controller firmware). For more information, see “Maintaining your StorageGRID Webscale
appliance” in this guide.
Related tasks
Maintaining your StorageGRID Webscale appliance
on page 46
Related information
NetApp Documentation: E2700 Series
NetApp Documentation: E5600 Series
StorageGRID Webscale appliance features
The StorageGRID Webscale appliance provides an integrated storage solution for creating a new
StorageGRID Webscale system or for expanding the capacity of an existing system.
The StorageGRID Webscale appliance provides the following features:
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Combines the StorageGRID Webscale Storage Node computing and storage elements into a
single, efficient, integrated solution
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Simplifies the installation and configuration of a Storage Node, automating most of the process
required
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Provides a high-density storage solution with two enclosure options: one that is 2U and one that is
4U
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Uses 10-GbE IP interfaces directly to the Storage Node, without the need for intermediate storage
interfaces such as FC or iSCSI
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Can be used in a hybrid grid environment that uses StorageGRID Webscale appliances and virtual
(software-based) Storage Nodes
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Includes preconfigured storage and comes preloaded with the StorageGRID Webscale Appliance
Installer (on the E5600SG controller) for field-ready software deployment and integration
Hardware diagrams
The SG5612 and SG5660 models of the StorageGRID Webscale appliance both include an E2700
controller and an E5600SG controller. You should review the diagrams to learn the differences
between the models and the controllers.
Model SG5612 2U: Rear view of the E2700 controller and E5600SG controller
1
E2700 controller
2
E5600SG controller
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