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SG5700 controllers

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Both the 12-drive SG5712 and SG5712X and the 60-drive SG5760 and SG5760X models of the StorageGRID appliance include an E5700SG compute controller and an E-Series E2800 storage controller.

  • The SG5712 and SG5760 use a E2800A controller.

  • The SG5712X and the SG5760X use a E2800B controller.

The E2800A and E2800B controllers are identical in specification and function except for the location of the interconnect ports.

E5700SG compute controller

  • Operates as the compute server for the appliance.

  • Includes the StorageGRID Appliance Installer.

    Note 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.

  • Connects to the E2800 controller and operates as the initiator.

E5700SG connectors

Connectors on E5700SG controller
Callout Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC), optical SFP

Connect the E5700SG controller to the E2800 controller.

2

Diagnostic and support ports

  • RJ-45 serial port

  • Micro USB serial port

  • USB port

Reserved for technical support.

3

Drive expansion ports

12Gb/s SAS

Not used. StorageGRID appliances don't 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:

  • 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 aren't available.

E2800 storage controller

There are two versions of the E2800 storage controller used in the SG5700 appliances: E2800A and E2800B. The E2800A does not have a HIC, and the E2800B has a four-port HIC. The two controller versions have identical specifications and function except for the location of the interconnect ports.

The E2800 series storage controller has the following specifications:

  • Operates as the storage controller for the appliance.

  • Manages the storage of data on the drives.

  • Functions as a standard E-Series controller in simplex mode.

  • Includes SANtricity OS Software (controller firmware).

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

  • Connects to the E5700SG controller and operates as the target.

E2800A connectors

Connectors on E2800A controller

E2800B connectors

Connectors on E2800B controller
Callout Port Type Use

1

Interconnect ports 1 and 2

16Gb/s FC optical SFP

Connect the E2800 controller to the E5700SG controller.

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.

12Gb/s SAS

Not used.