Front Panel LEDs and Pushbuttons, Post | Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS

TABLE 2-3Server LEDs

LED Name	Function	Location	Color	Status

Memory	Identifies failing	At the front of each	Amber	On = fault
DIMM	DIMM module	DIMM location on
fault (1 - 6)		main board
POST	Displays boot 80	Left rear of main	Each LED	See “POST Progress Code LED Indicators” on
LEDs	POST codes	board	can be off,	page 2-30for POST code LED details.
(1 - 4)			green, red,
			or amber
Fan fault	Identifies Sun	On Sun StorEdge 5310	Amber	On = fault
(1 - 4)	StorEdge 5310	NAS fan module
	NAS fan failure	board
CPU 1 and	Identify CPU	Back corner of	Amber	On = fault
2 fault	failure	processor socket on
		main board
5V	Identify 5V	Front left on main	Green	Green = 5V standby power on
standby	standby power	board
	on state
Main	Identifies power	Front panel	Green	Off = power is off
power	state of the			On = power is on
LED	server

2.5.1Front Panel LEDs and Pushbuttons

The front panel contains the pushbuttons and LEDs shown in Figure 2-1.Note that the illustration has the bezel removed.

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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.

Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual Front Panel LEDs and Pushbuttons, Post

Models: 5310 NAS

TABLE 2-3Server LEDs

POST

2.5.1Front Panel LEDs and Pushbuttons

5310 NAS specifications