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C H A P T E R
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Sun StorEdge
5210 NAS, the Sun Microsystems
network-attached storage solution.
This chapter provides introductory information about the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS
features. It also explains how this user guide is organized, and how best to use it to
help you get started.
Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Technology: An
Introduction
For corporate workgroups and departments who require the ability to share
documents across heterogeneous platforms in an easily managed environment, the
Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS provides a highly reliable, easily installed, fundamental
piece in a complete End-to-End network storage solution.
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Supporting file sharing between UNIX
and Windows environments, the Sun
StorEdge 5210 NAS significantly accelerates file I/O services, ensuring data integrity
by relying on a full-journaling file system. Application server performance is also
optimized by off-loading data sharing responsibilities.
Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS attaches directly to the network as quickly and simply as a
network printer. With high-speed CPUs and high-speed RAID controller
architecture – to boost performance – as well as redundant components that improve
data availability, the modular, scalable Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS offers high levels of
performance for users who require optimum file sharing capabilities.
The expansion units are optional expansion modules that connect to the Sun
StorEdge 5210 NAS and provide additional storage. You can install up to three
expansion units to increase storage capacity.
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