SC847

SUPER
DOUBLE-SIDED STORAGE
SC847 CHASSIS SERIES
SC847A-R1400LPB SC847E1-R1400LPB SC847E2-R1400LPB SC847E16-R1400LPB SC847E26-R1400LPB
SC847A-R1400UB SC847E1-R1400UB SC847E2-R1400UB SC847E16-R1400UB SC847E26-R1400UB
USERS MANUAL
1.0b
SC847 Chassis Manual
The information in this Users 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 and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license. 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 shall 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
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Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: April 23, 2010

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Preface
Preface
About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC847 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published. Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations.
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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 SC847 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information.
Chapter 2: System Safety

This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with installing and servicing the chassis and all safety precautions.
Chapter 3: Chassis Components

Refer here for details on this chassis components including the fans, hard drives, air shrouds, and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the chassis control panel, as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconfiguring components in your chassis.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment.
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This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifications, and compatible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information.
Appendix A: Hardware
This section provides information on cabling, and other hardware which is compatible with your chassis. For complete information on supported cables and hardware, refer to the Supermico Web site at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications

This chapter lists the specifications of the power supply provided with your chassis. For additional information, refer to the Supermicro website at www.supermicro. com.
Appendix C: SAS-826A Backplane Specifications

This section contains detailed specifications on the SC826A backplane. Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix D: SAS-846A Backplane Specifications

This chapter contains information on the SC846A backplane. Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix E: SAS-826EL Backplane Specifications

This section contains detailed specifications for the SC826EL backplane. Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix F: SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications

This chapter contains specifications on the SC846EL backplane. Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 1-2 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-4 SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 3-4 SCSI Drives..................................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
Chapter 3 System Interface
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2 Installing Removable Hard Drives................................................................... 4-3 Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives ............................................................. 4-6 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-9 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-9 Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 4-10 Expansion Slot Setup in LP (Low Profile) Chassis ....................................... 4-10 Expansion Slot Setup in U (Universal Output) Chassis ................................4-11 4-6 4-7 4-8 Installing the Air Shroud ................................................................................ 4-12 Checking the Server's Air Flow ..................................................................... 4-13 System Fans ................................................................................................. 4-14
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4-9 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4
Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-16 Cascading Configuration Overview ................................................................. 5-1 Parallel Connectivity for Performance............................................................. 5-1 Parallel Connectivity for Performance with Mutiple PCI Buses ...................... 5-2 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity ..................................................... 5-3 Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity ..................................................... 5-4 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy ................................................................ 5-5 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy and Performance w/Multiple PCI Buses 5-6 Supported Cascading Configuration Cabling .................................................. 5-7 Overview ......................................................................................................... 6-1 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 6-1 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 6-1 Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 6-1 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 6-2 Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-2 General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 6-2
Chapter 5 Cascading Configurations
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
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Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 6-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..................................................................... 6-3 Reduced Airflow .............................................................................................. 6-3 Mechanical Loading ........................................................................................ 6-3 Circuit Overloading.......................................................................................... 6-3 Reliable Ground .............................................................................................. 6-3
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Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 6-4 Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 6-5 Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 6-5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 6-6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 6-7 Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 6-8 Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 6-9 Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks ........................................... 6-10
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Appendix A SC847 Cables and Hardware Appendix B SC847 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS-826A Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS-846A Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS-826EL Backplane Specifications Appendix F SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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Overview
Optimized for enterprise-level heavy-capacity storage applications, Supermicro's SC847 chassis features 36x (24 front + 12 rear) 3.5" hot-swap HDD bays used as a server chassis. The SC847 design provides high-density storage in a 4U form factor, with high power efficiency, optimized HDD signal trace routing and improved HDD carrier design to dampen vibration and maximize performance. Equipped with a 1400W (Gold Level) high-efficiency redundant power supply and five hot-plug redundant cooling fans, the SC847 is a reliable, high-quality storage workhorse system.
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Shipping List
Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/
SC847 Chassis Model

SC847A-R1400LPB SC847A-R1400UB SC847E1-R1400LPB SC847E1-R1400UB SC847E2-R1400LPB SC847E2-R1400UB SC847E26-R1400LPB SC847E26-R1400UB
CPU
DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP DP/UP
HDD
36x (Server) SAS/ SATA 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA support 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA support 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA SAS2 support 36x (Server) SAS/ SATA SAS2 support
I/O Slots
7x LP 4x FF + 3 LP (UIO) 7x LP 4x FF + 3 LP (UIO) 7x LP 4x FF + 3 LP (UIO) 7x LP 4x FF + 3 LP (UIO)
Power Supply
1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level) 1400W redundant (Gold Level)
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Where to get Replacement Components
Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: Fax: Email: +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.nl (General Information) support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support) rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd. Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: Fax: Web Site: Technical Support: Email: Tel: support@supermicro.com.tw 886-2-8226-1900 +886-(2) 8226-3990 +886-(2) 8226-3991 www.supermicro.com.tw
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Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before 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. supermicro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping. This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred 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.
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Chapter 2 System Safety
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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 set up and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
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Warnings and Precautions
You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well venilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need the system placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When configured, the SC847 chassis includes one power supply. "R" models include a redundant power supply and require two grounded outlets.
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Preparing for Setup
The SC847 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies which includes mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack. Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.
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Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC847 from damage:
aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well Be
as the rooms emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
not work alone when working with high voltage components. Do Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules (not necessary for hot swappable drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is fa-
miliar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power, if necessary.
only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This Use
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from Do
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be The
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
Serverboard battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
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Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way;
a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
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General Safety Precautions
the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter. Keep the chassis top cover and any system components that have been rePlace
moved away from the system or on a table so that they wont accidentally be stepped on.
working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and While Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure After
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it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from Do a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Use
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags Keep
until ready for use.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may Do
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. When the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not Put
in use.
grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent For
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
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Chapter 3 System Interface
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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. Most SC847 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel: A reset button and a power on/off switch. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take.
Figure 3-1: Control Panel
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Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on the left handle of the chassis. These are (in order from top to bottom) a power on/off button and a reset button.
Power: The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing.
Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.
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Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the left handle of the SC847 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing.
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NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.
NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing.
Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.
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Power Failure: When this LED flashes, it indicates a failure in the redundant power supply.
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Drive Carrier LEDs
The SC847 chassis uses SAS or SATA drives.
SAS/SATA Drives
Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.
Blue:
Solid on = Drive is present and available. Blinking = Drive is actively being accessed. Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED. When illuminated in a solid on state, this blue LED (on the front of the SAS/SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
Red:
Solid on = Drive failure Blinking = RAID activity When the red LED is blinking, it indicates that the system is either building, initializing or rebuilding RAID.
SCSI Drives
This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time.
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Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
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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 chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.
Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis. These include information in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warnings/precautions listed in the setup instructions.
Safety Warning: Before performing any chassis setup or maintenance, it is recommended that the chassis be removed from the rack and placed on a stable bench or table. For instructions on how to uninstall the chassis from the rack, refer to Chapter 5 Rack Installation in this manual.
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Removing the Chassis Cover
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Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Unplug the chassis from any power source 2. Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis. 3. Lift the cover up and off the chassis.
Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.
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Installing Removable Hard Drives
Figure 4-2: Removing Hard Drive
Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
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Drive Carrier
Dummy Drive
Figure 4-3: Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help to promote proper airflow for the drive bays.
Warning: Except for short periods of time (while swapping hard drives), do not operate the server with the drives removed from the chassis drive bays.
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Figure 4-4: Removing the Dummy Drive from the Carrier Warning! Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.pdf
Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier 1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and remove the dummy drive. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface such as a desk, table or work bench.
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SAS/SATA Hard Drive
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Drive Carrier Figure 4-5: Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier 2. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down. 3. Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive. 4. Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws. 5. Replace the drive tray into the chassis. Make sure to close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive carrier into place.
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Figure 4-6: Installing the Hard Drive
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Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives
The SC847 chassis includes brackets for installing either one 3.5" fixed hard drive, or two 2.5" fixed hard drives within the chassis. Each chassis can accomodate up to two internal drive trays supporting up to two 3.5" hard drives or up to four 2.5" hard drives. The tray part number is MCP-220-84701-0N. Installing Fixed HDDs into the SC847 Chassis 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Remove the chassis cover as described in Section 4-2. 3. Remove the screw securing the motherboard node tray to the chassis. 4. Slide back the motherboard node tray to reveal the HDD mounting location on the floor of the chassis.
Fixed HDD Mounting Location
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Figure 4-7: Sliding Back the Motherboard Node Tray
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Figure 4-8: Installing Single and Dual Hard Drives and the Bracket
Installing a 3.5" Single Hard Drive into the Bracket 1. Align the four round washers and four screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket. 2. Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided. 3. See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis. Installing Dual 2.5" Hard Drives into the Bracket 1. Align the eight external tooth washers and eight screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket. 2. Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided. 3. See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis. Installing the Bracket onto the Chassis 1. Align the holes in the bracket with the chassis standoffs. 2. Secure the bracket using the screw provided as shown in Figure 4-10.
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Figure 4-9: Motherboard Installation 4. Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 5. Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded, Phillips head screws. Do not exceed eight pounds of torque per square inch when tightening down the motherboard. 6. Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation. 7. Slide back the motherboard tray and connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports.
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Figure 4-10: Slide Back the Motherboard Tray
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DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE
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Permanent and Optional Standoffs
Flat head Round head Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] [0.197] Standoffs prevent short circuits by [0.197] securing space between the motherboard and
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the chassis surface. The SC847 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations RAIL used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC847 accessories packaging.
Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components Flat standoffs are includedheadthese motherand/or non-standard security. Optional head Round to Flat head M4 x mm M4 x 4 mm boards. To use an optional standoff, you4must place the hexagonal screw through mm[0.472] M5 x 12 [0.157] [0.157] the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut (roundedWasher for M5 side M/B STANDOFFS up).
M/B (CPU) standoff M5 to Figure 4-11: Chassis Standoffs 6-32
M/B standoff 6-32 to 6-32
Thumb screw 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
1/U M/B sta 6-32 x 5 m [0.197]
Installing 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 and remove the chassis from any power source. 3. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff. To do this: A. Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis. B. Secure the screw with the hexagon nut (rounded side up).
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Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup

SC847: The chassis includes I/O slots for expansion cards. The number of cards used depends on your chassis model. SC847 LP Models: Provides seven low-profile expansion card slots. SC847 UIO Models: Provides three full-height/full-length slots, three low-profile slots and includes a universal expansion card.
Expansion Card Slots
Figure 4-12: SC825 LP model
Expansion Slot Setup in LP (Low Profile) Chassis

SC847 chassis include slots for expansion cards. The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model and motherboard model. Installing Expansion cards in SC847 LP (Low Profile) Chassis 1. Disconnect the power supply, lay the chassis on a flat surface, and open the chassis cover. 2. Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each low profile expansion card slot you want to use. Keep this screw for later use. 3. Connect the expansion cards to the motherboard. 4. Secure each card to the chassis using the card's L-bracket and the screw previously removed.
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Expansion Slot Setup in U (Universal Output) Chassis

SC847 U model chassis accepts a slightly smaller "L" shaped motherboard to allow for a universal expansion card. This universal output card allows the systems to accept SAS, SCSI, IB, Ethernet, and other types of connections. SC847 U chassis accepts three full-length, full-height add-on cards and the fourth slot is used for the UI/O card. It includes a bracket that extends from the fan row to the back of the chassis. This bracket provides support for the riser card. Installing a Universal Input/Output Card in the SC847 U Model Chassis 1. Disconnect the power supply, lay the chassis on a flat surface, and open the chassis cover. 2. Connect the universal input/output to the motherboard using the slots provided on the motherboard and the back panel. 3. Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided in the chassis packaging. The SC847 U model chassis includes three full-height/full-length slots and three low-profile slots. Installing Expansion Cards in the SC847 U Chassis 1. Disconnect the power supply, lay the chassis on a flat surface, and open the chassis cover. 2. If you are using a universal input/output card, make sure it is installed before continuing. 3. If you installing low profile add-on cards, remove the chassis air shroud. 4. Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided with the chassis packaging.
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Installing the Air Shroud
Figure 4-13: Air Shroud for SC847LP Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC847 chassis air shroud does not require screws for its installation. The SC847 air shroud is designed with removeable break-away tabs that allow the air shroud to be adjusted to fit a variety of motherboards. Installing the Air Shroud 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove the chassis cover. 2. Place the air shroud in the chassis. The air shroud fits behind the fans and beside to the power supply. 3. After checking the fit of the air shroud, remove any break-away tabs necessary to ensure a proper fit with the motherboard.
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Checking the Server's Air Flow
Checking the Air Flow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's filter is replaced periodically. 2. Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. Use only recommended server parts. 3. Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables. The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3: System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. In most cases, the chassis power supply and fans are pre-installed. If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter. If the chassis will be installed into a rack, continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions
4-13
4-8
System Fans
Seven hot-swappable, heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis thereby lowering the chassis internal temperature. Release Tab
Airflow Direction Indicator
Figure 4-14: System Fan
Replacing a System Fan 1. Open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open.) 2. Remove the failed fan's power cord from the serverboard. 3. Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out of the chassis. 4. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating airflow direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans. 5. Check that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover.
4-14
Figure 4-15: Placing the System Fan
4-15
4-9
Power Supply
The SC847 chassis has a 1400 Watt high-efficiency redundant power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Redundant power supplies are hot-swappable, and can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface).
Release Tab Figure 4-16: Power Supply Release Tab Changing the Power Supply: 1. If your chassis includes a redundant power supply (at least two power modules), you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply. If your server has only one power supply, you must power down the server and unplug the power cord. 2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) as illustrated. 3. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided. 4. Replace the failed power module with the same model. 5. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click. 6. Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server.
4-16
Safety Information and Technical Specifications
Chapter 5 Cascading Configurations
5-1
Cascading Configuration Overview
The SC847 chassis backplanes can be configured in a variety of combinations for different applications. The following sections will provide connectivity configuration options specific to your system.
5-2
Parallel Connectivity for Performance
The following configuration increases the SC847's performance capabilities by utilizing parallel connectivity with SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL1
+ + + WWN
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
FANFAIL1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET
J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1 2
PRI_MODE4
+ +
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
+12V GND GND +5V +12V GND GND +5V
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
SAS-826EL RAID Cards
J0 CBL-0281L CBL-0352L-LP
BUZZER_ENB1
OVERHEATFAIL1
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 C A C
SEC_I2C1
SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
BUZZER1
J2
FANFAIL1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
PRI_I2C1
J0
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
R227 A A C C 5V_LED1
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+12V GND GND +5V +12V GND GND +5V +12V GND GND +5V
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SAS-846EL
BUZZER_ENB1 OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 C FANFAIL1 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
Figure 5-1: Parallel Connectivity for Increased Performance

L1
R210
PRI_I2C1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-1
5-3 Parallel Connectivity for Performance with Mutiple PCI Buses

The following configuration increases the SC847's performance capabilities using multiple PCI buses. This configuration utilizes parallel connectivity with SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL1
+ + + WWN
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1 2
PRI_MODE4
+ +
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
SAS-826EL RAID Cards CBL-0281L
J0 RAID Cards CBL-0352L-LP
BUZZER_ENB1
OVERHEATFAIL1
SEC_I2C1
SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
BUZZER1
J2
FANFAIL1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
PRI_I2C1
J0
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SAS-846EL
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
Figure 5-2: Parallel Connectivity Using Multiple PCI Buses

L1
R210
PRI_I2C1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-2
5-4
Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity
The following configuration increases the SC847's capacity. This configuration utilizes SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL1
+ + + WWN
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1 2
PRI_MODE4
+ +
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
BUZZER_ENB1
OVERHEATFAIL1
SEC_I2C1
SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
BUZZER1
J2
FANFAIL1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
PRI_I2C1
J0
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SAS-846EL
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
R210
PRI_I2C1
L1
Figure 5-3: Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity

WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-3
5-5
Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity
The following configuration increases the SC847's capacity. This configuration utilizes SAS or SATA hard drives and a single expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL1
+ + + WWN
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1 2
PRI_MODE4
+ +
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
BUZZER_ENB1
OVERHEATFAIL1
SEC_I2C1
SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
BUZZER1
J2
FANFAIL1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
PRI_I2C1
J0
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SAS-846EL
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
R210
L1
Figure 5-4: Serial Connectivity for Increased Capacity

WWN
REV 1.01
PRI_I2C1
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-4
5-6
Serial Connectivity for Redundancy
The following configuration provides redundancy for the SC847 system. This configuration utilizes SAS hard drives only, and a dual expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL2
+ + + WWN
SEC J1
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
PRI J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
+ +
SAS-826EL2
CBL-0281L
BUZZER_ENB1 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1
SAS-846EL2
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC J0 RAID Cards SEC J2 SEC J0 PRI J2

PRI_J2 PRI_J1
PRI J0
CBL-0281L
OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 C
FANFAIL1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
BUZZER1
PRI_I2C1
L1
PRI J0
CBL-0352L-LP
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
R210
PRI_I2C1
L1
Figure 5-5: Serial Connectivity for Redundancy

WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-5
5-6 Serial Connectivity for Redundancy and Performance with Multiple PCI Buses
The following configuration provides both redundancy and improved performance for the SC847 system. This configuration utilizes SAS hard drives only, and a dual expander backplane.
Chassis SC847-EL2
SAS-826EL2
+ + + WWN + +
+5V GND GND +12V
BUZZER_ENB1
1 2
SEC J1
1
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE + WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
PRI J1
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1 2
PRI_MODE4
+
SEC J0 RAID Card CBL-0281L

DESIGNED IN USA
RAID Card PRI J2
PRI J0 CBL-0281L
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
SAS-846EL2
Figure 5-6: Serial Connectivity for Redundancy/Performance w/Multi-PCI Buses

WWN
REV 1.01
+ +
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1 BUZZER1
CBL-0352L-LP
SEC J2
WWN
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
SEC J0
OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A
FANFAIL1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
PRI_I2C1
L1
PRI J0
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199
BUZZER1
R210
PRI_I2C1
L1
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
5-6
5-6
Supported Cascading Configuration Cabling
Refer to the chart below for information on the cables utilized in the preceding cascading configurations. Backplane Connectivity Cables Part Number CBL-0281L CBL-0351L-LP CBL-0352L-LP Length 75cm 85cm 85cm Description SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 internal backplane cable. SAS 826EL1 BP 1-Port Internal Cascading Cable SAS 826EL2 BP 2-Port Internal Cascading Cable
5-7
Notes
5-8
Chapter 6 Rack Installation

6-1 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 minimal amount of time.
6-2
Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. The system needs to be placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
6-3
Preparing for Setup
The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack. Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket, for use in racks with round mounting holes. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
Choosing a Setup Location
Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated This

equipment rooms, service closets and similar environments).
6-1
!
6-4
Warning!
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.
single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together. In Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from
the rack.
should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more siYou
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the components you are adding to your chassis.
General Server Precautions
Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then Install
work upwards.
a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from Use
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touchAllow
ing them.
6-2
Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
6-5
Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturers maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA).
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.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).
6-3
6-6
Rack Mounting Instructions
This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. NOTE: This rail will fit a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly consists of three sections: An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail. These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis.
Rail Assembly (Shown with Rails Retracted)
Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab
This Side Faces Outward
Inner Rail
Figure 6-1: Identifying the Outer Rail, Middle Rail and Inner Rails (Left Rail Assembly Shown)
6-4
Locking Tabs
Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.
Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5-4. 2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below. 3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail. 4. Pull the inner rail all the way out. 5. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.
2 1 3 1
4 1
Figure 6-2: Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail
6-5
Inner Rails
4 1
2 4 1 3
Figure 5-3: Installing the Inner Rails
Figure 6-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.
3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis. 4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.
6-6
1
L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail)
4 1
2 1
21D01
3 1
Figure 6-5: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as illustrated above. 4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack. 5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.
6-7
Ball-Bearing Shuttle
Figure 6-6: Installing into a Rack
Standard Chassis Installation

Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail. 4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails. 5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position. 6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack. 7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack.
6-8
Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5-7. 2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail. 3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 5-6. 4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.
6-9
Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks

The SC847 chassis includes adapter brackets for those customers using round hole racks or racks with threaded holes size M5 or larger. Installing the Adapter Bracket 1. Place the hooks of the front of the outer rail into the square holes of one of the adapter brackets. 2. Place the hooks of the rear of the outer rail into the square holes of a second adapter bracket. 3. Adjust the length of the outer rail to fit within the rack uprights. 4. Secure the front adapter bracket to the front of the rack using the screws recommended by the rack manufacturer. 5. Secure the rear adapter bracket to the rear of the rack in the same manner.
6-10
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Appendix A SC847 Cables and Hardware
A-1 Overview
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 SC847 Chassis (SAS/SATA)

SC847 Part # CBL-0088L CBL-0087 CBL-0160LCBL-0217L Type Cable Ribbon, Round Cable Cable Length 9" 20" 6' 22cm Description Seven each, 10.5", 4-pin middle fan power extension (PWM) 16-pin to 16-pin ribbon cable for control panel Two each, regional power cords 16-pin control panel converter cable
A-1
A-3 Compatible Cables

These cables are compatible with the SC847 Chassis. Alternate SAS/SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors. If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS/SATA cables must share, use one of the following cables. These cables must be purchased separately.
Cable Name: SAS Cable Part #: CBL-0175L Alt. Name: "Big Four"
Quantity: 1
Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32-pin) connector on one end and four SAS connectors (7 pins each) at the other. This cable connects from the host (motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port.
Cable Name: SAS Cable Part #: CBL-0116 Alt. Name: iPass or "Small Four"
Quantity: 1
Description: This cable has one iPass (SFF-8087/Mini-SAS) connector (36-pin) at one end and four SAS connectors on one end. This cable connects from the host (motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port.
A-2
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Extending Power Cables

Although Supermicro 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. To do this, use the following chart as a guide. Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins 24-pin 20-pin 8-pin 4-pin Cable Part # CBL-0042 CBL-0059 CBL-0062 CBL-0060 Length 7.9 (20cm) 7.9 (20cm) 7.9 (20cm) 7.9 (20cm)
Front Panel to the Motherboard

The SC847 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard. If your motherboard uses a different connector, use the following list to find a compatible cable.
Front Panel to Motherboard Cable (Ribbon Cable) Number of Pins (Front Panel) 16-pin 16-pin 20-pin 16-pin 20-pin Number of Pins (Motherboard 16-pin 20-pin 20-pin various* various* Cable Part # CBL-0049 CBL-0048 CBL-0047 CBL-0068 CBL-0067
* Split cables: Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different connections from the front panel.
A-3
A-4 Chassis Screws

The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis. This section lists and describes the most common screws used. Your chassis may not require all the parts listed.
M/B
HARD DRIVE
Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE
Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197]
Round head M2.6 x 5 mm [0.197]
RAIL
Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
Flat head M5 x 12 mm[0.472] Washer for M5
M/B STANDOFFS
M/B standoff 6-32 to 6-32
M/B (CPU) standoff M5 to 6-32
Thumb screw 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
1/U M/B standoff 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
A-4
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications
Appendix B SC847 Power Supply Specifications
This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system.
SC847 1400W MFR Part # AC Input PWS-1K41P-1R 1100W: 100 - 140V, 50 - 60Hz, 9.5 - 13.5A 1400W: 180 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, 7.0 - 9.5A
DC Output 4A +5V Standby DC Output 92A @ 100-140V +12V 116Ap @ 180-240V With Distributor: +5V +3.3V -12V 30A 24A 0.6Ap
B-1
Notes
B-2
Appendix C SAS-826A Backplane Specifications
To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components.
C-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

Electrostatic 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.
a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Use a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic Touch
bag.
Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. When the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. Put
C-2 General Safety Guidelines
Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components

from the computer, including the SAS-826A backplane.
Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
SAS-826A backplane.
sure that the SAS-826A backplane is securely and properly installed on Make
the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
C-1
C-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.
C-4 Introduction to the SAS-826A Backplane
The SAS-826A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-826A Revision 1.00, 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.
C-2
C-5 Front Connectors and Jumpers

2 1
33 34 12 11 1 Y2 23 U40 22
9 1
SAS IN #3
JSM3
R257 R337
C202
+
9071 RST
JP50 JP35
SAS826A
C198
C201
6 1
4 1 JP46
9072 RST
DESIGNED IN USA
JP78
10 1
JP52
REV 1.00
C215 ALARM#1 C A
D3 R6 R98 U2
8 1
JSM2
C44
JP25
JP84:MODE 1-2:SGPIO 2-3:I2C
JP84
U41
7 1
R376 R120
+
R123 C132 R132 R126 C285
10 1 1 2
D53 R325 C94 A C A R423 R422 R425 R424 C87 U19 1
D54 C C88
R63 C1
R208
RP1 49 48
C208 R226 RT2
R249
C197
6 1
R141
+
JP13
1 JP18
6 1
C D36 A 4
JP25:OH#1 TEMP OPEN:45 C 1-2:50 C 2-3:55 C
UPGRADE#1
JP69
SAS IN #2
Front Connectors
1. ACT_IN: JP26 and JP47 2. Chips: MG9071 and MG9072 7. iPass #1 JSM1 3. I2C Connector #1 JP37 8. iPass #2 JSM2 4. I2C Connector #2 JP95 9. iPass #3 JSM3 5. I2C Connector #3 JP52 10. Upgrade Connectors, JP69 and JP78 6. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13, and JP46
C213
SAS IN #1
C3
+
R330 R336
C5 C145
BUZZER RESET
C138
ALARM#2
F3 C33
JP45
+
I2C#3
+
F2 JP10 F1 C32 C84
BZ1
BAR CODE
U18 C107 JP47 JP95
4 1
+
JSM1
UPGRADE#2
C119
33
16
C100 U24 R347
17 C86
C271 C272
32
C85
I2C#2
ACT10 ACT11 ACT9
C45
ACT_IN#8-11
Y1
JP37I2C#1
ACT_IN#0-7
3 1
R201
R200
ACT5 ACT4
ACT7 ACT6
R94
JP26 ACT0 ACT1 ACT2 ACT3
ACT8
5 1
Figure C-1: Front Connectors
C-3
C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions

#1. Activity LED Headers The activity LED headers, designated JP26 and JP47, are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive. The activity LED headers are located on the front panel. For the activity lead headers to work properly, connect to them using a 10-pin LED cable. This is only used when the activity LED is not supported by the hard drive.
Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Definition ACT IN #0 ACT IN #1 ACT IN #2 ACT IN #3 Ground 6 7 8 9 10 Pin # Definition ACT IN #4 ACT IN #5 ACT IN #6 ACT IN #7 Empty
SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 Definition ACT IN #8 ACT IN #9 ACT IN #10 ACT IN #11 Ground 6 7 8 9 10 Pin # Definition ACT IN #12 ACT IN #13 ACT IN #14 ACT IN #15 Empty
#2. MG9071 and MG9072 Chips The MG9071 and MG9072 are enclosure management chips that support the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols.
#3., #4., #5. I2C Connectors The I C connectors, designated JP37, JP52, and JP95, are used to communicate to HDD to support SES-2 protocol. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
2
I2C Connector Pin Definitions Pin# 1 2 3 4 Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection
C-4
Appendix C: SAS-826A Backplane Specifications #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 definitions.
Pin# 1 2 and 3 4
Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Definition +12V Ground +5V
#7., #8., #9. SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. The 12 ports are designated #0 - #11. Each port is also compatible with SATA drives.
10. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors, designated JP69 and JP78, are used for manufacturer's diagnostic purposes only.
C-5
C-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions

C202 33 34 1 11 23
JP50
22 12 Y2
U40
+
9071 RST
JP50 JP35
SAS826A
REV 1.00
C198
9072 RST
JP35
DESIGNED IN USA
C208 R226
C215 ALARM#1 C A
D3 R6 R98 U2
C44
JP25
U41
JP84
JP84
+
R123 C132 R132 R126 C285
1 C94 A R423 R422 R425 R424 C87
D53 C
R325 A
D54 C C88
R63 C1
R208
RP1 49 48
U19 1
JP78
R376 R120
UPGRADE#1
JP69
+
C213 4 1 JP46 R141
SAS IN #2
SAS IN #1
SAS IN #3
JSM2
JSM1
UPGRADE#2
JSM3
33
16
C100
17 C86 U24 R347
C271 C272
32
C201 R257 R337 R249
+
JP13
C5 C145
JP18
JP52
RT2 C3 R201 1 JP18 JP45 R200 C D36
+
R330 R336
BUZZER RESET
C138
BAR CODE +
F2 F1 U18 C107 JP47 JP95 R94
C85 Y1
C119
ACT5 ACT4
ACT7 ACT6
ALARM#2
F3 C33
JP37I2C#1
A 4
C197
+
I2C#3
JP26
I2C#2
ACT10 ACT11 ACT9
C45
ACT_IN#8-11
ACT0
ACT1
ACT2
ACT3
ACT8
JP10
C32
BZ1
C84
ACT_IN#0-7
Figure C-2: Front Jumpers
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
3 Setting
Jumper Settings Jumper JP35 JP50 Jumper Settings Open: Default Closed: Reset Open: Default Closed: Reset Note MG9072 Chip Reset #1 MG9071 Chip Reset #2
C-6
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 jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I2C mode.
Jumper Settings: SGPIO (Default) and I2C Jumper JP84 SGPIO (Default) Setting 1-2: SGPIO mode enable
2
I2C Setting C-3: I C mode enable
C-7
Front LED Indicators

C202 33 34 12 11 1 Y2 23 U40 22
+
9071 RST
JP50 JP35
SAS826A
REV 1.00
C215 ALARM#1 C A D3 R6 R98 U2 R63 C1 R208
C44
JP25
JP84
+
R123 C132 R132 R126 C285
D53
B D53 C94 A C R423 R422 R425 R424 C87 R325 A D54 C C88 RP1 49 U19 1
U41
C198
9072 RST
DESIGNED IN USA
JP78
R376 R120
UPGRADE#1
JP69
D54
48 33 17 C86 C271 C272 32 Y1
+
C213 4 1 JP46 R141
SAS IN #2
SAS IN #1
SAS IN #3
JSM2
JSM1
UPGRADE#2
JSM3
16
C100
C201 R257 R337 R249
C208 R226 RT2 C3 R201 1 JP18 R200 C D36
U24
R347
+
JP13
+
R330 R336
C5 C145
BUZZER RESET
C138
ALARM#2
F3 C33
JP45
BAR CODE +
F2 F1 U18 C107 JP47 JP95 R94
C85
C119
ACT5 ACT4
ACT7 ACT6
JP37I2C#1
A 4
C197
+
JP52
JP26
I2C#2
ACT10 ACT11 ACT9
C45
I2C#3
ACT_IN#8-11
ACT0
ACT1
ACT2
ACT3
ACT8
JP10
C32
BZ1
C84
ACT_IN#0-7
Figure C-3: Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED D53 D54 State On On Specification Indicates +5V power. Light is on during normal operation. Indicates +12V power. Light is on during normal operation.
C-8
C-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

SAS #2 J3 SAS #1 J2 SAS #0 J1
SAS
#2
D14 D7
J3
R86
SAS
#1
D13 D6
J2
SAS #5 J11
ACT#1 FAIL#1
SAS
#5
D21 D20
J11
SAS826A
REV 1.00
SAS
#0
D12 D5
J1
SAS #4 J9
ACT#0 FAIL#0
#4
SAS
D18 D19
J9
SAS #8 J17
Q32
SAS
#8
Q33
D25 D30
J17
R174
SAS #3 J4
SAS
#3
D15 D8
J4
SAS #7 J15
#7
SAS
D24 D29
J15
SAS #11 J20

D30 A C D24
SAS
D28 D33
J20
ACT#5
ACT#8
ACT#2 FAIL#2
D28
ACT#11
C D14 A C A R89 R84 R87 R83 R85 D5 D7 C
C D21 R150 R149 D20 A
D25
R177
A C
FAIL#5 ACT#4
C A
C A
FAIL#8
FAIL#11
R179
A D33 R182
#11
SAS #6 J13
#6
SAS
D22 D23
J13
SAS #10 J19

A R178 D29 D22 C
SAS
D27 D32
J19
ACT#10
D18 C
C D27
ACT#7
R173
D13 A D6 A C D12 A
R298 R297 R299
R95 R96 R88
R176
R300
AC D15 C
C A
FAIL#4
FAIL#10
FAIL#7
D19 A A C
R181
A D32
#10
D23
SAS #9 J18
SAS
#9
D26 D31
J18
C D26 R175
ACT#3
ACT#6
ACT#9
R164
AC
C A
C A
FAIL#3
FAIL#6
FAIL#9
R165
Figure C-4: Rear Connectors and LEDs
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HHD #0 SAS/SATA HHD #1 SAS/SATA HHD #2 SAS/SATA HHD #3 SAS/SATA HHD #4 SAS/SATA HHD #5 Rear Connector SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HHD #6 SAS/SATA HHD #7 SAS/SATA HHD #8 SAS/SATA HHD #9 SAS/SATA HHD #10 SAS/SATA HHD #11
Rear LED Indicators Rear LED SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 Hard Drive Activity D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 Failure LED D5 D6 D7 D8 D19 D20 D23 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33
C-9
R90 D8
A D31 R180
Notes
C-10
Appendix D SAS-846A Backplane Specifications
D-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

bag.
handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. When the backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in Put
use.
D-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.
sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherMake
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
D-1
D-3 A 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.
D-4 Introduction to the SAS-846A Backplane

The SAS-846A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-846A Revision 1.00, 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.
D-2
D-5 Front Connectors and Components
13 1
BUZZER RESET CH#20~23
JSM6 JP106
C359
U24
#23
C326
C330
1
49 JSM5
JP107 3
JP107:OH#3 TEMP. OPEN:45 C 1-2:50 C 2-3:55 C
JP45
10 1
C282
#11
1
CH#8~11
JSM3
JP105
JP129:9072#3 RESET 1-2: RESET 2-3: NO RESET
#17
1
Y1
D45
CA D47
CA
D49
C A D51
CA
D3
D36
CA
D89
D53
C A D54 R324
C R325

JP25
C283
+
#5
BZ1
JP18
U2
JP129 3
+
U63
C197
C203
+
C45
+
D64 C85
64 D116 D113
U73
#22
C325
12 1
C323
16
Y3
2 1
C199 C204 C229
JP97:FAN#1 SELECT JP98:FAN#2 SELECT JP99:FAN#3 SELECT JP100:FAN#4 SELECT 1-2:WITH FAN 2-3:NO FAN
11 1
#16 #15
JP97 JP98 JP99 JP100
1
JP78 C212 C213 U40 Y2 R619
C327 R425 R424

C173 1
C243
CH#12~15
JSM4
R423
R270
JP35
JP50
#10
R113 R415 R414 R111 R112 R147 R148 R104 R344 C88
U19 C271 C272 C106 R128 R127
#4
+
C198
#21
C329
R494
9 1
#9
CH#4~7
JSM2
+
C44
DESIGNED IN USA #3
8 1
CH#0~3
C135 R167 C136 R168
C149 R183 R185 R184
C20
C337
JP115
UPGRADE#3
R105 C89
C206
R575
+
C3
UPGRADE#1
C324
6 1
JP61 C328 1
#20
3 1
F20
#14
C200
+
ACT_IN#16-23 16 17 18 19
JP108 C318 F19 C319
3 1
JP96 JP48 JP62 1
R624 R367
JP69
U91
I2C#5
JP116
20 21 22 23
I2C#6
#19
JP117
FAN#1
JP54
4 JP110
5 1
#13
JP109 R305 C258
12 13 14 15
2 1
JP47 JP52
C241
C201
+
C84
4 1
FAN#3
C193 C194 JP63 1 JP37 JP95 R219
C19
ACT_IN#8-15
2 1
0 1 2 3
JP26
#2
JSM1
R591 R629 R623
10 11
I2C#3 ACT_IN#0-7
4 5 6 7
I2C#1
I2C#2
3 1
JP10 F5
C119
R405 R404 R403
#1
FAN#4
JP60 1 JP64 1 3 R220 4
R217
F14
F6
+
+12V GND GND +5V
+
3
JP58
4 C35
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
1 3
FAN#2
MH13
MH15
MH14
#18
7 1
7 1
#12
7 1
F4
C261 JP13
SAS846A
#0
JP46
Figure D-1: Front Components
Front Connectors and Components

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Chip: MG9072 Upgrade Connectors: JP69, JP78 and JP115 ACT_IN: JP26, JP47, and JP108 I2C Connector #1 (JP37) and #2 (JP95) I2C Connector #3 (JP52) and #4 (JP96) I2C Connector #5 (JP116) and #6 (JP117) Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13, JP46, JP48, JP109, and JP110 iPass Connector CH# 0-3, JSM1 iPass Connector CH# 4-7, JSM2 iPass Connector CH# 8-11, JSM3 iPass Connector CH# 12-15, JSM4 iPass Connector CH# 16-19, JSM5 iPass Connector CH# 20-23, JSM6
C202
C285
C5
REV: 1.00
R218
7 1
MH12
7 1
7 1
MH11
D-3
D-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions

1. MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols. 2. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69, JP78, and JP115 and are used for manufacturer's diagnostic purposes only. 3. Activity LED Header The activity LED header, designated JP26, JP47 and JP108, 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.
4., 5., 6. I2C Connectors The I2C Connectors, designated JP37, JP95, JP52, JP96, JP116, and JP117, are used to communicate to HDD to support SES-2 protocol. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
1 2 3 4
I2C Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection
7. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, JP13, JP46, JP48, JP109, and JP110, provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Pin# 1 2 and 3 4 Definition +12V Ground +5V
D-4
D-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions

JP18
BUZZER RESET
C283 JP18
CH#20~23
JSM6
JP106
U24
JP129
C359 1 JP129
JP107 3
#23
C326
C330 3
#17
64 D116 D113
U73
49 C323

U63 R425 R424 C243 1 R423 R270
JP45

C282
D45
CA D47
CA
D49
C A D51
CA
D3
D36
CA
D89
D53
C A D54 R324
C R325
#11
CH#8~11
JSM3
JP105

JP25
+
#5
BZ1
U2
C197
C203
+
C45 D64 C85
C327
+
#22

C173 1
16
#16
C325
Y3 JSM5
+
C199
CH#12~15
JP35
JSM4 JP78 C212 C206 C213 U40 Y2 R619
JP35
JP50
JP50
#10
R113 R415 R414 R111 R112 R147 R148 R104 R344 C88
+
C198
Y1
CH#4~7
JSM2
JP84
U19 C271 C272 C106 R128 R127
#4
C135
C44
R167 C136 R168
C149 R183 R185 R184
C20
#21
C329
R494
#15
#9
DESIGNED IN USA #3
C337
JP115
UPGRADE#3
+
C204
R105 C89
R575
+
C3
UPGRADE#1
+
C201
R624 R367
JP69
C229
C19
C241
#20
C324 C200
#14
#2
JSM1
CH#0~3
U91
+
R591 R629 R623
+
ACT_IN#16-23 16 17 18 I2C#6 19
JP108 C318 F19 C319 JP48
+
12 13 14 15 ACT_IN#8-15
C84 R405 R404 R403 JP47 JP52
+
C119
I2C#5
JP116
20 21 22 23
JP96
10 11
I2C#3
R219
0 1 2 3
JP26
4 5 6 7
ACT_IN#0-7
#19
JP61 C328
JP117
FAN#1
#13
FAN#3
C193 C194 JP63 1 JP37 JP95
#1
F6
FAN#4
JP60 1 JP64 4
R217
F14
I2C#1
I2C#2
MH15
JP61
1 JP54
4 F20
+
JP109
+
3
JP58
4 C35
JP110
+
JP10 F5
3 R220
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
JP62 C285
F4
C261 JP13
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
1 3 R305 C258
FAN#2
MH13
MH14
#18
#12
JP62
JP63
SAS846A
#0
JP46
Connector Pins
C202
Figure D-2: Front Jumpers
Jumper Settings Jumper

JP35 JP50 JP129
Jumper Setting
1-2: Reset 2-3: Normal (Default) 1-2: Reset 2-3: Normal (Default) 1-2: Reset 2-3: Normal (Default)
C5
MH12
JP64
REV: 1.00
D-5
R218
MH11
Jumper
3 Setting
Notes
MG9072 Chip Reset #1 MG9072 Chip Reset #2 MG9072 Chip Reset #3
Fan Jumper Settings

This backplane can use up to four fans. To utilize each fan, you must configure both jumpers as indicated below.
Fan Jumper Settings

Jumper JP61 JP97 JP62 JP98 JP63 JP99 JP64 JP100 Jumper Settings 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan 1-2: With Fan (Default) 2-3: No Fan FAN#1 FAN#1 FAN#2 FAN#2 FAN#3 FAN#3 FAN#4 FAN#4 Note
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 jumper. The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I2C mode.
SGPIO Setting (Default)

Jumper JP84 SGPIO Jumper Setting (Default) 1-2 2-3 I2C Jumper Setting
D-6
D45
CA D47
CA
D49
C A D51
CA
D3
D36
CA
D89

JP25
C359
BUZZER RESET
C283 JP18
JP107 3
JP45

C282
D45
CA D47
CA
D49
C A D51
CA
D3
D36
CA
D89
D53
C A D54 R324
C R325
CH#20~23
JSM6
JP106
U24
#11
1
CH#8~11
JSM3
JP105

JP25
#5
+
BZ1
U2
#23
C326
C330 3
#17
#5
U2
JP129
+
U63 R425 R424
C197
C203
+
C45
+
D64 C85
64 D116 D113
U73
49 C323
C327
+
#22
16
C325
Y3 JSM5
+
C199
+
C229
#16
+
C243 R270 JP78 C212 C206 C213 U40 Y2 R619

C173 1
CH#12~15
JSM4
R423
JP35
JP50
#10
R113 R415 R414 R111 R112 R147 R148 R104 R344 C88
U19 C271 C272 C106 R128 R127
#4
+
C198
Y1
CH#4~7
JSM2
+
C44
C135 R167 C136 R168
C149 R183 R185 R184
C20
#21
C329
R494
#15
#9
DESIGNED IN USA #3
C337
JP115
UPGRADE#3
C85
+
C204
R105 C89
C45
#14
+
C201
D64
R575 R624 R367
+
C3
UPGRADE#1
JP69
C19
C241
#20
C324 C200
#2
JSM1
CH#0~3
U91
+
R591 R629 R623
+
ACT_IN#16-23 16 17 18 I2C#6 19
JP108 C318 F19 C319 JP48
+
12 13 14 15 ACT_IN#8-15
C84 R405 R404 R403 JP47 JP52
+
C119
I2C#5
JP116
20 21 22 23
JP96
10 11
I2C#3
R219
0 1 2 3
JP26
4 5 6 7
ACT_IN#0-7
#19
JP61 C328
JP117
FAN#1
#13
FAN#3
C193 C194 JP63 1 JP37 JP95
#1
F6
FAN#4
JP60 1 JP64 4
R217
F14
I2C#1
I2C#2
JP54
4 JP110 F20
+
JP109
+
3
JP58
4 C35
+
JP10 F5
3 R220
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
JP62 C285
F4
C261 JP13
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
1 3 R305 C258
FAN#2
MH13 MH12
SAS846A
#0
JP46
C202
C5
REV: 1.00
R218
MH15
MH14
#18
#12
R113 R415 R414 R111 R112 R147 R148 R104 R344 C88
U19 C271 C272 C106 R128 R127
#4
MH11
Figure D-3: Front LEDs
Y1
CH#4~7
JSM2
+
On
Front Panel LEDs

Specification Failure in Fan #1 Failure in Fan #2 Failure in Fan #3 Failure in Fan #4
C44
LED
C135
State
C149 R183 R185 R184 C20
D45 D47 D49 D51 D3
R167 C136 R168
On JP84:MODE
1-2:SGPIO On 2-3:I2C
DES #3
On
R105 C89
On On
C3
R575 R624 R367
D36 D89 D53 D54
Alarm #1: Overheat/drive failure in Channel 1 Alarm #2: Overheat/drive failure in Channel 2 Alarm #3: Overheat/ in Channel 3 +5V : Backplane power failure. Light is on during normal operation. +12V : Backplane power failure. Light is on during normal operation. #2
UPGRADE#1
R405 R404 R403
JP69
On
C19
Off Off
+
D-7
C119

C D15 R88 R90 AC D8
D-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

A
ACT#3
ACT#9
R175
FAIL#9
FAIL#3
R180
SAS
J18
#9
ACT#17
R458 R462
D120 R512
ACT#23
D28
ACT#11
SAS #5 SAS #4 SAS #3 SAS #2 SAS #1 SAS #0

Q13 Q14
SAS
J11
#5
SAS #11
FAIL#5
D20 R149 A C
ACT#5
R150
D101 AC
D21 AC
SAS
J20
#11
SAS #17
FAIL#11
A R182
R177
AC
D33 AC
SAS
J36
#17
SAS #23
D105
FAIL#23
FAIL#17
ACT#8
A D121 R514
SAS
J44
SAS846A
ACT#2
R86
J9
#23
D118 C
C D14 AC
ACT#10
ACT#16
SAS
#4
SAS #10
D19 R96 A
ACT#4 FAIL#4
R510
D18
R95 AC
D100
D27
ACT#22
R174
R457
R176 R181
D32 AC
D103 AC
AC
FAIL#16
SAS
J19
#10
SAS #16
A C
FAIL#10
FAIL#8
SAS
J34
#16
SAS #22
R459 A C368 C365
FAIL#22
A D119 R511
SAS
J45
#22
D111 C
FAIL#2
SAS
D7 A
ACT#3
ACT#15
ACT#9
C D15
C D87
ACT#21
R468
R179
D26
R89
J4 J3 J2
R428
R88
R175
AC D8
AC
AC
AC
FAIL#9
FAIL#15
FAIL#21
#3
SAS #9 SAS #8
FAIL#2
D7 R89 A C75 R90 R86 A
FAIL#3
SAS
J18
#9
SAS #15
R180 A
D31
J31
SAS
#15
SAS
J28
J17
SAS #21
R435 A C
D88
A D110 R467
SAS
J43
R109
#21
ACT#20
D106 C R463
ACT#8
ACT#2
ACT#14
C D14 AC
D42
R174 AC R179 A
D25
SAS
SAS
J17
#2
#8
SAS #14
D30
FAIL#8
SAS
#14
#8
J27
SAS #20
D39 R215
R253
AC
AC
FAIL#20
FAIL#14
A D109 R466
SAS
J33
Q35
R109
#20
D104 C R461
ACT#13
ACT#1
R84
ACT#7
C D13 D6 AC A R87
ACT#19
D41
D24 AC R173
R251
AC
AC
FAIL#13
FAIL#7
FAIL#1
D38
C75
FAIL#19
Q13
Q14
SAS
#1
SAS #7
ACT#0
C D12 R83 AC
SAS
J15
#7
SAS #13
R178
D29 A
SAS
#13
SAS #19
ACT#12
C D40 R250 AC D37
R214
A D108 R465
SAS
J37
#19
D102 C R460
ACT#1
REV: 1.00
ACT#7
C D13 R84
J1 R91
ACT#6
ACT#18
D22 AC
R164
AC
SAS
#0
SAS #6
A
FAIL#0
D23
FAIL#6
FAIL#18
D5
R85
SAS
J13
#6
SAS #12
A
R165
SAS
J21
#12
SAS #18
J15
FAIL#12
R213
A D107 R464
R92
J35
SAS
D6 AC A
#18
R173
FAIL#7
FAIL#1 ACT#0
R87
Figure D-4: Rear Connectors and LEDs SAS

#7
R178
ACT#6
ACT #0 FAIL #0
R91
D12
R83 AC
R164
Rear Connector SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11
FAIL#0
FAIL#6
D5
R85 A
R165
R92
SAS
J13
#6
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors

SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS/SATA HDD #2 SAS/SATA HDD #3 SAS/SATA HDD #4 SAS/SATA HDD #5 SAS/SATA HDD #6 SAS/SATA HDD #7 SAS/SATA HDD #8 SAS/SATA HDD #9 SAS/SATA HDD #10 SAS/SATA HDD #11 SAS/SATA HDD #12 Rear Connector SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15 SAS #16 SAS #17 SAS #18 SAS #19 SAS #20 SAS #21 SAS #22 SAS #23 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HDD #13 SAS/SATA HDD #14 SAS/SATA HDD #15 SAS/SATA HDD #16 SAS/SATA HDD #17 SAS/SATA HDD #18 SAS/SATA HDD #19 SAS/SATA HDD #20 SAS/SATA HDD #21 SAS/SATA HDD #22 SAS/SATA HDD #23 SAS/SATA HDD #24
D-8
Rear LED Indicators

Rear LED SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15 SAS #16 SAS #17 SAS #18 SAS #19 SAS #20 SAS #21 SAS #22 SAS #23 Hard Drive Activity D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D40 D41 D42 D87 D100 D101 D102 D104 D106 D111 D118 D120 Failure LED D5 D6 D7 D8 D19 D20 D23 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33 D37 D38 D39 D88 D103 D105 D107 D108 D109 D110 D119 D121
D-9
Notes
D-10
Appendix E SAS-826EL Backplane Specifications
E-1
ESD Safety Guidelines
bag.
use.
E-2
General Safety Guidelines

from the computer, including the SAS-826EL series backplane.
Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components sure that the backplane is properly and securely on the motherboard to Make
prevent damage to the system due to power outages.
E-1
E-3
An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest backplane 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.
E-4
Introduction to the SAS-826EL Backplane
The SAS-826EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-826EL Revision 1.02, 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.
E-2
E-5
Front Connectors and Jumpers
4 1
+5V GND GND +12V
2 1
+
BUZZER_ENB1
3 1
+
WWN
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE
8 1
+
2 1 5 1
3 1
1
1 C A 1 3 A
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
WWN
OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
+ +
7 1 6 1
DESIGNED IN USA
1. EPP connectors: J16 and J17 2. Primary and secondary flash chips 3. Primary and secondary expander chips 4. Power connectors: PWR0, PWR1, and PWR3 5. Fan connectors: Fan1, Fan2, and Fan3
+ +
4 4 5 1 1 1
9 1
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
5 1
Figure E-1: SAS-826EL2 Connectors and Components
Front Connectors
6. Primary SAS connectors: PRI_J0 7. Primary SAS connectors: PRI_J1 8. Secondary SAS connectors: SEC_J0 (not available in EL1 single port backplane) 9. Secondary SAS connectors: SEC_J1 (not available in EL1 single port backplane)
4 1
+5V GND GND +12V
WWN
BAR CODE
2 1
+
3 1
1
1 C A 1 3 A C A C 1
WWN
+ +
7 1
DESIGNED IN USA
+ +
6 1
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
4 4 5 1 1 1
5 1
5 1
Figure E-2: SAS-826EL1 Connectors and Components
E-3
E-6
Front Connector and Pin Definitions
1. EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only.
2. Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips enhance the backplane memory.
3. Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to support dual port, cascading, and failover configurations.
4. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated PWR0, PWR1, and PWR3, provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector (PWR0, PWR1, and PWR3) Pin# 1 2 and 3 4 Definition +12V Ground +5V
5. Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1, Fan2, and Fan3, provide power to the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Fan Connectors (Fan1, Fan2, and Fan3) Pin# 1 2 3 Definition Ground +12V Tachometer
6. - 9. SAS Ports Primary and secondary SAS ports.
E-4
E-7
Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
PRI_Mode4
1
SEC_MODE4
SEC_Mode4
BAR CODE
1 3
12V_LED 5V_LED
WWN
OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
Remote Fan Fail Socket
WWN
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE
3 A
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
WWN
OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
Figure E-3: Front Jumpers
DESIGNED IN USA
Connector Pins
Jumper
3 Setting
E-5
+
1 2
PRI_MODE4
+5V GND GND +12V
+ +
General Jumper Settings Jumper PRI_MODE4 SEC_MODE4 1-2 1-2 Jumper Settings Note Factory setting do not change Factory setting do not change
Socket Settings Socket REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_ SOCKET Socket Setting Open Note Front panel fan fail indicator (optional)
E-6
Fan Fail LED
12V_LED 5V_LED
3 A
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
WWN
OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
Overheat LED
+
1
WWN
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
3 A
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
+ +
OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 5V 12V
+5V GND GND +12V
+
BUZZER_ENB1
+
SAS826EL
DESIGNED IN USA
DESIGNED IN USA
REV 1.02
Figure E-4: Front LEDs
Backplane LEDs LED State On On Off Off Specification Overheat or drive failure Failure in system fans Backplane power failure, light is on during normal operation Backplane power failure, light is on during normal operation
E-7
E-8
Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

ACT#2 FAIL#2 ACT#1 FAIL#1 ACT#0 FAIL#0 ACT#5 FAIL#5 ACT#4 FAIL#4 ACT#3 FAIL#3 ACT#8 FAIL#8 ACT#7 FAIL#7 ACT#6 FAIL#6
A
SAS #8 SAS #7 J7 SAS #6 J6
SAS #11 J11 SAS #10 J10 SAS #9 J9
ACT#11 FAIL#11 ACT#10 FAIL#10 ACT#9 FAIL#9
C AC A C AC A C AC A
Figure E-5: Rear Connectors and LEDs
Rear SAS Connectors Rear Connector SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS Drive Number SAS HDD #0 SAS HDD #1 SAS HDD #2 SAS HDD #3 SAS HDD #4 SAS HDD #5 Rear Connector SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS Drive Number SAS HDD #6 SAS HDD #7 SAS HDD #8 SAS HDD #9 SAS HDD #10 SAS HDD #11
Rear LED Indicators Rear LED SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 Hard Drive Activity ACT #0 ACT #1 ACT #2 ACT #3 ACT #4 ACT #5 ACT #6 ACT #7 ACT #8 ACT #9 ACT #10 ACT #11 Failure LED FAIL #0 FAIL #1 FAIL #2 FAIL #3 FAIL #4 FAIL #5 FAIL #6 FAIL #7 FAIL #8 FAIL #9 FAIL #10 FAIL #11
E-8
C AC A C AC A C A C
E-9
Single and Dual Port Expanders

Single Ports
SAS-826EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that access all twelve drives and supports cascading.
Dual Ports
SAS-826EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all twelve drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover, and recovery. Warning: The SAS 826EL2 backplane's J0 and J1 SAS ports are reversed in the Secondary Expander Port B with J0 on top and J1 on the bottom.
SAS-826EL1 Single-Port Backplane

+ + + + WWN
1 3
To lower backplane in cascaded system

1 C A 1 3 A C A C 1
BAR CODE WWN
+ +
Port B Secondary Ports Expander 2

+ + + WWN +
+5V GND GND +12V
J1
+
+ +
J0
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
From HBA or higher backplane
SAS-826EL2 Dual-Port Backplane

1
Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 To lower backplane in cascaded system

1 C A 1 3 A
SEC_MODE4
BAR CODE WWN

OVERHEATFAIL1 C A
12V_LED 5V_LED
C A C 1
PRI_MODE4
+5V GND GND +12V
J0
BUZZER_ENB1
J1
+
+ +
J1
J0
SAS826EL
REV 1.02
DESIGNED IN USA
Figure E-6: Single and Dual Port Expanders
E-9
E-10 Failover
The SAS-826EL2 Backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery.
Single Host Bus Adapter

In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
SAS HBA
Port B Expander 2 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in Port A fails, the system will automatically fail over to Port B. SAS HBA
Port A Expander 1
Port B Expander 2 Dual Host Bus Adapter In a dual host bus configuration, the backplane connects to two host bus adapters. SAS HBA SAS HBA
Port A Expander 1
Port B Expander 2 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in Port A fails, the system will automatically fail over to Port B. This maintains a full connection to all drives. SAS HBA SAS HBA
Port A Expander 1
Port B Expander 2
Port A Expander 1
E-10
E-11 Cables and Chassis Power Card

Chassis Power Card
In a cascaded configuration, the first chassis includes a motherboard and, at least one, host bus adapter. Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the 826 backplane system. 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 SC847 chassis manual.
JBPWR2 REV 1.00
Figure E-7: The JBPWR2 Power Card
Power Card Part Number CSE-PTJBOD-CB1 Part Type Power Card Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a JBOD (Just a Bunch of Drives) configuration.
E-11
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.
Single Internal Host Bus Adapter
(Host Bus Adapter)
HBA
Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter
HBA HBA
(Host Bus Adapter)
(Host Bus Adapter)
Figure E-8: Connecting to Single and Dual Internal HBAs
E-12
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. 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 ipass (SFF-8087/Mini-SAS) connector (36 pins) at the other. This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS-826EL backplane.
Cable Name: SFF-8087 (Mini-SAS) TO SFF-8087 (mini SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Length: 22 cm (9 inches) Length: 18 cm (7 inches)
Description: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/Mini-SAS) connector (36-pin) at each end. It connects from the HBA to the SAS-826EL backplane.
E-13
Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane

This backplane supports external HBAs. 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.
Single External Host Bus Adapter
(Host Bus Adapter)
HBA
Power Card
CBL-0200L External HBA Cable
Dual External Host Bus Adapter
(Host Bus Adapter) (Host Bus Adapter)
HBA HBA
Power Card
CBL-0200L External HBA Cables Figure E-9: Connecting Single and Dual External HBAs
E-14
Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable

Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector.
Figure E-10: The CBL-0200L Cable 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.
E-15
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 Configuration
CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly (internal cable)
(Host Bus Adapter)
HBA
CBL-0166L (external cable)
Power Card
Figure E-11: Single HBA Configuration
E-16
Single HBA Configuration Cables

Single Port Cable Assembly
Figure E-12: The CBL-0167L Cable 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. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in single port environments.
Figure E-13: The CBL-0166L Cable 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.
E-17
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment

HBA HBA
(Host Bus Adapter)
(Host Bus Adapter)
CBL-0166L (external cable)
Power Card
Figure E-14: Connecting Multiple Backplanes when using Dual Channels
E-18
Dual HBA Configuration Cables

Dual Port Cable Assembly
Figure E-15: The CBL-0168L Cable Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm Part #: CBL-0168L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x2 Ports: Dual Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in Dual port environments.
Figure E-16: The CBL-0166L Cable Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Cascading Cable (External), 68cm Part #: CBL-0166L (SFF-8088 x1 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single or Dual Placement: External cable Description: External cascading cable. Connects ports between servers. Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections.
E-19
E-12 Supported Cascading Configuration

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.
(Host Bus Adapter)
HBA
Power Card
CBL-0166L (External cable)
Power Card Other Considerations:
Cascading supports up to one hundred twenty two hard drives the same cables for all single port configurations Use page E-12 if your HBA is external to your backplane. See
E-20
Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration
HBA (Host Bus Adapter) HBA (Host Bus Adapter)
CBL-0168L with Dual Port Assembly (internal cable)
CBL-0166L (External cable)
Power Card
Power Card
E-21
Notes
E-22
Appendix F: SAS-846EL Backplane Specifieations
Appendix F SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications

F-1
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electrostatic 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. Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic Touch
bag.
use.
F-2
General Safety Guidelines

from the computer, including the backplane.
Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherMake
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
F-1
F-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.
F-4
Introduction to the SAS-846EL Backplane
The SAS-846EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects SAS-846EL Revision 1.10, 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.
F-2
F-5
Front Connectors and Jumpers

1 1 2
BUZZER_ENB1 OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A C FANFAIL1 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1
1 1 2
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
BUZZER1
PRI_I2C1
L1
13 1
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
WWN
12 1
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
11 1
10 1
9 1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
8 1
PRI_FLASH1
4 1
EC22 R227
S_J1
SEC_EXP1
SEC_FLASH1
6 1
+12V GND GND +5V
5 1
J25
A C
C 5V_LED1
5 1
+
EC8
4 1
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
6 1
FAN1
1J24 2
+5V
PRI_MODE1
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
3 1
3 1
SEC_J2
R199 R210
7 3 1 1
SEC_J1 SEC_J0
3 1
7 1
PRI_J2
3 1
PRI_J1
3 1
A
7 1
OVERHEATFAIL1 C A REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 C FANFAIL1
BUZZER1
Figure F-1: Front Connectors
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
L1
Front Connectors
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_FLASH1 EC22 R227
1. and 2. Primary and secondary I2C connectors (optional)

P_J1 A A C C 5V_LED1 J25
3. Power connectors: PWR1, PWR2, PWR3, PWR4, PWR5, and PWR6 4. Primary and secondary flash chip
+12V GND GND +5V
5. Primary and secondary expander chip 6. EPP connectors: J24 and J25 7. Fan connectors: Fan1, Fan2, and Fan3 8. SAS connector: PRI_J0 9. SAS connector: PRI_J1 10. SAS connector: PRI_J2 11. SAS connectors SEC_J0 (not available in EL1 single port backplane) 12. SAS connector: SEC_J1 (not available in EL1 single port backplane) 13. SAS connector: SEC_J2 (not available in EL1 single port backplane)
SEC_MODE1
PRI_I2C1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
S_J1
SEC_EXP1
WWN
PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
PWR5
EC20
PWR3
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
EC8
PWR1
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PRI_MODE1
PWR4
FAN2
PWR2
FAN1
F-3
F-6
Front Connector and Pin Definitions

I2C Connector Pin Definitions Pin# 1 2 3 4 Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection
1. and 2. Optional Primary and Secondary I2C Connectors The optional I2C connectors are connected to the CSE-PTJBOD-CB2 board and are used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
3. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated PWR1, PWR2, PWR3, PWR4, PWR5, and PWR6, provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Pin# 1 2 and 3 4 Definition +12V Ground +5V
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.
F-4
Appendix F: SAS-846EL Backplane Specifieations 7. Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated FAN1, FAN2, and FAN3, provide power to the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# 1 2 3
Fan Connectors Definition Ground +12V 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.
F-5
F-7
Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1
SEC_MODE1
OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1
BUZZER_ENB1
OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A
FANFAIL1 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
BUZZER1
PRI_I2C1
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
SEC_EXP1
S_J1
WWN
P_J1 PRI_EXP1
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1
EC22
1J24 2
J25 2
PWR5
EC20 +12V GND GND
PWR3
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
+
PWR4 FAN2 PWR2
EC8
PWR1
+12V GND GND +5V
PRI_MODE1
FAN1
BUZZER_ENB1
SEC_I2C1
SEC_IPMI1
SEC_J2
SEC_MODE1
SEC_J1
SEC_J0
BUZZER1
PRI_ Mode1
PRI_J2
OVERHEATFAIL1 A C A
FANFAIL1
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
PRI_IPMI1
R199 R210
PRI_I2C1
L1
WWN
REV 1.01
SAS846EL2
Figure F-2: Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions

BAR CODE
DESIGNED IN USA
S_J1 SEC_EXP1
WWN
PRI_FLASH1
SEC_FLASH1 EC22 R227 A A C C 5V_LED1
P_J1
PRI_EXP1
J25 2
PWR5
EC20
PWR3
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
GND
+5V
PWR6
Connector Pins
+
EC8
3
PWR1
GND GND +5V
2
PRI_MODE1
+12V
PWR4
FAN2
PWR2
FAN1
Jumper
3 Setting
F-6
General Jumper Settings Jumper PRI_MODE1 SEC_MODE1 1-2 1-2 Jumper Settings Note Factory Setting Do not change Factory Setting Do not change
Socket Settings Socket REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_ SOCKET Socket Setting Connected Note Front Panel Fan Fail indicator (Optional)
Front Panel LEDs LED OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 State ON ON Specification Overheat/Drive Failure LED Indicator (Red light: flashing) Failure in Fan #1
F-7
F-8
Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
ACT11 C
ACT#11
ACT23
ACT#5
ACT#11
ACT#23
CA
D31
D37
D67
SAS #5
TP5 TP8 TP9
C405
C409
SAS
#5
J5
SAS #11
A R98 C
D73 A R253 FAIL23
C431
C435
J11
SAS #4 SAS #3
C475 C476 PRI_SRAM2
C404
C408
SAS
#4
C400 C390 J4
SAS #10
A R97 C ACT3 ACT#3 R92 AC D29 FAIL#3
C430
C434
SAS
#10
C412 C415 C425 C424
J10
SAS #16
FAIL10 A R109 C
D36
C531
C535
SAS
#16
J16 C519 C521
SAS #22
D66 A FAIL16 R240 ACT15 R235
D72 A C557 C561 C546 C545 C550 C540
#22
SAS
J22 ACT21
D35
D65 FAIL9
D71
C383
C393
SAS
#3
C378 C379 J3
SAS #9
A C ACT2 A FAIL2 C
C429
C433
SAS
#9
J9
SAS #15
A R106 C R103 ACT8 A D34 C FAIL8
SAS
#15
J15
SAS #21
A FAIL15 R237 C514 ACT14 R234 ACT#14 C C487 D64 A C FAIL#14 C486 SEC_SRAM2 C513
C560
SAS
#21
J21
D28
SAS #2
C470 C469 C471 R220 C473
C382
C386
SAS
J2
#2
PRI_SRAM1
SAS #8
ACT1 C A
C428
C432
J8
SAS #14
A R105 C ACT#7 ACT7 R100 C A FAIL#7
TP26 C509 J14 C332 C331
SAS
#14
C500 C499 C504 C503 C358 C357
RB1
SAS #20
A FAIL14 R236 C485 C484 R225 ACT13 R231 C482 C ACT#13 AC D63 FAIL#13 C488 R224 C481 C480 A FAIL13 R233 ACT12 R230 ACT#12 C A
D70 C559 A FAIL#20 FAIL20 R248 C539 C547 C552 C542
C490 C483
SAS
#20
J20 ACT19
L166
C478
C477
R221
C472
SAS #1 SAS #0
C381
C385
D27
SAS
#1
J1
SAS #7
ACT#0
ACT0
C103 C100 C97 C94 C407 J7
C356 C355 C354
SAS #13
FAIL7 D33 A R102 ACT6 C R99 AC D32 C410
D69
C508 J13
C512
SAS
#13
C492 C491
SAS #19
F6 C511
C538
SAS
#19
J19 ACT#18 ACT18
F5 AC D26
C380
C384
SAS
#0
J0
SAS #6
FAIL0 R567 24 19 18 13 6 7 12
24
19
18 C395 C394 J6
13
SAS #12
A R101
C507 J12
SAS
#12
SAS #18
FAIL#12 D62 A FAIL12 R232
D68 A
C537
SAS
#18
J18
Figure F-3: Rear Connectors
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HDD #0 SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS/SATA HDD #2 SAS/SATA HDD #3 SAS/SATA HDD #4 SAS/SATA HDD #5 SAS/SATA HDD #6 SAS/SATA HDD #7 SAS/SATA HDD #8 SAS/SATA HDD #9 SAS/SATA HDD #10 SAS/SATA HDD #11 Rear Connector SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15 SAS #16 SAS #17 SAS #18 SAS #19 SAS #20 SAS #21 SAS #22 SAS #23 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HDD #12 SAS/SATA HDD #13 SAS/SATA HDD #14 SAS/SATA HDD #15 SAS/SATA HDD #16 SAS/SATA HDD #17 SAS/SATA HDD #18 SAS/SATA HDD #19 SAS/SATA HDD #20 SAS/SATA HDD #21 SAS/SATA HDD #22 SAS/SATA HDD #23
F-8
C FAIL#18 FAIL18 R244 C528 C527 C520 C523 C533
C A
A C524 C518 C530 C529 FAIL#19 FAIL19 R245 C534 R242
CA
CA C555 ACT#19 R243
A C544 C543 FAIL21 R249 C549 C548 FAIL#21 C556 ACT#20 ACT20 R246
CA
D30
C A
SAS #17
R110 C39 C32 C31 C48 C30 C44 C43 C47 C35 C27 C45 C37 C36 C46 C38 C29 ACT10
C532
C536
SAS
#17
J17
SAS #23
A R241 FAIL17 C28 ACT#16 C41 C40 C42 ACT16 C33 C26 R238 A
C558
C562 C551 C541 C554 C553
SAS
#23
J23 ACT22
CA
C ACT5 R96 AC FAIL5
ACT17
R239
R108
R251
FAIL#5
FAIL#23
FAIL#11
FAIL#11
C FAIL11 A
C397 C387
C517 C516
C526 C525
C14 C23 C22 C24
C5 C20 C19 C6
ACT#22
C420 C416
C427 C426
C401 C391 C396 C392 C377 C368 C372 C371 C365 C376
ACT#10
ACT#4
R107
R250
R95 AC R94 R91 A R93
ACT4 FAIL4 FAIL3
A C
FAIL#10
FAIL#16
FAIL#4
C515 C522
FAIL#22
FAIL22 R252
ACT#21
ACT#15
ACT#9
ACT9
R247
R104
AC
A C
FAIL#15
FAIL#9
C501 C493
C506 C505
C510
C418
C423
C414 C422
C474
L167
C417
C413 C419
C421
R87
C FAIL1 A R90
C497 C496
C367 C370
C375 C364 C374 C373
C402 C399 C389
C403
C R88 A R89
FAIL#0
FAIL6
C502 C495
C498 C494
C369 C366
Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15 SAS #16 SAS #17 SAS #18 SAS #19 SAS #20 SAS #21 SAS #22 SAS #23 Hard Drive Activity LED ACT #0 ACT #1 ACT #2 ACT #3 ACT #4 ACT #5 ACT #6 ACT #7 ACT #8 ACT #9 ACT #10 ACT #11 ACT #12 ACT #13 ACT #14 ACT #15 ACT #16 ACT #17 ACT #18 ACT #19 ACT #20 ACT #21 ACT #22 ACT #23 Failure LED FAIL #0 FAIL #1 FAIL #2 FAIL #3 FAIL #4 FAIL #5 FAIL #6 FAIL #7 FAIL #8 FAIL #9 FAIL #10 FAIL #11 FAIL #12 FAIL #13 FAIL #14 FAIL #15 FAIL #16 FAIL #17 FAIL #18 FAIL #19 FAIL #20 FAIL #21 FAIL #22 FAIL #23
F-9
Dual Port and Cascading Configurations

F-9 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 backplane Port B Secondary Ports Expander 2 From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports Expander 1
J2
J1 J0
J2
J1
J0
PRI_FLASH1
Figure F-4: SAS-846EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports Expander 1
J2
J1
J0
PRI_FLASH1
To lower backplane in cascaded system Figure F-5: SAS-846EL1 Single Port Configuration
F-10
F-10 Failover
The SAS-846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover.
Single Host Bus Adapter

In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
WWN
SAS HBA
SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
Port B Expander 2
J17
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-6: Single HBA
Single Host Bus Adapter Failover

If the expander or data path in Port A fails, the system automatically switches to Port B.
SAS HBA
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
Port B Expander 2
J17
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-7: Single HBA Failover
Dual Host Bus Adapter

In a Dual Host Bus Configuration, the backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters (HBA).
WWN
SAS HBA SAS HBA

SEC_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1
Port B Expander 2
J17
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-8: Dual HBA
Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover

If the expander or data path in Port A fails, the system automatically switches to Port B. This maintains a full connection to all drives.
SAS HBA SAS HBA

F-11
WWN
Port B Expander 2
J17
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-9: Dual HBA Failover
F-11 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.
JBPWR2 REV 1.00
Figure F-10: Chassis Power Card (Sold Separately) Power Card Part Number CSE-PTJBOD-CB1 Part Type Power card Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a JBOD (Just a Bunch of Drives) configuration.
F-12
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.
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
(Host Bus Adapter)
Figure F-11: Single Internal Host Bus Adapter
WWN
J17
HBA
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
HBA (Host Bus Adapter) Figure F-12: 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.
WWN
J17
HBA (Host Bus Adapter)
F-13
Cable Name: iPass (mini SAS) to iPass (mini SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Length: 22 cm (9 inches) 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.
F-14
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 configuration system to connect to the other system that has a HBA.
Single External Host Bus Adapter

WWN
J17
(Host Bus Adapter)
HBA
Power Card
CBL-0200L External HBA Cable Figure F-13: Single External Host Adapter
Dual External Host Bus Adapter
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
(Host Bus Adapter) (Host Bus Adapter)
HBA HBA
J17
Power Card
CBL-0200L External HBA Cables Figure F-14: Dual External Host Bus Adapter
F-15
Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable

Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector.
Figure F-15: 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.
F-16
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment

PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1

J17
HBA (Host Bus Adapter) CBL-0166L (External cable)

Port B Expander 2
J17
WWN WWN
Port A Expander 1
Power Card
Figure F-16: Single HBA Configuration
F-17
Single HBA Configuration Cables

Figure F-17: 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 F-18: 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.
F-18
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.
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0

J17
HBA (Host Bus Adapter) HBA (Host Bus Adapter)
WWN
Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly (Internal cable)
Cable 0166L (External cable)

Port B Expander 2
J17
Power Card
WWN
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-19: Dual HBA Configuration
F-19
Dual HBA Configuration Cables

Dual Port Cable Assembly
Figure F-20: Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm Part #: CBL-0168L Ports: Dual Placement: Internal cable
Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in dual port environments.
Figure F-21: 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.
F-20
F-12 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 with no motherboard and no HBA. For more information, see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www.supermicro.com.
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0

J17
HBA (Host Bus Adapter)
Port B Expander 2
J17
Power Card
Port B Expander 2
J17
Power Card
WWN
Cable 0167L (internal cable)
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
Cable 0166L (external cable)
WWN
Port A Expander 1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-22: Simple Cascaded Configuration
F-21
Server System with Single SAS HBA

The expanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports.
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
SEC_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J0 SEC_J1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
Cable 0167L (internal cable)
Power Card Cable 0166L (external cable)
Power Card
WWN
J17
Port A Expander 1
J17
Port A Expander 1
HBA
Power Card
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
J17
WWN
Port A Expander 1
J17
Port A Expander 1
Power Card
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
J17
WWN
Port A Expander 1
J17
Port A Expander 1
Power Card
Figure F-23: Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching
F-22
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0

J17
HBA Dual Port Cable Assembly
HBA Cable 0168L (internal cable)
WWN
Cable 0166L (external cables)
Port B Expander 2
J17
Power Card
Port B Expander 2
J17
Power Card
WWN
Port A Expander 1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J0
WWN
Port A Expander 1
Figure F-24: Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration
F-23
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching

Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1
HBA HBA
Power Card
Port B Ex. 2
Port A Ex. 1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1
Power Card
Power Card
Cable 0166L (external cable)

Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1
Power Card
Power Card
Figure F-25: Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching
F-24
Notes
F-25
Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, 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.
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SC847 CHASSIS SERIES

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SC847 Chassis Manual

Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: April 23, 2010

Printed in the United States of America

About This Manual

SC847 Chassis Manual

Chapter 2: System Safety

Chapter 3: Chassis Components

Chapter 4: System Interface

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications

Appendix C: SAS-826A Backplane Specifications

Appendix D: SAS-846A Backplane Specifications

Appendix E: SAS-826EL Backplane Specifications

Appendix F: SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications

SC847 Chassis Manual

Chapter 2 System Safety

Chapter 3 System Interface

Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 5 Cascading Configurations

Chapter 6 Rack Installation

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Where to get Replacement Components

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Returning Merchandise for Service

Chapter 2: System Safety

Chapter 2 System Safety

Warnings and Precautions

Preparing for Setup

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Electrical Safety Precautions

not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from Do

Serverboard battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

Chapter 2: System Safety

General Safety Precautions

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3 System Interface

Figure 3-1: Control Panel

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Control Panel Buttons

Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.

Control Panel LEDs

Chapter 3: System Interface

NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.

NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing.

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Drive Carrier LEDs

The SC847 chassis uses SAS or SATA drives.

Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

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Removing the Chassis Cover

Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Installing Removable Hard Drives

Figure 4-2: Removing Hard Drive

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