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- Page 1 RS-224-09 SAS4 Hybrid Backplane User Guide P/N : 2RAKVI016700 Version 1.0 2025/1/6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction ......................... 3 1.1 Purpose of this Document ..................3 1.2 Product Overview ....................3 1.2.1 SAS4 Overview ....................3 1.2.2 NVMe Gen5 Overview ..................3 2. Features and Specification ..................5 2.1 Physical Outlook ....................5 2.2 Connector and Component Locations ..............6 2.3 LED Location ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
1.2 Product Overview The In-Win RS-224-09 Backplane is designed to support a total of 24 drives, with 12 of those bays capable of both SAS/SATA and NVMe. This design leverages two high- performance storage technologies—Serial Attached SCSI (SAS4) and Non-Volatile... - Page 4 speeds. An x4 PCIe Gen5 NVMe link can theoretically offer up to ~128 Gb/s of raw bandwidth for extremely fast I/O operations. • Low Latency, High IOPS: NVMe is designed to reduce latency and overhead compared to legacy protocols, enabling significantly higher input/output operations per second (IOPS) and faster response times.
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Page 5: Features And Specification
2. Features and Specification 2.1 Physical Outlook... -
Page 6: Connector And Component Locations
2.2 Connector and Component Locations Description Description Host Facing Interface: NVME1~NVME12 External USB: USB1 Expander Connector: CNE1 M/B Fan Speed Control Connector: JF1 Main Power Connector: PW1 Firmware ICE Connector: JD1/JD2/JD3 Output Power Connector: PW2 BMC SMBUS Connector: JM1/JM2 FAN Connector: FAN1~FAN6 Buzzer... - Page 7 Power 2x4-Pin Power 2x3-Pin Connector Connector PIN # Definition PIN # Definition Ground Ground +12V +12V/+5V JD1/JD2 MCU ICE Connector PIN # Definition PIN No# Definition ICE_CLK ICE_DATA #Key ICE_RST Ground USB1 USB Connector FAN1~FAN6 FAN Connector PIN # Definition PIN # Definition Ground...
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Page 8: Led Location
2.3 LED Location Connector Locations Location Description DISK01~ DISK06 (NVME1~NVME6) NVMe SSD or SATA/SAS Disk #1~#6 DISK19~ DISK24 (NVME7~NVME12) NVMe SSD or SATA/SAS Disk #19~#24 DISK07~ DISK18 SATA/SAS Disk #7~#18 LED Indicators Location Description D1~D24 DISK01~DISK24 Activity/Failure LED PD1~PD24 DISK01~DISK24 Power LED 2.4 Connector Detail 2.4.1 Expander Interface Connector: High Speed Connector HSEC8-1100-01-L-DV-A-K... - Page 9 2.4.2 Drive Interfaces SAS/SATA Bays • Interface Standard Bays 7–18: SFF-8680 (29-pin) for 2.5” SAS4/SATA • Throughput Up to 24 Gb/s per SAS4 link Up to 6 Gb/s for SATA • Advantages Dual-porting, backward compatibility, robust management features Hybrid NVMe/SAS/SATA Bays • Interface Standard Bays 1–6, 19–24: SFF-8639 (U.2) (68-pin) for 2.5”...
- Page 10 2.4.6 Power and Signal Connectors • Disk Drive Power (PW1): +12 V • Output Power (PW2): +12 V, +5 V, and ground • VCOM (USB1.1): USB-UART control interface for enclosure management • JD1, JD2, JD3: Reserved for MCU ICE programming (firmware updates or advanced diagnostics) 2.4.7 Physical Dimensions (2U Form Factor) •...
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Page 11: System Requirements
3. System Requirements • Chassis RS-224-09 can accommodate 24× 2.5” drive bays and support regular 2U server motherboards • Compatible Drives Up to 24 total 2.5” SAS4/SATA drives. Up to 12 NVMe drives in hybrid bays. Consult the hardware compatibility list for validated drive models. -
Page 12: Installation And Setup
• Use proper ESD protection to avoid damage to sensitive components. • Follow local regulations and company guidelines when installing hardware. 4.2 Mounting the Backplane • Align the backplane’s mounting holes with the RS-224-09 chassis standoffs. • Secure the backplane using the In-Win recommended screws. 4.3 Connecting the Expander Module •... -
Page 13: Fan And Temperature Sensor Connections
4.6 Fan and Temperature Sensor Connections • Plug system fans into FAN1–FAN6. • Ensure the temperature sensors RTB1 and RTB2 are properly seated and connected to the monitoring circuit (if removable/extended). 4.7 Jumpers / Programming Headers • JD1, JD2, JD3 Reserved for MCU in-circuit emulation or firmware programming. -
Page 14: Operation
5. Operation 5.1 Power On and Initialization • Confirm all fans, drives, and cables are secured. • Power on the system; the backplane will initialize along with the expander module. • Check the LED indicators to ensure all drives are detected and powered. 5.2 Drive Status LED Interpretation •... -
Page 15: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.1 Preventive Maintenance • Keep the RS-224-09 and vents free from dust buildup. • Check fan functionality regularly. • Update the expander module firmware to the latest recommended version. 6.2 Common Issues and Resolutions • Drive Not Recognized 1. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
7. Technical Specifications Feature Details Expander Interface HSEC8-1100-01-L-DV-A-K (2×100 pins) with SAS4×40 support Drive Interfaces SFF-8680 (29-pin) for 2.5” SAS4/SATA (Bays 7–18) - SFF-8639 (U.2) (68-pin) for SAS4/SATA/NVMe (Bays 1– 6, 19–24) Max Drives 24 total (all SAS/SATA), 12 of which can also be NVMe Indicators Power LED (Blue) x24, Dual-color LED x24 (Green/Red) Environmental Control... -
Page 17: Annex A - Using A Tri-Mode Hba With A Y-Cable To Blink Nvme Ssd Locate Leds
8. Annex – Using a Tri-Mode HBA with a Y-Cable to Blink NVMe SSD Locate LEDs A.1 Overview of Tri-Mode HBA in Direct-Attach Scenarios A tri-mode host bus adapter (HBA), such as the Broadcom 9600 Series, supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols on a single controller. In some systems, these HBAs connect directly to the backplane rather than through a SAS expander. - Page 18 A.3 I²C VPP for LED Control Many tri-mode HBAs support the I²C VPP (Virtual Pin Port) interface for managing backplane drive LEDs: 1. Sideband Signaling • The I²C lines included in each MCIO-4i segment can communicate locate, identify, and fail LED commands. •...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
2. Power & Signal Integrity • For Gen4 or Gen5 NVMe, pay attention to cable length limitations to avoid signal degradation. 3. Firmware & Driver Updates • Keep the tri-mode HBA’s firmware up to date to ensure stable LED control and sideband communication over I²C VPP.
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