Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
BPN-SAS2-846EL B
BPN-SAS2-846EL2
FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE
BUZZER_ENB1
REV 1.10
DESIGNED IN USA
1
1
ACTLED1
1
BUZZER1
MH12
L147
EC17
Q1
L1
C367
C872
J25
WWN
CR11
R280
MH11
1
C
ACT25
J27
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
PWR6
U5
MH15
U312
MH9
SEC_J1
SEC_J2
1
1
C867
SEC_MODE2
U7
C870
3
MH1
U17
A
C869
PWR5
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
FAN3
4
1
R4664
MH2
USER'S GUIDE
MH6
SEC_J0
BAR CODE
BCA338
MH10
SEC_MODE1
3
1
12V_LED
A
C
C2971
C2925
5V_LED
A
C
Y9
1
1
4
4
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR3
PWR4
MH4
1.0c
AckPLANE
MH8
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
P_ICE_3V3
P_ICE_GND
WWN
U1
C865
MH5
L153
PWR2
1
FAN2
4
+12V
+12V
GND
GND
GND
GND
+5V
F5
C401
MH3
R4631
R4635
FANFAIL1
A
C
OVERHEATFAIL1
MH14
A
C
FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE
PRI_J0
J24
MH7
R15
R21
C151
R18
R13
PRI_MODE2
1
3
J26
1
C
A
ACT24
1
+5V
1
FAN1
4
PWR1
MH13
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Supermicro BPN-SAS2-846EL
Summary of Contents for Supermicro BPN-SAS2-846EL
- Page 1 BPN-SAS2-846EL B AckPLANE BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4631 R4635 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE BUZZER_ENB1 REV 1.10 FANFAIL1 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14 DESIGNED IN USA FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE ACTLED1 SEC_J1 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 BUZZER1 MH12 L147 EC17 P_ICE_3V3 P_ICE_GND C367 C872 BAR CODE BCA338 C867 C865 C151 SEC_MODE2 CR11...
- Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro ..................v Returning Merchandise for Service..............vi Chapter 1 Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 Version Information ..................1-2 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Rear Connectors and Jumpers ............... 2-1 Rear Connector and Settings ................. 2-2 Rear Jumper Locations and Settings and LEDs .......... - Page 4 BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment ....3-11 Dual HBA Configuration Cables ..............3-12 Supported Cascading Configurations ............3-13 Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration ..........3-14...
-
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) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML... -
Page 6: Returning Merchandise For Service
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www. supermicro.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 7: Chapter 1 Guidelines
Chapter 1 Guidelines This chapter offers guidelines for personal and equipment safety, and notes about the BPN-SAS2-846EL version documented in this manual. ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. -
Page 8: Version Information
This manual reflects BPN-SAS2-846EL, Revision 1.10, the most current release available at the time of publication. Refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Jumper Settings And Pin Definitions
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Rear Connectors and Jumpers BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4635 R4631 BUZZER_ENB1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE REV 1.10 FANFAIL1 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14 DESIGNED IN USA FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE ACTLED1 SEC_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 BUZZER1 MH12 L147 EC17... -
Page 10: Rear Connector And Settings
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Rear Connector and Settings 1. Primary I C Connector C Connector Pin Definitions The I C connector is used to monitor the Pin# Definition power supply status and to control the fans. Data See the table on the right for pin definitions. - Page 11 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 6. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated FAN1, Pin# Definition through FAN3, provide power to the fans. Ground See the table on the right for pin definitions. +12V Tachometer 7. - 12. SAS Connectors The primary and secondary sets of SAS connectors provide expander features including cascading and failover.
-
Page 12: Rear Jumper Locations And Settings And Leds
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Rear Jumper Locations and Settings and LEDs BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE ACTLED1 BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4631 R4635 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE BUZZER_ENB1 REV 1.10 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14 FANFAIL1 DESIGNED IN USA FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE ACTLED1 SEC_J1 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 BUZZER1 MH12 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE L147 EC17 P_ICE_3V3... - Page 13 Fan monitor LED settings ABLE Closed: Enabled * Early versions of Supermicro SAS2 backplanes come equipped with a buzzer. New versions of these backplanes no longer support a buzzer. We recommend using the LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager or a similar management application to trigger an email alert instead.
-
Page 14: Front Connectors And Led Indicators
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Front Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #23 SAS #5 SAS #17 SAS #11 SAS #4 SAS #22 SAS #16 SAS #10 SAS #21 SAS #9 SAS #15 SAS #3 SAS #14 SAS #20 SAS #2 SAS #8... - Page 15 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Front LED Indicators Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS #0 ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #4 ACT #4 FAIL #4...
- Page 16 BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Notes...
-
Page 17: 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 Single Ports SAS2-846EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that accesses all hard drives and supports cascading. From HBA or higher backplane BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4631 R4635... -
Page 18: Failover
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Failover The SAS2-846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover. SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration, the BPN-SAS2-846EL2 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE R4635 R4631 REV 1.10 BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14 DESIGNED IN USA... -
Page 19: Failover With Raid Cards And Multiple Hbas
Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS2-846EL 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 20: Chassis Power Card And Support Cables
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration, the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one host bus adapter. Other servers in this enclosed system, include a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the SAS2-846EL series backplanes. -
Page 21: Connecting An Internal Host Bus Adapter To The Backplane
Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the host bus adapter to the backplane. BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4635 R4631 BUZZER_ENB1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE REV 1.10 FANFAIL1 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14... -
Page 22: Supported External Hba To Backplane Cable
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure 3-7: SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable, PBF Cable Cable Name: SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable, PBF... -
Page 23: Connecting An External Host Bus Adapter To The Backplane
Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter 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 configuration system to connect to the other system that has a HBA. -
Page 24: Supported External Hba To Backplane Cable
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure 3-9: External Cascading Cable (CBL-0166L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Cascading Cable (External), 68cm Part #: CBL-0166L (SFF-8088 1x to SFF-8088 x1) -
Page 25: 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-0167L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables. BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4635 R4631 BUZZER_ENB1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE REV 1.10... -
Page 26: Single Hba Configuration Cables
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure 3-11: Single Port Internal Cable (CBL-0167L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Backplane Cable (Internal) with 2-port Cascading Cable, 68 cm Part #: CBL-0167L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cable. -
Page 27: 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 connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables. BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4635 R4631 BUZZER_ENB1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE REV 1.10 FANFAIL1... -
Page 28: Dual Hba Configuration Cables
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure 3-14: Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm Part #: CBL-0168L Placement: Internal cable Ports: Dual Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. -
Page 29: Supported Cascading Configurations
The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and an HBA. Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA. For more information, see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www.supermicro. com. BPN-SAS2-846EL2... -
Page 30: Dual Sas Hba And Cascaded Configuration
BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration BPN-SAS2-846EL2 R4631 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE R4635 REV 1.10 BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 OVERHEATFAIL1 MH14 DESIGNED IN USA FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE ACTLED1 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 SEC_J0 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 BUZZER1 MH12 L147 EC17 P_ICE_3V3 P_ICE_GND C367 C872 BAR CODE... - Page 31 Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Notes 3-15...
- Page 32 BPN-SAS2-846EL Backplane Manual 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BPN-SAS2-846EL and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers