SUPER
SB#37+12V

GND

GND

7GND

2GND +5V

MH4417278JP51 SB#16#1JP10#31JP46:
UPGRADE#1J6J8#5+J12REV 1.00

MH275SAS116TQ

1Y1161764
MH11USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.033

C5J5BACKPLANE

32

#0J7

#4SAS-116TQ

7#2+J1049 C96C285

C98++73+BAR CODE

#6#8U29+12V
789071 RST

7J14J1833

1JP346+523

SB#2323422JP52

RP7C67C4172JP291MH349072 RST#9JP55:UPGRADE#2JP55#7J2044J16+JP13C408 111U42+5VY28C34MH572JP46

1 JP53®

U4048

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Table of Contents
Contacting Supermicro .......................................................................................iv
Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v

Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines
1-1ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1

1-2

General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1

1-3An Important Note to Users ............................................................................ 1-2

1-4

Introduction to the SAS-116TQ Backplane ..................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs
2-1

Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1

2-2

Front Connector and Pin Definitions ............................................................... 2-2

2-3

Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ................................................... 2-3
Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-3

2-4

Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................. 2-4iii

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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.comEuropeAddress:

Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML's-Hertogenbosch, The NetherlandsTel:+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.twTechnical Support:
Email:

support@supermicro.com.tw

Tel:886-2-8226-1900

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Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling yourvendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on theoutside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping andhandling 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 backplane in the original Supermicro box, using theoriginal packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack thebackplane in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enoughpackaging material surrounding the backplane so that it does not become damaged
during shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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Chapter 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

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistaticbag.

• Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
1-2

General Safety Guidelines• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer, including the SAS-116TQ backplane.

• Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from thebackplane.

• Make sure that the SAS-116TQ backplane is securely and properly installed on
the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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1-3

An Important Note to Users

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest backplane revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received mayor may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

1-4

Introduction to the SAS-116TQ Backplane

The SAS-116TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
This manual reflects SAS-116TQ Revision 1.00, the most current release available
at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.

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Chapter 2Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

2-1Front Connectors

18SB#3+12VGNDGNDY2GND47278JP51 SB#16110

JP46:
UPGRADE#1#3JP101MH271J6J8+#5REV 1.00

1161764
MH11U4048

14Figure 2-1: Front Connectors

Front Connectors
1. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13

10. Connector #1: J6

2. Upgrade #1: JP46

11. Connector #2: J7

3. Upgrade #2: JP55

12. Connector #3: J8

4. MG9072 Chip

13. Connector #4: J10

5. MG9071 Chip

14. Connector #5: J12

6. Sideband #1: JP51

15. Connector #6: J14

7. Sideband #2: JP52

16. Connector #7: J16

8. Sideband #3: JP53

17. Connector #8: J18

9. Connector #0: J5

18. Connector #9: J20

2-1C5J533

11113132#0J7#41517#2+J1049 C96

C285

C98++73+BAR CODE

9071 RST#6#8152

GND +5VMH45SAS116TQ

Y1JP34

7J14J1833U29

1711+12V
78J12JP29+

619072 RST#9523SB#212 16

121323422JP52

RP7C67C41724#7J20

1MH3J16+44JP55:UPGRADE#2JP55

1U427JP13C408 11+5VC34MH5814117#1137721 161JP46

1 JP5318119

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2-2Front Connector and Pin Definitions#1. Backplane Main Power Connectors

Backplane
Main Power
4-Pin Connectors

The 4-pin connectors designated JP10 andJP13, provide power to the backplane. See thePin#Definition

table on the right for pin definitions.

1+12V

2 and 3Ground

4+5V#2. - #3. Upgrade Connector
The upgrade connectors, designated JP46 andJP55 are for diagnostic purposes only. Thisconnector should only be used by a certified
and experienced technician.

#4.. - $5. MG9071 and MG9072 Chips
The MG9071 amd MG9072 chips are enclosure management chips that support theSGPIO controller and SGPIO protocols.

#6. - #8. Sideband Headers

Sideband Headers

The sideband headers are designated JP51,
JP52 and JP53. For SGPIO to work properly,
you must connect an 8-pin sideband cable.
See the table to the right for pin definitions.

#9. - #18. SAS/SATA Connectors
The SAS/SATA connectors are numbered 0through 9. Each may be connected to thesystem with a SAS or SATA cable.

2-2

Pin #Definition

Pin #Definition

2SDIN/ (SB5)1Controller
ID (SB6)

4

SDOUT(SB4)3

GND (SB2)

6

GND (SB3)

5

SLOAD/(SB1)

8Backplane
ID (SB7)7SCLOCK/(SB0)Safety Information and Technical Specifications

2-3

Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions

SB#3

7+12V

GND

GND

U42+5V
7+12V
78

GND

4#3

JP101
MH2

71

72

78JP51 SB#1

6JP46:UPGRADE#1
J6J8#5+J12

REV 1.00

1Y1161764
MH117#0#2+J1049 C96C5J5J7#4#63233C285C98++

73+J14#8BAR CODE

733U292GND +5VMH45SAS116TQ

9071 RST

61JP34

5SB#23+

J1823JP52

JP2921729072 RST

#9134

22

1MH3

RP7C67C4JP29

4
#7J20
44

JP55:
UPGRADE#2JP55

J16+JP13C408 11#1Y28C34MH572JP46

1 JP53

U4048JP34
Figure 2-2: Front Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the backplane,
jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
between two pins to change the functionof the connector. Pin 1 is identified witha square solder pad on the printed circuitboard. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.

Jumper Settings

Setting

Note

JP29

2-3: Default
1-2: Reset

MG9072 chip resetJP34

2-3: Default
1-2: Reset

MG9071 chip reset

2-3

2132

1Jumper

Jumper Settings
Jumper3ConnectorPins

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2-4

Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
1828273378921921A22
D48 A
ACT#8C8AFAIL#6
D23A

7J17SAS#821

D24FAIL#89CJ13C228A82133

7

D47FAIL#9

D22C

7927ACT#633

SAS#627

J19A C

A22C

3321SAS#9279

D26FAIL#78ACT#7
D25A CJ9FAIL#4AC
D1922337A

D722C

D18C

821SAS#479FAIL#2A

33

A C

27

27

ACT#422SAS#7A

8

D148J3221FAIL#5
D209C33

7ACT#2C

721SAS#233 9FAIL#0
D5ASAS#027A CJ11AA

2227D2187J11SAS#5

721FAIL#3D833 9A C

27D49ACT#9CC

D12ACT#022J4SAS#38FAIL#1
D6D13AA C

721ACT #7
ACT #5ACT #9FAIL #7
FAIL #5
FAIL #9SAS#7SAS#9SAS #5ACT#5C

7C33 9SAS#1

27ACT#1J2ACT#3 D15

ACT #3ACT #1
FAIL #3FAIL#1
SAS#3SAS #1

2222SAS #8SAS #0 ACT #0 SAS #2 ACT #2 SAS #4ACT #4 SAS #6ACT#6ACT #8
FAIL #4FAIL #2
FAIL #0
FAIL #8FAIL #6Figure 2-4: Rear Connectors and LEDs

Rear SAS/SATA Connectors and LEDs
RearConnector

Connector
Number

SAS/SATA Drive
NumberHard Drive
Activity

Failure LED

SAS #0

J1SAS/SATA HDD #0

D12

D5SAS #1

J2SAS/SATA HDD #1

D13

D6SAS #2

J3SAS/SATA HDD #2

D14

D7SAS #3

J4SAS/SATA HDD #3

D15

D8SAS #4

J9SAS/SATA HDD #4

D18

D19

SAS #5

J11SAS/SATA HDD #5

D21

D20

SAS #6

J13SAS/SATA HDD #6

D22

D23

SAS #7

J15SAS/SATA HDD #7

D25

D26

SAS #8

J17SAS/SATA HDD #8

D48

D24

SAS #9J19SAS/SATA HDD #9D49

D47

2-4

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Notes

2-5

SAS-116TQ Backplane User's GuideDisclaimer (cont.)
The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices,
aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic
property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and shouldbuyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does soentirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and holdSupermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation,and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use orsale.

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