and synchronization. The parts of the Enterprise Management Window that are related to event monitoring are shown in Figure 3-37 on page 3-88.

Using the event monitor involves three key steps:

1.Install the client software. The event monitor is packaged with the client software and installs automatically with the client software. It is recommended that you run the event monitor on one machine that will run continuously. To prevent receipt of duplicate alert notifications of the same critical event on a storage array, disable the event monitor on all but one storage management station.

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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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