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Supero SC417E16-R1400LPB User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER ® DOUBLE-SIDED STORAGE SC417 CHASSIS SERIES SC417E16-R1400LPB SC417E16-R1400UB SC417E26-R1400UB SC417E26-R1400LPB USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SC417 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 Preface 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 SC417 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published. Al- ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations.

  • Page 4: Manual Organization

    SC417 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a summary of the main components included with the SC417 chassis and describes the main features of the chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.
  • Page 5 Preface Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the power supply provided with your chas- sis. For additional information, refer to the Supermicro website at www.supermicro. com. Appendix C SAS2-216EL Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications on the SAS2-216EL backplane. Ad- ditional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SC417 Chassis Manual 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 7 Preface Chapter 5 Rack Installation Overview ......................5-1 Unpacking the System ..................5-1 Preparing for Setup ..................5-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................5-1 Warnings and Precautions ................5-2 Rack Precautions .................... 5-2 General Server Precautions ................5-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ............... 5-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..............
  • Page 8 SC417 Chassis Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC417 Chassis Power Model Slots Supply 72x SAS/SATA 1400W redundant DP/UP 7x LP SC417E16-R1400LPB SAS2 support (Gold Level) 72x SAS/SATA 4x FF + 3 1400W redundant DP/UP SC417E16-R1400UB SAS2 support LP (UIO) (Gold Level)

  • Page 10: Where To Get Replacement Components

    SC417 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: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 12: Returning Merchandise For Service

    SC417 Chassis Manual 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 13: Chapter 2 System Safety

    Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety Overview This chapter provides a quick setup to get your chassis up and running. Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and opera- tional within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.

  • Page 14: Electrical Safety Precautions

    SC417 Chassis Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC417 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 • Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged 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 SC417 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 six LEDs on the front control panel as well as others on the drive carri- ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and over-all health of specific components.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Buttons

    SC417 Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the left handle of the chassis. From top to bottom these are 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 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

    SC417 Chassis Manual Drive Carrier LEDs The SC417 chassis uses SAS or SATA drives. 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.

  • 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

    SC417 Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover Unplug the chassis from any power source Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis. 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 Hard Drive 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 carrier out of the chassis.
  • Page 24 SC417 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4-3: Chassis Drive Carrier The 2.5" drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re- moval from the chassis. These carriers also help to promote proper airflow for the drive bays.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS/SATA Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4-5: Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier Place the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down. Carefully align the mounting holes in the drive carrier with the holes in the hard drive.

  • Page 26: Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives

    SC417 Chassis Manual Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives The SC417 chassis includes brackets for installing either one 3.5" fixed hard drive, or two 2.5" fixed hard drives within the chassis. Each chassis can accomodate up to two internal drive trays supporting up to two 3.5" hard drives or up to four 2.5" hard drives.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-8: Installing Single and Dual Hard Drives and the Bracket Installing a 3.5" Single Hard Drive into the Bracket Align the four round washers and four screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    Flat head Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm 6-32 x 5 mm SC417 Chassis Manual [0.197] [0.197] DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Flat head Round hea Pan head Round head 6-32 x 5 mm M2.6 x 5 m 6-32 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-9: Motherboard Installation Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs. Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis. Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded, Phillips head screws.

  • Page 30: Pci Slot Setup

    SC417 Chassis Manual PCI Slot Setup SC417: The chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards. The number of cards used depends on your chassis model. SC417 LP Models: Provides seven low-profile PCI card slots for expansion cards. SC417 UIO Models: Provides four full-height/full-length slots, three low-profile slots and includes a universal expansion card.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slot Setup In U (Universal Output) Chassis

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Expansion Slot Setup in U (Universal Output) Chassis SC417 U model chassis accepts a slightly smaller "L" shaped motherboard to allow for a universal expansion card to be used. This universal output card allows the systems to accept SAS, SCSI, IB, Ethernet, and other types of connections.

  • Page 32: Installing The Air Shroud

    SC417 Chassis Manual Installing the Air Shroud Break-Away Tabs Figure 4-13: Air Shroud for the SC417 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC417 chassis air shroud does not require screws for its installation. The SC417 air shroud is designed with removeable break-away tabs that allow the air shroud to be adjusted to fit a variety of motherboards.

  • Page 33: Checking The Server's Air Flow

    Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Checking the Server's Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure that the bezel's filter is replaced periodically.

  • Page 34: System Fans

    SC417 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 Airflow Direction Indicator Figure 4-14: System Fan Replacing a System Fan Open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-15: Placing the System Fan 4-15...

  • Page 36: Power Supply

    SC417 Chassis Manual Power Supply The SC417 chassis has a 1400 Watt high-efficiency redundant power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically 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 37: Chapter 5 Rack Installation

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing the chassis into a rack. Follow the instructions in the order given to ensure that the system is mounted correctly. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 38: Warnings And Precautions

    SC847 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 39: 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 40: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SC847 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 41: 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 42: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    SC847 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 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 43: 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 44: Standard Chassis Installation

    SC847 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 45: 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 46: Adapters For Round And Threaded Hole Racks

    SC847 Chassis Manual Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks The SC417 chassis includes adapter brackets for those customers using round hole racks or racks with threaded holes size M5 or larger. Installing the Adapter Bracket Place the hooks of the front of the outer rail into the square holes of one of the adapter brackets.

  • Page 47: Appendix A Sc417 Cables And Hardware

    Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A SC417 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 48 SC417 Chassis Manual A-3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC417 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 49: 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 50 SC417 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 51: Appendix B Sc417 Power Supply Specifications

    Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC417 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC417 1400W MFR Part # PWS-1K41P-1R 1100W: 100 - 140V, 50 - 60Hz, 9.5 - 13.5A AC Input 1400W: 180 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, 7.0 - 9.5A DC Output +5V Standby 92A @ 100-140V...
  • Page 52 SC417 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 53: 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.

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58: 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 59 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Factory setting, do not PRI_MODE1 Pins 2-3 change PRI_MODE2 Pins 2-3 Factory setting do not change Open: Enable (Default) Enables / disables the fan REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 Closed: Disable speed reporting. Open: Enable (Default) Enables / disables the FAN- REMOTE_FAN_FAIL2...
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 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 (HBA). 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 SC417 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure C-15: SAS InfiniBand Cable (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 an SFF-8088-1X (26-pin) connector at the other end.
  • Page 71 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 72 SC417 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure C-17: 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 73 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 74 SC417 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C-20: 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 75 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications C-14 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 76 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 77 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...
  • Page 78 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...
  • Page 79 Appendix C: SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications Notes C-27...
  • Page 80 SC417 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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