StorageGRID appliance overview
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.
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for SG5700 Appliances
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StorageGRID appliance overview
