StorageGRID appliance overview
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The SG5700 StorageGRID 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.
The StorageGRID SG5700 appliance provides the following features:
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Integrates the storage and computing elements for a StorageGRID Storage Node.
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Includes the StorageGRID Appliance Installer to simplify Storage Node deployment and configuration.
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Includes E-Series SANtricity System Manager for hardware management and monitoring.
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Supports up to four 10-GbE or 25-GbE connections to the StorageGRID Grid Network and Client Network.
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Supports Full Disk Encryption (FDE) drives or 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.
The SG5700 appliance is available in two models: the SG5712 and the SG5760. Both models include the following components:
| Component | SG5712 | SG5760 |
|---|---|---|
Compute controller |
E5700SG controller |
E5700SG controller |
Storage controller |
E-Series E2800 controller |
E-Series E2800 controller |
Chassis |
E-Series DE212C enclosure, a two rack-unit (2U) enclosure |
E-Series DE460C enclosure, a four rack-unit (4U) enclosure |
Drives |
12 NL-SAS drives (3.5-inch) |
60 NL-SAS drives (3.5-inch) |
Redundant power supplies and fans |
Two power-fan canisters |
Two power canisters and two fan canisters |
The maximum raw storage available in the StorageGRID appliance is fixed, based on the number of drives in each enclosure. You cannot expand the available storage by adding a shelf with additional drives.
Model SG5712
This figure shows the front and back of the SG5712 model, a 2U enclosure that holds 12 drives.
The SG5712 includes two controllers and two power-fan canisters.
| Description | |
|---|---|
1 |
E2800 controller (storage controller) |
2 |
E5700SG controller (compute controller) |
3 |
Power-fan canisters |
Model SG5760
This figure shows the front and back of the SG5760 model, a 4U enclosure that holds 60 drives in 5 drive drawers.
The SG5760 includes two controllers, two fan canisters, and two power canisters.
| Description | |
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1 |
E2800 controller (storage controller) |
2 |
E5700SG controller (compute controller) |
3 |
Fan canister (1 of 2) |
4 |
Power canister (1 of 2) |