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Using the AMCC 3ware
with a Supermicro
2
The AMCC 3ware I
C Multiplexer (I
3ware 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller to one of 3 Supermicro
backplanes and provide enclosure services for up to 32 drives in a
2
single enclosure. By using the I
you can take advantage of enclosure services such as LED signaling of
drive identification, drive fault indication, and drive rebuild indication.
2
The I
C MUX supports these 3 Supermicro SAS Backplanes:
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826TQ (12 drive)
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836TQ (16 drive)
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846TQ (24 drive)
This document describes how to connect an I
9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller and to one of the 3 supported
Supermicro backplanes.
What's included in this package
2
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AMCC 3ware I
C Multiplexer with full-height bracket attached
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One half-height bracket (for use if needed)
2
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One I
C-to-controller (upstream) cable, 75 cm, #150-3101-00
2
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One I
C-to-controller (upstream) cable, 25 cm, #150-3102-00
2
•
Three I
C-to-backplane (downstream) cables, 75cm, #150-3103-00
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®
2
C MUX) allows you to connect a
C MUX and the 3ware 9.4.3 software,
2
C MUX to a 3ware
®
2
I
C Multiplexer
Backplane
What you need
2
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AMCC 3ware I
C Multiplexer and connector cables (this package)
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3ware 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller and SATA cables
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Supermicro SAS Backplane 826TQ, 836TQ, or 846TQ
Additional documentation
This document provides information on how to connect the I
to your 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID Controller and Supermicro
backplane.
For additional information about 3ware RAID controllers, including
use of the enclosure services, refer to the following documents.
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3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide, Version 9.4.1
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3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide, 9.4.3 Addendum
For complete information about the Supermicro backplanes, see the
appropriate documentation at Supermicro's website.
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http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-826TQ.pdf
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http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-836TQ.pdf
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http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-846TQ.pdf
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C MUX
1
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Summary of Contents for 3Ware I2C Multiplexer
- Page 1 ® Using the AMCC 3ware C Multiplexer ® with a Supermicro Backplane What you need The AMCC 3ware I C Multiplexer (I C MUX) allows you to connect a 3ware 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller to one of 3 Supermicro •...
- Page 2 Using the AMCC 3ware® I2C Multiplexer with a Supermicro® Backplane Cable Connections Mounting the I C MUX In order for LEDs to be associated with the correct drives, the cable You can mount the I C MUX in an empty slot or any available space in...
- Page 3 Using the AMCC 3ware® I2C Multiplexer with a Supermicro® Backplane C Multiplexer to Supermicro 826TQ The black triangle identifying pin 1 on the cable head must be next to JP50 JP35 the white triangle identifying pin 1 on Remove jumper cap...
- Page 4 Using the AMCC 3ware® I2C Multiplexer with a Supermicro® Backplane C Multiplexer to 836TQ JP35 and JP50 Remove jumper The black triangle identifying pin 1 caps if present on the cable head must be next to the white triangle identifying pin 1 on the I C MUX card.
- Page 5 Using the AMCC 3ware® I2C Multiplexer with a Supermicro® Backplane C Multiplexer to 846TQ JP35 and JP50 JP129 Remove jumper cap if present Remove jumper caps if present The black triangle identifying pin 1 Supermicro 846TQ Backplane on the cable head must be next to...
- Page 6 Using the AMCC 3ware® I2C Multiplexer with a Supermicro® Backplane Appendix: Jumper and Cable Pin Settings Note The following jumper setting information is provided as a reference for your convenience. For complete and current information about the appropriate settings for your backplane, be sure to consult the documentation from Supermicro.
- Page 7 AMCC. Supermicro® is a registered trademark of Supermicro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owners. While every attempt is made to make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the document and shall not be responsible or liable for any and all damages, claims and/or disputes that arise from dependence on this publication.