Supermicro SC933S1-R760B User Manual

Supermicro SC933S1-R760B User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER SC933 CHASSIS SERIES SC933S1-R760B SC933T-R760B SC933E1-R760B SC933E2-R760B USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 SC933 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This Supermicro SC933 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 760W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings.
  • Page 4 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface 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 SC933 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre- cautions.
  • Page 6 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Shipping List ....................1-1 Part Numbers ..................... 1-1 Where to get Replacement Components ............1-2 Contacting SuperMicro ..................1-3 Chapter 2 System Safety Overview ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 8 SC933 Chassis Manual To install the I/O shield: ................4-5 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ..............4-5 To install the motherboard: ................. 4-6 Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ..............4-6 To install add-on and expansion cards ............4-6 Installation Step 5: Installing the Air Shroud ........... 4-7 To install the air shroud ................
  • Page 9 Preface Cables Included with SC933S Chassis (SCSI) ..........A-1 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis ..........A-2 Compatible Cables ..................A-2 Alternate SAS Cables ..................A-2 Extending Power Cables .................A-3 Front Panel to the Motherboard ..............A-3 Chassis Screws ....................A-4 Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 933EL SERIES BACKPLANE MANUAL...
  • Page 10 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Overview

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC933 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply. High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and four hot-swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.
  • Page 12: Where To Get Replacement Components

    Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators / Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors / Sys- tem Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the...
  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1 Introduction Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
  • Page 14 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 15: 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 setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
  • Page 16: General Safety Precautions

    SC933 Chassis Manual cal outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.  Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing ...
  • Page 17: System Safety

    Chapter 2 System Safety Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been  removed away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on. While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties ...
  • Page 18 SC933 Chassis Manual Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when  not in use. For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excel-  lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasten- ers and the motherboard.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Control Panel Buttons

    SC933 Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button. Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. ...
  • Page 21: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3 System Interface NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing.  NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.  HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS drive, SCSI drive, and/or DVD-  ROM drive activity when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply ...
  • Page 22: Scsi Drives

    SC933 Chassis Manual sas drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS backplane en- ables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS drive failure. If one of the SAS drives ...
  • Page 23: 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 maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.
  • Page 24: Installation Step 1: Remove The Chassis Cover

    SC933 Chassis Manual Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press both tabs at the same time. 2.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance...
  • Page 26 SC933 Chassis Manual 2. Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk, table or work bench. 3. Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. 4. Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive. 5.
  • Page 27: Installation Step 3: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 3: 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. To install the I/O shield: 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions.
  • Page 28: To Install The Motherboard

    SC933 Chassis Manual To install the motherboard: 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections. 2. Open the chassis cover. 3. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff.
  • Page 29: Installation Step 5: Installing The Air Shroud

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 5: Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fans Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Figure 4-4: Air Shroud for SC933 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC933 chassis air shroud does not require tools to set up. To install the air shroud 1.
  • Page 30: To Check The Server's Air Flow

    SC933 Chassis Manual 5. 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. 6. Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis. To check the server's air flow 1.
  • Page 31: System Fans

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance System Fans Six heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. Release Tab Figure 4-16: System Fan Replacing a system fan 1.
  • Page 32 SC933 Chassis Manual Figure 4-5: Placing the System Fan 4-10...
  • Page 33: Power Supply

    The SC933 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). 4-11...
  • Page 34: To Change The Power Supply

    SC933 Chassis Manual Release Tab Figure 4-6: Removing the Power Supply To change the power supply 1. This chassis includes a redundant power supply (at least two power modules), you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply. 2.
  • Page 35: To Change The Power Distributor

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-7: Changing the Power Distributor To change the power distributor Server chassis that are 2U or more high require a power distributor. The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy. In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor, do following 1.
  • Page 36 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes 4-14...
  • Page 37: 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 minimum amount of time. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
  • Page 38: Rack Precautions

    SC933 Chassis Manual 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 installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. - In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
  • Page 39: Reduced Airflow

    Chapter 5 Rack Installation Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised. Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
  • Page 40: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SC933 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC933 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
  • Page 41: To Install The Inner Rails

    Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5-2: Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (right side rail shown) To install the inner rails 1. Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces "outward"...
  • Page 42: To Install The Outer Rails To The Rack

    SC933 Chassis Manual Front Side Figure 5-3: Assembling the Outer Rails To install the outer rails to the rack 1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction. 2.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5-4: Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack...
  • Page 44: To Install The Chassis Into A Rack

    SC933 Chassis Manual Figure 5-5: Installing the Rack Rails To install the chassis into a rack: 1. Confirm that chassis inner rails and outer rails are installed on the rack. 2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.. 3.
  • Page 45: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Compatible Cables Appendix B: SC933 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C: SAS 933EL Series Backplane Manual...
  • Page 46 xxx Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 47: 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 SC933T Chassis (SAS) SC933TQ-R760...
  • Page 48: A-4 Cables Included With Sc933E Series Chassis

    SC933 Chassis Manual A-4 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis SC933EL-R760 Part # Type Length Description CBL-0180L-02 39 cm iPass to iPass SAS Cable CBL-0209L Cable 210 mm 4-pin to 3-pin Fan Power Cable Cable 2 - Regional power cords A-5 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC933 Chassis.
  • Page 49: Extending Power Cables

    Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro 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: A-6 Chassis Screws

    SC933 Chassis Manual A-6 Chassis Screws Theaccessory 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 51 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. 760W MFR Part # PWS-0065 100 - 240V AC Voltage 50 - 60Hz 14 - 8 Amp DC Ouput 5V + 3.3V ≤ 200W +5V 36.0 Amp +5V standby 3.5 Amp +12V 50.0 Amp (combined)
  • Page 52 SC933 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 53: Sas 933El Series Backplane

    BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V_LED REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET SAS933EL BUZZER1 R658 REV 1.12 PRI_IPMI PRI_I2C OVERHEATFAIL1 R659 PRI_BLINK SEC_J2 SEC_IPMI SEC_I2C SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J1 SEC_BLINK PRI_EXP PRI_ICE PRI_MODE4 PRI_UART BAR CODE PRI_SEP C518 PRI_MODE5 SEC_ICE R578 SEC_MODE4 SEC_FLASH PRI_FLASH SEC_UART SEC_SEP SEC_MODE5 FAN1 +12V...
  • Page 54 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 55 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents SAS 933EL SERIES BACKPLANE Contacting SuperMicro ....................iv Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-1 Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ................
  • Page 56: Contacting Supermicro

    Backplane User's Guide Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
  • Page 57: Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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 Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 58 Backplane User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 59: Chapter 2: Jumper Settings And Pin Definitions

    Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V_LED REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET SAS933EL BUZZER1 R658 REV 1.12 R659 PRI_IPMI PRI_I2C OVERHEATFAIL1 PRI_BLINK SEC_I2C SEC_J2 SEC_IPMI SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 SEC_BLINK PRI_EXP PRI_ICE...
  • Page 60: Front Connector And Pin Definitions

    Backplane User's Guide 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 Data the table on the right for pin definitions. There Ground are four total connectors--two primary and Clock...
  • Page 61 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 6. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors (Fan1, Fan2, Fan3, The 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1, and Fan4) Fan2, Fan3, and Fan4, provide power to Pin# Definition the system fans. Ground +12V See the table on the right for pin defini- tions.
  • Page 62: Front Jumper Locations And Pin Definitions

    Backplane User's Guide Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions SAS933EL REV 1.12 PRI_BLINK SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 SEC_BLINK PRI_EXP PRI_BLINK SEC_BLINK BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V_LED REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET SAS933EL BUZZER1 R658 REV 1.12 R659 PRI_IPMI PRI_I2C OVERHEATFAIL1 PRI_BLINK SEC_I2C SEC_J2 SEC_IPMI...
  • Page 63: Explanation Of Jumpers

    Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 64: Front Led Indicators

    Backplane User's Guide FRONT LED INDICATORS BUZZER_ENB1 FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V_LED REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET BUZZER1 SAS933EL R658 REV 1.12 PRI_IPMI PRI_I2C OVERHEATFAIL1 R659 PRI_BLINK SEC_I2C SEC_J2 SEC_IPMI SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 SEC_BLINK PRI_EXP PRI_ICE PRI_MODE4 PRI_UART BAR CODE PRI_SEP C518 PRI_MODE5 SEC_ICE SEC_MODE4 R578 SEC_FLASH...
  • Page 65: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    Safety Information and Technical Specifications Rear Connectors and LED Indicators FAIL#15 ACT#15 FAIL#14 ACT#14 FAIL#13 ACT#13 FAIL#12 ACT#12 FAIL#11 ACT#11 FAIL#10 ACT#10 FAIL#9 ACT#9 FAIL#8 ACT#8 FAIL#7 ACT#7 FAIL#6 ACT#6 FAIL#5 ACT#5 FAIL#4 ACT#4 FAIL#3 ACT#3 FAIL#2 ACT#2 FAIL#1 ACT#1 Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS Drive...
  • Page 66 Backplane User's Guide 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 And Dual Port Expanders

    Safety Information and Technical Specifications hapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SC 933EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that access all 16 drives and BUZZER_ENB1 supports cascading. FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V_LED REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET BUZZER1 SAS933EL R658 REV 1.12...
  • Page 68: Failover

    Backplane User's Guide Failover The SC933EL2 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 Port B...
  • Page 69: Cables And Chassis Power Card

    This section describes the supported power card for the 933 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 SC933 chassis manual. JBPWR2 REV 1.00...
  • Page 70 Backplane User's Guide 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_J1 PRI_J2 (Host Bus Adapter) PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J1 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1...
  • Page 71 Safety Information and Technical 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. Ipass to 4-lane cable (CBL-0117) Cable Name: IPASS TO 4-LANE Part #: CBL-0117 Length: 46 cm (18 inches) Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and...
  • Page 72 Backplane User's Guide 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 Safety Information and Technical 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. SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1...
  • Page 74 Backplane User's Guide Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infiniband connector. 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 an SFF-8088-1X (26-pins) at the other end.
  • Page 75 Safety Information and Technical 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 Backplane User's Guide Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly 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 Safety Information and Technical 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 Backplane User's Guide Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly 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: Supported Cascading Configurations

    Safety Information and Technical 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 Backplane User's Guide Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports. SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J1 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Power Card PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J1...
  • Page 81 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J1 (Host Bus Adapter) Dual Port Cable Assembly (Host Bus Adapter) Cable 0168L (internal cable) Cable 0166L...
  • Page 82 Backplane User's Guide 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_J0 PRI_J1 Power Card PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_J1...
  • Page 83 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the previous diagrams external cables are represented with two different lines. These cables are both CBL-0166L CBL-0166L (external cable) External Cables. Different lines help the user determine cable routing. 3-17...
  • Page 84 Backplane User's Guide Notes 3-18...

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