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- Page 1 AOM-S3108-H8 User's Guide Revision 1.0a...
- Page 2 Santa Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
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Page 3: About This Add-On Module
AOM-S3108-H8 add-on module. About this Add-on Module The Supermicro AOM-S3108-H8 is a highly-efficient SAS controller that offers a high level of performance in today’s server and storage environments. This card can directly support eight SSD devices and delivers SAS data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s. -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The User's Guide
AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide Conventions Used in the User's Guide Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and for safety instructions to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide Table of Contents Preface About this User's Guide ....................3 About this Add-on Module ..................... 3 An Important Note to the User ..................3 Returning Merchandise for Service ................3 Conventions Used in the User's Guide ................. 4 Contacting Supermicro .................... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Congratulations on purchasing your add-on module from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product support and updates, please refer to our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/aom-s3108-h8.cfm. -
Page 8: Os Support
AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide OS Support • Windows® Server 2003 (x64 edition, 64-bit, and 32-bit) • Windows® Server 2008 R2 (x64 edition and 64-bit) • Windows® Server 2008 (x64 edition, 64-bit, and 32-bit) • Windows® Vista (x64 edition and 32-bit) •... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Components
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Module Image and Layout The AOM-3108-H8 Image AOM-S3108-H8 DESIGNED IN USA REV: 1.01 LED1 LED2 SAS 3108 LED3 Controller JP3 JP1 The AOM-3108-H8 Layout... -
Page 10: Major Components
AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide Major Components The following major components are on the AOM-S3108-H8: Major Components Description Description LED1 - Active LED J10 - UART Header LED2 - Host HB LED SAS Ports 0-3 LED3 - Fail LED SAS Ports 4-7... -
Page 11: Sas 3.0 Ports
Chapter 2: Hardware Components SAS 3.0 Ports SAS 3.0 Ports Eight SAS 3.0 ports, supported by the Avago 3108 SAS controller, are located on the add-on module. SAS 3.0 Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Ground SATA_TXP SATA_TXN Ground SATA_RXN SATA_RXP Ground... -
Page 12: Headers
AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide Headers UART Header The universal serial asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) header is located at J10. Connect a cable on this header for UART support, which will provide serial communications over a computer, a peripheral device, or a serial port. See the table below for pin definitions. -
Page 13: Led Indicators
Chapter 2: Hardware Components LED Indicators Active LED The Active LED at LED1 indicates there is activity with the SAS ports. When the LED is green, there is activity with the SAS ports. Active LED Indicator LED Color Definition No Activity Green SAS Port Activity Host HB LED... - Page 14 AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide Notes...
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your add-on module, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •... -
Page 16: Before Installation
3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap) and follow the precautions listed on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by Installing the Add-on Module The following items are needed to complete the installation: • AOM-S3108-H8 Add-on Module • Supercap: BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02 • Installation Kit PN: MCP-240-00127-0N •... - Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation 3. Before installing the AOM-S3108-H8 module onto the motherboard, install the spacers onto the middle set of holes on the module. Secure the spacers by tightening the screws on the bottomside of the module. 4. Align the connector on the bottom of the add-on module with the PCI-E 3.0 slot on the motherboard.
- Page 18 6. With the add-on module securely seated in the slot, insert Pan Head #6 screws into the standoff holes and tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver. 7. Align the connector on the bottom of the TFM module with the connector on the AOM-S3108-H8 module. TFM Module Connector...
- Page 19 Insert two screws provided in the spacer kit and tighten them to secure the TFM module. Screw Screw 9. With the TFM module seated in the AOM-S3108-H8 module, place the Su- percap battery in the installation kit. Connect the Supercap wire with the TFM module wire. Installation kit...
- Page 20 AOM-3108-H8 Add-on Module User's Guide 10. Mount the installation kit into a 2.5 inch hard disk drive bay. Insert the drive bay back into the system. Reinstall the system cover, reattach the power cord and power on the system.
- Page 21 (Disclaimer Continued) 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 com- munication 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.
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