The StorageGRID SG5600 appliance is an integrated storage and computing platform that operates as a Storage Node in a StorageGRID grid.
The StorageGRID SG5600 appliance includes the following components:
Component | Description |
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E5600SG controller | Compute server The E5600SG controller runs the Linux operating system and the StorageGRID software. This controller connects to the following:
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E2700 controller | Storage controller The E2700 controller operates as a standard E-Series storage array in simplex mode, and runs the SANtricity operating system (controller firmware). This controller connects to the following:
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The SG5600 appliance also includes the following components, depending on the model:
Component | Model SG5612 | Model SG5660 |
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Drives | 12 NL-SAS drives | 60 NL-SAS drives |
Enclosure | DE1600 enclosure, a two rack-unit (2U) chassis that houses the drives and the controllers | DE6600 enclosure, a four rack-unit (4U) chassis that houses the drives and the controllers |
Power supplies and fans | Two power-fan canisters | Two power supplies and two fans |
The maximum raw storage available on each StorageGRID appliance Storage Node is fixed, based on the appliance model and configuration. You cannot expand the available storage by adding a shelf with additional drives.