Supermicro SAS 828TQ User manual

Rev. 1.0a
SAS 828TQ BACKPLANE
USER'S GUIDE
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN

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Backplane User's Guide
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Release Date: August 21, 2007
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iii
Safety Information and Technical Specifications
Table of Contents
SAS 828TQ BACKPLANE
Contacting SuperMicro ..................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines
1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1
1-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................ 1-1
Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ........................................................................... 2-1
Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1
SAS Ports ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions ............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ................................................... 2-4
Explanation of Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-4
I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings ................................................. 2-5
2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................. 2-6

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Contacting SuperMicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
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], ext.132 or 139

1-1
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.
1-1 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. The following measures
are generally sufficient 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 RAID card 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 backplane.
• Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
• Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother-
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
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.

1-2
Backplane User's Guide
Notes

2-1
Safety Information and Technical Specifications
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN
Chapter 2:
Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers
SAS Ports
Front Connectors
1. CD-ROM/Floppy Drive Power:
JP17 and J18
2. Upgrade Connector JP46
3. SideBand Connector#1 JP51
4. SideBand Connector#2 JP52
5. I2C Connector#1 JP44
6. I2C Connector#2 JP45
7. MG9072 CHIP
8. ACT_IN JP26
9. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10
and JP13
10. SAS Port #0 J5
11. SAS Port #1 J6
12. SAS Port #2 J7
13. SAS Port #3 J8
14. SAS Port #4 J10
15. SAS Port #5 J12
1
7
8
9
3
5
6
4
12
15 13
10
11
2
14
1

2-2
Backplane User's Guide
2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions
3 and 4. Sideband Headers
The sideband headers are designated JP51
and JP52. For SES-2 to work properly, you
must connect an 8-pin sideband cable. See
the table to the right for pin definitions.
1. CD-ROM/Floppy 4-Pin Connectors
The 4-pin connectors, designated JP105
and JP106, provide power to the CD-ROM
and floppy drives. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
CD-ROM/
FDD Power
4-Pin Connector
(JP17 and JP18)
Pin# Definition
1 +5V
2 and 3 Ground
4 +12V
5 and 6. I2C Connectors
The I2C Connectors, designated JP44 and
JP45, are used to monitor HDD activity and
status. See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
I2C Connector
Pin Definitions
(JP44 and JP45)
Pin# Definition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection
2. Upgrade Connector
The Upgrade connector, designated JP46, is
used for manufacturer's diagnostic purposes
only.
Sideband Headers
(JP51 and JP52)
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
2SGPIO:
SDIN
I2C:
Backplane
Addressing
(SB5)
1 Controller ID
(SB6)
4SGPIO:
SDOUT
I2C: Reset
(SB4)
3 GND (SB2)
6 GND (SB3) 5 SGPIO:
SLOAD
I2C:SDA (SB1)
8 Backplane
ID (SB7)
7SGPIO:
SCLOCK
I2C:SCL (SB0)
10 No Connec-
tion
9 No Connection

2-3
Safety Information and Technical Specifications
8. Activity LED Header
The activity LED header, designated JP26,
is used to indicate the activity status of
each SAS drive. The Activity LED Header is
located on the front panel. For the Activity
LED Header to work properly, connect using
a 10-pin LED cable.
7. MG9072 Chip
The MG9072 is an enclosure management
chip that supports the SES-2 controller and
SES-2 protocols.
SAS Activity LED Header
Pin Definitions (JP26)
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
1 ACT IN#0 6 ACT IN#4
2 ACT IN#1 7 ACT IN#5
3 ACT IN#2 8 Not Used
4 ACT IN#3 9 Not Used
5 Ground 10 Empty
Backplane
Main Power
4-Pin Connector
(JP10 and JP13)
Pin# Definition
1+12V
2 and 3 Ground
4+5V
9. Backplane Main Power Connectors
The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, and
JP13, provide power to the backplane. See
the table on the right for pin definitions.
10-15. SAS Ports
The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS
drive cables. The six ports are designated
#0 - #5. Each port is also compatible with
SAS and SATA drives.

2-4
Backplane User's Guide
2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
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 identified 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 Note
JP18 Open: Enabled
Closed: Disabled Buzzer Reset
JP25
Open:45ºC
1-2:50ºC
2-3:55ºC
Overheat Temperature
JP29 Open: Default
Closed: Reset MG 9071 Chip Reset
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN
D3
Y1
C84
C5C45
JP18
JP40
JP50
JP29
JP38
JP41
JP25
JP43
JP37
JP36
JP42 JP34 JP33
JP44
JP45
JP13
JP10
JP46
JP26
JP51
J18
J6
J7
J10
J8
J5
J12
A
+
+
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
31 42
31 42
A
+
+
1
1
1
1
1
1
3 1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
31
3
1
+5V+12V GNDGND
+5V+12V GNDGND
64 49
3217
16
131
31
BAR CODE
SAS828TQ
REV 1.01
SIDEBAND#1
I C#2
#4
#0
ACT0 ACT1
ACT5
ACT4
ACT2
ACT3
JP42:BPID_SDIN#1
JP43:BPID_SDIN#2
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
2-3:ID#1
JP34:BP_ID#1
1-2:ID#0
JP37:BP_ID#2
JP36:CTRL_ID#2
JP41:I2CRST_SDOUT#2
#5
#1
JP38:I2CRST#2
UPGRADE
#2
#3
SIDEBAND#2
C
.
C
.
.
C
JP18:BUZZER RESET
JP29:9072 RESET
JP25:OH TEMPERATURE
OPEN:45
1-2:50
2-3:55
I C#1
2
JP33:CTRL_ID#1
1-2:SGPIO
2-3:I2C
JP40:I2CRST_SDOUT#1
ON:SGPIO
OFF:I2C
JP50:I2CRST#1
ON:I2C
OFF:SGPIO
ACT IN
JP18
JP25
JP37
JP43
JP36
JP41 JP38
JP42 JP29
JP40
JP33
JP34
JP50

2-5
Safety Information and Technical Specifications
I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings
This backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default mode and can be
used without making changes to your jumpers. The following information details
which jumpers must be configured to use I2C mode or restore your backplane to
SGPIO mode.
SGPIO Setting (Default)
Jumper Jumper Setting Note
JP33 1-2 Controller ID #1
JP34 1-2 Backplane ID #1 (use ID #0)
JP36 1-2 Controller ID #2
JP37 1-2 Backplane ID #2 (use ID #0)
JP38 Open I2C Reset #2
JP40 Closed SDOUT #1
JP41 Closed SDOUT #2
JP42 1-2 SDIN #1
JP43 1-2 SDIN #2
JP50 Open I2C Reset #1
I2C Setting
Jumper Jumper Setting Note
JP33 2-3 Controller ID #1
JP34 1-2 Backplane ID #1 (use ID #0)
JP36 2-3 Controller ID #2
JP37 2-3 Backplane ID #2 (use ID #1)
JP38 Closed I2C Reset #2
JP40 Open I2C Reset #1
JP41 Open I2C Reset #2
JP42 2-3 Blackplane ID #1
JP43 2-3 Blackplane ID #2
JP50 Closed I2C Reset #1

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D21
D20
D19D18
D15
D14
D13
D12
D8
D7
D6 D5
J4
J1 J3
J2
J9 J11
C AC A
C A
C A
C A
C A
C A
CA
CA
C A
CA
C A
2281
2281 22812281
22 2281
C AC A
C A
C A
C A
C A
C A
CA
CA
C A
CA
C A
#5
#1
#4
#2
#0
#3
SAS#5SAS#4SAS#3
SAS#0
FAIL4
ACT3 FAIL3
ACT2 FAIL2
ACT1 FAIL1
ACT5 FAIL5 ACT4
ACT0 FAIL0
SAS#2SAS#1
2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors
Rear
Connector
SAS Drive
Number
SAS #0 SAS/SATA HDD #0
SAS #1 SAS/SATA HDD #1
SAS #2 SAS/SATA HDD #2
SAS #3 SAS/SATA HDD #3
SAS #4 SAS/SATA HDD #4
SAS #5 SAS/SATA HDD #5
Rear LED Indicators
Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED
SAS #0 D12 D5
SAS #1 D13 D6
SAS #2 D14 D7
SAS #3 D15 D8
SAS #4 D18 D19
SAS #5 D21 D20
D15
D8
SAS #3
J4
D21
D20
SAS #5
J11
D18
D19
SAS #4
J9 D14
D7
SAS #2
J3
D13
D6
SAS #1
J2
SAS #0
J1
D12
D5