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

Flash Disk

FIGURE 7-8The Flash Disk

Note – After completing the flash disk replacement, you must recover the configuration information to bring the system back online.

7.6.10.3Upgrade and Configuration Recovery

In this step, you will restore the system configuration and upgrade from the base operating system to a full version of the OS. The base OS contains only a limited subset of the StorEdge functionality, and cannot access the RAID volumes. Please note that this upgrade procedure is only valid when upgrading from the Base OS. The standard OS upgrade procedure is described elsewhere.

1.Configure the server's IP address. This may be done automatically at startup via DHCP or it can be configured manually via the LCD display or the console Host Name & Network screen. Please see the software manual or the FAQ for IP setup instructions.

2.Telnet to the StorEdge at the newly assigned IP address. Verify that the system is running the Base OS by entering the version command on the CLI. Confirm that the output is similar to the following:

StorEdge Model INSTALL S/N 0 Version 4.02 M38 (Build 154)

3.Connect to the upgrade page on the server. The upgrade page is used to send the latest OS image to the server. The URL for the upgrade page is (please note the dot before BUILT-IN):

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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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