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Preface Table of Contents Contacting Supermicro ..................iv Returning Merchandise for Service..............v Chapter 1 BPN-SAS-823T and BPN-SAS-823TQ Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to BPN-SAS-823T/BPN-SAS-823TQ Backplanes....... 1-2 Chapter 2 Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front Connectors ....................
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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.
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BPN-SAS-823T and BPN-SAS-823TQ Backplane User’s Guide Notes...
Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines Chapter 1 BPN-SAS-823T and BPN-SAS-823TQ Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
C connectors, sideband headers and the MG9072 chip are not populated on the SAS823T backplane. This manual reflects BPN-SAS-823T and BPN-SAS-823TQ Revision 1.00A, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.
Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front Connectors JP13 JP10 JP25 JP34 JP33 JP50 JP40 UPER SAS823TQ JP18 JP36 JP41 JP37 JP38 REV 1.00A JP43 JP52 JP45 JP42 JP29 JP51 JP53 JP44 JP54 JP26 H 6 H 1 Figure 2-1: Front Connectors BPN-SAS-823TQ Front Connectors: BPN-SAS-823T Front Connectors: 1.
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BPN-SAS-823TQ Backplane User's Guide 1. - 2. Backplane Power Connectors These 4-pin connectors, designated JP10 and JP13 supply power to the backplane. 3. Activity LED Header SATA Activity LED Header Pin Definitions The activity LED header, designated JP26, Pin # Definition Pin # Definition is used to indicate the activity status of ACT IN#0 ACT IN#4 each SATA drive.
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Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines 8. MG9072 Chip (SC823TQ Only) The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols. 9. - 14. SAS Ports The SAS/SATA ports are used to connect the SAS/SATA drive cables. The six ports are designated #0 - #5.
BPN-SAS-823TQ Backplane User's Guide 2-2 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions JP13 JP10 JP34 JP25 JP33 JP50 JP40 UPER SAS823TQ JP18 JP37 JP36 JP38 JP41 REV 1.00A JP43 JP43 JP52 JP45 JP42 JP42 JP36 JP29 JP51 JP53 JP44 JP54 JP26 H 6 H 1 Figure 2-3: Front Jumpers (BPN-SAS-823TQ) Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins...
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Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings The BPN-SAS-823TQ backplane can utilize I C or SGPIO. I C is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers. The following informa- tion details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I C mode.
Chapter 2: Safety Guidelines Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Figure 2-5: Rear Connectors and LEDs BPN-SAS-823T and BPN-SAS-823TQ Rear SAS Connectors Connector SAS Drive Number (Connected to HDD) SAS#0 HDD SAS#1 HDD SAS#2 HDD SAS#3 HDD SAS#4 HDD SAS#5 HDD BPN-SAS-823TQ BPN-SAS-823T Rear LED Indicators...
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BPN-SAS-823TQ 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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