Port Type Use
6 Management port 2 1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet Options:
• Bond with management port 1 for a redundant
connection to the Admin Network for
StorageGRID.
• Leave unwired and available for temporary local
access (IP 169.254.0.1).
• During installation, use port 2 for IP
configuration if DHCP-assigned IP addresses are
not available.
E2800 controller
• Operates as the storage controller for the appliance.
• Manages the storage of data on the drives.
• Functions as a standard E-Series controller in simplex mode.
• Includes SANtricity OS Software (controller firmware).
• Includes SANtricity System Manager for monitoring appliance hardware and for managing
alerts, the AutoSupport feature, and the Drive Security feature.
• Connects to the E5700SG controller and operates as the target.
This figure shows the connectors on the back of the E2800 controller.
Port
Type Use
1 Interconnect ports 1
and 2
16Gb/s FC optical SFP+ Connect the E2800 controller to the E5700SG
controller.
2 Management ports
1 and 2
1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet
• Port 1 connects to the network where you access
SANtricity System Manager on a browser.
• Port 2 is reserved for technical support use.
3 Diagnostic and
support ports
• RJ-45 serial port
• Micro USB serial port
• USB port
Reserved for technical support use.
4 Drive expansion
ports.
12Gb/s SAS Not used. StorageGRID appliances do not support
expansion drive shelves.
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for SG5700 Appliances 7
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