Supero SC733i-665B User Manual page 60

SC733 Chassis Manual
C-2 An Important Note to the User
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you've received may or may
not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
C-3 Introduction to the SAS-733TQ Backplane
The SAS-733TQ 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-733TQ 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 configurations.
Overview
The SAS-733TQ backplane is a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy to use
SES-2 backplane that offers the most advanced functionality provided by the Serial
Attached/Serial Link Industry in a slim package. With the built-in AMI MG 9071 chip,
the SAS733TQ Backplane allows the user to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5,
maximizing data storage capability and data transferring reliability. Additionally, the
SAS733TQ supports SATA up to 6Gbps and SAS up to 6Gbps with *SES-2 (SCSI
Enclosure Services-2) capabilities, providing complete Serial Attached Services and
Serial Link Solutions to the market. (*Refer to the section below.)
Backplane Features
The SAS-733TQ Backplane supports the following features when it is installed on
a motherboard that has an onboard SAS controller:
1. Compatible with SATA drives
2. Supporting SAS drives with a transfer rate of 6Gbps
3. Supporting I
(HBA)
4. Minimizing the need for cables and connectors, uncluttering server space, and
providing a trouble-free installation environment for the user
C Interface to communicate with SAS/SATA Host Bus Adaptors
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