Supermicro AOC-S3216L-L16IT User Manual

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

USER’S GUIDE

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Preface

About this User's Guide

This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians and

knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

AOC-S3216L-L16iT controller card.

About this Controller Card

The Supermicro SAS AOC-S3216L-L16iT internal controller card features six-

teen internal SAS3 ports with four internal mini SAS HD connectors. It utilizes a

Broadcom SAS3216 SAS3 controller chip and features a 1.2 GHz processor. The

AOC-S3216L-L16iT can provide support for JBOD systems of up to 1024 devices.

The AOC-S3216L-L16iT is streamlined to meet the growing demand for increased

data throughput and scalability requirements across the enterprise-class server

platforms. It is a low power and cost-effective near-line storage solution that delivers

maximum performance and reliability.

An Important Note to the User

Preface

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB

revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may

not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide.

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AOC-S3216L-L16iT Controller Card User's Guide

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

the AOC-S3216L-L16iT card to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be promi-

nently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package

is 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, you

can also request a RMA authorization online http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-

curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

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Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

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Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Preface

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Technical Specications .................................................................................. 1-1

General ............................................................................................................ 1-1

OS Support ..................................................................................................... 1-1

Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

2-1 Controller Card Layout and Components ....................................................... 2-1

2-2 Major Components .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-3 Connectors and LEDs ..................................................................................... 2-3

SAS Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Front Header Locations .................................................................................. 2-4

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-2

3-3 Installing the Controller Card ......................................................................... 3-2

3-4 Static Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-4

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-4

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-4

3-5 Installing the Drivers in Windows .................................................................... 3-5

3-6 Uninstalling the Drivers ................................................................................... 3-5

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Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

1-1 Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your controller card from an acknowledged leader in

the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail

to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product

support and updates, please visit our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

1-2 Technical Specications

General

Broadcom SAS3216 SAS3 controller

Sixteen internal SAS3 ports

1.2 GHz processor

HBA supports 1024 devices

Enlarged venting hole for improved airow

Plugs into PCIe x8 slot to support Gen 3 up to 8Gb/s.

Supports 12 GB/s, 6 GB/s and 3 GB/s SAS data transfer rates.

Supports 6 GB/s and 3 GB/s SATA data transfer rates

OS Support

Windows 2012 and 2008. RedHat Enterprise and SUSE Linux.

Power Consumption

15.1 Watts

Physical Dimensions

Card PCB dimensions: 6.1" x 2.7 " (L x H)

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Notes

1-2

Chapter 2: Hardware Components

Chapter 2

Hardware Components

2-1 Controller Card Layout and Components

Figure 2-1. AOC-S3216L-L16iT

The AOC-S3216L-L16iT is a low-prole PCIe x8 Gen 3 controller card with sixteen

internal SAS3 ports packed in four mini SAS HD connectors. The following pages

describe the components and settings for the AOC-S3216L-L16iT.

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2-2 Major Components

The following are the major components that make up the AOC-S3216L-L16iT

controller card:

1

5

1

4

J7

MDIO

J5

1

4

UART0

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

MH1

1

6

2

13

9
7
6

8

A

B

U21
MH2

1 2 3

REV:1.00

1

1

4

3

CG3

CG2

A8

E2

E8
E7

A7

E1

L5

F8

F2

B8

L7

F7

B7

F1

G8

G2

C8

G7

C7

G1

H8

D8

H2

H7

H1

D7

PRESS FIT

CN3

CN2

C94

C96

U20

SAS 8-11

SAS12-15

L8

9

C186

L2

B1

C19

B11 B12

AE

AK

Y

E20R

K

U1

5

10 15

25 30

E

J*

J1

E

B49

Figure 2-2. AOC-S3216L-L16iT Layout

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

Component Description

1 SAS Connectors SAS 0 - 3

2 SAS Connectors SAS 4 - 7

3 SAS Connectors SAS 8 - 11

4 SAS Connectors SAS 12 - 15

5 MDIO Header, designated MDIO, J7

6 UART Header, designated UART0 Serial Debug Port, J5

1

1

CG5

M8

M7

O8N8N7P8P7

O7

J2

C

CN0

M2

N2

P2

O2

P1

O1

N1

C

D

1

M1

J7

I7

Y1

L7

J8

L8

K8

K7

CN1

2

J2

K2

I2

PRESS FIT

J1

K1

L1L2I1

D

F7

F8G8E7

G7H7H8

CN4

G2

F2

H2

E1

F1

G1

H1

B7

C7

A7

C8

D7

D8

B8

CN5

C2

D2

B2

B1

C1

A1

D1

1 2 3

DESIGNED IN USA

A

SAS 0-3

CG4

I8

SAS 4-7

CG3

B

E8

E2

CG2

A8

SAS 16-19

A2

CG1

SAS 20-23

2-2

Chapter 2: Hardware Components

1

15

C93

CT47

CT44

2-3 Connectors and LED

SAS Connectors

There are four mini SAS HD connectors on the controller card, providing 16 ports

that support a transfer rate on each port of up to 12 Gb/s with SAS devices and

6Gb/s with SATA devices.

1

1

1

4

J7

MDIO

J5

1

4

UART0

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

MH1

2

13

9
7
6

8

A

B

U21
MH2

1 2 3

REV:1.00

1

1

4

3

CG3

CG2

A8

E2

E8
E7

A7

E1

L5

F8

F2

B8

L7

F7

B7

F1

G8

G2

C8

G7

C7

G1

H8

D8

H2

H7

H1

D7

PRESS FIT

CN3

CN2

C94

C96

U20

SAS 8-11

SAS12-15

L8

9

C186

L2

B1

C19

B11 B12

AE

AK

Y

E20R

K

U1

C

5

D

10 15

1

2

25 30

E

J*

J1

E

B49

Figure 2-3. SAS3 Connectors

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

Component Description

1 SAS Connectors SAS 0-3

2 SAS Connectors SAS 4-7

3 SAS Connectors SAS 8-11

4 SAS Connectors SAS 12-15

5 Heartbeat LED

CG5

M8

M7

O8N8N7P8P7

O7

J2

C

CN0

N2

P2

O2

P1

O1

N1

M1

J7

I7

Y1

L7

J8

L8

K8

K7

CN1

J2

K2

I2

PRESS FIT

J1

K1

L1L2I1

D

F7

F8G8E7

G7H7H8

CN4

G2

F2

H2

E1

F1

G1

H1

B7

C7

A7

C8

D7

D8

B8

CN5

C2

D2

B2

B1

C1

A1

D1

1 2 3

DESIGNED IN USA

A

M2

SAS 0-3

CG4

I8

SAS 4-7

CG3

B

E8

E2

CG2

A8

SAS 16-19

A2

CG1

SAS 20-23

Heartbeat LED

A blinking green LED indicates the rmware is running on the controller chip.

41

4

1

C90

C89

C177 C165

R157

R155

CT62

CT48

TP34

RT13

LT13

C

CT46

C45

TP29 TP28TP27

TP23

TP25

TP22 TP21

TP17
TP20TP19
TP16TP15

TP12

CT74

RN4RN3

C13

RS8

R265

R284

R267

R53

R266

C14

R268

CT64

R261

C82

C79

C78

CT57

R263

C122

C121

C126

R262
R264

CS55

CS56

CS57

CS58

CS59

CS60

R283

R212
C118

CS61
CS62

CG3

+

E8

E2

A7A8A1

E1

E7

C127
C128

B8

F2

F8

B7

+

F7

C197

C196

TP24
TP18
TP13
TP11

F1

G2

G8

C108

C109
C191

CT77

CT49

TP26

CT39

TP14

TP10

C8

G7

C7

G1

H2

D8

H8

D7

H1
H7

C76

C75

R164

R156

C101

C92

C194

C91

C185

R27

U14

R257

C48

C201

R83
R82
R71

C203

R66

C202

CT132

CT131

CT130

C204

RT15

LT15

C216

C219

C217

C218

CT146

CT151

CT150

CT149

CT148

R65
R32
R81

CT114

R28

RT20

RT19

LT19

LT20

CT92
R63
R62

CT78

CT65

CT60

CT59

CT40

D

R61

C40

RT11

LT11

C39

R54

CT98

CT144

C63

CT73

U4

CT120

BAR CODE

CS65

C74

CS66

CS67

C44

CG1 CG2

CS68

A2

CS69

CS70
CS63
CS64

B2

B1

LT1
RT1

C2

C1

RT4

C87

CT6

D2

LT4

C20

D1

C26

C25

C4

CT3C1C2

CS3

CS2

A1

A11A12

CT125
CT128

CT112

CT127

CT95

CT126

CT51

TP47

C86

CT29

CT28

CT129

TP35

TP50

CT33

C

C52

C214

CT145

G

D

R131

F

E

CT67

CT38

CT15
CT14
C30

CT79

CT118

CT111

CT101

CT133

CT82

TP1

C70

CT80

CT109

CT97

TP41

CT42

CT69

CT93

C51

CT72

TP40

CT100

CT76

CT41

TP48

CT56

CT50

E

CT36

CT18

CT123

TP45

TP43

C62

CT99

CT96

CT35

CT122

TP44

TP42

TP46

C73

C68

CT83

CT121

CT31C T30

CT106

C67

CT89

CT37

CT115

CT103

CT85

C56

CT55

CT86

CT110

C69

CT94

CT105

CT142

CT140

CT81

CT108

CT143

C72

CT87

F

C65

C60

CT113

CS13

CS12

CS11

CS10

CS9

CS8

CS7

CS6

CS5

CS4

LT8

C36

C23C33

C37

C31

C24

C42

C43

RT3
LT3

C47

C41

TP49

TP32

LT12

CT32

LT14

R20

RT14

TP31

TP30

B

CT68

C84

C85

CT141

C80

TP33

C81

C59

RT17

CT58

LT17

RT18

C210

C211

R111

A

CT9

CT135

C205

C213

C212

CT134

C46

C55

CT63

LT18

C58

C57

RT16

C207

C206

LT16

CT66

CT75

A

CT139
CT138
CT137

CT53CT52
CT136
C208

RT2

LT2

C21

C38

C22

B

CS17

CS16

CS15

CS14

A49

CG5

CS37

CS38

RT8

CT25

CT11

CS40
CS39
CS42
CS41

P2

N2

CS44

P1

RT12

CS43

CT88

L8

L7

K8

K7O1O2J8

J7N1

CT117

CS48

CS47
CS46
CS45

CS50

CS49

J2

K2

L2

J1

L1

K1

CS52
CS51

CT104

G8F8F7

G7

H8

H7

CT84

CS80

CS79
CS86

CS85

CS83

CS84

H1

G1

CS82
CS81

B7

B8

C7

C8

D8

D7

CS78
CS77

CS75

CS76

CS74
CS73

B2

C2

D2

C1

B1

D1

CS71
CS72

R128

R126

D1

Q1

M7N7N8O8O7P7P8

M8

CT90

A

CT61

C77

C49

CT91

1

R89

C

5

R91

HB_LED

R90

RS1

U13

M2

I7M1

I8

I2

I1

E7 E1

E8

E2G2F2F1H2

A7

A8

A2

A1

R92

ICE0

R162

R93

C139

CG4

R95

RN1

R94
R96

RS2

C50

RN2

C54

J6

2

RS4

CT54

R115

RS3

CT71

R114
R117

CG3

U5

C12

R44
R45

R47

R46

R41

R42

R116

CT70

R113

C53

CT45

R121

R273
R274

RS10

R275

R259

U24

C138

16

RN5

CG2

CT147

RS9

RN6

C61
C66
CT107
C71

RS12

G

C64

R276

RS11

CT102

R269

CT43

CT116

R271

CG1

R270
R272

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2-4 Front Header Locations

J7

1

4

J7

MDIO

J5

1

4

UART0

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

MH1

J5

2

13

9

7

6

8

A

B

U21
MH2

1 2 3

REV:1.00

CG3

CG2

A8

E2

E8
E7

A7

E1

L5

F8

F2

B8

L7

F7

B7

F1

G8

G2

C8

G7

C7

G1

H8

D8

H2

H7

H1

D7

PRESS FIT

CN3

CN2

C94

C96

U20

SAS 8-11

SAS12-15

L8

9

C186

L2

B1

C19

B11 B12

AE

AK

Y

E20R

K

U1

C

5

D

10 15

25 30

E

J*

J1

E

B49

CG5

M8

M7

O8N8N7P8P7

O7

J2

C

CN0

M2

N2

P2

O2

P1

O1

N1

M1

J7

I7

Y1

L7

J8

L8

K8

K7

I8

CN1

J2

K2

I2

PRESS FIT

J1

K1

L1L2I1

D

F7

F8G8E7

G7H7H8

E8

CN4

E2

G2

F2

H2

E1

F1

G1

H1

B7

C7

A7

C8

D7

D8

B8

A8

CN5

A2

C2

D2

B2

B1

C1

A1

D1

1 2 3

DESIGNED IN USA

A

SAS 0-3

CG4

SAS 4-7

CG3

B

CG2

SAS 16-19

CG1

SAS 20-23

Figure 2-4. Headers for Engineering Tests

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

Description Purpose

UART Header, designated UART0 Serial Debug Port J5 For Engineering Debug

MDIO Header, designated MDIO J7 For Engineering Test

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Chapter 3: Installation

Chapter 3

Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-

aging your controller card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the controller card from the

antistatic bag.

• Handle the expansion card by its edges only; do not touch its components or

peripheral chips.

• Put the controller card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the controller card.

Unpacking

The controller card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking your component, make sure you are static protected.

Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, be

sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components.

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AOC-S3216L-L16iT Controller Card User's Guide

3-2 Before Installation

To install the controller card properly, follow the steps below.

Prior to Installation

1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap)

and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.

3-3 Installing the Controller Card

Depending upon which system conguration is used, a riser card may or may not

be required to install the AOC-S3216L-L16iT.

Installing the Controller Card

1. Power down the system, remove the power cords from the rear of the power

supply and remove the system cover.

2. Verify that your controller card is equipped with the correct length of PCIe slot

mounting bracket for your system. The AOC-S3216L-L16iT controller card in-

cludes a low-prole PCIe mounting bracket. However, if your system features

full-height PCIe slots, replace the low-prole bracket with a full-height bracket.

3. Insert the controller card into a x8 PCI-E slot.

4. Connect the mini SAS HD cables from the controller card to either the direct

attached storage target devices or the cable sockets on the backplanes.

5. The cable latch will click into the locked position when connected properly.

6. Replace the system cover, plug in the power cord and power up the system.

3-2

Chapter 3: Installation

1

4

J7

MDIO

J5

1

4

UART0

AOC-S3216L-L16iT

MH1

2

13

9
7
6

8

A

B

U21
MH2

1 2 3

REV:1.00

CG3

CG2

A8

E2

E8
E7

A7

E1

L5

F8

F2

B8

L7

F7

B7

F1

G8

G2

C8

G7

C7

G1

H8

D8

H2

H7

H1

D7

PRESS FIT

CN3

CN2

C94

C96

U20

SAS 8-11

SAS12-15

L8

9

C186

L2

B1

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3-4 Static Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-

aging your controller card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the controller card from the

antistatic bag.

• Handle the controller card by its edges only; do not touch its components or

peripheral chips.

• Put the controller card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the controller card.

Unpacking

The controller card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking your component, make sure you are static protected.

Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, be

sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components

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Chapter 3: Installation

3-5 Installing the Drivers in Windows

Refer to the instructions that came with your controller card and follow the manu-

facturer's recommended steps for installing the operating system driver. Download

the latest drivers from the Supermicro project board at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/

driver/SAS/LSI/3216.

3-6 Uninstalling the Drivers

To Uninstall the Drivers in Windows:

Follow the system driver uninstall procedure in the operating system.

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(Disclaimer Continued)

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 signicant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims

any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous ap­plications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend
and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.

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