Sc216 Chassis Series: User'S Manual

SUPER ®
SC216 CHASSIS
Series
SC216A-R900UB SC216A-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900LPB SC216E2-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900UB SC216E2-R900UB
USER’S MANUAL
1.0
SC216 Chassis Manual
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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 SC216 2U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC216 maximizes storage capacity in a 2U form factor by offering

24 hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drive bays for applications requiring extra
storage. The chassis design optimizes every aspect of interior space without com-
promising superior cooling capabilities. The chassis is equipped with a redundant
900W high-efficiency (85%+) power supply for outstanding power savings, with
specially designed optimized cooling.
This document lists compatible parts and configurations available when this docu-
ment was published. Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported
parts and configurations at www.supermicro.com.
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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 SC216 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 System Safety
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly
familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions
that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis.
Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans, hard drives, airflow
shields, 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 control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
This chapter providesdetailed information on this chassis. You should follow the
procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconfiguring 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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Preface
Appendices
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 at http://www.supermicro.com
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-2
2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1
Chassis............................................................................................................ 3-1
Backplane........................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 3-1
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-2
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 System Interface
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 4-4
SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 4-4
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation and Maintenance .......................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 5-3
5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-5
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 5-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 5-6
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Preface
Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-7

5-6 Installing the Add-on Cards ............................................................................. 5-8
Installing Add-on Cards in Low-Profile Model Chassis ................................... 5-8
Installing Riser Cards and Add-on Cards in UIO Models ............................... 5-9
5-7 Installing the Air Shrouds ...............................................................................5-11
Installing the Air Shroud in the Chassis .........................................................5-11
Installing the Additional Air Shroud ............................................................... 5-12
5-8 Checking the Air Flow ................................................................................... 5-13
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-14
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-16
5-11 Removing the Backplane .............................................................................. 5-19
5-12 Installing the Backplane ................................................................................ 5-21
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
6-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 6-1
6-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 6-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 6-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 6-2
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
6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 6-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 6-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6-5
Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 6-6
Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack ................................................... 6-7
Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications
Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specifications
Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications
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Notes
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC216 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply.
1-2 Shipping List

Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for
your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/
?chs=216
SC216 Chassis
Power
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots
Supply
900W
Single/Dual 24x 2.5” hot- 4x FH, 3x
SC216A-R900UB Redun-
CPU swap SAS/SATA LP
dant
900W
Single/Dual 24x 2.5” hot-
SC216A-R900LPB 7x LP Redun-
CPU swap SAS/SATA
dant
900W
SC216E1-R900LPB 7x LP Redun-
CPU swap SAS/SATA
dant
900W
SC216E2-R900LPB 7x LP Redun-
CPU swap SAS/SATA
dant
900W
SC216E1-R900UB Redun-
dant
900W
SC216E2-R900UB Redun-
dant
1-1
1-3 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: 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: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8226-1900
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1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.
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 in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
1-3
Notes
1-4
Chapter 2: System Safety
Chapter 2
System Safety
2-1 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 setup and
operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assumes that you are
an experienced technician, familiar with common concepts and terminology.
2-2 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 ventilated. Avoid areas where heat,
electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.
You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When con-
figured, the SC216 chassis includes both a primary and redundant power supply,
which requires two grounded outlets.
2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC216 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies, including 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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2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SC216 from damage:
tBe aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well
as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.
tDo not work alone when working with high voltage components.
tPower should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (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.
tWhen 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.
tUse only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
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.
tDo not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
tThe power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
tServerboard 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 manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Chapter 2: System Safety
tDVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a
DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-
ventional way.
2-5 General Safety Precautions

tKeep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.
tPlace the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be
stepped on.
tWhile working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
tRemove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
tAfter accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
2-6 System Safety

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:
tDo not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
tUse a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

tKeep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags
until ready for use.
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tTouch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
tDo not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
tHandle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
tWhen handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

tPut the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not
in use.
tFor grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Chapter 3
Chassis Components
3-1 Overview
This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.
Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular
chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailed later
in this manual.
3-2 Components
Chassis
The chassis includes three hard drive bays, which support twenty-four 2.5" hard
drives. The hard drives must be purchased separately. This chassis accepts a 2U
backplane, 3 fans and a redundant power supply. For the latest shipping lists, visit
our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
Backplane
Each SC216 chassis comes with a 2U backplane which supports SAS/SATA. For
more information regarding compatible backplanes, see the appendices found at
the end of this manual. In addition, visit our Web site for the latest information at
http://www.supermicro.com.
Fans
The SC216 chassis supports three system fans. System fans for SC216 chassis
are powered from the motherboard or the backplane. Fan speed may be controlled
if the motherboard has either PWM or DC control ability.
Mounting Rails
The SC216 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your
rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.
3-1
Power Supply
Each SC216 chassis model includes a high-efficiency redundant power supply rated
at 900 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple
and can be done without tools.
Air Shroud
Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed.
Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components

Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en-
sure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly
recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro authorized distributors,
system integrators and resellers. A list of Supermicro authorized distributors, sys-
tem integrators and resellers can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click
the Where to Buy link.
3-2
Chapter 4
System Interface
4-1 Overview
The control panel features an LED display, and the individual drive carriers also
feature LEDs. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the
system, and monitor the activity and health of specific components. SC216 models
feature two buttons on the chassis control panel, an on/off button and a reset but-
ton. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate
responses you may need to take.
4-1
4-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are a power
on/off button and a reset button.
tPower: The main power switch 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.
tReset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. A needle, pen, or other
small device is required to activate this button and reset the system
4-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC216 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.
tPower: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.
This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
tHDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive and/or DVD-ROM drive
activity when flashing.
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tNIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing.
tNIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.
tPower Failure: When this LED flashes, it indicates a power failure in the power
supply.
tOverheat/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.
4-3
4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

The SC216 chassis supports SAS/SATA drives.
SAS/SATA Drives
Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.
tGreen or Blue: Each hard disk drive carrier has either a green or a blue LED,
depending upon the hard disk drives and backplane used. When illuminated,
this LED indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables
this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. .
tRed: The red LED indicates a SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the SAS/SATA
drives fail, you should be notified by your system management software.
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Chapter 5
Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main-
tenance on the chassis. The only tool required to install components and perform
maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while
setting up your chassis.
5-2 Installation and Maintenance

Installation:
tRemoving the Chassis Cover
tInstalling Hard Drives
Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis
Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier
tInstalling the Motherboard

Stand-offs
I/O Shield
Add-on and Riser Card Setup
tInstalling the Air Shrouds

Installing the Main Air Shroud
Installing the Additional Air Shroud
Checking the Air Flow
General Maintenance:
tSystems Fans
Adding a New System Fan
Replacing a System Fan
Replacing the Power Supply
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 warning/precautions listed in
the setup instructions.
5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover
2
1
Remove this
screw
(if necessary)
Release Tab
Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover
Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press
both tabs at the same time.
2. Once the top cover is released from the locked position, slide the cover
toward the rear of the chassis.
3. Lift the cover 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.
5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives
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Figure 5-2: Removing Hard Drive
The SC216 comes equipped with twenty-four hot-swappable hard drives. Only SAS
or enterprise SATA HDDs are recommended for use in the SC216 chassis.
Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis
1. Press the release button on the drive tray. This extends the drive bay handle.
2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.
5-3
Figure 5-3: Hard Drive Tray

Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Tray
1. Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connec-
tor end toward the rear of the carrier.
2. Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned.
Note that there are holes in the carrier marked "SAS" or “SATA” to aid in cor-
rect installation.
3. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated above. Use the
four M3 flat-head screws included in the HDD bag of your accessory box.
Note that the screws used to secure the dummy drive to the tray cannot be
used to secure the hard drive.
4. Insert the hard drive and drive carrier into its bay vertically, keeping the carrier
oriented so that the release button is on the bottom. When the carrier reaches
the rear of the bay, the release handle will retract.
5. Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position
5-4
I/O Shield
Figure 5-5: I/O Shield Placement
5-5 Installing the Motherboard
I/O Shield
The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before
installing the motherboard. If the motherboard you purchased did not include a
standard I/O shield, contact the motherboard vendor for a compatible shield.
Installing the I/O Shield
1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar
with component placement, requirements, and precautions.
2. Open the chassis cover.
3. With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis, place the shield into
the space provided at the rear of the chassis as illustrated above.
5-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and
the chassis surface. The SC216 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations
used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head
screws included in the SC216 accessories packaging.
Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks, general components
and/or non-standard security. Optional standoffs are included for these mother-
boards. To use an optional standoff, place the hexagonal nut with the rounded side
up, in the holes provided on the floor of the chassis.
Standoffs
Figure 5-4: Chassis Standoffs and Motherboard Installation
5-6
Motherboard Installation
Installing the Motherboard
1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar
with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connec-
tions.
2. Open the chassis cover.
3. If necessary, remove the air shroud and riser card bracket.
4. Ensure that the I/O shield has been installed correctly.
5. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not

have a permanent standoff and remove any standoffs that are not required by
the motherboard.
6. Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional
standoffs
7. Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded, Phillips head
screws which are included in the motherboard bag of the accessory box.
8. Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as

described in the motherboard documentation.
9. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front

panel, and power supply, as needed. Additionally, the fans may be temporar-
ily removed to allow access to the backplane ports and to allow for ease of
installation.
5-7
5-6 Installing the Add-on Cards

Add-on card installation in the SC216 chassis differs between the UIO and low-
profile chassis models. See below for directions that are specific you your chassis
type.
Installing Add-on Cards in Low-Profile Model Chassis

Installing Add-on Cards - Low-Profile Chassis Models
1. Remove the chassis cover and ensure that the motherboard has been prop-
erly installed.
2. Locate the vertical add-on card slots in the rear of the SC216 chassis.
3. Remove the blank bracket which is pre-installed in the chassis.
Figure 5-6: Removing the Blank Add-on Card Bracket
4. Simultaneously slide the add-on card carefully into the bracket and plug it into
the slot on the motherboard.
5. Screw the add-on card bracket onto the chassis.
Figure 5-7: Installing the Low Profile Add-on Card
5-8
Secure the tail Secure the head

of the riser of the riser
card bracket card bracket to
to the fan tray the rear of the
with one screw chassis with two
screws
Figure 5-8: Installing the UIO Riser Card Bracket
Installing Riser Cards and Add-on Cards in UIO Models

Installing the Riser Card - UIO Chassis Models
1. Remove the chassis cover.
2. Remove the riser bracket.
3. Install the riser card onto the riser bracket. Note that there are different cards
for the right and left side of the bracket.
4. Gently slide the riser card bracket with the riser card installed into the chassis
and simultaneously plug the riser card into the slot on the motherboard.
5. Locate the three screws on your riser card bracket and secure it to the chas-
sis as illustrated above.
5-9
Figure 5-9: UIO Add-on Card Installed
Installing the Add-on Cards in UIO Chassis Models
1. Ensure that the riser card and riser card bracket have been correctly installed
in the chassis.
2. Remove the blank bracket from the rear slot in the chassis.
3. Slide the add-on card horizontally into the slot on the riser card.
4. Secure the add-on-card with its clip into the rear slot of the chassis.
5-10
5-7 Installing the Air Shrouds
Figure 5-10: Installing the Air Shroud

Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC216 chassis air
shroud does not require screws for installation.
Installing the Air Shroud in the Chassis

Installing the Air Shroud
1. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface and remove the chassis cover.
2. Ensure that the motherboard, CPU, heatsink and memory are all properly
installed.
3. If necessary, move any cables that interfere with the air shroud placement.
4. Place the air shroud in the chassis. The air shroud fits just behind the three
fans in the fan rack. Slide the air shroud into the grooves just behind the fan
rack.
Note that some motherboards may require the air shroud to be modified to
fit over the motherboard. The SC216 chassis air shroud is designed with
break-away pieces that may be removed to accomodate differing styles of
motherboards.
5-11
13
12
Figure 5-11: Installing the Additional Air Shroud
An additional air shroud is required for high-powered CPUs, to provide extra cooling.
Install the additional air shroud if necessary.
Installing the Additional Air Shroud

Installing the Additional Air Shroud in the Chassis
1. Remove the left side break-away piece of the main air shroud.
2. Slide the additional air shroud into the chassis before installing the main air
shroud.
3. Install the main air shroud as directed on the previous page.
5-12
5-8 Checking the Air Flow

Checking the Server's 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 4 System Inter-
face” for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.
5-13
5-9 System Fans

Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air
through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The
SC216 fans are hot-swappable, enabling the fans to be replaced without powering
-down the system.
Release Tab
Figure 5-12: System Fan
Replacing a System Fan
1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which
fan requires changing. (Never run the server for an extended period of time
with the chassis open.)
2. Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it
completely out of the chassis.
3. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the
arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direc-
tion as the arrows on the other fans.
4. The fan will automatically begin running at the correct speed.
5-14
Figure 5-13: Placing the System Fan
5-15
5-10 Power Supply

The SC216 chassis has two redundant 900 Watt power supplies. The power
modules are hot-swappable, enabling the power supplies to be changed without
powering down the system. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This
enables the power supply 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.
Release Tab
Figure 5-14: Removing the Power Supply
Changing the Power Supply
1. Determine which power supply needs to be replaced and unplug the power
cord to that module.
2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) as illustrated, to
release the power module from the chassis.
3. While holding down the release tab, pull the power supply out using the
handle provided on the power module.
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4. Replace the failed power module with the same model power supply.
5. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until the tab clicks into
the locked position.
6. Plug the AC power cord back into the module and the replacment power mod-
ule will automatically power-up.
5-17
Figure 5-15: Replacing the Power Distributor
Power Distributor
The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy, and is
pre-installed in the chassis. In the rare event that you have to replace the power
distributor, follow the steps below.
Changing the Power Distributor
1. Power down the server and unplug the power cord from the power module.
2. Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard,
backplane, and other components. Also, remove both power supply modules.
3. Remove the screws securing the power distributor.
4. Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis. Gently guide all the cables
through the power distributor housing.
5. Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing.
Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing.
6. Reconnect all the power cables, replace the power supply, and insert the plug
into the wall.
5-18
5-11 Removing the Backplane

The SC216 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the
front system fans. In order to change jumper settings on the backplane, it may be
necessary to remove the backplane from the chassis.
Removing the Backplane from the Chassis
1. Power down and unplug the system from any power source.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Disconnect the cabling to the backplane.
4. Remove all of the hard drive trays from the front of the chassis.
5. Remove the four upper screws at the top of the backplane, indicated by the
arrows below.
Figure 5-16: Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane
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6. Loosen the three screws in the spring bar, located on the floor of the chassis,
indicated by the arrows below.
Figure 5-17: Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis
7. Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis.
5-20
5-12 Installing the Backplane

Installing the Backplane into the Chassis
1. Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in
the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed
in the previous section.
2. Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle, pushing it up against
the side of the chassis.
3. Ease the backplane forward, against the front of the chassis. This will aid in
the alignment of the mounting holes.
4. Align the mounting holes in the backplane with the holes in the chassis. Re-
place the four screws at the top of the backplane and the three screws in the
floor of the chassis.
5. Reconnect all cables and return the hard drive trays to their bays in the front
of the chassis.
1
2
Figure 5-18: Installing the Backplane
5-21
Notes
5-22
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 minimum amount of time.
6-2 Unpacking the System

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 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. You will also need
it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre-
cautions in the next section.
6-3 Preparing for Setup

The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies,
two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the
system into the rack. Read this section in its entirety before beginning the installa-
tion procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
Choosing a Setup Location

tLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
tLeave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
tThis product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
6-1
! Warnings and Precautions!

!
Rack Precautions
tEnsure 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.
tIn single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

tIn multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
tAlways make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
tYou should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
General Server Precautions

tReview the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com-
ponents you are adding to your chassis.
tDetermine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
tInstall the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
tUse a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
tAllow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-
ing them.
tAlways keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
6-2
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture 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 manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (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 connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
6-3
6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC216 chassis into a rack unit
with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which
may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. 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 59" deep.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures
directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to
the rack itself.
Inner Rail Extensions
Rail Locking Tabs
Inner Rails
(Inner rail is preinstalled
on the chassis)
Figure 6-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Locking Tabs
Both chassis rails have a locking tab. The tabs lock the server into place when
installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the server in place
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
6-4
Figure 6-2. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

(right side rail shown)
Installing the Inner Rail Extension

The SC216 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner
rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use
of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension
to stabilize the chassis within the rack.
Installing the Inner Rails
1. Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks
of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces
"outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.
2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
3. Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated. Repeat steps for the other
inner rail extension.
6-5
11 12
13
Figure 6-3: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails
Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place. The SC216-
comes equipped with quick-release outer rails which allow the chassis to be easily
extended or removed from the rack.
Identifying the Outer Rails
1. Identify the two outer rack rails.
2. Pull out the end of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated above.
3. Note the location of the release tab which will allow the outer rail extension
to be separated from the outer rail. Do not release it at this time. If released,
simply depress the release tab and slide the outer rail extension back into the
outer rail.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second outer rail.
6-6
11 12 13
Figure 6-4: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails
Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack

The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis.
Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack
1. Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions.
2. Hang the hooks of the front portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.
If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as illustrated
above.
3. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack.
Use screws as shown in step two to secure the rear of the outer rail to the
rear of the rack.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.
6-7
Figure 6-5: Installing the Rack Rails
Installing the Chassis into a Rack
1. Confirm that the inner rails and rail extensions are properly installed. Confirm
that the outer rails and outer rail extensions are correctly installed on the rack.
2. Line chassis inner rails with the front of the rack outer rails.
3. Slide the chassis inner rails into the rack outer rails, keeping the pressure
even on both sides. (It may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when
inserting the rails). When the server has been pushed completely into the
rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click" into the locked position.
4. If necessary, insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.
6-8
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Appendix A
SC216 Chassis Cables
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 SC216 Universal I/O Chassis
SC216A-R900UB, SC216A-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900LPB, SC216E2-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900UB, SC216E2-R900UB
Part # Type Length Description
Ribbon, 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
CBL-0087 20"
Round control panel
A-1
A-3 Compatible Cables

These cables are compatible with the SC216 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 Quantity: 1

Part #: CBL-0175L
Alt. Name: "Big Four"
Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and
4 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 Quantity: 1

Part #: CBL-0116
Alt. Name: iPass or "Small Four"
Description: This cable has one ipass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins)
at one end and 4 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 Super Micro chassis are designed 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 Cable Part # Length
24 pin CBL - 0042 7.9”(20 CM)
20 pin CBL - 0059 7.9”(20 CM)
8 pin CBL - 0062 7.9”(20 CM)
4 pin CBL - 0060 7.9”(20 CM)
Front Panel to the Motherboard

The SC216 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 Number of Pins
Cable Part #
(Front Panel) (Motherboard
16 pin 16 pin CBL - 0049
16 pin 20 pin CBL - 0048
20 pin 20 pin CBL - 0047
16 pin various* CBL - 0068
20 pin various* CBL - 0067
* Split Cables: Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con-
nections from the front panel.
A-3
Notes
A-4
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications
Appendix B
SC216 Power Supply Specifications
This appendix lists power supply specifications for the SC216 chassis.
SC216A-R900UB, SC216A-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900LPB, SC216E2-R900LPB
SC216E1-R900UB, SC216E2-R900UB
900W
MFR Part # PWS-902-1R with PDB
100 - 240V
Rated AC Voltage 60 - 50Hz
11 - 4.5 Amp
+5V standby 4 Amp
+12V 75 Amp
+5V 45 Amp
+3.3V 24 Amp
-12V 0.6 Amp
B-1
Notes
B-2
Appendix C: SAS-216A Backplane Specifications
Appendix C
SAS-216A 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
Electric Static 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.
tUse a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

tTouch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
tHandle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

tPut the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
C-2 General Safety Guidelines
tAlways disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components

from the computer, including the backplane.
tDisconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
tMake sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother-
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
C-1
C-3 A Note to Users
tAll 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-2
Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
C-4 Front Connectors and Jumpers
7 14 6 13 5 12 U53 R432
4 11 C280
3 10 2 9
JSM6 SAS IN#6 SAS IN#5 SAS IN#4 R430 C250 SAS IN#3 SAS IN#2
1
C246 C249 R431 R287
C247
BAR CODE
R283
R282
JP116
R273 R268 JP95
I2C#5 I2C#4 I2C#2
SAS216A
2 R267 A1
1
+
R286
R281
JP96
1
R280
JP36 1
REV: 1.02 2 +
C212
1
3 C139
DESIGNED IN USA
Y2
5 6 JP36
JP117
9072#2 RST BZ1
C213
1-2:RST 3 3
R365
2-3:NO RST 3
1 JSM4 JSM2 JP84 5 6
I2C#6 JSM5
R585
C383 JP52 JSM3 B1
C399
JP80
I2C#3
U88
U91
R608
1
C415
C297 C298 C157 C24 C224 C294C295 C153 C220

1
+
R8
R7
+ + + + + + +
R6
D9 D4 D3
U30
C A C A C A
C420 C323 C327 C253 C239 C201 C197 4 C6 C47 C5 D4:ALARM#2 C44
1 JP110 4 1 JP109 4 1 JP48 4 C244 1 JP46 4 1 JP13 1 JP10 4
D9:ALARM#3 D3:ALARM#1
8 8 8 8 8 8
Figure C-1: Front Connectors
Front Connectors
1. Upgrade Connectors: JP69, JP78 8. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10,
and JP115 JP13, JP46, JP48 JP109, JP110
2. I2C Connector #1 (JP37) 9. SAS IN#1 JSM1
C-3
C-5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions

1. Upgrade Connectors
The upgrade connectors are designated JP69,
JP78 and JP115 are used for manufacturer's
diagnostic purposes only.
2. - 7. I2C Connectors I2C Connector

Pin Definitions
The I2C Connectors, designated JP37, JP95, (JP37, JP95, JP52, JP96,
JP115 and JP116
JP52, JP96, JP115 and JP116 are used to
Pin# Definition
monitor HDD activity and status. See the table
1 Data
on the right for pin definitions.
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection
8. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane

Main Power
The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, JP13, 4-Pin Connector
(JP10, JP13, JP46,
JP46, JP48, JP109 and JP110 provide power JP48, JP109 and JP110)
to the backplane. See the table on the right for
Pin# Definition
pin definitions.
1 +12V
2 and 3 Ground
4 +5V
9. - 14. SAS IN Ports (Sideband included) Sideband Definitions

(JSM1 - JSM6)
The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
drive cables. The six SAS IN ports are des-
A11 SGPIO: B11 Controller ID
ignated #JSM1 - #JSM6. Each port is also SDIN (SB6)
compatible with SATA drives. I2C:
Backplane
Addressing
(SB5)
A12 SGPIO: B10 GND (SB2)

SDOUT
I2C: Reset
(SB4)
A9 GND (SB3) B9 SGPIO:

SLOAD
I2C:SDA
(SB1)
A8 Backplane B8 SGPIO:
ID (SB7) SCLOCK
I2C:SCL
(SB0)
C-4
C-6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
20 16 15 17
U53 R432 C280
JSM6 SAS IN#6 SAS IN#5 SAS IN#4 C246 C249 R430 C250
R431 R287
SAS IN#3 SAS IN#2
C247
BAR CODE
R283
R282
JP116
R273 R268 JP95
I2C#5 I2C#4 I2C#2
SAS216A
2 R267 A1
1
+
R286
R281
JP96
1
R280
JP36 1
REV: 1.02 2 +
C212
1
3 C139
DESIGNED IN USA
Y2
5 6 JP36
JP117
9072#2 RST BZ1
C213
1-2:RST 3 3
R365
2-3:NO RST 3
I2C#6 JSM5
R585
C383 JP52 JSM3 B1
C399
JP80
I2C#3
U88
U91
R608
C415
C297 C298
19 C157 C24 C224 C294C295 C153 C220

18
+
R8
R7
+ + + + + + +
R6
D9 D4 D3
U30
C A C A C A
1 JP110 4 1 JP109 4 1 JP48 4 C244 1 JP46 4 1 JP13 1 JP10 4
Figure C-2: Front Jumpers
15. Chip Reset JP36 1-2 Reset, 2-3 No Reset (Not populated)
16. Chip Reset JP35 1-2 Reset, 2-3 No Reset (Not populated)
17. Buzzer Reset JP18
18. JP84 1-2 SGPIO, 2-3 I2C
19. JP80 I2C Addr - On C0, Off C2 (Not populated)
20. JP50 Chip Reset 1-2 Reset, 2-3 No Reset (Not populated)
Explanation of Jumpers
3 2 1
Connector
Pins
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 Jumper
of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with

a square solder pad on the printed circuit
3 2 1
board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"
Setting
means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.
C-5
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 Jumper Setting Note
JP84 1-2 SGPIO Mode Setting
I2C Setting
Jumper Jumper Setting Note
JP84 2-3 I2C Setting
C-6
Front LED Indicators
D9 D4 D3
R8
R7
R6
D9 D4 D3
C A C A C A
D4:ALARM#2
U53 R432 C280

JSM6 SAS IN#6 SAS IN#5 SAS IN#4 C246 C249 R430 C250
R431 R287
SAS IN#3 SAS IN#2
C247
BAR CODE
R283
R282
JP116
R273 R268 JP95
I2C#5 I2C#4 I2C#2
SAS216A
2 R267 A1
1
+
R286
R281
JP96
1
R280
JP36 1
REV: 1.02 2 +
C212
1
3 C139
DESIGNED IN USA
Y2
5 6 JP36
JP117
9072#2 RST BZ1
C213
1-2:RST 3 3
R365
2-3:NO RST 3
I2C#6 JSM5
R585
C383 JP52 JSM3 B1
C399
JP80
I2C#3
U88
U91
R608
C415
C297 C298 C157 C24 C224 C294C295 C153 C220
R8
R7
+ + + + + + +
R6
D9 D4 D3
U30
C A C A C A
1 JP110 4 1 JP109 4 1 JP48 4 C244 1 JP46 4 1 JP13 1 JP10 4
Figure C-3: Front LEDs
Front Panel LEDs

LED STATE SPECIFICATION
D3 On Alarm #1
D4 On Alarm #2
D9 On Alarm #3
C-7
C-7 Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators
16
16
1
U24
C100
C102
33
48
48
C359
U66
RP6
J43
J2
J28
J34
J33
J31
J18
J37
J17
J4
J45
J11
J44
J35
J20
J13
J21
J36
J15
J1
J3
J9
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
7 27
27
33 8
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33 8 9
33
8
9
9
SAS #17
22
22
21
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
SAS #20
SAS #21
22
SAS #19
22
SAS #22
SAS #23
22
22
21
22
22
SAS #14
SAS #16
SAS #18
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
SAS #13
SAS #15
22
22
22
SAS #12
21
SAS #11
SAS #10
22
SAS #9
SAS #7
SAS #8
F13
F14
SAS #6
SAS #0
SAS #1
SAS #2
SAS #4
F15
SAS #3
C107
F16
R85 R83 R165 R164 R213 R250 R464 R178 R173 R465 R466 R463 R95 R459 R457 R150 R512
R460 R214 R251 R86 R253 R180 R175 R435 R428 D103 R149 R177
D12 D23 D22 D37 D40 D107 D102 D29 D24 D108 R461 R174 R215 D109 D106 R90 R467 R468 R96 D18 D100 R510 R458 R514 D120
D5 D38 D41 R89 D14 R179 D42 R88 D31 D26 D88 D87 R511 D20 D21 R182 D28 R462 D121
R87 D104 D7 D30 D25 D39 D8 D15 D110 D111 D19 C D118 D33 D105 D101
U1 C D119 A A
A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C D6 A CA C R84 A CA C A A C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A CA C A A C A CA C A CA C A CA C A C C A CA C CA C
R176
D27
D13 FAIL#15 A C A C
ACT#5 FAIL#6 ACT#6 FAIL#9 FAIL#13 ACT#14 ACT#15 FAIL#16
R181
FAIL#5 FAIL#7 ACT#7 FAIL#8 ACT#8 ACT#9 ACT#13 FAIL#14 ACT#16 FAIL#19
D32
FAIL#0 ACT#0 FAIL#1 ACT#1 FAIL#2 ACT#2 FAIL#3 ACT#3 FAIL#4 ACT#4 FALI#10 ACT#10 FAIL#11 ACT#11 FAIL#12 ACT#12 FAIL#18 ACT#18 ACT#19 FAIL#20 ACT#20 FAIL#21 ACT#21 FAIL#22 ACT#22 FAIL#23 ACT#23
FAIL#17 ACT#17
SAS #14
SAS #15
SAS #16
SAS #17
SAS #22
SAS #23
SAS #11
SAS #19
SAS #18
SAS #12
SAS #13
SAS #10
SAS #20
SAS #21
SAS #3
SAS #4
SAS #5
SAS #8
SAS #0
SAS #1
SAS #2
SAS #6
SAS #9
SAS #7
Figure C-4: Rear Components
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors

Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive
Connector Number Connector Number
SAS #0 SAS/SATA HDD #0 SAS #12 SAS/SATA HDD #12
C-8
Rear LED Indicators

Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED
SAS #0 D12 D5
SAS #1 D22 D23
SAS #2 D40 D37
SAS #3 D102 D107
SAS #4 D13 D6
SAS #5 D24 D29
SAS #6 D41 D38
SAS #7 D104 D108
SAS #8 D14 D7
SAS #9 D25 D30
SAS #10 D42 D39
SAS #11 D106 D109
SAS #12 D15 D8
SAS #13 D26 D31
SAS #14 D87 D88
SAS #15 D111 D110
SAS #16 D18 D19
SAS #17 D27 D32
SAS #18 D100 D103
SAS #19 D118 D119
SAS #20 D21 D20
SAS #21 D28 D33
SAS #22 D101 D105
SAS #23 D120 D121
C-9
Notes
C-10
Appendix D: SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications
Appendix D
SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications
D-1 Overview of the SAS-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes

The SAS-216EL1/EL2 series of backplanes consists of a SAS-216EB backplane
(A) with one or two SAS-216EL daughter cards (B and C) mounted on the rear of
the backplane.
The SAS-216EL1 model consists of the SAS-216EB backplane (A) and one SAS-
216EL daughter card (C), mounted on the right-hand side of the backplane.
The SAS-216EL2 model consists of the SAS-216EB backplane (A), and two
SAS216EL daughter cards (B and C), mounted on the rear of the backplane.
Components on the front side of the SAS-216ELB backplane include 24 SAS con-
nectors and their respecitve activity and failure LEDs. Components on the rear side
of the backplane include jumpers and power and fan connectors. The daughter
card's components include SAS ports, flash and expander chips, and mode select
jumpers.
Rear Side of the Backplane
SAS-216EB Backplane (A)
SAS-216EL Daughter Card (C)
SAS-216EL Daughter Card (B)
Front Side of the Backplane
Figure D-1: The SAS-216EL1/EL2 Backplane
D-1
SC213 Chassis Manaual
Safety Guidelines
To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety
steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the compo-
nents.
D-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
t Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
tTouch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
tHandle the backplane and daughter cards by their edges only; do not touch its
components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

tPut the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
D-2 General Safety Guidelines

tAlways disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer, including the backplane.
tDisconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
backplane.
tMake sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother-
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
D-3 An Important Note to Users

tAll 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-2
3
4
5
EC21
+
C144
BC55
BC57
BC54
MH2
MH3
6
BC56
BC58 BC91
BC50
EC15
+
7
U8
Figure D-2: Front Connectors on Backplane and Daughter Cards
12V_LED1
C143
6
5V_LED1
R66
A BC60
BC59
C
BC87
A
C + BC81
EC25
BC61
R60
EC13
BC62
+
Q5
C142
Daughter Card
D-4 Rear Components, Connectors and Jumpers
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
FAN1
WWN BAR CODE

3
R54
8 7
Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
EC16
F1
C133 L51
+ C130 L47
BC63
C127 L43
1
PWR1 L40
C124
C141
C120 L41
C118 L34
+12V
C105 L32
BC52
BC64
C103
BC51 L17
C106 L15
BC53
C98
GND
L28
PRI_EXP1
EC14
F4
C113 L10
+
C94 L25
C111 L23
GND
R122 C90 L8
2
BC73
R123 C88 L6
C107
+5V
L3
BC82 C146 L65
BC69
BC74 C166 L58

F10 L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
F11 BC70 L46
EC20
C132 L45
L39
PWR2 + C129 L69
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
L61
+12V
C162 L60
BC75
C159 L59
A56
B56
L66
C158
7 8
C157 C343
BC83 C341
GND
BC71
BC76 C344
C155
BC72 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
BC65 C336
C153 C335
GND
EC17
C168 C334
C246 C248 C247
+ RA3 C350
R73 C351
BC77
A43
+5V
F5
R108
R75 C349
B43
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R88 C337
EC19
+
R106
C240 C249
R55
BC78
R76 C338
F2
BC66
R103
3
BC68 C327
R72 C339 C340
EC23
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104
R89 C346 C326
1
+ R101
BC79
BC80
A29
R77 C171
BC1
FAN2 R102 C347

R5
C117 R8
BC2
R87
C348
B29
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
EC18
R98
R11
R78
U2
+ R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
BC89
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
P1
C242
BC86 64
R71
BC85 BC49 BC90 R74
C76
R85
6
1 3
D1
Rear Components and Connectors

A15
J2
BC92
PRI_FLASH1
B15
MH1
MH4
BC67
BC93
BC94
1
A1
B1
J24
BC88
Backplane
C95
BC84
EC22
7. Fan Connectors: Fan1, Fan2, and Fan3
D-3
EC24
BC95
+
C93
BC96
8. Power Connectors: PWR1 - PWR6

8
+12V
BC9
BC10
EC10
+
GND
GND
F6
F12
+5V
R56
EC3
PWR3
6. EPP Connectors: J24 and J25

+
7
BC11
3
3
4
5
C71
1
F3 BC12
FAN3
BC6 BC5
EC2
MH2
MH3
BC15
C70
BC13
BC2
BC1
BC17
BC18
EC4
+
BC16
C69
2. Primary Expander Chip

A56
B56
BC14
EC7
Daughter Card
+
BC19
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
BC20
BC40 BC36
EC1
+
WWN BAR CODE
A43
B43
BC25
C48
1. Primary Flash Chip

F7
PWR4
C133 L51
C130 L47
BC26 C127 L43
+12V
L40
BC21
EC11
3. SAS Port: PRI_J1
4. SAS Port: PRI_J2
5. SAS Port: PRI_J3

C124
C120 L41
BC22
C118 L34
+ C105 L32
GND
C103
L17
8
R36
C47
L15
A29
BC27
BC28
C106
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
EC5
GND
L10
B29
C113
C94 L25
R34
+ C111 L23
+5V
C90 L8
F13
2
C88 L6
BC23
FANFAIL1
C107
OVERHEATFAIL1 L3
C146 L65
63
C146
L58
R57
A C46 C166
C L55
C138 L52
L50
BC30
R52 C C135
L46
BC29
R39
R49 A L45
C132
L39
C129 L69
C126 L68
R37
L62
B15
C123 L67
C162 L61
A15
C147 L60
C159 L59
1
1
L66
6
BC34
C158
C343
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET1
C157 C341
BC35 C155 C344
C45 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
Components
C153 C335
BC31
BUZZER_ENB1
C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
R73 C351
R108
BC32 R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
B1
R105
U3
R88 C337
BC41
A1
R106
P2
C240 C249
J25
R43
2
BC42 R76 C338
R103
EC6
+ C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R89 C346 C326
C24 R101
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2
R87
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
F9
F8
PWR5 PWR6
EC8 R44
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
+
BC43
R71 R74
+12V
+12V
C76
R85
C23
BC3 1 3
D1
GND
GND
BC7
J2
8
BC44
PRI_FLASH1
BC38
MH1
MH4
GND
GND
BC39
+
EC9
+5V
+5V
C22
BC45
F15
BC46
F14
1
BC37
BC33
EC12
+
C21
BUZZER1
+
BC47
8
BC8 BC4
BC48
D-5 Rear Connector and Pin Definitions

1. Primary Flash Chips
The Primary Flash Chip enhances the back-
plane memory.
2. Expander Chips
This Expander Chip allows the backplane
to support dual ports, cascading, and
failover.
3. - 5. 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 Second-
ary 1/2/3.
6. EPP Ports
The EPP ports are used for manufacturer
diagnostic purposes only.
7. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors
The 3-pin connectors, designated FAN1,

Pin# Definition
FAN2, and FAN3, provide power to the
1 Ground
fans. See the table on the right for pin
2 +12V
definitions.
3 Tachometer
8. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane

Main Power
The 4-pin connectors, designated PWR1, 4-Pin Connector
PWR2, PWR3, PWR4, PWR5, and PWR6,
Pin# Definition
provide power to the backplane. See the
1 +12V
table on the right for pin definitions.
2 and 3 Ground
4 +5V
D-4
D-6 Rear Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
BUZZER_ENB1
C146
R49
R52
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET1
BUZZER_ENB1 R57 +5V D
U3
1
A
A
1
C
F13
C147
A1 A15
REMOTE_FAN_
FAIL_SOCKET1 P2 B1 B
OVERHEATFAIL1
FANFAIL1
B15
R49
R52
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SCOKET1 C146
FAN2
FAN3
BUZZER_ENB1 R57
PWR3
PWR1
+5V GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V
R60
+5V GND GND +12V
+5V GND GND +12V U3
PWR5
PWR4
12V_LED1
Q5
5V_LED1
1
FAN1
A
PWR2
A
A
1
BUZZER1
1 3
F7 1 3
R55
C
3
R66
F3
F15 1
C
R56
F12
C147
F13 F5
+
P1 F2
F11
F4
A29 A43 A56
F10
A43 A56 A1 A15 A29
R123
R122
A1 A15 R54
+5V GND GND +12V F6
F14
PWR6
F1 6 6
EC25
7
+
F9 P2 B1 B29 B43 B56 B1 B15 B29 B43 B56 U8

OVERHEATFAIL1
FANFAIL1
B15
F8
BC8
BC40
BC85
BC4
BC49
BC36
BC41 BC34 BC19 BC89

BC47 BC37 BC38 BC23 BC21 BC17 BC9 BC88
BC66 BC71 BC75 BC69 BC73 BC52 BC61 BC59 BC56 BC57
BC45 BC43 BC29 BC27 BC25 BC15 BC11 BC93
BC6
BC16 BC95
BC92
BC31 BC77 BC63
BC28 BC79
BC90
BC86
BC30 BC94
C45
C46
BC10
BC20
BC18
BC35
BC67
BC78
BC39
BC60
BC44
BC42
BC32
BC96
BC84
BC48
BC46
BC13
BC22
BC26
BC14
BC68
C95
BC5
BC12
BC33
BC65
BC76
BC53
BC64
BC70
BC58
BC74
BC62
BC50
64
C22 C47 C69 C70 BC80 C144
+
C143
2
EC23
+
+
+
C23
C142
C48
C21
C71 C93
C117
C141
EC11
C24
EC5
BC82
BC91
J25 R37
BC1
EC22
BC87
EC8 R44 R36
BC2
BC72
EC9 R39 EC4 EC18 EC13 EC15 EC21
BC51
EC12 EC6 R34 EC1 EC7 EC2 EC3 EC10 EC24 J24 EC19 EC17 EC20 EC14 EC16
63
R43
BC83
BC81
BC7
BC54
BC55
BC3
J2 J2
1 1
2 2
MH1 MH1
C168
C153
C118
C120
C124
C127
C168
C153
C118
C120
C124
C127
C94
C113
C98
C94
C113
C98
C106
C106
C172
C129
C132
C172
C129
C132
C90
C111
C90
C111
C107
C88
C130
C107
C88
C130
C155
C157
C158
C159
C162
C123
C126
C135
C138
C166
C146
C103
C105
C133
C155
C157
C158
C159
C162
C123
C126
C135
C138
C166
C146
C103
C105
C133
MH2 MH2
C243 C240 C249 C243 C240 C249

C241 C252 C245 C251 C250 C246 C248 C247 C241 C252 C245 C251 C250 C246 C248 C247
WWN
WWN
R103
R103
R78
R99
R73 C351
RA3 C350
R78
R99
R73 C351
RA3 C350
R71
R97
R91
R96
R87
R102 C347
R77
R101
R71
R97
R91
R96
R87
R102 C347
R77
R101
R76 C338
R76 C338
R89 C346
R104
R72 C339
R106
R88 C337
R105
R75 C349
R108
R89 C346
R104
R72 C339
R106
R88 C337
R105
R75 C349
R108
C253 C244 C253 C244
C242 C242
C348
C348
R86
R86
R98
R98
R85
R85
C334
C335
C336
C345
C342
C344
C341
C343
C334
C335
C336
C345
C342
C344
C341
C343
R79
R95
R79
R95
R74
R74
L6
L8
L6
L8
L23
L25
L10
L28
L15
L17
L23
L25
L10
L28
L15
L17
L32
L34
L32
L34
L41
L41
L43
L47
L43
L47
L51
L51
L40
L40
D1 D1
L3
L3
L66
L59
L60
L61
L67
L62
L68
L69
L39
L45
L46
L50
L52
L55
L58
L65
L66
L59
L60
L61
L67
L62
L68
L69
L39
L45
L46
L50
L52
L55
L58
L65
C326
C326
U2 BC1 PRI_EXP1 U2 BC1 PRI_EXP1

C340
C340
C327
C327
C76 C76
R5 R5
C73
C73
PRI_J1 PRI_J1
C78
C78
C171
C171
R11 R11
PRI_J2 PRI_J2
R8
R8
BC2
BC2
C178 R112 C178 R112
Rev:1.01 Rev:1.01
C261
C261
PRI_SRAM1
PRI_SRAM1
BAR CODE
BAR CODE
PRI_FLASH1
PRI_FLASH1
MH4 MH3 MH4 MH3

1
1
3
PRI_MODE1 PRI_MODE1
PRI_J3 PRI_J3
1
1
3
PRI_MODE1 PRI_MODE1
PRI_Mode1 PRI_Mode1
Figure D-3: Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions
Explanation of Jumpers
3 2 1
To modify the operation of the backplane, Connector
Pins
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 Jumper
a square solder pad on the printed circuit

board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"
3 2 1
means the jumper is on and "Open" means Setting
the jumper is off the pins.
D-5
General Jumper Settings
Jumper Jumper Settings Note
Factory Setting
PRI_MODE1 1-2
Do not change
Open: Disable
BUZZER_ENB1 Buzzer Enable
Closed: Enable
Socket Settings
Socket Socket Setting Note
REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_ Front Panel Fan Fail indicator

Connected
SOCKET1 (Optional)
Front Panel LEDs

LED STATE SPECIFICATION
Backplane power failure. Light is on during
12V_LED1 OFF
normal operation.
Backplane power failure. Light is on during
5V_LED1 OFF
normal operation.
D-6
D-7 Front Connectors and LED Indicators
#J10
#J12
#J13
#J14
#J15
#J16
#J17
#J18
#J19
#J20
#J21
#J22
#J23
#J11
#J0
#J1
#J2
#J3
#J4
#J5
#J6
#J7
#J8
#J9
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
BPN-SAS216EB MH3 MH4 MH7 MH8
MH6
Rev:1.01 BAR CODE

MH2 MH5
DESIGNED IN USA
C145R53
C107 C97 C102 C27 C33 C25 C28 C4 C2

C128 C99 C98 C77 C76
C122 C108 C106 C105 C83 C35 C34 C26 C32 C10 C9 C3
C73 C78 C54 U1 C52 C49
C84 C60 C8
C80 C51 C1
C55 C50 C6
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
7
C79
27
7
27
C53
7
7
27
27
27
7
27
27
27
27
27
7
7
7
7
7
27
C101
7
C30
7
C130 C111 C103 C110 C109 C81 C86 C85 C59 C61 C39 C37 C29 C13 C11
C126 C112 C104 C100 C75 C63 C57 C56 C62 C40 C38 C31 C36 C15 C14 C12
C82 C74
C87 C7
C5
33
C88
33
C58 C16
33
33
33
C64
33
33
33
8
9 33
8
9 33
9 33
9 33
8
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
9 33
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
8
9
8
9
8
8
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
MH12 D44 D43 D46 D45 MH11 MH10 MH9
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
D27 D28 D29 D30 D33 D34 D35 D36 D37 D38 D39 D40 D42 D41 D63
D49 D50 D52 D51 D54 D53 D56 D55 D58 D57 D64 D66 D65 D68 D67 D72 D71
D31 D32
J0 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 D62 D61 J18 J19 J20 J21 J22 J23
D26 D25 D7 D47 D60 D59 D70 D69

D1 D48 D22
R45
D2 D4 D9 D19 D23 D24
R23
D3 D8
R26
R22
R18
R28
D11
R10
R13
R41
R20
R5
D14
R32
R42
R1
D12
R31
R29
R30
D16
R6
D10 R21 R25 D15 R33 D18 R40 R38 R47 R48 R46
R9
R2 A C ACT3 FAIL8 ACT8 D13 R27

A C R7 FAIL2 ACT2 FAIL3 FAIL4 ACT4 FAIL5 ACT5 FAIL6 ACT6 FAIL7 ACT7 A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C
R15 A
A C A C A CA C A CA C CA C A C A C A CA C A CA C A CA C
R3 R4 D17 CA C A
FAIL0 A ACT0 C FAIL1 ACT1 C C R8 C A C R11 C A C D5 R12 A C C D6 A C C A C FAIL9 ACT9 FAIL10 ACT10 R24 FAIL11 ACT11 FAIL12 ACT12 FAIL13 ACT13 FAIL14 ACT14 FAIL15 ACT15 R35 FAIL16 ACT16 FAIL17 ACT17 FAIL18 ACT18 D20 FAIL19 ACT19 D21 FAIL20 ACT20 FAIL21 ACT21 ACT22 FAIL23 ACT23
A A A A A A FAIL22
Figure D-4: Rear Connectors
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors

Front SAS Drive Front SAS Drive
Connector Number Connector Number
SAS #J0 SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS #J12 SAS/SATA HDD #13
D-7
Front LED Indicators

Front LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED
SAS #J0 ACT #1 FAIL #1
D-8
D-8 Front Connectors and Jumpers

Front Components
1. Power Connectors: PWR1, PWR2, PWR3, PWR4, PWR5, and PWR6
D-9
SAS-216EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders on the daughter cards, that
access all 24 drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover, and
SAS-216EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander on the daughter card, that
To Lower Backplane in
From HBA or higher
Cascaded System
From HBA or higher
Cascaded System
backplane
MH2
MH3
backplane
Dual Port and Cascading Configurations
MH2
MH3
Figure D-5: SAS-216EL2 Single Port Configuration
Figure D-6: SAS-216EL2 Dual Port Configuration

PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE

WWN BAR CODE
J1
J2
C133 L51
J3
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C133 C124
L51
C130 L47 C120 L41
J1
J2
C127 L43 C118 L34

J3
L40 C105
C124 L32
L41 C103
C120 L17
C118 L34 C106 L15
C105 L32 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C103 C113 L10
L17
C106 L15 C94 L25
Primary Ports
C98 L28 L23
PRI_EXP1
C111
C113 L10 C90 L8
C94 L25 C88 L6
C107
C111 L23 L3
Expander 1
C90 L8 C146 L65
C166 L58
C88 L6 L55
C107 C138 L52
L3 L50
C146 L65 C135
L46
C166 L58 C132 L45
L55 L39
C138 L52 C129 L69
Primary Ports
C135 L50 L68

L46 C126
L62
C132 L45 C123 L67
L39 L61
Port A
C129 L69 C162 L60
C126 L68 C159 L59
Expander 1
L62 L66
C123 L67 C158
L61 C157 C343
C162 L60 C341
C159 L59 C155 C344
L66 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C158 C345
C157 C343 C336
C341 C153 C335
C155 C344 C168 C334
C342
C246 C248 C247

C172
Rev:1.01
RA3 C350
D-9 Single and Dual Port Expanders
C345
C336
R73 C351
Port A
C153 C335
C168 C334 R108
R75 C349
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350
C261 PRI_SRAM1
R73 C351
2
1
R105
R88 C337
R108 R106
C240 C249
R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R76 C338
2
1
R105 R103
R88 C337
R106 C327
C240 C249
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R76 C338 R104
R103 C326
R89 C346
C327
R72 C339 R101
accesses all 24 drives and supports cascading.
C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 R77 C171
BC1
C326 R102 C347
R5
R89 C346 R8
BC2
R101 R87
C348
C178 R112
R77 C73
C171 R99
C244
R98
R11
BC1
R78
R102 C347
R5
R8
U2
R86
BC2
R87 R96
C348
C178 R112
C73
C253
R99 R91 C78
C244
R98
R11
R78 R95
U2
PRI_MODE1
C243
R86 R97 R79
C242
R96 R71 R74
C253
R91 C78
C76
R85
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 1 3
C242
R71 R74
D1
C76
R85
J2
1 3
PRI_FLASH1
D1
MH1
MH4
J2
D-10
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Cascaded System
From HBA or higher
backplane
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE
J1
J2
J3
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
Single Ports
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
L6
Dual Ports
C88
C107
Secondary Ports
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
C132 L45
L39
C129 L69
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
L61
Expander 2
C162 L60
C159 L59
L66
C158
C157 C343
C341
C155 C344
C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
C153 C335
C168 C334
Port B
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
R73 C351
R108
R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
recovery.
R76 C338
R103
C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R89 C346 C326
R101
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2
R87
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
The SAS-216EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Expander 1
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Figure D-8: Single HBA Failover
Expander 1
Figure D-10: Dual HBA Failover

Expander 1
Expander 1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
Port A
WWN
PRI_J3
BAR CODE
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE C133 L51
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
C130
PRI_J1
L47
C127 L43
Port A
L40
C124
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C133 L51 C120 L41

WWN
Port A
BAR CODE
C130 L47 C118 L34
C127 L43
C105 L32
L40
Port A
C124 C103
WWN
L17
BAR CODE C133 L51
C120
C118
L41
L34
C106
C98
L15
L28
PRI_EXP1
C130 L47 C105 L32 L10
L43 C113
C127 C103
L40 L17 C94 L25
C133 L51 C124 L15
C106 L23
C130 C111
Figure D-7: Single HBA
L47 C120 L41 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
L43 C90 L8
C127 C118 L34 L10
L40 C113 C88 L6
C124 C105 L32 C94 L25 C107
L41 C103 L3
C120 L17 L23
C111 C146 L65
C118 L34 C106 L15 L58
C90 L8 C166
C105 L32 C98 L28 L55
PRI_EXP1
C88 L6 C138 L52
Figure D-9: Dual HBA

C103 L10 C107 L50
L17 C113 C135
L3 L46
C106 L15 C94 L25 C146 L65 C132 L45
C98 L28 L58 L39
PRI_EXP1
C111 L23 C166 C129

L55 L69
C113 L10 C90 L8 C138 L52 C126 L68
C94 L25 C88 L6 C135 L50 L62
L46 C123 L67
L23 C107 L45
C111 L3 C132 C162 L61
C90 L8 C146 L65 L39 L60
C129 L69 C159 L59
C166 L58
C88 L6 L55 C126 L68 L66
C107 L62 C158
C138 L52 C123 C343
L3 L50 L67 C157
C135 L61 C341
C146 L65 L46 C162 C344
L58 L60 C155
C166 C132 L45 C159 L59 C342
L55 L39 C172
Rev:1.01
C138 L52 C129 L66 C345
L69 C158 C336
C135 L50 L68 C343 C153
L46 C126 C157 C335
L62 C341 C168 C334
C132 L45 C123 L67 C344
C246 C248 C247

L39 C155
C129 C162 L61 C342 RA3 C350
L69 L60 C172
Rev:1.01
L68 C345 R73 C351
C126 C159 L59 C336
L62 L66 C153 C335
C123 L67 C158 R108
L61 C157 C343 C168 C334 R75 C349
C162
C246 C248 C247

L60 C341 RA3 C350 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
C159 L59 C155 C344 R105
L66 C342 R73 C351 R88 C337
C158 C172
Rev:1.01
C345 R106
C240 C249
C157 C343 C336 R108
C341 C153 C335 R75 C349 R76 C338
C155 C344 C334
C168 C261 PRI_SRAM1 R103
2
C342
1
R105
C246 C248 C247
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 RA3 C350 R88 C337 C327

C336 R106 R72 C339 C340
R73 C351
C240 C249
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C153 C335 R104
C168 C334 R108 R76 C338 C326
R89 C346
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 R75 C349 R103

PRI_SRAM1 C327 R101
R73 C351 C261
2
1
R105 R72 C339 C340 R77 C171

R88 C337
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R108
BC1
R104 R102 C347
R5
R106 R8
R75 C349
C240 C249
R89 C346 C326 BC2

PRI_SRAM1 R87
C261 R76 C338 C348
2
1
R105
C178 R112
R103 R101 C73
R99
C244
R88 C337 R98
R11
R106 R77 C171 R78
U2
C327
C240 C249
R86
BC1
R72 C339 R102 C347
R5
C340 R8
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R76 C338 BC2 R96

R104 R87
C253
R103 C326 C348 R91 C78
C178 R112
R89 C346 R99
C73 R95
C244
C327
PRI_MODE1
C243
R98
R11
R72 C339 C340 R101 R78 R97 R79
U2
C242
R86
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 R77 C171 R71 R74

C326 R96
BC1
R102 C347
C76
R85
R5
R89 C346 R8
C253
R91 C78
BC2
R101 R87 R95 1 3
PRI_MODE1
C348
C243
C178 R112
R77 C171 C73 R97 R79
C242
R99
C244
D1
R98
R11
R71 R74
BC1
R102 C347 R78

R5
R8
U2
R86
J2
BC2
C76
R87 R85
C348 R96
PRI_FLASH1
C178 R112
C73
C253
R99 R91 C78 1 3

C244
R98
R11
R78
MH1
MH4
R95
U2
PRI_MODE1
R86
C243
D1
R97 R79
C242
R96
J2
R71 R74
C253
R91 C78
C76
R85 PRI_FLASH1
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
MH1
MH4
1 3
C242
R71 R74
D1
C76
R85
J2
1 3
PRI_FLASH1
D1
MH1
MH4
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
SAS HBA
SAS HBA
MH2
MH3
Expander 2
MH2
MH3
Expander 2
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
SAS HBA
Expander 2
Port B
SAS HBA
Expander 2
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
WWN
PRI_J1
Port B
BAR CODE
SAS HBA
WWN BAR CODE
SAS HBA
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C124
C133 L51
C120 L41 C130 L47
C118 L34 L43
C127
C105 L32 L40
Port B
WWN
C124
BAR CODE
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C103
L17 C120 L41
Port B
C106 L15 C118 L34
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C105 L32
L10
WWN
C113 C103
BAR CODE C133 L17
L51 C94 L25
C130 L47 C106 L15
C111 L23 C98
L43 L28
PRI_EXP1
C127
L40 C90 L8 L10
C124 C113
C88 L6 C94
C133 L51 C120 L41 L25
C107
C130 L47 C118 L3 L23
L34 C111
L43 C146 L65
C127 C105 L32 L58 C90 L8
L40 C166
C124 C103 L55 C88 L6
L17 C138 L52
L41 C107
C120 C106 L15 C135 L50 L3
C118 C98 L46 C146 L65
L34 L28
PRI_EXP1
C132 L45 L58

C105 L32 L10 L39 C166
C113 C129 L55
C103 L69 C138 L52
L17 C94 L25 L68
C126 C135 L50
C106 L15 L23 L62 L46
C111 C123 L67
C98 L28 C132 L45
PRI_EXP1
C90 L8 L61 L39

C162 C129
C113 L10 L6 L60 L69
C88 C159 L59
C94 C107 C126 L68
L25 L66 L62
L3 C158 C123
C111 L23 C146 L65 C343 L67
C157 C341 L61
C90 L8 C166 L58 C162
L55 C344 L60
C155 C159 L59
C88 L6 C138 L52 C342
C172 L66
Rev:1.01
C107 C135 L50 C345 C158
L3 L46 C336 C343
C146 L65 L45 C153 C335 C157 C341
C132
C166 L58 L39 C168 C334 C344
L55 C129 L69 C155
C246 C248 C247

C342
C138 L52 L68 RA3 C350 C172
Rev:1.01
C126 C345
C135 L50 L62 R73 C351 C336
L46 C123 L67 C153 C335
C132 L45 C162 L61 R108 C168 C334
L39 L60 R75 C349
C246 C248 C247

C129 L69 C159 L59 RA3 C350
L68 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
L66
1
C126 R105 R73 C351
L62 C158 R88 C337
C123 L67 C157 C343
C341 R106 R108
C240 C249
L61
C162 L60 C155 C344 R75 C349
C159 L59 C342 R76 C338 PRI_SRAM1
C261
2
1
C172 R103 R105
Rev:1.01
L66 C345
C158 C336 R88 C337
C343 C153 C327 R106
C335 R72 C339
C240 C249
C157 C341 C340
C168 C334
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C344 R104
C246 C248 C247
C155 R76 C338

C342 RA3 C350 R89 C346 C326 R103
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 R73 C351

C336 R101 C327
C153 R72 C339 C340
C335 R108 R77
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C171
C168 C334 R75 C349 R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C326
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 C261 PRI_SRAM1 BC2 R89 C346

2
1
R105 R87
R73 C351 R88 C337 C348 R101
C178 R112
C73
R106 R99
C244
R77
C240 C249
R98 C171
R11
R108 R78
U2
BC1
R75 C349 R86 R102 C347
R5
R76 C338 R8
PRI_SRAM1 R103 R96 BC2
C261 R87
2
1
R105 C348
C253
R91 C78
C178 R112
R88 C337 C327 C73
R72 C339 R99
C244
R106 C340 R95 R98
R11
PRI_MODE1
C240 C249
C243
R78
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
U2
R104 R97 R79 R86
C242
R76 C338 R89 C346 C326 R71 R74 R96
R103
C253
C76
R101 R85 R91 C78
C327 R95
R72 C339
PRI_MODE1
R77
C243
C340 C171 1 3 R97 R79
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
C242
BC1
R104 R102 C347

R5
R8 R71 R74
D1
R89 C346 C326 BC2
R87
C76
R85
J2
C348
C178 R112
R101 C73
R99
C244
R98 PRI_FLASH1 1 3
R11
R77 C171 R78

U2
R86
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
MH1
MH4
D1
BC2 R96
J2
R87
C253
C348 R91 C78

C178 R112
C73 R95 PRI_FLASH1

R99
C244
PRI_MODE1
C243
R98
R11
R78 R97 R79

C242
U2
R86
MH1
MH4
R71 R74
R96
C76
R85
C253
R91 C78
R95 1 3
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
D1
R71 R74
J2
C76
R85
PRI_FLASH1
1 3
MH1
MH4
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
D-11
If the Expander or data path in Port A
If the expander or data path in Port A
backplane connects to one Host Bus
In a Dual Host Bus Configuration, the

backplane connects to two Host Bus
In a single host bus configuration, the
fails, the system automatically switches
fails, the system automatically switches

to Port B. This maintains a full connec-
Single Host Bus Adapter
Single Host Bus Adapter
Dual Host Bus Adapter
Dual Host Bus Adapter

Failover
tion to all drives.

Adapters (HBA).
Adapter (HBA).
Failover
Failover
to Port B.
recovery.
D-10
D-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-216
series backplane.
For more information, see the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.

com.
A A
JBPWR2 REV 1.00
Figure D-11: Chassis Power Card (Sold Separately)
Power Card
Part Number Part Type Where Used
Allows the chassis to be in a
CSE-PTJBOD-CB1 Power Card JBOD (Just a Bunch of Drives)
system.
D-12
(SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at the other. This cable connects from the HBA
The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus
Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and
Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and ipass
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Connectioning an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the
SAS-216EL backplane. The cables required depend on the HBA connector.

PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE

PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C133 L51
C130 L47
Figure D-12: Single Internal Host Bus Adapter
C127 L43
L40
C124
Figure D-13: Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter

C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
C133 L17
L51 L15
C130 L47 C106
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C127 L43
L40 C113 L10
C124
C94 L25
C120 L41
C118 C111 L23
L34
C105 C90 L8
L32
C103 C88 L6
L17 C107
C106 L15 L3
C98 C146 L65
L28
PRI_EXP1
C166 L58
C113 L10 L55
C138 L52
C94 L25 L50
C135
L23 L46
C111 L45
C132
C90 L8 L39
C129 L69
C88 L6
C126 L68
C107 L62
L3 C123 L67
C146 L65 L61
C166 L58 C162 L60
L55 C159 L59
C138 L52 L66
C135 L50 C158
L46 C157 C343
C132 L45 C341
L39 C155 C344
C129 L69 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C126 L68 C345

L62 C336
C123 L67 C153 C335
C162 L61 C168 C334
L60
C246 C248 C247
C159 L59 RA3 C350

L66 R73 C351
C158
C157 C343
C341 R108
C155 C344 R75 C349
C342 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
C172 R105
Rev:1.01
C345
C336 R88 C337
C153 C335 R106
C240 C249
C168 C334
R76 C338
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 R103

R73 C351 C327
R72 C339 C340
R108
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104
R75 C349 C326
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R89 C346
2
1
R105
R88 C337 R101
R106 R77 C171
C240 C249
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
R76 C338 BC2
R103 R87
C348
C178 R112
C327 C73
R99
C244
R72 C339 C340 R98
R11
R78
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
U2
R104 R86
R89 C346 C326 R96
C253
R91 C78
R101
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R77 C171 R97 R79
C242
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 R71 R74
BC2
C76
R87 R85
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98 1 3
R11
R78
U2
R86
D1
R96
J2
C253
R91 C78
R95 PRI_FLASH1
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
MH1
MH4
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
Supported Internal HBA Cables

PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
D-13
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
(Host Bus Adapter)

Adapter (HBA) to the backplane.
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE

WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
Cable Name: IPASS TO 4-LANE

C133 L51 L43
C130 C127
L47 L40
L43 C124
C127
L40 C120 L41
C124
C118 L34
C120 L41
C105 L32
C118 L34 C103
C105 L32 L17
C103 C106 L15
L17 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C106 L15
C113 L10
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C94 L25
L10
to the SAS-216EL backplane

C113
C111 L23
C94 L25
C90 L8
(Host Bus Adapter)

C111 L23
C88 L6
C90 L8 C107
C88 L6 L3
C107 C146 L65
L3 C166 L58
C146 L65 L55
L58 C138 L52
C166 L50
L55 C135
Length: 46 cm (18 inches)

C138 L52 L46
L50 C132 L45
C135 L39
L46 C129
L45 L69
C132 L68
L39 C126
C129 L69 L62
C123 L67
C126 L68
L62 C162 L61
C123 L67 L60
L61 C159 L59
C162 L60 L66
C159 C158
L59 C343
C157
HBA
L66 C341
C158 C344
C157 C343 C155
C341 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C344 C345
C155 C336
C342
C172 C153 C335
Rev:1.01
C345
C336 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

C153 C335 RA3 C350
C168 C334
R73 C351
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350
R108
R73 C351
R75 C349
Backplane
R108 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R75 C349
(Host Bus Adapter)

R88 C337
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R106
2
1
R105
C240 C249
R88 C337
R106 R76 C338
C240 C249
R103
R76 C338 C327
R103 R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C327 R104
Part #: CBL-0117L
R72 C339 C340 C326
R89 C346
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104
C326 R101
R89 C346
R77 C171
R101
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
R77 C171 BC2
R87
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C348
C178 R112
BC2 C73
R99
C244
R87 R98
R11
C348 R78
U2
C178 R112
C73 R86
R99
C244 R98
R11
R78 R96
U2
R86
C253
R91 C78
R96 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
C253
R91 C78 R97 R79
C242
R95 R71 R74
PRI_MODE1
HBA
C243
R97 R79
C242
C76
R85
R71 R74
1 3
C76
R85
D1
1 3
J2
D1
PRI_FLASH1
J2
MH1
MH4
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
HBA
Cable Name: IPASS (mini SAS) TO IPASS (mini SAS)

Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 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-216EL backplane.
D-14
This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters. In this configuration, the HBA
and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD (Just a
External HBA Cables

External HBA Cable
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
CBL-0166L
CBL-0166L
WWN BAR CODE
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C133 L51
C130 L47
WWN BAR CODE
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C133
Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the
C105 L32 L51

C130 L47
C103
L17 C127 L43
C106 L15 L40
C124
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C120 L41
C113 L10
C118 L34
C94 L25 C105 L32
C111 L23 C103
L17
C90 L8 C106 L15
C88 L6 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C107 L10
L3 C113
C146 L65 C94 L25
C166 L58
L55 C111 L23
C138 L52 C90 L8
C135 L50
L46 C88 L6
L45 C107
C132 L3
L39
C129 L69 C146 L65
L68 C166 L58
C126 L55
L62 C138 L52
C123 L67
C135 L50
C162 L61 L46
L60 L45
C159 L59 C132
L39
L66 C129 L69
C158 L68
C157 C343 C126
C341 L62
C123 L67
C155 C344 L61
C342 C162 L60
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 C159 L59

C336 L66
C153 C335 C158
C168 C334 C157 C343
C341
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 C155 C344

C342
R73 C351
Figure D-15: Dual External Host Bus Adapter

C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
R108 C153 C335
R75 C349 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105 RA3 C350

R88 C337 R73 C351
R106
C240 C249
R108
R76 C338 R75 C349
R103 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
C327 R88 C337
R72 C339
Figure D-14: Single External Host Adapter
C340 R106
C240 C249
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104
C326 R76 C338
R89 C346 R103
R101 C327
R72 C339 C340
R77 C171
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C326
BC2 R89 C346
R87
C348 R101
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98 R77 C171

R11
R78
U2
BC1
R86 R102 C347
R5
R8
R96 BC2
R87
C348
C253
R91
C178 R112
C78 C73
R99
C244
R95 R98
R11
R78
PRI_MODE1
C243
U2
R97 R79 R86
C242
R71 R74 R96
C253
R91 C78
C76
R85
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
1 3 R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
D1
C76
R85
J2
1 3
PRI_FLASH1
D1
MH1
MH4
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Bunch Of Drives) configuration from an existing system.
Power Card
Power Card
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
Single External Host Bus Adapter
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
C88 L6
Dual External Host Bus Adapter

C107
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
C132 L45
L39
C129 L69
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
C162 L61
L60
C159 L59
L66
C158
C157 C343
C341
C155 C344
C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
C153 C335
C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
R73 C351
R108
R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
D-15
R76 C338
R103
C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R89 C346 C326
R101
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2
R87
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
(Host Bus Adapter)
(Host Bus Adapter)
(Host Bus Adapter)

HBA
Backplane
HBA
HBA
Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable

Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector.
Figure D-16: 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.
D-16
This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These
with Single Port Assembly

connections use CBL-0167L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
(internal cable)
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel
(external cable)
CBL-0167L
CBL-0166L
Figure D-17: Single HBA Configuration
D-17
MH2
MH3
Port A Expander 1
Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
MH2
MH3
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
L23
PRI_J3
C111
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C90 L8
C88 L6
C107
L3
WWN
C146 L65
C166
C138
L58
L55
L52
BAR CODE
C135 L50
L46
C132 L45
L39 C133 L51
C129 L69 C130 L47
C126 L68 L43
L62 C127
C123 L67 L40
C124
C162 L61
L60 C120 L41
C159 L59 C118
L66 L34
C158 C105 L32
C157 C343
C341 C103
L17
C155 C344 L15
C342 C106
C172 C98
Rev:1.01
C345 L28
PRI_EXP1
C336 L10
C153 C335 C113
C168 C334 C94 L25
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 C111 L23

R73 C351 C90 L8
R108 C88 L6
R75 C349 C107
L3
C261 PRI_SRAM1 C146 L65
2
1
R105
R88 C337 C166 L58
R106 L55
C240 C249
C138 L52
C135 L50
R76 C338 L46
R103 L45
C132
C327 L39
R72 C339 C340 C129 L69
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 C126 L68

C326 L62
R89 C346 C123 L67
C162 L61
R101 L60
R77 C171 C159 L59
L66
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C158
BC2 C157 C343
R87 C341
C348
C178 R112
C73 C155 C344

R99
C244
R98 C342
R11
R78
U2
C172
Rev:1.01
R86 C345
C336
R96 C153 C335
C253
R91 C78 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
RA3 C350
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74 R73 C351

C76
R85 R108
R75 C349
1 3 PRI_SRAM1
C261
2
1
R105
R88 C337
D1
R106
C240 C249
J2
PRI_FLASH1 R76 C338
HBA (Host Bus Adapter)

R103
MH1
MH4
C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R89 C346 C326
R101
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2
R87
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
MH2
MH3
Port B Expander 2
Environment
MH2
MH3
Power Card
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
C106
C98
L17
L15
L28
WWN BAR CODE
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25 C133 L51
C111 L23 C130 L47
C90 L8 C127 L43
L6 L40
C88 C124
C107
L3 C120 L41
C146 L65 C118
L58 L34
C166 C105 L32
L55
C138 L52 C103
L50 L17
C135
L46 C106 L15
C132 L45 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
L39
C129 L69 L10
C113
C126 L68
L62 C94 L25
C123 L67
C111 L23
C162 L61
L60 C90 L8
C159 L59 L6
C88
L66
C158 C107
C157 C343 L3
C341 C146 L65
C155 C344 C166 L58
C342 L55
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 C138 L52
C336 C135 L50
C153 C335 L46
C168 C334 C132 L45
L39
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 C129 L69
R73 C351 C126 L68
L62
R108 C123 L67
R75 C349 C162 L61
L60
C261 PRI_SRAM1 C159 L59
2
1
R105
R88 C337 L66
C158
R106 C343
C240 C249
C157 C341
R76 C338 C155 C344
R103 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C327 C336
R72 C339 C340 C153 C335
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 C168 C334
C326
C246 C248 C247

R89 C346 RA3 C350
R101 R73 C351
R77 C171
R108
BC1
R102 C347 R75 C349
R5
R8
BC2
R87 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
C348 R105
C178 R112
C73 R88 C337
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78 R106
C240 C249
U2
R86
R96 R76 C338
R103
C253
R91 C78
R95 C327
PRI_MODE1
C243
R72 C339 C340
R97 R79
C242
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R71 R74 R104
R89 C346 C326
C76
R85
R101
1 3
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
D1
R5
R8
BC2
J2
R87
C348
C178 R112
PRI_FLASH1 C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
MH1
MH4
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Single HBA Configuration Cables
Single Port Cable Assembly
Figure D-18: 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 D-19: 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.
D-18
This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs. These
with Single Port Assembly

connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
(external cable)
Cable 0166L
(internal cable)
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel
Cable 0168L
Figure D-20: Dual HBA Configuration
D-19
MH2
MH3
Port A Expander 1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN
MH2
MH3
BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
C88 L6
C107
L3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
C132
C129
L45
L39
L69
L68
WWN BAR CODE
C126
L62
C123 L67
C162 L61 C133 L51
L60 C130 L47
C159 L59
L66 C127 L43
C158 L40
C157 C343 C124
C341
C344 C120 L41
C155
C342 C118
C172 L34
Rev:1.01
C345
C336 C105 L32
C153 C335 C103
C168 C334 L17
L15
C246 C248 C247
C106
RA3 C350 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
R73 C351 L10
C113
R108 C94 L25
R75 C349
PRI_SRAM1 C111 L23
C261
2
1
R105
R88 C337 C90 L8
R106 C88 L6
C240 C249
C107
R76 C338 L3
R103 C146 L65
C166 L58
C327 L55
R72 C339 C340 C138 L52
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 C135 L50

R89 C346 C326 L46
C132 L45
R101 L39
C129 L69
R77 C171
C126 L68
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 L62
BC2 C123 L67
R87 L61
C348 C162
C178 R112
C73 L60
R99
C244
R98 C159 L59

R11
R78
U2
R86 L66
C158
R96 C157 C343
C341
C253
R91 C78
C155 C344
R95 C342
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C242
R71 R74 C336

C153 C335
C76
R85 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

1 3 RA3 C350
R73 C351
D1
(Host Bus Adapter)

R108
J2
R75 C349
PRI_FLASH1 PRI_SRAM1
C261
2
1
R105
MH1
MH4
R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
R76 C338
R103
C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R89 C346 C326
R101
R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2
R87
C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
(Host Bus Adapter)
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Environment
MH2
MH3
Port B Expander 2
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
Power Card
C106 L15
C98 L28
WWN BAR CODE
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8 C133 L51
C130 L47
C88 L6
C107 C127 L43
L3 L40
C146 L65 C124
C166 L58 C120 L41
L55
C138 L52 C118 L34
C135 L50 C105 L32
L46
L45 C103
C132 L17
L39 L15
C129 L69 C106
L68 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C126
L62 L10
C123 L67 C113
C162 L61 C94 L25
L60
C159 L59 C111 L23
L66 C90 L8
C158
C157 C343 C88 L6
C341
C344 C107
C155 L3
C342
C172 C146 L65
Rev:1.01
C345 L58
C336 C166
C153 L55
C335 C138 L52
C168 C334 L50
C135
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 L46
C132 L45
R73 C351 L39
C129 L69
R108 L68
C126
R75 C349 L62
PRI_SRAM1 C123 L67
C261
2
1
R105 L61
R88 C337 C162 L60
R106 C159 L59
C240 C249
L66
R76 C338 C158
HBA
C157 C343
R103 C341
C327 C155 C344
R72 C339 C340 C342
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C172
Rev:1.01
R104 C345
C326 C336
R89 C346 C153 C335
R101 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

R77 C171 RA3 C350
BC1
R102 C347 R73 C351
R5
R8
BC2
R87 R108
C348
R75 C349
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98 PRI_SRAM1
R11
R78 C261
2
1
R105
U2
R86
R88 C337
R96 R106
C240 C249
C253
R91 C78
R95 R76 C338
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 R103
C242
R71 R74 C327
R72 C339 C340
C76
R85
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
1 3 R89 C346 C326
R101
D1
R77 C171
J2
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
PRI_FLASH1 BC2
HBA
R87
C348
MH1
MH4
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Dual HBA Configuration Cables
Dual Port Cable

Assembly
Figure D-21: Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L)
Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm

Part #: CBL-0168L
Placement: Internal cable
Ports: Dual
Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus
Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in dual port environments.
Figure D-22: 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.
D-20
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
Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several
information, see the SC216 Chassis Manual available at www.supermicro.com.
(external cable)
Cable 0166L
Single Port Cable
Figure D-23: Simple Cascaded Configuration

Supported Cascading Configurations
Assembly
backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time.
D-21
Port A Expander 1
Port A Expander 1
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN
PRI_J3
BAR CODE
PRI_J2
WWN
PRI_J1
BAR CODE
WWN BAR CODE C133
C130
L51
L47
C133
C130
L51
L47
L43 C127 L43
C127 L40
L40 C124
C124
C133 L51 L41
C130 C120 L41 C120
L47 C118
L43 C118 L34 L34
C127 C105 L32
L40 C105 L32
C124 C103
C103 L17
L41 L17
C120 C106 L15
C118 C106 L15
L34 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C105 L32
L10 C113 L10
C103 C113
L17 C94 L25
C94 L25
C106 L15
L23 C111 L23
C98 L28 C111
PRI_EXP1
C90 L8 C90 L8
C113 L10
C88 L6 C88 L6
C94 L25 C107
C107
L23 L3 L3
C111 C146 L65 C146 L65
C90 L8 L58 C166 L58
C166 L55
C88 L6 L55
C138 L52 C138 L52
C107 L50
L3 C135 L50 C135
L46 L46
C146 L65 L45
L58 C132 L45 C132
C166 L39 L39
L55 C129 C129 L69
C138 L52 L69
L68 C126 L68
C135 L50 C126 L62
L46 L62 C123
C123 L67 L67
C132 L45 L61
L39 C162 L61 C162
C129 L60 L60
L69 C159 C159 L59
L68 L59
C126 L66 L66
L62 C158 C158
C123 L67 C343 C157 C343
L61 C157 C341 C341
C162 L60 C344
C155 C344 C155
C159 L59 C342 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
L66 C172 C345
Rev:1.01
C158 C345
C336 C336
C157 C343 C153 C335
C341 C153 C335
C168 C334 C168 C334
C155 C344
C246 C248 C247

C246 C248 C247
C342 RA3 C350 RA3 C350
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336 R73 C351 R73 C351
C153 C335
R108 R108
C168 C334
R75 C349 R75 C349
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350 PRI_SRAM1 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
C261 R105
2
1
R105
R73 C351 R88 C337 R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
R108 R106
C240 C249
R75 C349 R76 C338
PRI_SRAM1 R76 C338
C261 R103
2
1
R105 R103
R88 C337 C327 C327
R106 R72 C339 R72 C339 C340
C240 C249
C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 R104
R76 C338 C326 C326
R103 R89 C346 R89 C346
C327 R101 R101
HBA (Host Bus Adapter)

R72 C339 C340 R77
R77 C171
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
C171
R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC1
R102 C347
R5
C326 R8
R89 C346 BC2 BC2
R87 R87
R101 C348 C348
C178 R112
C73
C178 R112
C73 R99
C244
R99
C244
R77 R98
R11
C171 R98 R78
R11
U2
R78
U2
R86
BC1
R102 C347 R86

R5
R8
BC2 R96 R96
R87
C253
C348 R91 C78
C253
R91 C78
C178 R112
C73
R99 R95
C244
R95
PRI_MODE1
R98
C243
R11
PRI_MODE1
C243
R78 R97 R79
U2
C242
R86 R97 R79
C242
R71 R74 R71 R74
R96
C76
R85
C253
C76
R91 C78 R85
R95 1 3
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 1 3
C242
D1
R71
(internal cable)
R74
D1
J2
C76
R85
J2
1 3 PRI_FLASH1 PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
MH1
MH4
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Cable 0167L
Port B Expander 2
Port B Expander 2
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Power Card
Power Card
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
WWN
PRI_J1
BAR CODE
WWN BAR CODE
C133
C130
L51
L47
WWN BAR CODE
L43 C133 L51
C127
L40 C130 L47
C124
C127 L43 C133
L41 L51
C120 L40 C130 L47
C124
C118 L34 L43
C120 L41 C127
C105 L32 L40
C118 C124
C103 L34
L17 C105 L32 C120 L41
C106 L15 C103 C118
C98 L17 L34
L28
PRI_EXP1
L15 C105 L32
L10 C106
C113 C98 C103
L28 L17
PRI_EXP1
C94 L25
L10 C106 L15
C113
C111 L23 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C94 L25
C90 L8 L10
C111 L23 C113
C88 L6 C94
C90 L8 L25
C107
L3 C88 L6 C111 L23
C146 L65 C107
L58 C90 L8
C166 L3
L55 C146 L65 C88 L6
C138 L52 L58 C107
L50 C166 L3
C135 L55
L46 C138 L52 C146 L65
C132 L45 L50 L58
L39 C135 C166
C129 L46 L55
L69 L45 C138 L52
L68 C132
C126 L39 C135 L50
L62 C129 L69 L46
C123 L67
C126 L68 C132 L45
C162 L61 L62 L39
L60 C123 L67 C129 L69
C159 L59 L68
C162 L61 C126
L66 L60 L62
C158 C123
C343 C159 L59 L67
C157 C341 L66 L61
C158 C162 L60
C155 C344 C343
C342 C157 C159 L59
C341 L66
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 C344 C158
C336 C155 C343
C153 C342 C157
C335 C172 C341
Rev:1.01
C345
C168 C334 C336 C344
C155
C246 C248 C247

C153 C335 C342
RA3 C350 C172
Rev:1.01
C168 C334 C345
R73 C351 C336
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 C153 C335
R108 C168 C334
R73 C351
R75 C349
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R108
2
1
R105
R88 C337 R75 C349 R73 C351
R106 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
R108
1
R105
C240 C249
R88 C337 R75 C349
R76 C338 R106 PRI_SRAM1
C240 C249
C261
2
1
R103 R105
R76 C338 R88 C337
C327 R106
R72 C339 R103
C240 C249
C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 C327 R76 C338
C326 R72 C339 C340
R89 C346 R103
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
R101 C326 C327
R89 C346 R72 C339 C340
R77
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C171
R101 R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C326
BC2 R77 C171 R89 C346
R87
BC1
C348 R102 C347 R101
R5
R8
C178 R112
C73
R99 BC2
C244
R98 R87 R77 C171
R11
R78 C348
U2
BC1
R86 R102 C347
C178 R112
R5
C73 R8
R99
C244
R98 BC2
R11
R96 R78 R87
U2
R86 C348
C253
R91 C78
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R95 R96 R98
R11
PRI_MODE1
C243
R78
U2
C253
R97 R79 R91 C78 R86
C242
R71 R74 R95 R96
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C253
C76
C242
R85 R91 C78
R71 R74 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
1 3
C76
R85 R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
D1
1 3
C76
R85
J2
D1
PRI_FLASH1 1 3
J2
D-12
MH1
MH4
D1
PRI_FLASH1
J2
MH1
MH4
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
The expanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual
Figure D-24: Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching

Port A Expander 1
Single Port Cable
Port A Expander 1
Port A Expander 1
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Assembly
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
C133 L51
C127 L43
C130 L47
L40
C124 L43
C127
C120 L41 L40
C124
C118 L34
PRI_J3
L41
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C120
C105 L32 C118
C103 L34
L17 C105 L32
C106 L15 C103
L17
WWN
C98
BAR CODE
L28
PRI_EXP1
C106 L15
C113 L10 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C94 L25 L10
C113
C111 L23 C94 L25
C90 L8 C133 L51 C111 L23
C88 L6 C130 L47 C90 L8
C107 L43
L3 C127 C88 L6
C146 L65 L40
C124 C107
C166 L58 L3
L55 C120 L41 C146 L65
C138 L52 C118 C166 L58
L50 L34 L55
C135 C105 L32
L46 C138 L52
C132 L45 C103 C135 L50
L39 L17 L46
C129 L69 L15 L45
C106 C132
C126 L68 C98 L39
L28
PRI_EXP1
L62 C129 L69

C123 L67 L10 L68
C113 C126
C162 L61 L62
L60 C94 L25 C123 L67
C159 L59 L23 L61
L66 C111 C162 L60
C158 C90 L8 C159 L59
C157 C343
C341 C88 L6 L66
C158
C155 C344 C107 C343
C342 L3 C157 C341
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 C146 L65 C155 C344

C336 C166 L58 C342
C153 C172
Rev:1.01
C335 L55 C345
Power Card
C168 C334 C138 L52 C336
L50 C153
C246 C248 C247
C135 C335
RA3 C350 L46 C168 C334
R73 C351 L45
C246 C248 C247

C132
Power Card
L39 RA3 C350
Power Card
R108 C129 L69 R73 C351

R75 C349 C126 L68
L62 R108
C261 PRI_SRAM1 C123
R75 C349
2
L67
1
R105
R88 C337 C162 L61
L60 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R106 R105
C240 C249
C159 L59 R88 C337

L66 R106
R76 C338
C240 C249
C158
R103 C157 C343
C341 R76 C338
C327 C344 R103
R72 C339 C340 C155
C342
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 C172 C327

Rev:1.01
C345 R72 C339 C340

C326 C336
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R89 C346 C153 C335 R104
R101 C168 C334 R89 C346 C326
C246 C248 C247
R77 C171 RA3 C350 R101

BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 R73 C351 R77

BC2 C171
R87
BC1
R102 C347
R5
C348 R108 R8
C178 R112
C73
R99 R75 C349 BC2
C244
R98 R87
R11
R78 PRI_SRAM1 C348

U2
C261
C178 R112
C73
2
R86
1
R105 R99
C244
R88 C337 R98
R11
R96 R78
U2
R106 R86
C253
C240 C249
R91 C78
R96
R95 R76 C338
PRI_MODE1
C243
C253
R97 R79 R91 C78
R103
C242
R71 R74 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
C327 R97 R79
C242
R72 C339
C76
R85 C340
R71
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R74
R104
C76
1 3 C326 R85
R89 C346
D1
R101 1 3
J2
R77 C171
D1
BC1
R102 C347
R5
PRI_FLASH1 R8
J2
BC2
R87
MH1
MH4
C348 PRI_FLASH1
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
MH1
MH4
R11
R78
U2
R86
R96
C253
R91 C78
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
Server System with Single SAS HBA
R71 R74
C76
R85
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
D-22
Port A Expander 1
Port A Expander 1
Port A Expander 1
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN
PRI_J3
BAR CODE
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
(internal cable)
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
Power Card
(external cable)
Power Card
C133 L51
WWN BAR CODE
WWN
C130
BAR CODE
L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
L41 C133 L51
C120 C130
C118 L47
C133
Cable 0167L
L51 L34 L43
C130 L47 C105 L32 C127
L40
L43 C103 C124
C127 L17
L40 C120 L41
C124 C106 L15
C118 L34
C98
Cable 0166L
L41 L28
PRI_EXP1
C120
C118 C105 L32
L34 C113 L10
C103
C105 L32 C94 L25 L17
C103 C106 L15
L17 C111 L23
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C106 L15 C90 L8
C98 C113 L10
L28 L6
PRI_EXP1
C88
L10 C107 C94 L25
C113 L3
C94 C146 L65 C111 L23
L25
C166 L58 C90 L8
C111 L23 L55
C90 C138 L52 C88 L6
L8
L50 C107
C88 L6 C135 L3
L46
C107 L45 C146 L65
C132 L58
L3 L39 C166
C146 L65 C129 L69 L55
C166 L58 L68 C138 L52
L55 C126 L50
L62 C135
C138 L52 C123 L67 L46
C135 L50 L61 C132 L45
L46 C162 L60 L39
L45 C159 C129 L69
C132 L59
L39 L66 C126 L68
C129 L69 C158 L62
L68 C343 C123 L67
C126 C157 C341
L62 C162 L61
C123 L67 C155 C344 L60
L61 C342 C159 L59
C162 C172
Rev:1.01
L60 C345 L66
C159 L59 C336 C158
C343
HBA
L66 C153 C335 C157
C158 C168 C334 C341
C343 C155 C344
C246 C248 C247

C157 C341 C342
RA3 C350
C172
Rev:1.01
C155 C344 C345
C342 R73 C351 C336
C172 C153
Rev:1.01
C345 R108 C335
C336 C168 C334
C153 C335 R75 C349
C246 C248 C247

C168 C334 C261 PRI_SRAM1 RA3 C350
2
1
R105
R73 C351
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
R73 C351 R108
R76 C338 R75 C349
R108 R103 PRI_SRAM1
C261
R75 C349
2
1
R105
PRI_SRAM1 C327 R88 C337
C261 R72 C339
2
1
R105 C340 R106
C240 C249
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R88 C337 R104
R106 C326 R76 C338
C240 C249
R89 C346 R103
R76 C338 R101
ports.
R103 C327
R77 R72 C339 C340
C171
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C327 R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R72 C339 C340 R8
BC2 C326
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R89 C346
R104 R87
C326 C348 R101
C178 R112
R89 C346 C73
R99
C244
R98 R77
R11
R78 C171
U2
R101 R86
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R77 R8
C171 R96 BC2
R87
BC1
R102 C347
C253
R5
R8 R91 C78 C348
C178 R112
BC2 C73
R95 R99
C244
R87
PRI_MODE1
C243
R98
R11
C348 R97 R79 R78
U2
C178 R112
C73
C242
R99 R86
C244
R98 R71 R74
R11
R78 R96
U2
R86
C76
R85
C253
R91 C78
R96
1 3 R95
PRI_MODE1
C253
C243
R91 C78 R97 R79
C242
R95
D1
R71 R74
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
J2
C76
R71 R85
R74
PRI_FLASH1
C76
R85 1 3
MH1
MH4
1 3
D1
J2
D1
PRI_FLASH1
J2
MH1
MH4
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
(external cables)
Cable 0166L
Figure D-25: Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration

Dual Port Cable
Assembly
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration
MH2
MH3
D-23
PRI_J3
Port A Expander 1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
Port A Expander 1
WWN BAR CODE
C133 L51
C130 L47
MH2
MH3
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
MH2
MH3
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
C88 L6
C107
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
C132 L45
L39
C129
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
L69
PRI_J1
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
C162 L61
L60
C159
C158
L59
L66 WWN BAR CODE
PRI_J3
C343
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C157 C341
C155 C344
C342
C172 C133
Rev:1.01
C345 L51
C336 C130 L47
WWN BAR CODE
C153 C335 L43
C168 C334 C127
L40
C246 C248 C247
C124
RA3 C350
C120 L41
R73 C351
C118 L34
R108 C133 L51 C105 L32
R75 C349 C130 L47
PRI_SRAM1 C103
C261 L17
2
L43
1
R105 C127
R88 C337 L40 C106 L15
R106 C124
C98 L28
C240 C249
PRI_EXP1
C120 L41
C113 L10
R76 C338 C118
R103 L34 C94 L25
C105 L32
C327 L23
R72 C339 C340 C103 C111
L17
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
C90 L8
R104 L15
C326 C106
R89 C346 C88 L6
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C107
R101 L10 L3
C113 C146 L65
R77 C171 C94 L25 C166 L58
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 L55
BC2 C111 L23 C138 L52
R87 C90 L50
C348 L8 C135
C178 R112
C73 L46
R99
C244
R98 C88 L6 L45

R11
R78 C132
U2
R86 C107 L39

L3 C129 L69
R96 C146 L65 L68
C126
C253
R91 C78 C166 L58 L62

R95 L55 C123 L67
PRI_MODE1
C243
C138 L52 L61

R97 R79 C162
C242
C135 L50 L60

R71 R74 L46 C159 L59
C132 L45 L66
C76
R85
L39 C158
C129 L69 C343
1 3 C157 C341
C126 L68
L62 C155 C344
D1
C123 L67 C342

C172
Rev:1.01
C345
J2
C162 L61
L60 C336
PRI_FLASH1 C159 L59 C153 C335
L66 C168 C334
C158
MH1
MH4
C246 C248 C247

C157 C343 RA3 C350
C341
C344 R73 C351
C155
C342 R108
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336 R75 C349
C153 C335 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
C168 C334 R88 C337
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 R106
C240 C249
R73 C351 R76 C338
R108 R103
R75 C349 C327
R72 C339 C340
C261 PRI_SRAM1
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

1
R105 R104
R88 C337 C326
R106 R89 C346
C240 C249
R101
R76 C338
R103 R77 C171
BC1
R102 C347
R5
C327 R8
R72 C339 C340 BC2
R87
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 C348
C178 R112
C73
C326 R99
C244
R89 C346 R98
R11
R78
U2
R86
R101
R77 R96
C171
C253
R91 C78
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R87 R97 R79
C242
C348
C178 R112
C73 R71 R74
R99
C244
R98
R11
C76
R78 R85
U2
R86
R96 1 3
C253
R91 C78
D1
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
J2
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74 PRI_FLASH1
C76
R85
MH1
MH4
1 3
D1
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
MH2
MH3
(internal cable)
Cable 0168L
Port B Expander 2
Port B Expander 2
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE

C133 L51
MH2
MH3
C130 L47
L43
MH2
MH3
C127
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
C88 L6
C107
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
Power Card
C132 L45
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
L39
PRI_J1
C129 L69
Power Card
L68
PRI_J3
C126
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
L62
C123 L67
L61
WWN
C162
BAR CODE
L60
C159 L59
WWN
L66
C158
C157
C155
C343
C341
C344
BAR CODE
C342 C133 L51
C172 C130
Rev:1.01
C345 L47
C336 C133 L51 L43
C153 C335 C127
C130 L47 L40
C168 C334 C124
L43
C246 C248 C247
C127
RA3 C350 L40 C120 L41
C124
R73 C351 C118 L34
C120 L41
HBA
R108 C105 L32
C118
R75 C349 L34 C103
L17
PRI_SRAM1 C105 L32
C261
2
L15
1
R105 C103 C106

R88 C337 L17 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
R106 L15
C240 C249
C106 L10
C98 C113
L28
PRI_EXP1
R76 C338 C94 L25
R103 C113 L10
C111 L23
C327 C94 L25
R72 C339 C340 C90 L8
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
C111 L23
R104 C88 L6
C326 C90 L8 C107
R89 C346
C88 L6 L3
R101 C146 L65
C107 L58
R77 C171 L3 C166
C146 L65 L55
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C138 L52
BC2 C166 L58
L55 C135 L50
R87 L46
C348 C138 L52
C178 R112
C73 L45
R99 L50 C132
C244
R98 C135 L39

R11
R78 L46 C129

U2
R86 L45 L69

C132 L68
R96 L39 C126
C129 L69 L62
C253
R91 C78 C123 L67

C126 L68
R95 L62 C162 L61
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 C123 L67 L60

C242
C159 L59
R71 R74 C162 L61
L66
HBA
L60 C158
C76
R85 C159 L59 C343

L66 C157 C341
1 3 C158 C344
C343 C155
C157 C341 C342
D1
C172
Rev:1.01
C344 C345
C155 C336
J2
C342 C153
C172 C335
Rev:1.01
PRI_FLASH1 C345
C336 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247

C153 C335 RA3 C350
MH1
MH4 C168 C334

R73 C351
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
R108
R73 C351
R75 C349
R108 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R75 C349 R88 C337
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R106
2
1
R105
C240 C249
R88 C337
R106 R76 C338
C240 C249
R103
R76 C338 C327
R103 R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C327 R104
R72 C339 C340 C326
R89 C346
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104
C326 R101
R89 C346
R77 C171
R101
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
R77 C171 BC2
R87
BC1
R102 C347 C348
R5
R8
C178 R112
C73
BC2 R99
C244
R87 R98
R11
C348 R78
U2
R86
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78 R96
U2
R86
C253
R91 C78
R96 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
C253
R91 C78 R97 R79
C242
R95 R71 R74
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C76
C242
R85
R71 R74
1 3
C76
R85
D1
1 3
J2
D1
PRI_FLASH1
J2
MH1
MH4
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Figure D-26: Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching
(external cable)
Cable 0166L
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Port A Ex. 1
Port A Ex. 1
Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
PRI_J3
WWN
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
BAR CODE
WWN BAR CODE C133
C130
L51
L47
WWN BAR CODE
C133 C127 L43
L51 L40
C130 L47 C124
C133 L51
C127 L43 L41
C120 C130 L47
L40 C118
C124 L34 L43
C127
C120 L41 C105 L32 L40
C124
C118 C103
L34 L17 L41
C120
C105 L32 C106 L15 C118 L34
C103 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
L17 C105 L32

C106 L15 C113 L10 C103
C98 L17
L28 C94 L25
PRI_EXP1
C106 L15
C113 L10 L23
C111 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C94 L25 C90 L8 L10
C113
C111 L23 C88 L6
C94 L25
C90 L8 C107
L3 L23
C146 L65 C111
C88 L6
L58 C90 L8
C107 C166
L3 L55 C88 L6
C146 L65 C138 L52 C107
L58 C135 L50 L3
C166 L46
L55 C146 L65
C138 L52 C132 L45 L58
L50 L39 C166
C135 C129 L55
L46 L69 C138 L52
C132 L45 C126 L68 L50
L39 L62 C135
C129 C123 L46
L69 L67 L45
L61 C132
C126 L68 C162 L39
L62 L60 C129 L69
C123 L67 C159 L59 L68
L61 L66 C126
C162 C158 L62
L60 C343 C123 L67
C159 L59 C157 C341 L61
L66 C162 L60
C158 C155 C344
C343 C342 C159 L59
C157 C172 L66
Rev:1.01
C341 C345 C158

C155 C344 C336 C343
C342 C153 C335 C157 C341
C172 C334
Rev:1.01
C345 C168 C344

C155
C246 C248 C247
C336 C342
C153 C335 RA3 C350 C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C168 C334 R73 C351 C336
C153
C246 C248 C247
C335
RA3 C350 R108 C168 C334
R73 C351 R75 C349
C246 C248 C247

PRI_SRAM1 RA3 C350
C261
2
1
R108 R105
R73 C351
R75 C349 R88 C337
R106 R108
C240 C249
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
R75 C349
1
R105
R88 C337 R76 C338 PRI_SRAM1
C261
2
R106 R103
1
R105
C240 C249
C327 R88 C337

R76 C338 R72 C339 R106
C240 C249
C340
R103
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 R76 C338

C327 C326
R72 C339 C340 R89 C346 R103
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 R101 C327

C326 R72 C339 C340
R89 C346 R77
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

C171
R104
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R101 R8 C326
BC2 R89 C346
R77 C171 R87
C348 R101
C178 R112
BC1
C73
R102 C347
R5
R8 R99
C244
R98 R77 C171

R11
BC2 R78
U2
R87
BC1
R86 R102 C347
R5
C348 R8
C178 R112
C73 BC2
R99 R96
C244
R98 R87
R11
R78 C348
C253
R91
U2
C78
C178 R112
R86 C73
R99
C244
R95 R98
R11
PRI_MODE1
C243
R96 R78
U2
R97 R79 R86
C242
C253
R91 C78 R71 R74 R96

R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
C253
C76
R97 R79 R85 R91 C78

C242
R71 R74 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
1 3 R97 R79
C242
C76
R85
R71 R74
D1
1 3
C76
R85
J2
D1
PRI_FLASH1 1 3
J2
MH1
MH4
D1
PRI_FLASH1
J2
MH1
MH4
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
MH2
MH3
MH2
MH3
Port B Ex. 2
MH2
MH3
Port B Ex. 2
Power
Power
Power
Card
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J3
PRI_J1
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
Card
Card
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE WWN BAR CODE

C133
C130
L51
L47
C130 L47
C127 L43 L43
C127
L40 L40
C124 C133 L51 C124
L41 C130 L47
C120 C120 L41
C118 C127 L43
L34 C118 L34
L40
C105 L32 C124 C105 L32
C103 C120 L41 C103
L17 L17
L15 C118 L34
C106 C106 L15
C98 L28 C105 L32
PRI_EXP1
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
L10 C103
C113 L17 C113 L10
C94 L25 C106 L15 C94 L25
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C111 L23 L23

L10 C111
C90 L8 C113 C90 L8
C88 L6 C94 L25 C88 L6
C107 L23 C107
L3 C111
C90 L3
C146 L65 L8 C146 L65
C166 L58 C88 L6 L58
L55 C166
C107 L55
C138 L52 C138 L52
L50 L3
C135 C146 L65 C135 L50
L46 L46
L45 C166 L58
C132 L55 C132 L45
L39 L39
C129 L69 C138 L52 C129
L50 L69
C126 L68 C135 L68
L62 L46 C126
C123 C132 L45 L62
L67 C123 L67
L61 L39
C162 C129 L69 L61
L60 C162 L60
C159 L59 C126 L68
L62 C159 L59
L66 C123 L66
C158 L67
C343 L61 C158
C157 C162 C157 C343
C341 L60 C341
C155 C344 C159 L59 C344
C342 L66 C155
C158 C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345 C172
Rev:1.01
C343 C345
C336 C157 C341 C336
C153 C335 C153 C335
C155 C344
C168 C334 C342 C168 C334
C246 C248 C247
C172
Rev:1.01
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 C345
C336 RA3 C350
R73 C351 C153 C335 R73 C351
C168 C334
R108 R108
C246 C248 C247

R75 C349 RA3 C350 R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R73 C351 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105 C261
2
1
R105
R88 C337 R108 R88 C337
R106
R75 C349 R106
C240 C249
C240 C249
R76 C338 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105 R76 C338
R103 R88 C337 R103
C327 R106
C240 C249
R72 C339 C327
C340 R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 R76 C338
R103 R104
R89 C346 C326 C326
C327 R89 C346
R101 R72 C339 C340 R101
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R77 C171 R104 R77
C326 C171
BC1
R102 C347 R89 C346

R5
R8
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
BC2 BC2
R87 R101 R87
C348 C348
C178 R112
C73 R77 C171
C178 R112
R99 C73
C244
R99
C244
R98
R11
BC1
R102 C347 R98
R5
R8
R11
R78
U2
R78
U2
R86 BC2 R86
R96 R87
C348 R96
C178 R112
C73
C253
R91 C78 R99
C253
C244
R98 R91 C78
R11
R95 R78
U2
R95
PRI_MODE1
R86
C243
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79 R97 R79
C242
C242
R71 R96
R74 R71 R74
C253
R91 C78
C76
R85
C76
R95 R85
PRI_MODE1
C243
1 3 R97 R79
C242
1 3
R71 R74
D1
C76
D1
R85
J2
J2
1 3
PRI_FLASH1 PRI_FLASH1
D1
MH1
MH4
MH1
MH4
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
D-24
MH2
MH3
Port A Ex. 1
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
WWN BAR CODE

C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
C103
L17
C106 L15
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
Port A Ex. 1
C113 L10
C94 L25
MH2
MH3
C111 L23
C90 L8
Port A Ex. 1
C88 L6
C107
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
MH2
MH3
C132 L45
L39
C129 L69
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
C162 L61
L60
C159 L59
L66
C158
C157 C343
C341
C155 C344
C342
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
C153 C335
C168 C334
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C246 C248 C247
RA3 C350
R73 C351
R108
R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1
WWN BAR CODE
2
1
R105
R88 C337
R106
C240 C249
R76 C338 C133
PRI_J3
L51
PRI_J2
R103
PRI_J1
C130 L47
C327
R72 C339 C340 C127 L43
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
L40
R104 C124
C326
WWN
R89 C346
BAR CODE
C120 L41
R101 C118 L34
R77 C171 C105 L32
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 C103
BC2 L17
R87 C106 L15
C348 C133 L51
C178 R112
C73 C98
R99 C130 L28
PRI_EXP1
L47
C244
R98
R11
R78
U2
R86 C127 L43 C113 L10

L40 C94
R96 C124 L25
C253
R91 C78 L41 L23

C120 C111
R95
PRI_MODE1
C118 C90
C243
L34 L8
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74 C105 L32 C88 L6

C103 C107
C76
R85 L17 L3
C106 L15 C146 L65
1 3 L58
C98 L28 C166
PRI_EXP1
L55
D1
L10 C138 L52

C113 L50
J2
C94 C135
L25 L46
PRI_FLASH1 L23 C132 L45
C111 L39
C90 L8 C129 L69
MH1
MH4
C126 L68
C88 L6 L62
Branching
C107 C123 L67

L3 L61
C146 L65 C162 L60
C166 L58 C159 L59
L55 L66
C138 L52 C158
L50 C157 C343
C135 C341
L46
C132 L45 C155 C344
L39 C342
C129 C172
Rev:1.01
L69 C345
C126 L68 C336
L62 C153 C335
C123 L67 C168 C334
L61
C246 C248 C247

C162 L60 RA3 C350
C159 L59 R73 C351
L66
C158 R108
C343
C157 C341 R75 C349
C155 C344 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
C342 R105
C172 R88 C337
Rev:1.01
C345
R106
C240 C249
C336
C153 C335
C168 C334 R76 C338
R103
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350
C327
R73 C351 R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

MH2
MH3
R108 R104
C326
R75 C349 R89 C346
C261 PRI_SRAM1 R101
2
1
R105
R88 C337 R77 C171
R106
BC1
R102 C347
C240 C249
R5
R8
BC2
R76 C338 R87
Port B Ex. 2
R103 C348
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
C327 R78
U2
R72 C339 C340 R86
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 R96
C326
C253
R89 C346 R91 C78
R101 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R77 C171 R71 R74
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8
C76
BC2 R85
R87
C348 1 3
C178 R112
C73
R99
C244
R98
R11
R78
D1
U2
R86
J2
R96
C253
R91 C78 PRI_FLASH1
R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
MH1
MH4
R97 R79
C242
R71 R74
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C76
R85
1 3
D1
WWN BAR CODE
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
C133 L51
C130 L47
C127 L43
L40
C124
C120 L41
C118 L34
C105 L32
Port B Ex. 2
C103
L17
Port B Ex. 2
C106 L15
MH2
MH3
C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C113 L10
C94 L25
C111 L23
C90 L8
C88 L6
C107
L3
C146 L65
C166 L58
L55
C138 L52
C135 L50
L46
C132 L45
L39
Power
Power
C129 L69
C126 L68
L62
C123 L67
C162 L61
L60
C159 L59
L66
C158
C157 C343
HBA
C341
Card
Card
C155 C344
PRI_J3
C342
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C172
Rev:1.01
C345
C336
C153 C335
C168 C334
PRI_J3
PRI_J2
PRI_J1
C246 C248 C247
WWN BAR CODE

RA3 C350
R73 C351
R108
R75 C349
C261 PRI_SRAM1 WWN BAR CODE
2
1
R105 C133 L51

R88 C337 C130 L47
R106
C240 C249
C127 L43
R76 C338 C133 L40
L51 C124
R103 C130 L47
HBA
C120 L41
C327 L43
R72 C339 C340 C127 C118
L40 L34
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250
R104 C124 C105 L32

R89 C346 C326 L41 C103
C120 L17
R101 C118 L34 L15
C106
R77 C171 C105 L32 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
C103
BC1
R102 C347
R5
R8 L17 L10
BC2 C113
R87 C106 L15 C94 L25
C348
C178 R112
C73 C98 L28
PRI_EXP1
R99 L23
C244
R98 C111
R11
R78 L10
U2
R86 C113 C90 L8

R96 C94 L25 C88 L6
C253
R91 C78 C111 L23 C107

L3
R95 C90 L8
PRI_MODE1
C146 L65
C243
R97 R79 L58

C242
C88 L6 C166
R71 R74 L55
C107 C138 L52
C76
R85 L3
C146 L65 C135 L50
L58 L46
1 3 C166 L45
L55 C132
C138 L52 L39
D1
C129 L69
C135 L50
L68
J2
L46 C126
L45 L62
PRI_FLASH1 C132 C123 L67
L39
C129 L69 C162 L61
MH1
MH4
L68 L60
C126 C159 L59
L62
C123 L67 L66
C158
C162 L61 C343
L60 C157 C341
C159 L59 C344
C155
L66 C342
C158 C172
Rev:1.01
C343 C345
C157 C341 C336
C344 C153 C335
C155 C168 C334
C342
C246 C248 C247

C172
Rev:1.01
C345 RA3 C350
C336
C153 C335 R73 C351
C168 C334
R108
C246 C248 C247

RA3 C350 R75 C349
R73 C351 C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105
R108 R88 C337
R106
R75 C349
C240 C249
C261 PRI_SRAM1
2
1
R105 R76 C338
R88 C337 R103
R106
C240 C249
C327
R72 C339 C340
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R76 C338 R104
R103
R89 C346 C326
C327
R72 C339 C340 R101
C241 C252 C245 C251 C250

R104 R77 C171
C326
BC1
R89 C346 R102 C347
R5
R8
R101 BC2
R87
C348
R77
C178 R112
C171 C73
R99
C244
BC1
R98
R102 C347
R11
R5
R8 R78
U2
BC2 R86
R87
C348 R96
C178 R112
C73
C253
R99 R91
C244
R98 C78
R11
R78
U2
R86 R95
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
R96
R71 R74
C253
R91 C78
C76
R95 R85
PRI_MODE1
C243
R97 R79
C242
1 3
R71 R74
D1
C76
R85
J2
1 3
PRI_FLASH1
D1
MH1
MH4
J2
PRI_FLASH1
MH1
MH4
Disclaimer (cont.)
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aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per-
form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic
property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should
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Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation,
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SUPER ®

IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,

WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this

Copyright © 2008 by Super Micro Computer, Inc.

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

Supermicro’s SC216 maximizes storage capacity in a 2U form factor by offering

Chapter 2 System Safety

Chapter 3: Chassis Components

Chapter 4: System Interface

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-7

1-2 Shipping List

1-3 Contacting Supermicro

1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

2-2 Warnings and Precautions

2-3 Preparing for Setup

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

tServerboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

2-5 General Safety Precautions

2-6 System Safety

tUse a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

tWhen handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

3-3 Where to get Replacement Components

4-2 Control Panel Buttons

4-3 Control Panel LEDs

tNIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when ﬂashing.

tNIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when ﬂashing.

4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-2 Installation and Maintenance

tInstalling the Motherboard

tInstalling the Air Shrouds

Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before

! setting up or servicing this chassis. These include information in

5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover

Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover

Removing the Chassis Cover

3. Lift the cover 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

5-4 Installing Hard Drives

2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.

Figure 5-3: Hard Drive Tray

5. Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position

Figure 5-5: I/O Shield Placement

5-5 Installing the Motherboard

2. Open the chassis cover.

Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Figure 5-4: Chassis Standoffs and Motherboard Installation

2. Open the chassis cover.

3. If necessary, remove the air shroud and riser card bracket.

4. Ensure that the I/O shield has been installed correctly.

5. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not

8. Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as

9. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front

5-6 Installing the Add-on Cards

Installing Add-on Cards in Low-Proﬁle Model Chassis

3. Remove the blank bracket which is pre-installed in the chassis.

Figure 5-6: Removing the Blank Add-on Card Bracket

5. Screw the add-on card bracket onto the chassis.