SGA = StorageGRID
Appliance
1: SGA Hardware
The
SG5700 appliance is a Storage node that is based on the E-Series DE212C or
DE460C enclosure.
1.1: SGA Overview
The
SGA is an integrated storage and computing system; it provides a high-density
storage solution with 2 enclosure options:
i)
2U enclosure with 12 drives
ii)
4U enclosure with 60 drives
The
SGA...
...
simplifies the installation and configuration of a Storage node by automating
most of the required processes
...
supports up to four 10- or 25- Gigabit Ethernet connections to the StorageGRID
Network and Client Network
Component # SG5712 & SG5760 #
==========#=============================#
Compute # E-Series E5700SG
controller #
Storage # E-Series E2800
controller #
1.2: E2800 Controller
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Storage controller for the appliance
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Manages the storage of data
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E-Series controller in simplex mode
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Includes SANtricity System Manager
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Connects to the E5700SG controller and operates as the target
Image: E2800 Controller
1.3: E5700SG Controller
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A modified E-Series 5700 controller running custom StorageGRID firmware
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Operates as the compute server for the appliance with 8-core CPU and 64 GB RAM
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Connects to the E2800 controller and operates as the initiator
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Includes SGA Installer, and can connect to all 3 StorageGRID networks:
-- Grid Network) Used for internal
StorageGRID traffic that travels between all nodes in the grid
-- Admin Network) Used for system
administration and maintenance
-- Client Network) Used for the traffic
that travels between external client applications and the grid (i.e. object
storage requests from Amazon S3 and Swift client)
Note:
StorageGRID software is not preinstalled on the appliance. This software is accessed from the Admin node after you
deploy the appliance. Do not use E-Series procedures for the E5700 controller
unless you are instructed otherwise!
2: Installing the SGA
Overview
1)
Install the hardware and the software
(in the data center)
2)
Deploy the appliance as a Storage node
2.1: Registering the SGAs
First
you must register the SGA:
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Locate the chassis serial number (packing slip / confirmation email / on the
appliance)
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To register, go to http://mysupport.netapp.com > Products > My
Products
2.2: Installation
Before
you install the SGAs:
Prepare the site; obtain all required
hardware, cables, and tools; gather IP addresses and network information
Six
steps to install an SGA:
1)
Unpack boxes & verify inventory
2)
Rack hardware
3)
Cable hardware
4)
Apply power
5)
Configure hardware settings
6)
Deploy the Storage node
For more information see:
Installation and Setup Instructions for StorageGRID Webscale
SG5700 Series Appliances
2.3: Appliance Installation
Detailed
cabling instructions are provided with the appliance hardware.
Connect
the power cords, apply power to the unit, wait for the controllers to boot...
2.4: Starting the Appliance
Image: E2800 and E5700SG controller
displays
The
7-segment displays on each controller show status and error codes as the
appliance powers up.
The
E2800 controller displays 99 - which
is the default ID for an E-Series controller shelf.
The
E5700SG controller displays HO
followed by a repeating sequence of 2 numbers representing the IP address for
the Admin Network.
If the 7-segment displays
show any other value, or if any of the amber LED lights are on, confirm that
you completed the installation steps correctly. If you are unable to resolve
the problem, contract NetApp technical support.
After
the appliance boot process is complete, and the correct LEDs are displayed, you
must configure SANtricity System Manager.
You
must also configure the network connections that StorageGRID uses.
2.5: E2800 Configuration
2.5.1: SANtricity System Manager
(https://E2800_Controller_IP)
Image: E2800 Rear
If
management port 1 is connected to a DHCP enabled network, use the E2800
controller MAC address to look up the DHCP-assigned IP address, or use the
7-segment display. To access SANtricity System Manager open a web browser to https://E2800_Controller_IP and set
admin password.
2.5.2:
Configuring the E2800 using service laptop (no DHCP option)
Connect the service laptop directly to
management port 1 on the E2800 controller, using an Ethernet cable.
Configure the service laptop: 192.168.128.100/24
Enter this URL: https://192.168.128.101 and set admin
password.
2.5.3: Configuring the hardware without
using the Setup wizard
You do not need to complete
the Setup wizard for a StorageGRID appliance installation, click Cancel to
close the wizard.
2.5.4: Steps to configure E2800
management port
i)
Click the Hardware tab
ii)
Click Show back of shelf
iii)
Click Controller A
iv)
Select Configure management ports
Image: E2800 ‘Configure management
ports’
‘Configure
Management Ports’ wizard:
For
Step 1 - make sure that Port P1 is
selected, and click Next.
For
Step 2 - configure the network settings for Port 1:
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Speed and duplex mode list, be sure
that Auto-negotiate
is selected (the Ethernet Switch should
be set similarly)
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Depending on your network configuration,
select Enable IPv4, Enable
IPv6, or both
For
Step 3 - if you selected Enable IPv4,
be sure that Manually
specify static configuration is selected and change the IP address of
Port 1 to a routable management IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
For Step 3 - if you selected IPv6,
enter the details
Click
Finish
2.6: Accessing the SGA Installer
1)
Navigate to http://E5700SG_CONTROLLER_IP:8080
2)
If unable to acquire DHCP address for the SG5700 appliance:
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Connect to management port
2 on the E5700SG
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Go to http://169.254.0.1:8080
3)
Review any messages that are displayed on the home page, then configure the
network links and the IP configuration, as required.
Image: StorageGRID Appliance Installer
Image: SGA Installer - Grid Network
Image: SGA Installer - Configuring
Network Links
If
you do not want to use the default configuration for the 4 network ports on the
E5700SG controller, you must configure the link settings. From the menu bar of
the StorageGRID Appliance Installer, click
Configure Networking > Link Configuration (you can set the link speed
and the port and network bond modes.)
If
you have SPF28
transceivers select 25GbE
from the Link speed list. You
must be using SPF28 transceivers (Note:
If you change the link speed, you must configure the ports and the connected
switches for 25 gigabit Ethernet.)
You
can also enable or disable the StorageGRID networks that you plan to use.
E5700SG Controller - Configuring
Network Links: Port bond mode and network bond mode
Port Bond Mode = Fixed
Network Bond Mode = Active-Backup
Description:
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Ports 2 and 4 use an active-backup bond for the Grid Network
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Ports 1 and 3 use an active-backup bond for the Client Network (optional)
Note:
VLAN tags are optional
Port Bond Mode = Fixed
Network Bond Mode = LACP
Description:
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Ports 2 and 4 use an LACP bond for the Grid Network
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Ports 1 and 3 use an LACP bond for the Client Network (optional)
Note:
VLAN tags are optional
Port Bond Mode = Aggregate
Network Bond Mode = LACP
Description:
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Ports 1-4 use a single LACP bond
Note:
A VLAN tag is required for each network
Set the IP Configuration
Set
the SGA Installer to configure the IP addresses and routing information for the
appliance Storage node on the StorageGRID Grid, Admin, and Client Networks. Either
assign a static IP address for the appliance on each connected network or
assign a permanent lease for the IP address on the DHCP server. If the virtual nodes in your
grid are deployed on VMware software, you must use a static IP address for the
appliance on the Grid Network.
To
set the IP config for your SGA:
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From the menu bar of the SGA Installer, select Configure Networking > IP Configuration
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If you plan to use a static IP address for the appliance on the Grid Network,
select Static
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Enter the static IPv4 address using CIDR notation
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Enter the gateway
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If your network does not have a gateway, re-enter the same static IPv4 address
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Click Save
Repeat
the above for the Admin and Client Networks as needed.
Return
to the Home page and confirm that no errors are displayed.
Image: SGA Installer - Setting the IP
Configuration
2.7: Deploying the Appliance Nodes
After
installing and configuring the StorageGRID appliance hardware, you are ready to
deploy the appliance as a Storage node in a StorageGRID grid.
First)
Deploy the Primary Admin Node
Second)
Deploy any SGAs
First,
install the Primary Admin node; then you can deploy any SGAs into your
StorageGRID grid.
Each
SGA functions as a single Storage node.
To
install the StorageGRID on an appliance Storage node, use the StorageGRID
Appliance Installer, which is included on the appliance.
Go
to the NetApp StorageGRID Resources page by using the link:
Download
one of the following guides:
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The StorageGRID Installation Guide for your platform
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The StorageGRID Expansion Guide
- The StorageGRID Recovery and Maintenance
Guide
Follow
the instructions for deploying an appliance Storage node.
2.8:
SGA Setup UI Configuration steps
Configure
your StorageGRID appliance deployment
by using the web UI, as you see here.
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Specify the IP address of the Admin node.
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Click Install to start the installation.
Image: Deploying SGA
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