SUPER MICRO Computer SAS-826A manual

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    Rev . 1.0a SAS-826A Backplane USER'S GUIDE JSM1 JSM3 JSM2 DESIGNED IN USA JP46 1 4 JP13 JP10 1 4 Y2 Y1 F1 F2 F3 U40 1 11 12 22 23 33 34 U19 49 48 33 32 17 16 1 BZ1 C33 C94 C132 C32 C100 + C285 + C119 + C197 + C198 + C201 + C202 + C3 + C44 + C45 + C5 + C84 + C85 C138 C1 C208 C107 C145 C215 C86 C87 C88 C213 C271 C272 C A D53 C A D54 C A D3 C A D[...]

  • Page 2

    SAS-826A Backplane User ’s Guide ii Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: June 28, 201 1 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 informatio[...]

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    Preface iii T able of Contents Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................... iv Returning Merchandise for Service..................................................................... v Introduction to the SAS-826A Backplane ........................................................... v [...]

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    SAS-826A Backplane User ’s Guide iv Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Mic[...]

  • Page 5

    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. Y ou 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 d[...]

  • Page 6

    SAS-826A Backplane User ’s Guide vi Introduction to the SAS-826A Backplane The SAS-826A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol - ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. Thismanual reectsSAS-826A Revision1.00, themostcurrent releaseavailableat [...]

  • Page 7

    1-1 Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines Chapter 1 SAS-826A Safety Guidelines T o 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 com ponents. T o prevent dam- age to your system,[...]

  • Page 8

    1-2 SAS-826TQ 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.[...]

  • Page 9

    2-1 Chapter 2: Jumpers and Pin Denitions Chapter 2 Jumpers and Pin Denitions 2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers JSM1 JSM3 JSM2 DESIGNED IN USA JP46 1 4 JP13 JP10 1 4 Y2 Y1 F1 F2 F3 U40 1 11 12 22 23 33 34 U19 49 48 33 32 17 16 1 BZ1 C33 C94 C132 C32 C100 + C285 + C119 + C197 + C198 + C201 + C202 + C3 + C44 + C45 + C5 + C84 + C[...]

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    2-2 SAS-826A Backplane User's Guide 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Denitions #2. MG9071 and MG9072 Chips The MG9071 and MG9072 are enclosure management chips that support the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols. SAS Activity LED Header Pin Denitions (JP26) Pin#Denition Pin#Denition 1 ACT IN#0[...]

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    2-3 Chapter 2: Jumpers and Pin Denitions Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Pin#Denition 1 +12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 +5V #6. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, JP13, and JP46 provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin denitions. [...]

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    2-4 SAS-826A Backplane User's Guide JSM1 JSM3 JSM2 DESIGNED IN USA JP46 1 4 JP13 JP10 1 4 Y2 Y1 F1 F2 F3 U40 1 11 12 22 23 33 34 U19 49 48 33 32 17 16 1 BZ1 C33 C94 C132 C32 C100 + C285 + C119 + C197 + C198 + C201 + C202 + C3 + C44 + C45 + C5 + C84 + C85 C138 C1 C208 C107 C145 C215 C86 C87 C88 C213 C271 C272 C A D53 C A D54 C A D3 C A D36 RT2 [...]

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    2-5 Chapter 2: Jumpers and Pin Denitions Jumper Settings: SGPIO (Default) and I 2 C Jumper SGPIO (Default) Setting I 2 C Setting JP84 1-2: SGPIO mode enable 2-3: I 2 C mode enable I 2 C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize I 2 C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes[...]

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    2-6 SAS-826A Backplane User's Guide JSM1 JSM3 JSM2 DESIGNED IN USA JP46 1 4 JP13 JP10 1 4 Y2 Y1 F1 F2 F3 U40 1 11 12 22 23 33 34 U19 49 48 33 32 17 16 1 BZ1 C33 C94 C132 C32 C100 + C285 + C119 + C197 + C198 + C201 + C202 + C3 + C44 + C45 + C5 + C84 + C85 C138 C1 C208 C107 C145 C215 C86 C87 C88 C213 C271 C272 C A D53 C A D54 C A D3 C A D36 RT2 [...]

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    2-7 Chapter 2: Jumpers and Pin Denitions J11 J1 J18 J19 J9 J17 J2 J20 J15 J13 J3 J4 C A D12 C A D13 C A D14 C A D15 C A D18 C A D21 C A D22 C A D24 C A D25 C A D26 C A D27 C A D28 C A D19 C A D20 C A D23 C A D29 C A D30 C A D31 C A D32 C A D33 C A D5 C A D6 C A D7 C A D8 R300 R299 R297 R298 R173 R182 R149 R150 R164 R165 R174 R1[...]

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    2-8 SAS-826A 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 reasonab[...]