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SGF6024 overview

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The StorageGRIDSGF6024 includes a compute controller and a storage controller shelf that holds 24 solid state drives.

SGF6024 components

The SGF6024 appliance includes the following components:

Component Description

Compute controller

SG6000-CN controller, a one-rack unit (1U) server that includes:

  • 40 cores (80 threads)

  • 192 GB RAM

  • Up to 4 × 25 Gbps aggregate Ethernet bandwidth

  • 4 × 16 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) interconnect

  • Baseboard management controller (BMC) that simplifies hardware management

  • Redundant power supplies

Flash array (controller shelf)

E-Series EF570 flash array (also known as a controller shelf), a 2U shelf that includes:

  • Two E-Series EF570 controllers (duplex configuration) to provide storage controller failover support

  • 24 solid state drives (also known as SSDs or flash drives)

  • Redundant power supplies and fans

SGF6024 diagrams

This figure shows the front of the SGF6024, which includes a 1U compute controller and a 2U enclosure containing two storage controllers and 24 flash drives.

SG6024 Front Views
Callout Description

1

SG6000-CN compute controller with front bezel

2

EF570 flash array with front bezel

3

SG6000-CN compute controller with front bezel removed

4

EF570 flash array with front bezel removed

This figure shows the back of the SGF6024, including the compute and storage controllers, fans, and power supplies.

SG6024 Rear
Callout Description

1

Power supply (1 of 2) for SG6000-CN compute controller

2

Connectors for SG6000-CN compute controller

3

Power supply (1 of 2) for EF570 flash array

4

E-Series EF570 storage controller (1 of 2) and connectors