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Changes to Windows group membership do not take effect. Changes to user mapping do not take effect.

Windows clients use a device called an access token to assign user data and group membership. This token is assigned when the client connects to the StorEdge. Any changes to this token are not implemented until the next time the user connects.

To cause any changes to take effect immediately, ensure that the user closes all sessions with the StorEdge.

The easiest way to do this is to log the user out of all connected workstations. It is necessary that the user remain disconnected for approximately 30 seconds because the token is cached for a short time.

To ensure that all users’ tokens are updated after making large-scale changes, reboot StorEdge. This action ensures that all sessions are disconnected.

Windows clients cannot connect by NetBIOS name.

StorEdge not present in browse list / Network Neighborhood.

A master browser is a server that is configured to manage CIFS/SMB browse lists and respond to client requests for them. Windows server operating systems are configured to do this by default.

StorEdge is configured not to act as a master browser. This is done to dedicate all StorEdge resources to file sharing.

For the browsing to function correctly, each subnet or physical network segment must have a master browser. Therefore, if you wish to make the StorEdge available via browse lists, it should be located on the same segment and subnet as a Windows Server.

Note that configuring a WINS server improves the performance of browsing, and in some cases may compensate for the lack of a master browser on some segments. If possible, a WINS server should always be configured.

To determine which master browser, if any, StorEdge has located, generate a system diagnostic.

1.To access this functionality, access the StorEdge via Telnet.

2.Press enter at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

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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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