Controllers in the StorageGRID appliance
Both the SG5712 and SG5760 models of the StorageGRID appliance include an E5700SG controller and an E2800 controller. You should review the diagrams to learn the differences between the controllers.
E5700SG controller
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Operates as the compute server for the appliance.
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Includes the StorageGRID Appliance Installer.
StorageGRID software is not preinstalled on the appliance. This software is accessed from the Admin Node when you deploy the appliance. -
Can connect to all three StorageGRID networks, including the Grid Network, the Admin Network, and the Client Network.
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Connects to the E2800 controller and operates as the initiator.
This figure shows the connectors on the back of the E5700SG controller.
Port | Type | Use | |
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1 |
Interconnect ports 1 and 2 |
16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC), optical SFPa |
Connect the E5700SG controller to the E2800 controller. |
2 |
Diagnostic and support ports |
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Reserved for technical support. |
3 |
Drive expansion ports |
12Gb/s SAS |
Not used. StorageGRID appliances do not support expansion drive shelves. |
4 |
Network ports 1-4 |
10-GbE or 25-GbE, based on SFP transceiver type, switch speed, and configured link speed |
Connect to the Grid Network and the Client Network for StorageGRID. |
5 |
Management port 1 |
1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet |
Connect to the Admin Network for StorageGRID. |
6 |
Management port 2 |
1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet |
Options:
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E2800 controller
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Operates as the storage controller for the appliance.
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Manages the storage of data on the drives.
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Functions as a standard E-Series controller in simplex mode.
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Includes SANtricity OS Software (controller firmware).
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Includes SANtricity System Manager for monitoring appliance hardware and for managing alerts, the AutoSupport feature, and the Drive Security feature.
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Connects to the E5700SG controller and operates as the target.
This figure shows the connectors on the back of the E2800 controller.
Port | Type | Use | |
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1 |
Interconnect ports 1 and 2 |
16Gb/s FC optical SFPa |
Connect the E2800 controller to the E5700SG controller. |
2 |
Management ports 1 and 2 |
1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet |
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3 |
Diagnostic and support ports |
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Reserved for technical support use. |
4 |
Drive expansion ports. |
12Gb/s SAS |
Not used. StorageGRID appliances do not support expansion drive shelves. |