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Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL User Manual

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J47
Q866
EXP I2C4
1
3
1
J48
3
EXP I2C0
MH13
4
4
2
2
Q873
J29
S_SDB
4
1
4
BC10
U51
1
JP4
MH17
A
S_MDIO
OVERHEATFAIL1
C
EC2
EC3
L4
14
6
C354
L6
U30
L10
U31
MH18
+
TP36
MH20
1
4
PWR4
1
4
1
PWR5
2
3
U33
6
1
4
12
PWR6
MH19
MH21
+12V
GND
+5V
BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane
MH14
Q872
Q871
U35
22
+
BC29
12
U29
L9
1
C233 C236
U21
EC6
EC8
4
5
5
1
1
A
E
H
U19
A
E
H
EC12
EC9
HS2
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
A
E
K
R
Y
L3
AE
AK
EC11
EC10
J52
J51
D1
PRESS FIT
PRESS FIT
CG5
D1
D7
H7
D7
H1
H7
H1
D8
H8
D2
D8
H2
H8
CG2
H2
D2
CG5
CG2
G7
G7
C7
G1
C1
C7
C1
G1
C2
C2
G2
C8
G2
G8
C8
G8
F7
B7
F7
B1
B7
B1
F1
F1
B8
B2
F8
B2
B8
F2
F2
F8
CG4
CG1
A1
CG4
A1
A7
E7
A7
E7
E1
E1
E2
A8
A8
E2
CG1
E8
A2
E8
A2
MH23
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.0a
MH15
L7
Q870
12V_LED1
C
BC57
Q869
C177
A
11
C
A
C
12
22
C165 C107
U26
A
C
A
C206
U4
U3
5
5
1
1
A
A
E
E
H
H
HS1
TP94
TP15
MH22
10
TP95
U1
CS21
BPN-SAS3-846EL2
REV:1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
J49
J50
CG2
PRESS FIT
PRESS FIT
D1
D1
D7
H1
H7
D7
H7
H1
D8
H8
D2
D8
H2
H8
D2
H2
CG5
CG2
CG5
C1
C7
G7
C7
G7
G1
C1
G1
C2
C8
C2
G2
G2
G8
C8
G8
B1
B7
B7
F7
F1
F7
B1
F1
B2
B8
F2
F8
B2
B8
F2
F8
CG1
A1
E7
CG4
CG1
A1
E1
CG4
A7
A7
E7
E1
E2
A8
E2
A8
A2
E8
A2
E8
MH25
MH16
LED Testing Only
ACTLED
J30
P_UART
L2
1
1
4
4
Q867
1
JP3
4
1
J31
P_MDIO
P_SDB
EC20
EC18
C122
+
11
MH26
+
L5
C76
+
F73
WWN
22
12
MH24
U28
11
WWN
L8
+
1
4
PWR1
+12V
GND
+5V
1
4
19
18
13
PWR3
7
PWR2
1
4
+12V
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
+5V
MH27
BC96
R65

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Summary of Contents for Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL

  • Page 1 MH24 MH20 CS21 EC11 EC10 PWR4 BPN-SAS3-846EL2 REV:1.01 PWR1 DESIGNED IN USA PWR5 +12V PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PRESS FIT PWR3 PWR2 +12V +12V PWR6 MH19 MH25 MH21 MH23 MH27 +12V BC96 BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0a...
  • Page 2 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

  • 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 BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane ........... 1-2 Overview of the BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplanes ........1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs ..........2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connector and Pin Definitions ...............

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    BPN-SAS3-846EL 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) Website: 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.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.
  • Page 6 BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane User's Guide Notes...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    General Safety Guidelines • Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer, including the BPN-SAS3-846EL series backplane. • Make sure that the backplane is properly and securely on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power outages.

  • Page 8: An Important Note To Users

    This manual reflects BPN-SAS3-846EL Revision 1.01, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro website at www. supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configura- tions.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers And Leds

    Chapter 2: Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Connectors MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4 MH13 Q872 EXP I2C0 Q871 LED Testing Only MH16 Q870 ACTLED 12V_LED1 P_UART Q873 S_SDB BC29 BC57 Q867 Q869 C177 BC10 P_MDIO P_SDB MH17...

  • Page 10: 2-2 Front Connector And Pin Definitions

    BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane User's Guide 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. - 2. Primary and Secondary Expander Chips The primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual port, cas- cading, and failover configurations. 3. Backplane Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated PWR1 - 4-Pin Connector PWR6 provide power to the backplane.

  • Page 11: Front Jumper Locations And Settings

    Chapter 2: Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Front Jumper Locations and Settings LED Testing Only ACTLED MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4 MH13 Q872 MH16 EXP I2C0 Q871 LED Testing Only Q870 ACTLED 12V_LED1 P_UART Q873 S_SDB BC57 Q867 BC29 Q869 C177 BC10 P_MDIO P_SDB...

  • Page 12: Front Led Indicators

    BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane User's Guide Front LED Indicators 12V_LED1 MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4 Q872 EXP I2C0 MH13 Q871 LED Testing Only MH16 Q870 ACTLED 12V_LED1 5V_LED2 P_UART Q873 S_SDB BC29 BC57 Q867 Q869 C177 BC10 12V_LED2 P_MDIO P_SDB MH17 S_MDIO...

  • Page 13: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    Chapter 2: Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ACT23 ACT5 ACT17 ACT11 ACT23 FAIL5 FAIL23 FAIL17 FAIL11 SAS #11 SAS #5 SAS #23 SAS #17 ACT22 ACT4 ACT16 ACT10 FAIL4 FAIL22 FAIL16 FAIL10 SAS #10 SAS #22 SAS #4 SAS #16 ACT3...
  • Page 14 BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane User's Guide Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #0 ACT0 FAIL0 SAS #1 ACT1 FAIL1 SAS #2 ACT 2 FAIL2 SAS #3 ACT3 FAIL3 SAS #4 ACT4 FAIL4 SAS #5 ACT5 FAIL5 SAS #6...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Dual Port And Cascading Configurations

    Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Single and Dual Port Expanders SAS primary connectors J49 to J50 and secondary connectors J51 to J52 are bidirectional and can be treated as input or output. Single Ports BPN-SAS3-846EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that accesses all of the drives and supports cascading.

  • Page 16: Failover

    BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplane User's Guide Failover The BPN-SAS3-846EL2 model backplane has two expanders which enable effec- tive failover and recovery. Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one host bus adapter. SAS HBA MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4...

  • Page 17: Failover With Raid Cards And Multiple Hbas

    Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The BPN-SAS3-846EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to acheive failover protection. RAID Controllers: If RAID controllers are used, then the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card.

  • Page 18: Connecting Hbas To The Backplane

    BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplane User's Guide Connecting HBAs to the Backplane Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane. MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4 MH13 Q872 MH16 EXP I2C0 Q871 Q870...
  • Page 19 Length: 35 cm (13 inches) Part #: CBL-SAST-0593 Length: 60 cm (23 inches) Part #: CBL-SAST-0531 Length: 80 cm (31 inches) Description: This cable has a Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connector at both ends. It connects from the SAS3 HBA to the BPN-SAS3-846EL model backplane.

  • Page 20: Connecting An External Hba To The Backplane

    BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplane User's Guide Connecting an External HBA to the Backplane This backplane supports external host bus adapters. In this configuration, the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Drives) configuration from an existing system. Single External Host Bus Adapter MH14 Q866...

  • Page 21: Connecting Multiple Backplanes In A Single Channel Environment

    Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-SAST-0531 internal cables and CBL-SAST-0573 external cables. CBL-SAST-0531 Internal Cable MH14 MH15 Q866...

  • Page 22: Single Hba Configuration Cables

    BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplane User's Guide Single HBA Configuration Cables Figure 3-12: External Mini-SAS HD to External Mini-SAS HD Cable Cable Name: 1 Meter External Mini-SAS HD to External Mini-SAS HD Cable Part #: CBL-SAST-0573 Ports: Single Placement: External Cable Description: External cascading cable, connects ports between servers and JBODs. Figure 3-13: Mini-SAS HD Internal to External Adapter Cable Name: 16-port Mini-SAS HD Internal to External Cable Adapter with LP Bracket...

  • Page 23: Connecting Multiple Backplanes In A Dual Channel Environment

    Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs. These con- nections use CBL-SAST-0531 internal cables and CBL-SAST-0573 external cables. MH14 MH15 Q866 EXP I2C4 MH13 Q872...
  • Page 24 BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 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.

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