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Controllers in the SG6000 appliances

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Each model of the StorageGRIDSG6000 appliance includes an SG6000-CN compute controller in a 1U enclosure and duplex E-Series storage controllers in a 2U or 4U enclosure, depending on the model. Review the diagrams to learn more about each type of controller.

All appliances: SG6000-CN compute controller

  • Provides compute resources for the appliance.

  • Includes the StorageGRID Appliance Installer.

    Note StorageGRID software is not preinstalled on the appliance. This software is retrieved 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.

  • Connects to the E-Series storage controllers and operates as the initiator.

This figure shows the connectors on the back of the SG6000-CN.

SG6000-CN Rear Connectors
Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1-4

16-Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC), with integrated optics

Connect the SG6000-CN controller to the E2800 controllers (two connections to each E2800).

2

Network ports 1-4

10-GbE or 25-GbE, based on cable or SFP transceiver type, switch speed, and configured link speed

Connect to the Grid Network and the Client Network for StorageGRID.

3

BMC management port

1-GbE (RJ-45)

Connect to the SG6000-CN baseboard management controller.

4

Diagnostic and support ports

  • VGA

  • Serial, 115200 8-N-1

  • USB

Reserved for technical support use.

5

Admin Network port 1

1-GbE (RJ-45)

Connect the SG6000-CN to the Admin Network for StorageGRID.

6

Admin Network port 2

1-GbE (RJ-45)

Options:

  • Bond with management port 1 for a redundant connection to the Admin Network for StorageGRID.

  • Leave unwired and available for temporary local access (IP 169.254.0.1).

  • During installation, use port 2 for IP configuration if DHCP-assigned IP addresses are not available.

SG6060: E2800 storage controllers

  • Two controllers for failover support.

  • Manage the storage of data on the drives.

  • Function as standard E-Series controllers in a duplex configuration.

  • Include SANtricity OS Software (controller firmware).

  • Include SANtricity System Manager for monitoring storage hardware and for managing alerts, the AutoSupport feature, and the Drive Security feature.

  • Connect to the SG6000-CN controller and provide access to the storage.

This figure shows the connectors on the back of each of the E2800 controllers.

Connectors on E2800 controller
Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16-Gb/s FC optical SFPa

Connect each of the E2800 controllers to the SG6000-CN controller.

There are four connections to the SG6000-CN controller (two from each E2800).

2

Management ports 1 and 2

1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet

  • Port 1 connects to the network where you access SANtricity System Manager on a browser.

  • Port 2 is reserved for technical support use.

3

Diagnostic and support ports

  • RJ-45 serial port

  • Micro USB serial port

  • USB port

Reserved for technical support use.

4

Drive expansion ports 1 and 2

12Gb/s SAS

Connect the ports to the drive expansion ports on the IOMs in the expansion shelf.

SGF6024: EF570 storage controllers

  • Two controllers for failover support.

  • Manage the storage of data on the drives.

  • Function as standard E-Series controllers in a duplex configuration.

  • Include SANtricity OS Software (controller firmware).

  • Include SANtricity System Manager for monitoring storage hardware and for managing alerts, the AutoSupport feature, and the Drive Security feature.

  • Connect to the SG6000-CN controller and provide access to the flash storage.

This figure shows the connectors on the back of each of the EF570 controllers.

EF570 Rear Connectors
Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16-Gb/s FC optical SFPa

Connect each of the EF570 controllers to the SG6000-CN controller.

There are four connections to the SG6000-CN controller (two from each EF570).

2

Diagnostic and support ports

  • RJ-45 serial port

  • Micro USB serial port

  • USB port

Reserved for technical support use.

3

Drive expansion ports

12Gb/s SAS

Not used. The SGF6024 appliance does not support expansion drive shelves.

4

Management ports 1 and 2

1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet

  • Port 1 connects to the network where you access SANtricity System Manager on a browser.

  • Port 2 is reserved for technical support use.

SG6060: Input/output modules for optional expansion shelves

The expansion shelf contains two input/output modules (IOMs) that connect to the storage controllers or to other expansion shelves.

IOM Rear
Port Type Use

1

Drive expansion ports 1-4

12Gb/s SAS

Connect each port to the storage controllers or additional expansion shelf (if any).