Intel® Storage Server System JBOD 2000 Family Hardware Guide
6.2
JBOD SAS Interface Board
The JBOD SAS interface board is an independent product – Intel
Converter AXXSAS88CNVRT converts two internal SFF8087 x4 mini-SAS connectors to two
external SFF8088 SAS x4 connectors. The 8x ports of 6Gb SAS can be supported with this
adapter.
The converter includes a PCI mounting bracket that allows the converter to be mounted and
retained in a rear panel PCI mounting location.
No power rails, power consumers, or temperature sensors are on the JBOD SAS interface
board.
6.2.1
JBOD SAS Interface Board Port Numbering
Following is a suggestion for the JBOD SAS interface board port numbering for internal and
external connections.
Item
A1
A2
B1
B2
Revision 1.42
Figure 33. JBOD 2000 SAS Interface Board Port Number
External SFF 8088 connector 0. Internally wired to B1.
External SFF 8088 connector 1. Internally wired to B2.
Internal SFF 8087 connector 0. Internally wired to A1
Internal SFF 8087 connector 1. Internally wired to A2.
JBOD 2000 Internal Connection Overview
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8087-8088 Cable Connector
Description
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