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UPER ® M28E1 and M28E2 MOBILE RACK USER'S GUIDE Rev. 2.0a...
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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.
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For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super- micro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the mobile rack in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the mobile rack securely, using packaging material to surround the mobile rack so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
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M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Notes...
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 1 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.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide An Important Note to Users • All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest equipment and PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The card and equipment you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
PC users. It provides detailed information for the installation and use of the M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack. The Supermicro M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack showcases advanced technology in- novations in modular connectivity and data transferability and supplies reliable, effective, and scalable solutions for tomorrow’s data communications industry.
This manual refl ects SASM28 Revision 1.00 and SASEXP-M28 Revision 1.01A, the most current releases 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 confi gurations.
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 3 Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors and Jumpers JP25 OH Temperature Signal Receptacle PWR/Signal Receptacle Figure 3-1: Mobile Rack Backplane (Front) Front Connectors and Jumpers Signal Receptacle Power/Signal Receptacle Jumper - JP25...
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the backplane, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SASM28 SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 REV 1.01 PWR/Signal Receptale ACT0 FAIL1 ACT1 FAIL2 ACT2 FAIL3 ACT3 FAIL4 ACT4 FAIL5 ACT5...
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Expander Card Front Connectors SASEXP-M28 SASEXP-M28 REV 1.01A REV 1.01A Fan Enable SASEXP-M28 Buzzer Reset REV 1.01A Figure 3-3: Expander Card E2 Model (Rear) Front Connectors Power Connectors (4-pin): SAS Port #3 J3 J1 and J2 SAS Port #4 J11 SASEXP-M28...
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions 1. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated JP1 and 4-Pin Connector (JP1 and JP2) JP2 provide power to the backplane. See Pin# Defi nition the table on the right for pin defi...
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 4 Installation Instructions Shipping List Examine the your order for the following parts: • M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack • One 80mm cooling fan (Fan 0084) • Thirty-two M3 screws • Four round head screws •...
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Setup and Installation Steps Use the following list as a guide to setup and install the mobile rack. If this mobile rack is to be installed in a chassis, use the instructions in the chassis manual. Mobile Rack Chassis Installation Unpack and examine system parts.
(such as a chassis), you must install a cooling fan. For more information on installing the mobile rack into a chassis or server, see the documentation for your mobile rack or server. You can also visit our Web site at http://www.supermicro.com. Release Tabs Fan Connector...
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Fan Removal Removing the Cooling Fan from the Mobile Rack Remove the fan cable from the mobile rack by gently, but fi rmly pulling the cable from the backplane. Press both release tabs and pull the fan from the mobile rack. Hard Drive Installation Each M28 mobile rack includes dummy trays that act as place holders for hard drives.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Hard Drive Hard DriveTray M3 Screws Figure 4-3: Hard Drive and Hard Drive Tray Place a 2.5" hard drive in the hard drive tray. Align the hard drives to the rear of the hard drive tray. Secure the hard drive to the tray using four M3 screws (as illustrated).
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Connect Data and Power Cables Connecting the Cables Connect the SAS cables to the mobile rack. A longer SAS cable may be required (see the recommended cables listed earlier in this manual). Connect the power cables from the chassis power supply. A power cable extension may be required.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Notes...
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M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack 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 signifi...
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