The StorageGRID SG6000 appliance is an integrated storage and computing platform that operates as a Storage Node in a StorageGRID grid. The appliance can be used in a hybrid grid environment that combines appliance Storage Nodes and virtual (software-based) Storage Nodes.
- Integrates the storage and computing elements for a StorageGRID Storage Node.
- Includes the StorageGRID Appliance Installer to simplify Storage Node deployment and configuration.
- Includes SANtricity System Manager for managing and monitoring the storage controllers and drives.
- Includes a baseboard management controller (BMC) for monitoring and diagnosing the hardware in the compute controller.
- Supports up to four 10-GbE or 25-GbE connections to the StorageGRID Grid Network and Client Network.
- Supports Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) drives. When these drives are used with the Drive Security feature in SANtricity System Manager, unauthorized access to data is prevented.
Model SG6060 components
The SG6000 appliance is available in the SG6060 model, which includes the following components:
| Component | Description |
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| Compute controller | SG6000-CN controller, a one-rack unit (1U) server, which includes:
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| Storage controller shelf | E-Series E2860 controller shelf (storage array), a 4U shelf which includes:
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The maximum raw storage available in the StorageGRID appliance is limited to drives within the single storage controller shelf. You cannot expand the available storage by adding a shelf with additional drives.
Model SG6060 diagrams
This figure shows the front of the SG6060 model, which includes a 1U compute controller, and a 4U enclosure containing the storage controllers and 60 drives in five drive drawers.
| 1 | SG6000-CN compute controller with front bezel |
| 2 | E2860 controller shelf with front bezel |
| 3 | SG6000-CN compute controller with front bezel removed |
| 4 | E2860 controller shelf with front bezel removed |
This figure shows the back of the SG6060 model, including the compute and storage controllers, fans, and power supplies.
| 1 | Power supply (1 of 2) for SG6000-CN compute controller |
| 2 | Connectors for SG6000-CN compute controller |
| 3 | Fan (1 of 2) for E2860 controller shelf |
| 4 | E-Series E2800 storage controller (1 of 2) and connectors |
| 5 | Power supply (1 of 2) for E2860 controller shelf |