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Summary of Contents for Supermicro SAS-837A

  • Page 1 PRI:#0-#3 PRI:#8-#11 C198 C119 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 JP5: OPEN: DEFAULT CLOSE: ACT LED TEST C197 SEC:#8-#11 SEC:#4-#7 JP6: SEC:#0-#3 OPEN: DEFAULT C111 CLOSE: FAIL LED TEST SEC_J1 SEC_J0 C201 SEC_J2 JP46 JP13 JP10 C152 SAS-837A BACKPLANE USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to the SAS-837A Backplane ............1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions ............... 2-2 Front LED Indicators ..................
  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 5: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the backplane in the original Supermicro box, using the original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the backplane in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging material surrounding the backplane so that it does not become damaged during shipping.
  • Page 6 SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 8: An Important Note To Users

    The SAS-837A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol- ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual refl ects SAS-837A Revision 1.00, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.
  • Page 9: Front Connectors

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Connectors MH10 JP4:I2C C202 C285 SAS837A BAR CODE REV 1.00 DESIGNED IN USA PRI:#4-#7 PRI:#0-#3 PRI:#8-#11 C198 C119 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 JP5: OPEN: DEFAULT CLOSE: ACT LED TEST C197 SEC:#4-#7 SEC:#8-#11...
  • Page 10: Front Connector And Pin Defi Nitions

    SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions 1. I C Connector C Connector Pin Defi nitions The I C connector is used to monitor the power Pin# Defi nition supply status and to control the fans. See the Data table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 11: Front Led Indicators

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Front LED Indicators 12V_LED MH10 JP4:I2C C202 C285 SAS837A BAR CODE REV 1.00 DESIGNED IN USA 5V_LED PRI:#4-#7 PRI:#0-#3 PRI:#8-#11 C198 C119 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 JP5: OPEN: DEFAULT CLOSE: ACT LED TEST C197 SEC:#8-#11 SEC:#4-#7 JP6: SEC:#0-#3...
  • Page 12: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #3 SAS #11 SAS #7 SAS #6 SAS #10 SAS #2 SAS #9 SAS #1 SAS #5 SAS #0 SAS #4 SAS #8 Figure 2-3: Rear Connectors Rear SAS/SATA Connectors...
  • Page 13: Connecting Dual Backplanes

    SAS2-837A and SAS-837EL Backplanes Connecting Dual Backplanes The SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A backplanes are designed to work together. The following confi gurations show how the SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A may be con- nected together. Identifying the Backplanes Examine the diagrams below and identify the SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A back- planes.
  • Page 14: Confi Guring Dual Backplanes

    SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Confi guring Dual Backplanes Confi gure the SAS2-837EL2 and SAS-837A as shown in the chart below. Connect the port in Column A to the port in the Column B using the cable in Column C. Dual Backplane Confi guration Chart...
  • Page 15 Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 16 SAS-837A Backplane User's Guide Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per- form be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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