Supermicro SAS-827HD User manual

Rev. 1.0
SAS-827HD Backplane
USER'S GUIDE
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SAS-827HD Backplane User’s Guide
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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: September 9, 2010
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Preface
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Table of Contents
Contacting Supermicro.......................................................................................iv
Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v
Chapter 1 SAS-827HD Safety Guidelines
1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1
1-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................ 1-2
1-4 Introduction to the SAS-827HD Backplane..................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs
2-1 Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1
Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1
Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-3
2-2 Front LED Indicator......................................................................................... 2-4
2-3 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators............................................................. 2-4
2-4 SAS Ports........................................................................................................ 2-6

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]

Preface
v
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. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super-
micro.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.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
Duringthewarrantyperiod,contactyourdistributorrstforanyproductproblems.

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Notes

1-1
Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines
Chapter 1
SAS-827HD 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.
1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.•
Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic•
bag.
Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral•
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.•
Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.•
1-2 General Safety Guidelines
Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components•
from the computer, including the SAS-827HD backplane.
Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the•
SAS-827HD backplane.
Make sure that the SAS-827HD backplane is securely and properly installed on•
the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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1-3 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 card you have received may or
may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
1-4 Introduction to the SAS-827HD Backplane
The SAS-827HD backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech-
nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
ThismanualreectsSAS-827HDRevision1.00,themostcurrentreleaseavailable
at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermi-
cro.comforthelatestupdates,compatiblepartsandsupportedcongurations.

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2-1 Front Connectors
Power Connector: JPI1. 2C1
Fan1 Connector JP542.
Fan2 Connector: JP553.
Fan3 Connector: JP564.
Fan4 Connector: JP575.
Front Panel Connector: JF5-A6.
Front Panel Connector: JF6-B7.
Power Connector: JPW18.
Power Connector: JPW29.
Power Connector: JPW310.
Upgrade-A: JP7011.
Upgrade -B: JP7112.
SPI: JP6913.
Power Button Settings: JP3614.
LED Test: JP3515.
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2. - 5. Chassis Fan Connectors
These connectors, designated FAN1, FAN2,
FAN3 and FAN4 supply power to the chassis
cooling fans.
8. - 10. Power Connectors
These connectors, designated JPW1, JPW2
and JPW3 supply power to the two mother-
board nodes in the chassis.
FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1
Cables
SAS-827HD
System Fans
Figure 2-2: Default Conguration - Fans Connected Directly to the Backplane
14. Power Button Settings
This jumper is designated JP36 and con-
trols the power button functionality.
Open:Default,multiple power buttonfunctionality
Closed: Single power button functionality
15. LED Test
This jumper is designated JP35 and it is used
to test the LEDs. Open is the default setting,
closed is the LED test setting.
11. - 12. Upgrade Connectors
These connectors are designated JP70 and
JP71 and are for manufacturing purposes
only.
13. SPI Connector
This connector is designated JP69.
1. Power Supply Connector
The 5-pin connector, designated JPI2C1 pro-
vides power to the SMBUS and power control
signals.

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OPEN:DEFAULT
CLOSE:LEDTEST
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SPI
DEBUG
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JP35
JP36
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the backplane,
jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
between two pins to change the function
of the connector. Pin 1 is identied with
a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"
means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Setting
3 2 1
3 2 1
Jumper Settings
Jumper Jumper Settings Notes
JP35 Open: Default
Closed: LED test
LED test
JP36
Open: Default, multiple power but-
ton functionality
Closed: Single power button
functionality
Any power button
Figure 2-3: Front Jumpers

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D1 HB
Front Panel LED
LED State Specication
D1 HB Blinking Micro controller heartbeat.
2-2 Front LED Indicator
Figure 2-5: Front LED
2-3 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
Figure 2-6: Rear Connectors
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FAIL#B5 FAIL#B3 FAIL#B1
FAIL#B0
FAIL#B2
FAIL#B4
FAIL#A5 FAIL#A3
FAIL#A1
FAIL#A0
FAIL#A2
FAIL#A4
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#A0
#A2
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#A3
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#B2
#B4
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ACT#B3 ACT#B1
ACT#B4
ACT#B0
ACT#B2
ACT#A5
ACT#A3
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
ACT#A1
ACT#A4 ACT#A2
ACT#A0
SAS A4
SAS A2
SAS A0
SAS A5
SAS A3
SAS A1
SAS B4
SAS B2
SAS B0
SAS B5
SAS B3
SAS B1
Figure 2-4: Motherboard Locations In the Chassis

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Rear SAS Connectors
Rear
Connector
SAS Drive
Number LEDs Rear Connector
SAS
Drive
Number
LEDs
SAS #A0 HDD 0 D12, D5 SAS #B0 HDD 5 D22, D23
SAS #A1 HDD 1 D15, D8 SAS #B1 HDD 6 D26, D31
SAS #A2 HDD 2 D13, D6 SAS #B2 HDD 7 D27, D32
SAS #A3 HDD 3 D18, D19 SAS #B3 HDD 8 D27, D32
SAS #A4 HDD 4 D14, D7 SAS #B4 HDD 9 D25, D30
SAS #A5 HDD 5 D21, D20 SAS #B5 HDD 10 D28, D33
Rear LED Indicators
Rear LED Activity Faiure
SAS #B5 ACT#B5 FAIL#B5
SAS #B4 ACT#B4 FAIL#B4
SAS #B3 ACT#B3 FAIL#B3
SAS #B2 ACT#B2 FAIL#B2
SAS #B1 ACT#B1 FAIL#B1
SAS #B0 ACT#B0 FAIL#B0
SAS #A5 ACT#A5 FAIL#A5
SAS #A4 ACT#A4 FAIL#A4
SAS #A3 ACT#A3 FAIL#A3
SAS #A2 ACT#A2 FAIL#A2
SAS #A1 ACT#A1 FAIL#A1
SAS #A0 ACT#A0 FAIL#A0
R248
R247 R246
R184
R162
R154
R153
R152
R149
R147
R138
R130
R111
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J4
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D19
C A
D20
CA
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CA
D29
C
A
D30
CA
D31
C
A
D32
C A
D33
CA
D5
C
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D6
C A
D7
CA
D8
C
A
D12
CA
D13
C A
D14
CA
D15
CA
D18
CA
D21
CA
D22
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D24
CA
D25
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D26
C
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D28
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R464
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R244
R243
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R100
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R174
R175
R176
R177
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R84
R88
R95
FAIL#B5 FAIL#B3 FAIL#B1
FAIL#B0
FAIL#B2
FAIL#B4
FAIL#A5 FAIL#A3
FAIL#A1
FAIL#A0
FAIL#A2
FAIL#A4
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#B3
#B5
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#A0
#A2
#A4 #A5
#A3
#A1 #B0
#B2
#B4
ACT#B5
ACT#B3 ACT#B1
ACT#B4
ACT#B0
ACT#B2
ACT#A5
ACT#A3
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
ACT#A1
ACT#A4 ACT#A2
ACT#A0
Figure 2-7: Rear LED Indicators
ACT#A0
FAIL#A0
ACT#A1
FAIL#A1
ACT#B0
FAIL#B0
ACT#B1
FAIL#B1
ACT#A4
FAIL#A4
ACT#A5
FAIL#A5
ACT#B4
FAIL#B4
ACT#B5
FAIL#B5
ACT#A2
FAIL#A2
ACT#A3
FAIL#A3
ACT#B2
FAIL#B2
ACT#B3
FAIL#B3

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2-4 SAS Ports
The SAS-827HD backplane is designed with two separate sections, which support
from one to two motherboards independently of each other. The SAS ports are used
to connect the SAS drive cables.
SAS Port to Motherboard Congurations
Number of
Motherboards
SAS Port
Connectors
Connect to
Motherboard
Using 1 MB A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 MB-A
Using 2 MBs A0, A1, A2 A3, A4, A5
B0, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5
MB-A
MB-B

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Notes

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Disclaimer (cont.)
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