Chapter 2: Hardware Overview
StorNext M330 Components
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LUNs into the metadata and journal for the shared file system. SG1
combines three LUNs into the shared HA file system, and includes the
StorNext Storage Manager database.
The Metadata Array also contains redundant power supplies and dual
Snowmass controllers. Each controller provides two 6 Gb Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) host ports. StorNext Metadata Arrays connect to
StorNext MDC nodes via 6 Gb SAS.
Additional storage can be added to the Metadata Array by purchasing
an expansion kit.
Hard drives are supplied in hot-swappable drive carriers that fit in the
hard-drive bays.
The StorNext M330 Metadata Array has a series of indicators and
buttons located on the front and back of the array:
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Metadata Array – Front View
The front of the StorNext M330 Metadata Array contains the left end
cap, which contains the drive tray LEDs; the right end cap; and the
Figure 7 StorNext M330
Metadata Array – Front View
