The StorageGRID Webscale appliance is an integrated storage and computing platform that operates as a Storage Node in a StorageGRID Webscale system. Housed in a DE1600 enclosure or DE6600 enclosure, the appliance includes the E5600SG controller, the E2700 controller, drives, fans, and power supply units.
The StorageGRID Webscale appliance includes the following components:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| E5600SG controller | Compute server This controller is connected to the grid network by way of a dual 10-GbE bonded interface (active/standby). It is connected to the E2700 controller by way of dual SAS paths (active/active, with the E5600SG controller operating as the initiator). The controller runs the Linux operating system and the StorageGRID Webscale software. |
| E2700 controller | Storage controller This controller operates as a standard E-Series disk array in simplex mode. It is connected to the compute server (E5600SG controller) by way of dual SAS paths (active/active, with the E2700 operating as the target). This controller runs the SANtricity operating system (controller firmware). |
The StorageGRID Webscale appliance also includes the following components, depending upon the appliance model:
| Component | Model SG5612 | Model SG5660 |
|---|---|---|
| Drives | 12 NL-SAS drives (4 TB, 6 TB, or 8 TB) | 60 NL-SAS drives (4 TB, 6 TB, or 8 TB) |
| Raw storage | 48, 72, or 96 TB | 240, 360, 480 TB |
| Enclosure that offers redundant power and cooling | DE1600 enclosure 2U chassis that houses the drives | DE6600 enclosure 4U chassis that houses the drives |
| Power and fan canisters | Combined power-fan canister | Separate power and fan canisters |
All E-Series components operate as documented in the E-Series technical documents except as indicated in this guide. For details, see the E-Series documentation.
