7.6.8Qlogic HBA Removal and Replacement

Note – Add-in cards must be replaced while the riser board is removed from the chassis. The server supports 3V only and Universal PCI cards. It does not support 5V only cards.

Caution – Before touching or replacing any component inside the Sun StorEdge

5310 NAS, disconnect all external cables and follow the instructions in "“Safety: Before You Remove the Cover” on page 7-2and “Removing and Replacing the Cover” on page 7-2.Always place the server on a grounded ESD pad and wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap.

To replace a HBA card, follow these steps:

1.Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the previously stated safety guidelines. Remove the chassis cover.

2.Insert your finger in the plastic loop on the Low Profile PCI riser assembly.

3.Pull straight up and remove the riser assembly from the chassis.

4.Open the retainer clip on the riser card retention bracket.

5.Remove the HBA from the Low Profile Riser

6.Install the new HBA card on the riser assembly.

7.Insert the riser assembly connector in the server board slot while aligning the tabs on the rear retention bracket with the holes in the chassis.

8.Firmly press the riser assembly straight down until it is seated in the server board slot.

9.Replace the chassis cover if you have no additional work to do inside the chassis.

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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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