2.Wear a wrist strap, and always be properly grounded when touching static- sensitive equipment/parts.

If a wrist strap is not available, touch any unpainted metal surface on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS (and optional Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Expansion Unit) back panel to dissipate static electricity. Repeat this procedure several times during installation.

3.Avoid touching exposed circuitry, and handle components by their edges only.

Caution – Do not power on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS nor Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Expansion Unit units until after you have connected to the Network.

The AC source must be electrically isolated by double or reinforced insulation from any hazardous AC or DC source. The AC source must be capable of providing up to 500 W of continuous power per feed pair.

Mains AC Power Disconnect—You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This power source disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).

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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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