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Controllers in SG6000 appliances

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Each model of the StorageGRID SG6000 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 and SG6060X: E2800 series 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.

The SG6060 and SG6060X use E2800 series storage controllers.

Appliance Controller

SG6060

Two E2800A storage controllers

SG6060X

Two E2800B storage controllers

The E2800A does not have a HIC, and the E2800B has a four-port HIC. The E2800A and the E2800B storage controllers are identical in specifications and function except for the location of the interconnect ports.

Caution Do not use an E2800A and an E2800B in the same appliance.

The following figures show the connectors on the back of each of the E2800 series controllers.

E2800A storage controller

Connectors on E2800A controller
Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16-Gb/s FC optical SFPa

Connect each of the E2800A controllers to the SG6000-CN controller.

There are four connections to the SG6000-CN controller (two from each E2800A).

2

Management ports 1 and 2

1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet

  • Port 1 Options:

    • Connect to a management network to enable direct TCP/IP access to SANtricity System Manager

    • Leave unwired to save a switch port and IP address. Access SANtricity System Manager using the Grid Manager or Storage Grid Appliance Installer UIs.

Note: some optional SANtricity functionality, such as NTP sync for accurate log timestamps, is not available when you choose to leave Port 1 unwired.

Note: StorageGRID 11.5 or greater, and SANtricity 11.70 or greater, are required when you leave Port 1 unwired.

  • 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.

E2800B storage controller

Connectors on E2800B controller
Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16-Gb/s FC optical SFPa

Connect each of the E2800B controllers to the SG6000-CN controller.

There are four connections to the SG6000-CN controller (two from each E2800B).

2

Management ports 1 and 2

1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet

  • Port 1 Options:

    • Connect to a management network to enable direct TCP/IP access to SANtricity System Manager

    • Leave unwired to save a switch port and IP address. Access SANtricity System Manager using the Grid Manager or Storage Grid Appliance Installer UIs.

Note: some optional SANtricity functionality, such as NTP sync for accurate log timestamps, is not available when you choose to leave Port 1 unwired.

Note: StorageGRID 11.5 or greater, and SANtricity 11.70 or greater, are required when you leave Port 1 unwired.

  • 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 and SG6060X: 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).