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1. e i Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter Host Bus Adapter 1 Cable 0166L I external cable l l Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l H l l d d gt e Figure 3 16 Dual HBA Configuration 3 10 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure 3 17 Dual Port Internal Cable 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 Used in dual port environments Figure 3 18 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections 3 11 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 3 4 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 motherbo2. ff SAS 846EL USER S GUIDE Rev 1 0d SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 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 Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documentation may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer s
3. Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations 3 1 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 846EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all twenty four drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 846EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all twenty four drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and multipath From HBA or higher From or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 JA AES Pao Jo To lower backplane in To lower backplane in cascaded system cascaded system Figure 3 1 SAS 846EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 To lower backplane in cascaded system Figure 3 2 SAS 846EL1 Single Port Configuration 3 1 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 3 2 Failover The SAS 846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA Hm BEBE Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure 3 3 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches 55 5 um to Port B H npn HB E Port B Port A Expander 2
4. SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Connector Number SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 saS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 saS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 saSs 16 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD 23 2 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS 40 ACT 40 FAIL 40 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 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS 16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS 17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS 18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS 19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 20 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS 21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS 22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS 23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 2 7 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide Notes 2 8
5. and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale 3 16
6. cable EE Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 l HBA Host Bus Adapter CBL 0166L external cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander L gt Figure 3 13 Single HBA Configuration 3 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure 3 14 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 Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure 3 15 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections 3 9 SAS 846EL 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
7. connector PRI JO SAS connector PRI J1 10 SAS connector PRI J2 11 SAS connectors SEC J0 not available in EL1 single port backplane ON DO C A C 12 SAS connector SEC J1 not available in EL1 single port backplane 13 SAS connector SEC J2 not available in 1 single port backplane 2 1 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 and 2 Optional Primary and Secondary EC Connector PC Connectors Pin Definitions Pin Definition The optional I C connectors are connected to the CSE PTJBOD CB2 board and are used Dale to monitor the power supply status and to Ground control the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions No Connection 3 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated 4 Pin Connector PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 Po provide power to the backplane See the on pefinition table on the right for pin definitions po ez 2 and 3 Ground 4 45V 4 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The primary and secondary flash chips enhance the backplane memory 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 6 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only 2 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 7T Fan Connectors Fan
8. ssssssssssssseeeeeeeee vi Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines 15 1 2 1 9 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 SRE UCUECI GR 1 1 General Safety Guidelines e 1 1 An Important Note ttr pn E 1 2 Introduction to the SAS 846EL Backplane sess 1 2 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Front Connectors and JUMP CNS ucro etudes a nei aon n eR RR EM MESE 2 1 Front Connector and Pin 2 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions eie nee teneras 2 4 Explanation of JUD S oo ee na bae Dese ib ada cope Deus 2 4 Hear Connectors and LED linge anes eie rane eo pe ean 2 6 2 4 Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 Single Eig om P rt Expanders e 3 1 Single POTIS c RM CMS 3 1 BI IEIo c 3 1 lg llu em e 3 2 Single Host Bus Adapter AM S 3 2 Single Host Bus Adapter FalloVaer u iicet ore titur rna ebat Scis 3 2 Dual Host BUS Adapter e an ree ne fe bees 3 2 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover eeeeeeeeenne 3 2 Chassis Power Card and Support Gables ertet tain Ene nien atis 3 3 3 3 Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane 3 4 Supported Internal HBA Cables ie Pe e ER itat Rex breast a o
9. Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN1 FAN2 and FANS provide power to the m fans See the table on the right for pin 1 Ground az definitions 3 Tachometer 8 13 SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are primary 1 2 3 and secondary 1 2 3 2 3 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BUZZER ENB1 p REMOTE FAN FAIL SOCKET1 Pd Pe o jo o ad od oa PRI JO X o6 OVERHEATFAIL1 mmm FANF AIL 1 1 o SEC MODFE1 P C N T i Econ BB oF o 3 1 CH ER o C ap a G iu e LL gi o Figure 2 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions 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 Pins Jumper means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins 2 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Factory Setting PRI 1 2 Do nd Factory Setting SEC_
10. Expander 1 Figure 3 4 Single HBA Failover Dual Host Bus Adapter In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HBA Pe Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure 3 5 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system automatically switches to Port B This maintains a full connec eee C BE z tion to all drives Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure 3 6 Dual HBA Failover 3 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 3 3 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 include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 846 series backplane For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SAS 846EL chassis manual e o n id SUPEROG JBPWR 2 sevi 0000000000 ex 0000000000 O o Figure 3 7 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power card JBOD Just a Bunch o
11. MODE1 1 2 Do not change Open Disable Closed Enable Buzzer Enable BUZZER_ENB1 The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 1 Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting REMOTE FAN FAIL Connected Front Panel Fan Fail indicator SOCKET Optional Front Panel LEDs Specification Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On FANFAIL1 Failure in Fan 1 OVERHEATFAIL1 2 5 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators tine ISAS 11 berm SAS ines SASAS tr0 rst SAS 16 fe SAS 9 Wimax T SAS 8 m SAS 6 ISAS ik Oo oo o a E WU Wm ooooo 2 eQ9 99000000 Li a DE Em ooon Sitti SAS 12 Re oo Gh Figure 2 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS Drive Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2
12. al cables d d Port B Expander 2 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 l l l l l l l J 1 l l l l l l l l Figure 3 21 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration 3 14 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Dual SAS and Cascaded Configuration with Branching oh 5 m Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 J Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Tear Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card oe od Cable 01661 external cable A Hi Ga Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 H B 8 Bs Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card Figure 3 22 Dual SAS with Cascaded Configuration and Branching 3 15 SAS 846EL 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability
13. ard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com Single Port Cable Assembly Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L external cable EB Port B Expander 2 a Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l Figure 3 19 Simple Cascaded Configuration 3 12 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports E Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L internal cable Single Port Cable Assembly BB Cable 0166L BN Port A Expander 1 FP AB Figure 3 20 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching 3 13 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide Dual SAS and Cascaded Configuration NE Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L extern
14. c an 3 4 Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane 3 6 Single External Host Bus Adapter aidean 3 6 Dual External Host Bus Adapter 3 6 Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable sssssssssss 3 7 Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment 3 8 Single HBA Configuration Cables cssc pen Ense Ee aae agens thsine 3 9 Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment 3 10 Dual HBA Configuration Cables uius adorti deca Sopitis reset 3 11 Supported Cascading GonftQuf allofis us cuoc erri prone pea ente hune ruth cadis 3 12 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide Server System with Single SAS 3 13 Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration seeesesssse 3 14 Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching 3 15 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicr
15. dapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD configura tion system to connect to the other system that has a HBA Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter L o m o o cm o mms X CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Figure 3 10 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter in ee L o d b CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure 3 11 Dual External Host Bus Adapter 3 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure 3 12 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 pins at the other end 3 7 SAS 846EL 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 CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal
16. f Drives system 3 3 SAS 846EL 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 Host Bus Adapter HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure 3 8 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure 3 9 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 846EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 lane Part CBL 0117L Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and iPass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane 3 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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 It connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane 3 5 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus A
17. hall be governed by the laws of Santa 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 Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0d Release Date January 6 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2010 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Contacting SUDSITIOIT E O aac a te oit er phreas ust Des RIED as a EEEIEI SSeS V Returning Merchandise for Service
18. 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 first for any product problems vi 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 Electrotatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD 1 2 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 backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Discon
19. nect 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 151 SAS 846EL Backplane User s Guide 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 846EL Backplane The SAS 846EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 846EL Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations 1 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers DET r a Figure 2 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors and 2 Primary and secondary 1 C connectors optional Power connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 Primary and secondary flash chip Primary and secondary expander chip EPP connectors J24 and J25 Fan connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 SAS
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