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  • Page 1 UPER ® SC417J CHASSIS SERIES SC417E16-RJBOD1 USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 SC417J Chassis Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: Contacting Supermicro

    Preface Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 4 SC417J Chassis Manual Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC417J chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published.

  • Page 5: Manual Organization

    Preface Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a description of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC417J chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with installing and servicing the chassis and all safety precautions.
  • Page 6 SC417J Chassis Manual Appendix A Cables and Hardware This section provides information on cabling, and other hardware which is compat- ible with your chassis. For complete information on supported cables and hardware, refer to the Supermico Web site at www.supermicro.com. Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications for the power supply provided with your chas- sis.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Contacting Supermicro ..................iii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Shipping List ....................1-1 Where to get Replacement Components ............1-2 Returning Merchandise for Service..............1-3 Chapter 2 System Safety Overview ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................
  • Page 8 SC417J Chassis Manual 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 ....................5-5 Releasing the Inner Rail .................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC417J is a reliable, high-quality storage workhorse system. Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/ SC417J Chassis Power Model Supply 1400W redundant DP/UP 88x (JBOD) SAS/SATA SC417E16-RJBOD1 (Gold Level)

  • Page 10: Where To Get Replacement Components

    SC417J Chassis Manual Where to get Replacement Components Alhough not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en- sure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers.

  • Page 11: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Chapter 1: Introduction Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 12 SC417J Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 13: 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, familiar with common concepts and terminology.

  • Page 14: Electrical Safety Precautions

    SC417J Chassis Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC417J from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 15: General Safety Precautions

    Chapter 2: System Safety • Handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a dam- aged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
  • Page 16 SC417J Chassis Manual • Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag. • Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Control Panel Buttons

    SC417J Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the left handle of the chassis. These are (in order from top to bottom) a power on/off button and a reset button. Power: The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: System Interface NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When con- tinuously on (not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm.

  • Page 20: Drive Carrier Leds

    SC417J Chassis Manual Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS/SATA. SAS/SATA Drives Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Blue: Solid on = Drive is present and available. Blinking = Drive is actively being accessed. Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED. When illuminated in a solid on state, this blue LED (on the front of the SAS/SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Removing The Chassis Cover

    SC417J Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Unplug the chassis from any power source 2. Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis. 3. Lift the cover up and off the chassis. Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place.

  • Page 23: Installing Removable Hard Drives

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing Removable Hard Drives Figure 4-2: Removing a Hard Drive Carrier Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
  • Page 24 SC417J Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4-3: Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help to promote proper airflow for the drive bays. Warning: Except for short periods of time (while swapping hard drives), do not operate the server with the drives re- moved from the chassis drive bays.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS/SATA Hard Drive Figure 4-5: Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier 2. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface such as a desk, table or work bench. 3. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down.

  • Page 26: System Fans

    SC417J Chassis Manual System Fans Seven hot-swappable, heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis thereby lowering the chassis internal tempera- ture. Release Tab Air Direction Indicator Figure 4-7: System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-8: Placing the System Fan...

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    SC417J Chassis Manual Power Supply The SC417J chassis comes equipped with a 1400 Watt high-efficiency redundant power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to au- tomatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-10: Power Supply Release Tab 5. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into the secure, locked position. 6. If using only one power supply, plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server.
  • Page 30 SC417J Chassis Manual Notes 4-10...

  • 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 Inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 32: Warnings And Precautions

    SC417J 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

    SC417J 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

    SC417J Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5-3: Installing the Inner Rails Figure 5-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

  • 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 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2.

  • Page 38: Standard Chassis Installation

    SC417J Chassis Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 5-6: Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 3.

  • 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 1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5-7. 2.

  • Page 40: Adapters For Round And Threaded Hole Racks

    SC417J Chassis Manual Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks The SC417J chassis includes adapter brackets for those customers using round hole racks or racks with threaded holes size M5 or larger. Installing the Adapter Bracket 1. Place the hooks of the front of the outer rail into the square holes of one of the adapter brackets.

  • Page 41: Appendix A Sc417J Cables And Hardware

    Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A SC417J Cables and Hardware A-1 Overview 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.
  • Page 42 SC417J Chassis Manual A-3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC417J chassis. Alternate SAS/SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors. If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS/SATA cables must share, use one of the following cables.

  • Page 43: Extending Power Cables

    Appendix A: Chassis Cables 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 44 SC417J Chassis Manual A-4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up 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...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Sc417J Power Supply Specifications

    Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC417J Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC417J 1400W MFR Part # PWS-1K41P-1R 1100W: 100 - 140V, 50 - 60Hz, 9.5 - 13.5 Amp AC Input 1400W: 180 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, 7.0 - 9.5 Amp DC Output 4 Amp +5V Standby...
  • Page 46 SC417J Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 47: Appendix C Sas2-216El1/El2 Backplane Specifications

    Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-1 Overview of the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes The SAS2-216EL1/EL2 model backplanes consists of a SAS2-216EB backplane (A) with one or two SAS2-216EL daughter cards (B and C) mounted on the rear of the backplane. The SAS2-216EL1 model consists of the SAS2-216EB backplane (A) and one SAS2-216EL daughter card (B), mounted on the right-hand side of the backplane.

  • Page 48: Safety Guidelines

    SC417 Chassis Manual 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. C-2 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle the backplane very carefully.
  • Page 49 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-4 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 50 SC417 Chassis Manual Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs C-6 Connectors BUZZER_ENB1 +12V BPN-SAS2-216EB +12V FAN1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 REV: 1.02 FAN2 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 FAN3 DESIGNED IN USA BUZZER1 BAR CODE +12V EC23 EC22 EC12 EC10 EC24 EC18 EC19 EC17 EC20 EC14 EC16 EC13 EC15 EC21 S UPER S UPER...
  • Page 51 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-7 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Flash Chips The flash chip enhances the backplane memory. 2. Expander Chips This expander chip allows the backplane to support dual ports, cascading, and failover. 3. - 5. SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover.

  • Page 52: Explanation Of Jumpers

    SC417 Chassis Manual C-8 Jumper Locations and Settings REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 BUZZER_ENB1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 +12V REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 FAN3 BUZZER_ENB1 BUZZER1 BUZZER_ENB1 +12V BPN-SAS2-216EB +12V FAN1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 REV: 1.02 FAN2 FAN3 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 DESIGNED IN USA BUZZER1 BAR CODE +12V BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 EC23 EC22 EC18 EC21 EC12 EC10...
  • Page 53 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI_MODE1 Pins 2-3 Factory setting, do not change PRI_MODE2 Pins 2-3 Factory setting do not change Open: Enable (Default) Enables/disables the fan speed REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 Closed: Disable reporting. Open: Enable (Default) REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 Enables/disables the FANFAIL1 LED Closed:Disable...
  • Page 54 SC417 Chassis Manual FANFAIL1 12V_LED1 OVERHEATFAIL1 5V_LED1 BUZZER_ENB1 +12V BPN-SAS2-216EB +12V REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2 FAN2 FAN1 REV: 1.02 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 FAN3 DESIGNED IN USA BUZZER1 BAR CODE +12V EC23 EC10 EC24 EC22 EC18 EC17 EC20 EC13 EC15 EC21 EC12 EC19 EC14 EC16 S UPER S UPER S UPER S UPER...
  • Page 55 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-9 Front Connectors and LED Indicators MH12 MH11 MH10 ACT3 FAIL4 ACT4 FAIL7 ACT7 FAIL8 ACT8 FAIL2 ACT2 FAIL3 FAIL5 ACT5 FAIL6 ACT6 FAIL0 FAIL1 ACT1 FAIL9 ACT9 FAIL10 ACT10 FAIL11 ACT11 FAIL13 ACT13 FAIL14 ACT14 FAIL15 ACT15...

  • Page 56: Front Led Indicators

    SC417 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators Front LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #J0 ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #J1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #J2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #J3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #J4 ACT #4 FAIL #4 SAS #J5 ACT #5...

  • Page 57: Single Ports

    Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations C-10 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS2-216EL1 model backplanes have a single-port expander on the daughter card that accesses all of the drives and supports cascading. Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02...

  • Page 58: Single Host Bus Adapter

    SC417 Chassis Manual C-11 Failover The SAS2-216EL2 model backplane has two expanders which enable effective failover and recovery. SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration, the EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 backplane connects to one Host Bus BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02...

  • Page 59: Dual Host Bus Adapter

    Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-12 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS2-216EL 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 60 SC417 Chassis Manual C-13 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 must be equipped with a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the SAS2- 216EL series backplane.
  • Page 61 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane. EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA DESIGNED IN USA U326 U326 PRI_J3...
  • Page 62 SC417 Chassis Manual 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-pin) at each end.
  • Page 63 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting an External HBA 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. Single External Host Bus Adapter EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL...
  • Page 64 SC417 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure C-17: SAS InfiniBand Cable (CBL-0200L) Cable Name: SAS InfiniBand to Mini-SAS X4 1M cable, PBF Part #: CBL-0200L Length: One meter Description: This cable has an InfiniBand connector (SFF-8470) on one end and an SFF-8088-1X (26-pin) connector at the other end.
  • Page 65 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 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. CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL...
  • Page 66 SC417 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure C-19: 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 67 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications 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. Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL...
  • Page 68 SC417 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C-22: Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76 cm Part #: CBL-0168L Placement: Internal cable Ports: Dual Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the host bus adapter or external port.
  • Page 69 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications 3-5 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 an HBA. Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA.
  • Page 70 SC417 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports. EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 P_ICE_TCK U320 P_ICE_TCK U320 PRI_J2 PRI_J2...
  • Page 71 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA DESIGNED IN USA U326 U326 PRI_J3 PRI_J3 P_ICE_TCK P_ICE_TCK U320 U320 PRI_J2 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J1 MDIOINTERFACE MDIOINTERFACE SILKSCREEN UPER UPER...
  • Page 72 SC417 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 U326 PRI_J3 P_ICE_TCK P_ICE_TCK U320 U320 PRI_J2 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J1 MDIOINTERFACE MDIOINTERFACE EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 UPER UPER...

  • Page 73: Appendix D Sas2-213El Backplane Specifications

    Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS2-213EL 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 damage to your system, it is important to handle the backplane very carefully.
  • Page 74 SC417J Chassis Manual D-3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The backplane you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. D-4 Introduction to the SAS2-213EL1 Backplane The SAS2-213EL1 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech- nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
  • Page 75 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs D-5 Connectors FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE PWR1 FAN3 FANFAIL1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE OVERHEATFAIL1 BUZZER_ENB1 EC25 +12V PWR4 FAN2 FAN1 +12V PWR3 +12V BC96 EC26 EC27 EC33 EC35 EC30 EC32 EC29 EC31 EC24 EC28 Rear of the SAS2-213EB Backplane SILKSCREEN R R R R R R R R R R I S E...
  • Page 76 SC417J Chassis Manual D-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Flash Chips The flash chip enhances the backplane memory. 2. Expander Chips This expander chip allows the backplane to support dual ports, cascading, and failover. 3. - 5. SAS Ports SAS ports provide expander features including cascading.
  • Page 77 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications D-7 Jumper Locations and Settings FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE BUZZER_ENB1 PWR1 FAN3 FANFAIL1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE OVERHEATFAIL1 BUZZER_ENB1 EC25 +12V PWR4 FAN2 FAN1 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE +12V PWR3 +12V BC96 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 EC26 EC35 EC30 EC32 EC31 EC27 EC24 EC33 EC29 EC28 Rear of the SAS2-213EB Backplane DESIGNED IN USA...

  • Page 78: Jumper Settings

    SC417J Chassis Manual General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI_MODE1 Pins 2-3 Factory setting, do not change PRI_MODE2 Pins 2-3 Factory setting do not change Open: Enable (Default) Enables/disables the fan speed FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE Closed: Disable reporting. Open: Enable (Default) FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE Enables/disables the fan failure LED Closed:Disable...
  • Page 79 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications FANFAIL1 12V_LED1 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE PWR1 FAN3 FANFAIL1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE OVERHEATFAIL1 BUZZER_ENB1 EC25 +12V PWR4 FAN2 FAN1 5V_LED1 OVERHEATFAIL1 +12V PWR3 +12V BC96 EC26 EC27 EC33 EC35 EC30 EC32 EC29 EC31 EC28 EC24 Figure D-3: Rear LEDs SILKSCREEN R R R R R R R R R R N S I F I E...
  • Page 80 SC417J Chassis Manual D-8 Front Connectors and LED Indicators BAR CODE BPN-SAS2-213EB REV: 1.01 DESIGNED IN USA MH11 MH12 D2 D1 FAIL2 FAIL14 ACT2 ACT3 FAIL8 FAIL15 FAIL1 FAIL4 ACT4 FAIL6 ACT6 ACT8 FAIL10 FAIL11 ACT11 ACT15 FAIL5 ACT5 ACT9 ACT13 ACT14 FAIL0...
  • Page 81 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Front LED Indicators Front LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #J0 ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #J1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #J2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #J3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #J4 ACT #4 FAIL #4 SAS #J5...
  • Page 82 SC417J Chassis Manual Dual Port and Cascading Configurations D-9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS2-213EL1 model backplanes have a single-port expander on the daughter card that accesses all of the drives and supports cascading. Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA U326...
  • Page 83 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications D-10 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 must be equipped with a power card.
  • Page 84 SC417J Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane. EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 P_ICE_TCK U320 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 MDIOINTERFACE SILKSCREEN UPER UPER UPER...
  • Page 85 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Connecting an External HBA 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. Single External Host Bus Adapter EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL...
  • Page 86 SC417J Chassis Manual 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. CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL (Internal cable) Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA...
  • Page 87 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D-9: 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 88 SC417J Chassis Manual D-11 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 an HBA. Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA.
  • Page 89 Appendix D: SAS2-213EL1 Backplane Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports. EXPDBG1 EXPDBG1 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 BPN-SAS2-216EL Rev:1.02 DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 DESIGNED IN USA U326 PRI_J3 P_ICE_TCK U320 P_ICE_TCK U320...
  • Page 90 SC417J Chassis Manual Notes D-18...

  • Page 91: Appendix E Sc417J Chassis Internals And Externals

    Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Appendix E SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Overview This appendix describes backplane and cabling information specific to the SC417J chassis. Revisions to the Data in this Appendix Content Revision History Date Revision Changes 2/5/10 Initial revision 2/19/10...
  • Page 92 SC417J Chassis Manual SC417J E16 Series SAS2 JBOD Chassis Each SC417J E16 series SAS2 JBOD chassis contains four SAS2 expander back- planes, forty-five 3.5” drives (SAS or SATA) and one PTJBOD card. The PTJBOD card drives the chassis LEDs and fans. See the CSE-PTJBOD-CB2 section below for details.
  • Page 93 connectivity therefore enabling the redundancy feature. So No S used in dual expander backplanes. Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Section 1.4 – Internal Cable Internal Cables A special cable is designed to connect the two backplanes menti the chassis. See picture below: A special cable has been designed by Supermicro to connect the two backplanes mentioned above to the side of the chassis.
  • Page 94 SC417J Chassis Manual SC417J Chassis Internal Connectivity Many different configurations may be used to cascade the backplandes in the SC417J chassis. The following is just one recommended method which may be used. Configuring Internally Cascading Backplanes Each backplane is connected separately to the outside world. To reconfigure this, Supermicro recommends connecting the J0 connector of the SAS2-216EL1 and BPN-SAS2-213EL1 backplanes to cables as shown in Figure E-6.
  • Page 95 Picture of 846 & 847connected to the side SFF 808 Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals of the chassis 8088 X 4 Figure 6 SC417J Chassis External Connectivity Section 3 – 847 JBOD chassis external connectivity First it’s important to know that this is a JBOD chassis. This mea It is important to understand that this is a JBOD chassis.
  • Page 96 SC417J Chassis Manual Figure E-8: External Cables for Connecting Head Units to JBODs External ca The RAID card in the head unit can cascade to the JBOD chassis either through units and JB its own expanders or through its own external CBL-0386L connector. Supermicro’s Figure 7 AOC-SAS2LP-H4iR has one external connector for this purpose.
  • Page 97 Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Using a RAID/HBA Card and Expander to Connect Downstream The block diagram below illustrates a head unit being cascaded to an SC417J E16 series JBOD chassis downstream. Each of the backplanes in the JBOD unit are connected to separate connectors.
  • Page 98 SC417J Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 99 Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Appendix F SC417J Backplane and Fan Configurations Overview This appendix describes backplane and fan configurations specific to the SC417J chassis. F-2 Backplane Configurations Backplane Configuration One Connectivity: Parallel/dual channel Features: High-performance/supports multiple PCI buses Drive Types: SAS/SATA Backplane Type: Single expander Figure F-1: Backplane Configuration One...
  • Page 100 SC417J Chassis Manual Backplane Configuration Two Connectivity: Parallel/single channel Features: High-performance/supports multiple PCI buses/capacity Drive Types: SAS/SATA Backplane Type: Single expander Figure F-2: Backplane Configuration Two Backplane Configuration Three Connectivity: Series/single channel Features: Capacity/supports single RAID card configuration Drive Types: SAS/SATA Backplane Type: Single expander Figure F-3: Backplane Configuration Three...
  • Page 101 Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Backplane Configuration Four Connectivity: Series/parallel/single channel Features: High-performance/supports multiple PCI buses/Single RAID card configuration/capacity Drive Types: SAS/SATA Backplane Type: Single expander Figure F-4: Backplane Configuration Three Backplane Configuration Five Connectivity: Series/parallel/single channel Features: High-performance/supports multiple PCI buses/supports single RAID card configuration/capacity Drive Types: SAS/SATA Backplane Type: Single expander Figure F-5: Backplane Configuration Five...
  • Page 102 SC417J Chassis Manual Fan Configuration One Connectivity: Front backplane Features: Front backplane control Jumper Settings: BP #1: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Open/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Open BP #2: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Open/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Open BP #3: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Closed/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Closed BP #4: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Closed (BPN-SAS2-213EL1) Figure F-6: Fan Configuration One Fan Configuration Two Connectivity: Front/rear backplane...
  • Page 103 Appendix E: SC417J Chassis Internals and Externals Fan Configuration Three Connectivity: Rear backplane Features: Rear backplane control Jumper Settings: BP #1: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Closed/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Closed BP #2: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Closed/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Closed BP #3: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Open/Remote_Fan_Fail2 = Open BP #4: Remote_Fan_Fail1 = Open (BPN-SAS2-213EL1) Figure F-8: Fan Configuration Three...
  • Page 104 SC417J 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.

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