StorageGRID appliance overview

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
E5600SG controller	Compute server The E5600SG controller runs the Linux operating system and the StorageGRID software. This controller connects to the following: The Admin, Grid, and Client Networks for the StorageGRID system The E2700 controller, using dual SAS paths (active/active) with the E5600SG controller operating as the initiator
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: The management network where SANtricity Storage Manager is installed The E5600SG controller, using dual SAS paths (active/active) with the E2700 controller operating as the target

The SG5600 appliance also includes the following components, depending on the model:

Component	Model SG5612	Model SG5660
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

Note: The E5600SG controller is highly customized for use in the StorageGRID appliance. All other components operate as described in E-Series documentation, except as indicated in these instructions.

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.