Summary of Contents for Supermicro Supero SAS-743TQ
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Table of Contents Contacting Supermicro ..................iv Returning Merchandise for Service..............v Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines ..............1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-1 Introduction to the SAS-743TQ Backplane ............. 1-2 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Defi...
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For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super- micro.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.
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.
This manual refl ects SAS-743TQ Revision 3.00, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermi- cro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported confi gurations.
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors M 8 7 M 8 7 M 8 6 M 8 6 M 9 7 M 9 7 M 9 6 M 9 6 UPER UPER SAS743TQ...
SAS-743TQ Backplane User's Guide Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions #1. and 2. JTAG Connector and Upgrade Connectors The JTAG and Upgrade connectors, des- ignated JP47 and JP46, are used for diag- nostic purposes. These connectors should be used by a certifi ed and experienced technician.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations #6. and #7. Sideband Headers Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP51 Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition and JP52. For SES-2 to work properly, you Backplane Controller must connect an 10-pin sideband cable. Addressing ID (SB6) (SB5)
SAS-743TQ Backplane User's Guide Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions M 8 7 M 9 6 M 8 6 M 9 7 UPER SAS743TQ SAS743TQ M M 3 pb pb REV 3.00 REV 3.00 M 8 6 M 9 7 M 9 6 JP50 JP38...
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
SAS-743TQ Backplane User's Guide C and SGPIO Mode Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize I C or SGPIO. I C is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers. The following information details which jumpers must be confi gured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I mode.
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Front LED Indicators M 8 7 M 8 7 M 9 6 M 9 6 M 8 6 M 8 6 M 9 7 M 9 7 M M 3 M M 3 UPER UPER SAS743TQ SAS743TQ...
SAS-743TQ Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 Figure 2-4: Rear Connectors Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Number SAS #0 SAS/SATA HHD #0 SAS #1 SAS/SATA HHD #1 SAS #2...
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Notes...
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SAS-743TQ 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...