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Supero SAS2-836EL User Manual

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  • Page 1 C134 C411 C121 +12V EC19 BCA14 C363 PWR3 MDIO1 +12V +12V C212 EC28 EC26 FAN3 PWR2 C353 C365 BCA160 BCA115 BCA111 BCA172 EC17 MH12 L121 FAN1 BCA26 C129 MDIO2 C351 BCA105 C119 FAN2 R249 SAS2-836EL BACKPLANE USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to the SAS2-836EL Backplane............ 1-2 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors and Jumpers ..............2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connector and Pin Defi...
  • Page 4 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment ....3-11 Dual HBA Confi guration Cables ..............3-12 Supported Cascading Confi gurations ............3-13 Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Confi guration ..........3-15 Dual SAS HBA Cascaded Confi guration with Branching ......3-16...

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide 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.

  • Page 6: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the backplane in the original Supermicro box, using the original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the backplane in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging material surrounding the backplane so that it does not become damaged during shipping.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.

  • Page 8: An Important Note To Users

    Introduction to the SAS2-836EL Backplane The SAS2-836EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech- nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual refl ects SAS2-836EL1 and SAS2-836EL2 Revision 1.02, the most current release available at the time of publication.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Jumper Settings And Pin Defi Nitions

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors and Jumpers PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 EC15 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE PRI_J1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE C154 C421 EC20 C182 EC12 R162 OVERHEATFAIL1 EC18 BCA185 BPN-SAS2-836EL2 MH10 REV 1.02 DESIGNED IN USA...

  • Page 10: Front Connector And Pin Defi Nitions

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions 1. Primary I C Connector C Connector Pin Defi nitions The I C connector is used to monitor the power Pin# Defi nition supply status and to control the fans. See the Data table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 11 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide 6. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated FAN1 Pin# Defi nition through FAN3, provide power to the fans. Ground See the table on the right for pin defi ni- +12V tions. Tachometer 7. - 12. SAS Connectors...

  • Page 12: Front Jumper Locations And Settings

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Front Jumper Locations and Settings FAN_ SEC_MODE1 PRI_MODE1 ACTLED1 MONITOR_ SEC_MODE2 PRI_MODE2 DISABLE PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE EC15 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE PRI_J1 C421 C154 EC20 C182 EC12 R162 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL_ EC18 BCA185 BPN-SAS2-836EL2 MH10 BUZZER_ REV 1.02...

  • Page 13: Explanation Of Jumpers

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane, Connector Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with...

  • Page 14: Front Leds

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Front LEDs 12V_LED1 5V_LED1 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE EC15 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE PRI_J1 C421 C154 EC20 C182 EC12 R162 OVERHEATFAIL1 EC18 ACT18 ACT17 BCA185 BPN-SAS2-836EL2 MH10 REV 1.02 DESIGNED IN USA C352 PWR4 C361...

  • Page 15: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ACT#11 ACT11 SAS #3 PRI_FLASH1 C272 SAS #11 SAS #7 SAS #15 SEC_FLASH1 SAS #10 SAS #14 SAS #2 SAS #6 SAS #1 SAS #9 SAS #5 SAS #13 BCA7 SAS2-836EL2...
  • Page 16 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED 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...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Dual Port And Cascading Confi Gurations

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Confi gurations Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS2-836EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that accesses all hard drives and supports cascading. Dual Ports SAS2-836EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all the hard drives.

  • Page 18: Failover

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Failover The SAS2-836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover. SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus confi guration, the SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J3 R284 EC15 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE PRI_J1 C154 EC20...

  • Page 19: Failover With Raid Cards And Multiple Hbas

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS-836EL backplane may be confi gured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to achieve failover protection. RAID Controllers: If RAID controllers are used, then the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card.

  • Page 20: Chassis Power Card And Support Cables

    In a cascaded confi guration, the fi rst chassis includes a motherboard and at least one host bus adapter. Other servers in this enclosed system must have a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the SAS2-836EL series backplanes.

  • Page 21: Connecting An Internal Host Bus Adapter To The Backplane

    HBAs for important information on supported confi gurations. Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS2-836EL backplane. The cables required depend on the HBA connector. Cable Name: iPass to 4-lane Part #: CBL-0117L...
  • Page 22 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. It connects from the HBA to the SAS2-836EL backplane.

  • Page 23: Connecting An External Host Bus Adapter To The Backplane

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external host bus adapters. In this confi guration, the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD confi gura- tion system to connect to another system that has an HBA.

  • Page 24: Supported External Hba To Backplane Cable

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infi niBand connector. Figure 3-8: External Cable (CBL-0166L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Cascading Cable (External), 68 cm Part #: CBL-0166L (SFF-8088 1x to SFF-8088 x1)

  • Page 25: Connecting Multiple Backplanes In A Single Channel Environment

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide 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. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 EC15...

  • Page 26: Single Hba Confi Guration Cables

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Single HBA Confi guration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure 3-10: 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)

  • Page 27: Connecting Multiple Backplanes In A Dual Channel Environment

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide 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. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 EC15 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE...

  • Page 28: Dual Hba Confi Guration Cables

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Dual HBA Confi guration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure 3-13: 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 HBA or external port.

  • Page 29: Supported Cascading Confi Gurations

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Supported Cascading Confi gurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time. The fi rst backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and an HBA.
  • Page 30 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 EC15 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE PRI_J1 FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE EC20 C421 C182 C154 EC12 R162 OVERHEATFAIL1 EC18 BCA185 BPN-SAS2-836EL2 MH10 REV 1.02 DESIGNED IN USA C352 PWR4 C361 BAR CODE PWR1 EC16 EC11 C132 C411 +12V...

  • Page 31: Dual Sas Hba And Cascaded Confi Guration

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Confi guration IMPORTANT: See Section 3-3 of this manual, Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported confi gurations. SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J3 R284 EC15 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE...

  • Page 32: Dual Sas Hba Cascaded Confi Guration With Branching

    SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Dual SAS HBA Cascaded Confi guration with Branching IMPORTANT: See Section 3-3 of this manual, Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported confi gurations. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 PRI_J3 R284 FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE EC15...
  • Page 33 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Notes 3-17...
  • Page 34 SAS2-836EL Backplane User's Guide Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per- form be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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