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Supermicro Supero SC936 Series User Manual

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SC936 CHASSIS SERIES
SC936E1-R710B
SC936A-R900B
SC936E1-R900B
SC936E2-R900B
SC936A-R1200B
USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 UPER ® SC936 CHASSIS SERIES SC936E1-R710B SC936A-R900B SC936E1-R900B SC936E2-R900B SC936A-R1200B USER’S MANUAL 1.0c...
  • 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 SC936 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This Supermicro SC936 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design with Intel/AMD based DP, UP processors The chassis is equipped with a 900W or 1200W high-efficiency power supply.

  • Page 4: Manual Organization

    SC936 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC936 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Shipping List ....................1-1 Where to get Replacement Components ............1-2 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-3 Returning Merchandise for Service..............1-4 Chapter 2 System Safety Overview ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................
  • Page 6 SC936 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Considerations ............... 5-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..............5-3 Reduced Airflow ....................5-3 Mechanical Loading ..................5-3 Circuit Overloading ..................5-3 Reliable Ground ....................5-3 Rack Mounting Instructions ................5-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............5-4 Locking Tabs ....................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC936 3U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with high-efficiency redundant power supplies. High-per- formance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and four hot-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.

  • Page 8: Where To Get Replacement Components

    Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators/Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 System Safety

    Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
  • Page 12 SC936 Chassis Manual • Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in- stalling main system components, such as the motherboard, memory modules, DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for hot-swappable drives). When disconnecting power, first power-down the system with the operating system, and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system.

  • Page 13: General Safety Precautions

    Chapter 2: System Safety General Safety Precautions • Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter. • Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re- moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on.
  • Page 14 SC936 Chassis Manual • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts. • When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. • Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 16: Control Panel Buttons

    SC936 Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from top to bottom) a reset button and a power on/off button. • Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 System Interface N I C 1 : I n d i c a t e s n e t w o r k a c t i v i t y o n G L A N 1 w h e n f l a s h i n g . N I C 2 : I n d i c a t e s n e t w o r k a c t i v i t y o n G L A N 2 w h e n f l a s h i n g .
  • Page 18 SC936 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 20: Removing The Chassis Cover

    SC936 Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Release Tab Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press both tabs at the same time. Once the top cover is released from the locked position, slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Release Button Figure 4-2: Removing Drive Carriers Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis.

  • Page 22: Installing Hard Drives

    SC936 Chassis Manual Installing Hard Drives Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier. Remove the dummy drive. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface such as a desk, table or work bench.

  • Page 23: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the Motherboard I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you install the motherboard. Installing the I/O Shield Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions.

  • Page 24: Add-On Card/Expansion Slot Setup

    SC936 Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connec- tions. Open the chassis cover. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff.

  • Page 25: Installing The Air Shroud

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Air Shroud Rear Fans Figure 4-6: Air Shroud for SC936 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC936 chassis air shroud is designed to fit snuggly within the chassis, and does not require tools for setup.

  • Page 26: System Fans

    SC936 Chassis Manual The air shroud includes perforations on the bottom. These perforations can be removed if motherboard components interfere with the air shroud placement. Do not remove more perforations than necessary. Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis. Checking the Server's Air Flow Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-8: Placing the System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open.) 2.

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    The SC936 chassis includes a redundant power supply that can be changed without powering down the system. In the unlikely event that one is necessary, a new unit can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). Release Tab...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-10: Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis that are 2U or higher require a power distributor. The power distribu- tor provides failover and power supply redundancy. In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor, do following: Changing the Power Distributor Power down the server and remove the AC power cord from the wall socket or power strip.
  • Page 30 SC936 Chassis Manual Notes 4-12...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Rack Installation

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 32: Warnings And Precautions

    SC936 Chassis Manual Warning! Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. •...

  • Page 33: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.

  • Page 34: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SC936 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 35: Locking Tabs

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

  • Page 36: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    SC936 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5-3: Installing the Inner Rails Figure 5-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis (The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly) Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified.

  • Page 37: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail) 21D01 Figure 5-5: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

  • Page 38: Standard Chassis Installation

    SC936 Chassis Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 5-6: Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

  • Page 39: Optional Quick Installation Method

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5-7. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.
  • Page 40 SC936 Chassis Manual Notes 5-10...

  • Page 41: Appendix A Cables, Screws, And Other Accessories

    This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations. For more compatible cables, refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at: www.supermicro.com. A-2 Cables Included with SC936 Chassis SC936A-R900B, SC936E1-R900B and SC936E2-R900B...

  • Page 42: Alternate Sas Cables

    (motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port. Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost-effective, some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas. To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards.

  • Page 43: Front Panel To The Motherboard

    Appendix A: Cables, Screws and Other Accessories Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC936 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard. If your motherboard uses a different connector, use the following list to find a compatible cable. Front Panel to Motherboard Cable (Ribbon Cable) Number of Pins Number of Pins...
  • Page 44 SC936 Chassis Manual A-4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section lists and describes the most common screws used. Your chassis may not require all the parts listed. HARD DRIVE Flat head Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm 6-32 x 5 mm...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Power Supply Specifications

    Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC936A-R900B, SC936E1-R900B and SC936E2-R900B Redundant 900W MFR Part # PWS-902-1R 100 - 240V AC Voltage 50 - 60Hz 13 - 4 Amp +5V 30 Amp +5V standby 4 Amp +12V 75 Amp...
  • Page 46 SC936 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 47: Appendix C Sas-936A Backplane Specifications

    Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS-936A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. C-1 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.

  • Page 48: Front Connectors

    This manual reflects SAS-936A Revision 3.1, 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.
  • Page 49 Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane Specifications C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols. 2. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69, and JP78 are used for manufacturer's diagnos- tic purposes only.
  • Page 50 SC936 Chassis Manual 6. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, 4-Pin Connector) JP13, JP46 and JP48, provide power to the Pin# Definition backplane. See the table on the right for pin +12V definitions. 2 and 3 Ground 7., 8.

  • Page 51: Explanation Of Jumpers

    Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane Specifications C-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions 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.

  • Page 52: Fan Jumper Settings

    SC936 Chassis Manual SAS936A REV: SEC_I2C JP99 JP97 JP99 JP62 +12V +12V +12V +12V FAN1 FAN3 FAN2 PWR3 PWR2 PWR1 PWR0 JP63 JP61 Figure C-3: Fan Jumper Locations Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to four fans. To utilize each fan, you must configure both jumpers as instructed below.
  • Page 53 Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane Specifications C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize I C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumper. The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I C mode.

  • Page 54: Front Led Indicators

    SC936 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators SAS936A REV: SEC_I2C +12V +12V +12V +12V FAN1 FAN3 FAN2 PWR3 PWR2 PWR1 PWR0 Figure C-4: Front LED Indicators Front Panel LEDs State Specification Failure in Fan #1. Failure in Fan #2. Failure in Fan #3. Alarm #1: Overheat/drive failure/fan failure in channels 0-7.
  • Page 55 Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane Specifications C-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators FAIL0 ACT0 FAIL1 ACT1 FAIL2 ACT2 FAIL3 ACT3 FAIL4 ACT4 FAIL5 ACT5 FAIL6 ACT6 FAIL7 ACT7 FAIL8 ACT8 FAIL9 ACT9 FAIL10 ACT10 FAIL11 ACT11 FAIL12 ACT12 FAIL13 ACT13 FAIL14 ACT14 FAIL15 ACT15 Figure C-5: Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS/SATA Connectors...
  • Page 56 SC936 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15 C-10...

  • Page 57: Appendix D Sas-936El Backplane Specifications

    SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. D-1 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.
  • Page 58 This manual reflects SAS-936EL Revision 1.00, 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.
  • Page 59 SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications D-5 Front Connectors and Jumpers J 15 SEC_FLASH PRI _FLASH 5V_LED 12V_LED REM OTE_FAN_FAI L_SCOKET BUZZER1 M H7 R658 R659 SEC_EXP PRI _EXP W W N OVERHEATFAI L1 FANFAI L1 PRI _M ODE4 SAS936EL2 SEC_I 2C REV: 1. 00 SEC_M ODE4 SEC_I PM I J 16...
  • Page 60 SC936 Chassis Manual D-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Primary and Secondary I C Connectors C Connector Pin Definitions The I C connectors are used to monitor hard Pin# Definition drive activity and status through LED. See the Data table on the right for pin definitions.
  • Page 61 SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications 6. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1, Fan2, Pin# Definition Fan3, and Fan4, provide power to the system Ground fans. +12V Tachometer See the table on the right for pin definitions. 7 - 11. SAS Ports Note that the primary and secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order.
  • Page 62 SC936 Chassis Manual J 15 5V_LED 12V_LED SEC_FLASH PRI _FLASH REM OTE_FAN_FAI L_SCOKET BUZZER1 M H7 R658 R659 SEC_EXP PRI _EXP W W N OVERHEATFAI L1 FANFAI L1 PRI _M ODE4 SAS936EL2 SEC_I 2C REV: 1. 00 SEC_M ODE4 SEC_I PM I J 16 BAR CODE +12V...
  • Page 63 SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications D-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector.
  • Page 64 SC936 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators J 15 SEC_FLASH PRI _FLASH 5V_LED 12V_LED REM OTE_FAN_FAI L_SCOKET BUZZER1 M H7 SEC_EXP R658 R659 PRI _EXP W W N OVERHEATFAI L1 FANFAI L1 PRI _M ODE4 SAS936EL2 SEC_I 2C REV: 1. 00 SEC_M ODE4 SEC_I PM I J 16...
  • Page 65 SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications D-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators FAIL#0 ACT#0 FAIL#1 ACT#1 FAIL#2 ACT#2 FAIL#3 ACT#3 FAIL#4 ACT#4 FAIL#5 ACT#5 FAIL#6 ACT#6 FAIL#7 ACT#7 FAIL#8 ACT#8 FAIL#9 ACT#9 FAIL#10 J 10 ACT#10 FAIL#11 J 11 ACT#11 FAIL#12 J 12 ACT#12 FAIL#13 J 13...
  • Page 66 SC936 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity 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 SAS #5 ACT #5...

  • Page 67: Single Ports

    Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations D-9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS-936EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that access all 16 drives and supports cascading. Dual Ports SAS-936EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all 16 drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover, and recovery.

  • Page 68: Single Host Bus Adapter

    SC936 Chassis Manual D-10 Failover The SAS-936EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery. Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter (HBA). SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1...
  • Page 69 This section describes the supported power card for the SAS-936 backlplane system. For more information, see the PCC-JBPWR2 power card manual. This manual a can be found at the http://www.supermicro.com or as an appendix in the SAS-936 chassis manual. J BPW R2 REV 1.
  • Page 70 SC936 Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane. SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 (Host Bus Adapter) PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1...
  • Page 71 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and backplane. The cables required depend on the HBA connector. Figure D-6: iPass to 4-lane Cable (CBL-0117) Cable Name: iPass to 4-Lane Part #: CBL-0117 Length: 46 cm (18 inches)
  • Page 72 SC936 Chassis Manual Figure D-7: iPass (Mini SAS) to iPass (Mini SAS) (CBL-0110L-2) Cable Name: iPass (mini SAS) TO iPass (mini SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Length: 22 cm (9 inches) Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 18 cm (7 inches) Description: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at each end.
  • Page 73 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications 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 (Just a Bunch Of Drives) configuration from an existing system.
  • Page 74 SC936 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infiniband connector. Figure D-8: SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS (CBL-0200L) Cable Name: SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable, PBF Part #: CBL-0200L Length: 1 meter Description: This cable has an Infiniband connector (SFF-8470) on one end and...
  • Page 75 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications 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. Single HBA Conguration CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly (Internal Cable) SEC_J2 SEC_J0...
  • Page 76 SC936 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D-9: SAS Internal Backplane Cable (CBL-0167L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Backplane Cable (Internal) w/ 2-port Cascading Cable, 68 cm Part #: CBL-0167L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cable.
  • Page 77 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables. SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Cable 0168L Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1...
  • Page 78 SC936 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure D-11: SAS Cascading Cable Internal (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 79 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time. The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA. Other servers require a power control card, not a motherboard and HBA.
  • Page 80 SC936 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports. SEC_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Power Card PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2...
  • Page 81 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 (Host Bus Adapter) Dual Port Cable Assembly (Host Bus Adapter) Cable 0168L (internal cable) Cable 0166L (external cables)
  • Page 82 SC936 Chassis Manual Server System with Dual SAS HBA SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Power PRI_J2 PRI_J1 Card SEC_J2 SEC_J0...
  • Page 83 Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane Specifications Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the previous diagrams external ca- bles are represented with two different lines. These cables are both CBL-0166L CBL-0166L external cables. Different lines help the (External cable) user determine cable routing. D-27...
  • Page 84 SC936 Chassis 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

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