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SAS-827B Backplane User’s Guide The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
Chapter 1 SAS-827B Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to the SAS-827B Backplane ............1-2 Chapter 2 Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 2-2 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions..............
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-827B backplane. • Make sure that the SAS-827B backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
Introduction to the SAS-827B Backplane The SAS-827B backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol- ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-827B Revision 1.01, the most current release available at the time of publication.
Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines Chapter 2 Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front Connectors JP57 FAN4 FAN2 JP30: OPEN:45 BAR CODE JP69 FAN1 1-2:50 C DEFAULT FAN3 2-3:55 C269 JP56 SAS827B JP55 C266 JP54 R217 R144 C178 MB-B REV 1.01 R145 R216 DESIGNED IN USA JP30 C176...
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SAS-827B Backplane User's Guide 1. - 3. Motherboard Power Connectors These connectors, designated JPW1, JPW2, and JPW3 supply power the four motherboard nodes in the chassis. 4. - 7. Chassis Fan Connectors These connectors, designated JP54, JP55, JP56 and JP57 supply power to the chassis.
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Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines 13. - 14. Backplane to Front Panel Headers These connectors are designated JF5 and JF6. They connect the backplane to the front LED panels on the chassis. JF5 con- nects to the LED display panel for mother- boards A and B.
SAS-827B Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators R177 SAS D2 SAS C2 R182 SAS A2 R174 SAS B2 R178 R173 SAS C1 SAS D1 SAS B2 R165 SAS A1 R148 R164 SAS827T SAS D0 SAS B0 SAS C0 R179 REV 1.01...
Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines SAS Ports The SAS-827B backplane is designed with four separate sectors, which support from one to four motherboards indepentdently of each other. The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. The 12 ports are designated A0, A1, A2, B0, B1, B2, C0, C1, C2 and D0, D1, D2.
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SAS-827B 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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