The StorageGRID Webscale appliance provides you with an integrated storage solution for creating a new StorageGRID Webscale system or for expanding capacity of an existing system. Understanding the key features can help you determine those that are relevant to your environment.
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StorageGRID Webscale appliance includes the following features:
- Combination of the StorageGRID Webscale Storage Node computing and storage elements into a single, efficient, integrated solution
- Simplification of the installation and configuration of a Storage Node, automating most of the process required
- A high-density storage solution in a 2U (48, 72, or 96 TB raw storage) or 4U enclosure (240, 360, or 480 TB raw storage)
- 10-GbE IP interfaces directly to the storage node, without the need for intermediate storage interfaces such as FC or iSCSI
- A heterogeneous mix of appliance and VM-based Storage Nodes
- Preconfigured storage and preloaded firmware (pre-grid environment) for field-ready software deployment and integration into the larger object store