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Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: September 9, 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.
Chapter 1 SAS-827HD Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to the SAS-827HD Backplane ............. 1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Explanation of Jumpers ..................
Preface Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
• Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the SAS-827HD backplane. • Make sure that the SAS-827HD backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
Introduction to the SAS-827HD Backplane The SAS-827HD backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech- nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-827HD Revision 1.00, the most current release available at the time of publication.
Chapter 2: Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Connectors FAN1 JP57 FAN2 FAN4 JP69 FAN3 SAS827HD JP54 JP56 JP55 REV 1.00 DESIGNED IN USA JP71 UPGRADE#B JP70 C203 UPGRADE#A JP35: OPEN:DEFAULT JP36: JP36 JP35 CLOSE:LED TEST OPEN:DEFAULT CLOSE:ANY POWER BUTTON C201...
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SAS-827HD Backplane User's Guide 1. Power Supply Connector The 5-pin connector, designated JPI C1 pro- vides power to the SMBUS and power control signals. 2. - 5. Chassis Fan Connectors These connectors, designated FAN1, FAN2, FAN3 and FAN4 supply power to the chassis cooling fans.
SAS-827HD Backplane User's Guide SAS Ports The SAS-827HD backplane is designed with two separate sections, which support from one to two motherboards independently of each other. The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. SAS Port to Motherboard Configurations...
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Chapter 2: Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Notes...
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SAS-827HD 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.