You must have administrative permissions to install software on the computer where the event monitor will reside. After the storage management software has been installed, the icon shown in Figure 3-37 on page 3-88will be present in the lower-left corner of the Enterprise Management Window.

FIGURE 3-37Event Monitor Example

2.Set up the alert destinations for the storage arrays you want to monitor from the Enterprise Management Window. A check mark indicates where the alert is set (storage management station, host, or storage array). When a critical problem occurs on the storage array, the event monitor will send a notification to the appropriate alert destinations that were specified.

3.Synchronize the Enterprise Management Window and the event monitor. After it has been installed, the event monitor continues to monitor storage arrays and send alerts as long as it continues to run. If you make a configuration change in the Enterprise Management Window, such as adding or removing a storage array or setting additional alert destinations, you should manually synchronize the Enterprise Management Window and the event monitor.

Alert Notifications

Alert notification settings must be configured to receive e-mail or SNMP notifications if a critical event occurs on a storage array. The notification displays a summary of the critical event and details about the affected storage array, including:

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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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