SUPER SC933 CHASSIS SERIES ! SC933S1-R760B SC933T-R760B SC933E1-R760B SC933E2-R760B USER’S MANUAL 2.
SC933 Chassis Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com.
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 SC933 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This Supermicro SC933 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 760W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings.
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Preface 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 SC933 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety precautions.
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Preface Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ............................................................................................. iii Manual Organization ...........................................................................................v Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................
SC933 Chassis Manual To install the I/O shield:.............................................................................. 4-5 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-5 To install the motherboard: ......................................................................... 4-6 Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 4-6 To install add-on and expansion cards ................................
Preface A-3 Cables Included with SC933S Chassis (SCSI) ..............................................A-1 A-4 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis ..............................................A-2 A-5 Compatible Cables ..........................................................................................A-2 Alternate SAS Cables .....................................................................................A-2 Extending Power Cables .......................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC933 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply. High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and four hot-swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity. 1-2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.
SC933 Chassis Manual 1-3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators / Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-4 Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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.
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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, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
SC933 Chassis Manual cal outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components. Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the motherboard, memory modules and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for hot swappable drives).
Chapter 2 System Safety Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on. While 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.
SC933 Chassis Manual Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. Most SC933 models are two buttons on the chassis control panel: a reset button and an on/off switch. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SC933 Chassis Manual 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button. Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. Power: 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.
Chapter 3 System Interface NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS drive, SCSI drive, and/or DVDROM drive activity when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS or SCSI drives, but not both.
SC933 Chassis Manual sas drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS drive failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notified by your system management software. SCSI Drives Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.
SC933 Chassis Manual 4-2 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover Release Tab 3 1 1 2 Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover To remove 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.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-3 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives 1 Dummy Drive 1 Drive Tray Figure 4-2: Removing Dummy Drive from Tray To remove 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. The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These trays also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays.
SC933 Chassis Manual To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and remove the dummy drive. SAS or SCSI Hard Drive 4 4 Drive Tray Figure 4-3: Removing Hard Drive 2. Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk, table or work bench. 3. Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. 4. Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive. 5.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-4 Installation Step 3: Installing the Motherboard I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you install the motherboard. To install 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. 4.
SC933 Chassis Manual To install the motherboard: 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections. 2. Open the chassis cover. 3. As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff. To do this: A. Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis. B. Secure the screw with the hexagon nut (rounded side up). 4.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-6 Installation Step 5: Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fans Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Figure 4-4: Air Shroud for SC933 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC933 chassis air shroud does not require tools to set up. To install the air shroud 1. If necessary, remove the rear fan by pressing the fan release tab and pulling the fan from the chassis. 2.
SC933 Chassis Manual 5. The air shroud includes perforations on the bottom. These perforations can be removed if motherboard components interfere with the air shroud placement. Do not remove more perforations than necessary. 6. Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis. To check the server's air flow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-7 System Fans Six heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. Release Tab Figure 4-16: System Fan Replacing a system fan 1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open.) 2.
SC933 Chassis Manual Figure 4-5: Placing the System Fan 4-10
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-8 Power Supply The SC933 Chassis has an auto-switching power supply. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light illuminates on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. The SC933 chassis includes a redundant power supply that can be changed without powering down the system.
SC933 Chassis Manual Release Tab Figure 4-6: Removing the Power Supply To change the power supply 1. This chassis includes a redundant power supply (at least two power modules), you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply. 2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply), as illustrated. 3. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided. 4. Change the failed power module with the same model. 5. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-7: Changing the Power Distributor To change the power distributor Server chassis that are 2U or more high require a power distributor. The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy. In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor, do following 1. Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip. 2.
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Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5-1 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. 5-2 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.
SC933 Chassis Manual ! Warnings and Precautions! ! Rack Precautions - Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. - In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. - In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together. - Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
Chapter 5 Rack Installation 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.
SC933 Chassis Manual 5-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC933 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" and 33.5" deep.
Chapter 5 Rack Installation 1 2 Figure 5-2: Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (right side rail shown) To install 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 preattached inner rail. 2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis. 3. Secure the chassis with 1 screws as illustrated. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail extension.
SC933 Chassis Manual Front Side Figure 5-3: Assembling the Outer Rails To install the outer rails to the rack 1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction. 2. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack. 3.
Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5-4: Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 5-7
SC933 Chassis Manual Figure 5-5: Installing the Rack Rails To install the chassis into a rack: 1. Confirm that chassis inner rails and outer rails are installed on the rack. 2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.. 3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click". 4.
Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Compatible Cables Appendix B: SC933 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C: SAS 933EL Series Backplane Manual 1
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Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories 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.
SC933 Chassis Manual A-4 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis SC933EL-R760 Part # CBL-0180L-02 CBL-0209L - Type Length SAS 39 cm Cable 210 mm Cable 6' Description iPass to iPass SAS Cable 4-pin to 3-pin Fan Power Cable 2 - Regional power cords A-5 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC933 Chassis. Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors.
Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost-effective, some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas. To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards. To do this, use the following chart as a guide. Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part # Length 24 pin CBL - 0042 7.9”(20 CM) 20 pin CBL - 0059 7.9”(20 CM) 8 pin CBL - 0062 7.
SC933 Chassis Manual A-6 Chassis Screws Theaccessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section lists and describes the most common screws used. Your chassis may not require all the parts listed. M/B HARD DRIVE Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197] Round head M2.6 x 5 mm [0.197] RAIL Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.
Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. 760W MFR Part # PWS-0065 AC Voltage 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 14 - 8 Amp DC Ouput 5V + 3.3V ≤ 200W +5V 36.0 Amp +5V standby 3.5 Amp +12V 50.0 Amp (combined) -12V 1.0 AAmp +3.3V 36.
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BUZZER_ENB1 + SAS933EL BUZZER1 WWN REV 1.
Backplane User's Guide The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents SAS 933EL SERIES BACKPLANE Contacting SuperMicro ..................................................................................................iv Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1 1-3 An Important Note to Users ...
Backplane User's Guide Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers 1 2 BUZZER_ENB1 + BUZZER1 B3 WWN A2 A R658 OVERHEATFAIL1 A1 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J0 PRI_I2C A3 PRI_BLINK SEC_J1 PRI_EXP 2 20 PRI_ICE 19 1 BAR CODE PRI_EEPROM PRI_SEP SEC_ICE PRI_MODE5 B1 SEC_J0 SEC_BLINK SEC_EEPROM C516 B2 1 1 WWN REV 1.
Backplane User's Guide 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Primary and Secondary I2C Connectors The I C Connectors are used to monitor hard drive activity and status through LED. See the table on the right for pin definitions. There are four total connectors--two primary and two secondary. I2C Connector Pin Definitions 2 These connectors are optional and should only be used by qualified technicians. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 2.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 6. Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1, Fan2, Fan3, and Fan4, provide power to the system fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 7. SAS Ports This backplane supports SAS drives only. Note that the Primary and Secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order. From right to left the ports are Primary 0, 1, 2 and Secondary 1, 0, 2.
Backplane User's Guide 2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions SAS933EL SEC_J2 WWN B3 REV 1.12 B1 WWN B1 A2 B3 PRI_BLINK B2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 SEC_BLINK PRI_J2 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 PRI_EXP PRI_BLINK SEC_EEPROM PRI_EEPROM SEC_BLINK BUZZER_ENB1 + SAS933EL BUZZER1 WWN REV 1.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Explanation of Jumpers 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 of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
Backplane User's Guide FRONT LED INDICATORS BUZZER_ENB1 + SAS933EL BUZZER1 WWN REV 1.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators #0 FAIL1 J0 A FAIL#15 ACT#15 PRI_SRAM2 CA C ACT1 J1 PRI_SRAM1 #1 FAIL2 FAIL#14 ACT#14 A CA C ACT2 J2 #2 FAIL3 FAIL#13 ACT#13 A CA C ACT3 J3 #3 FAIL4 A FAIL#12 ACT#12 CA C ACT4 J4 #4 FAIL5 A FAIL#11 ACT#11 CA C ACT5 J5 #5 FAIL6 A FAIL#10 ACT#10 CA C ACT6 J6 #6 FAIL7 A FAIL#9 ACT#9 CA C ACT7 J7 #7 FAIL8 C75 FAIL#8 ACT#8 A CA C ACT8 J8 #8 FAIL9 C77 FAIL#7 ACT#7 A
Backplane User's Guide Rear LED Indicators Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #0 Rear LED ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #4 ACT #4 FAIL #4 SAS #5 ACT #5 FAIL #5 SAS #6 ACT #6 FAIL #6 SAS #7 ACT #7 FAIL #7 SAS #8 ACT #8 FAIL #8 SAS #9 ACT #9 FAIL #9 SAS #10 ACT #10 FAIL #10 SAS #11 ACT #11 FAIL #11 SAS #12 ACT #12 FAIL #12 SAS #13 ACT #13 FAIL #13 SAS #14 ACT #14 FAIL #14 SAS #15 ACT #15 FAIL #15 2-8
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations 3-1 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SC 933EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that access all 16 drives and BUZZER_ENB1 SAS933EL BUZZER1 WWN REV 1.
Backplane User's Guide 3-2 Failover The SC933EL2 Backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery. Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter (HBA).
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 3-3 Cables and Chassis Power Card Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration, the first chassis includes a motherboard and, at least one, Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Other servers in this enclosed system, include a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the 933 backlplane system. For more information, see the PCC-JBPWR2 power card manual. This manual a can be found at the http://www.supermicro.
Backplane User's Guide Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and backplane. The cables required depend on the HBA connector. Ipass to 4-lane cable (CBL-0117) Cable Name: IPASS TO 4-LANE Part #: CBL-0117 Length: 46 cm (18 inches) Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and ipass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at the other.
Backplane User's Guide IPASS (mini SAS) TO IPASS (mini SAS) (CBL-0110L-2) Cable Name: IPASS (mini SAS) TO IPASS (mini SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Length: 22 cm (9 inches) Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 18 cm (7 inches) Description: This cable has an ipass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at each end. It connects from the HBA to the 933 EL backplane.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters. In this configuration, the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Drives) configuration from an existing system.
Backplane User's Guide Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infiniband connector. SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS (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.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-0167L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
Backplane User's Guide Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly SAS Internal Backplane Cable (CBL-0167L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Backplane Cable (Internal) w/ 2-port Cascading Cable, 68 cm Part #: CBL-0167L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in single port environments.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
Backplane User's Guide Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly SAS Cascading Cable Internal (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm Part #: CBL-0168L Ports: Dual Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used in Dual port environments.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 3-4 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time. The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA. Other servers require a power control card, not a motherboard and HBA. For more information, see the SC933 Chassis Manual.
Backplane User's Guide Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration B1 SEC_J2 B2 B3 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 A3 A1 A2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 A2 HBA A1 PRI_J2 (Host Bus Adapter) PRI_J0 A3 PRI_J1 PRI_EEPROM HBA Dual Port Cable Assembly (Host Bus Adapter) Cable 0168L (internal cable) B1 B2 SEC_J2 B3 SEC_J0 Cable 0166L (external cables) A3 A1 A2 SEC_J1 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 Power Card A2 A1
Backplane User's Guide Server System with Dual SAS HBA B1 SEC_J2 B2 B3 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 A3 A1 A2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 B1 SEC_J2 B2 B3 SEC_J0 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port B Ex. 2 A2 A1 PRI_J2 PRI_J0 A3 A1 A2 SEC_J1 Port A Ex. 1 A3 PRI_J1 PRI_EEPROM HBA Power Card B1 SEC_J2 B2 SEC_J0 B3 SEC_J1 A3 PRI_J1 A3 A1 A2 A1 PRI_J0 PRI_EEPROM HBA A2 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 B1 SEC_J2 A2 SEC_J0 B3 SEC_J1 A3 A1 A2 PRI_J1 PRI_J2 Port B Ex.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the previous diagrams external cables are represented with two different lines. These cables are both CBL-0166L External Cables. Different lines help the user determine cable routing.
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