Supero M35TQ User Manual

SUPER

®

M35TQ

Mobile Rack

USER'S GUIDE

Rev. 1.0c

M35TQ Mobile Rack User's Guide

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Manual Revision 1.0c
Release Date: August 5, 2010

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Product Features ........................................................................................... 1-1

Operating Systems Supported ........................................................................ 1-1

System Monitoring .......................................................................................... 1-2

1-3 An Important Note to the User ........................................................................1-2

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-3

1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service.................................................................1-4

Chapter 2 SAS-M35TQ Backplane Specifi cations

2-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 General Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................2-1

2-3 Introduction to the SAS-M35TQ Backplane .................................................... 2-2

Chapter 3 Backplane Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

3-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ...................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Front Connectors and Pin Defi nitions ............................................................. 3-2

3-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions ...................................................3-4

Explanation of Jumpers ..................................................................................3-4

Buzzer and Chip Reset Jumper Settings ........................................................3-5

Fan Jumper Settings ....................................................................................... 3-6

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C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings .................................................3-7

3-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................. 3-8

Chapter 4 Mobile Rack Installation Procedures

4-1 Tools Required ................................................................................................4-1

4-2 Important Safety Guidelines ............................................................................4-1

4-3 Installation Procedures ....................................................................................4-2

Installing Hard Drives into the Mobile Rack ....................................................4-2

Additional Optional Installation Information.....................................................4-8

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC
users who intend to integrate Supermicro's intelligent, highly expandable and cost­effective mobile rack solutions into their systems. It provides the user with detailed
information for the installation and use of the M35TQ mobile rack.

The Supermicro M35TQ mobile rack supports SAS or SATA hard drives, and can
accomodate up to fi ve 3.5" hard drives or three 5.25" hard drives. The M35TQ
showcases today's most advanced technological innovations in modular connectiv­ity and data transferability, laying the foundation for reliable, effective and scalable
solutions for tomorrow's data communications industry.

1-2 Product Features

The M35TQ mobile rack includes the following features:

Supports SAS or SATA

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Supports fi ve 3.5" hot-swappable HDDs or three 5.25" HDDs•

Operating Systems Supported

For the most up-to-date information visit the Supermicro Web site at www.super­micro.com

Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003

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Linux: Red Hat and SuSE •

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System Monitoring

Fan failure LED•

Overheat LED indicatior•

Drive activity indicatior•

1-3 An Important Note to the User

The pictures or graphics shown in this User's Guide were based upon the latest
PCB revision available at the time of the publishing of this manual. The M35TQ
mobile rack you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics
shown in this manual.

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1-4 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)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

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1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be­fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super­micro.com/support/rma/).

Whenever possible, repack the mobile rack in the original Supermicro carton, using
the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the
mobile rack securely, using packaging material to surround the mobile rack so that
it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in­curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor fi rst for any product problems.

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Chapter 2

SAS-M35TQ Backplane Specifi cations

To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps
listed below when accessing your system or handling the components.

2-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o prevent dam­age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures
are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

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Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic •
bag.

Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

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chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

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Put the backplane and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in •
use.

2-2 General Safety Guidelines

Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components •
from the computer, including the mobile rack.

Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the

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mobile rack.

Make sure that the mobile rack is securely and properly installed on the moth-

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erboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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2-3 Introduction to the SAS-M35TQ Backplane

The M35TQ mobile rack contains a SAS-M35TQ backplane. The SAS-M35TQ
backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available,
providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.

This manual refl ects SAS-M35T Revision 1.01, the most current release available at
the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro W eb site at www.supermicro.
com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported confi gurations.

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3-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers

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Front Connectors

4-pin Power Connectors: JP10 1.
and JP13

MG9072 Chip2.

JTAG Connector: JP473.

2

I4.

C Connector #1: JP44

2

I5.

C Connector #2: JP45

Sideband Connector #1: JP516.

Sideband Connector #2: JP527.

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Figure 3-1: Front Connectors

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1

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15

1

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15. SAS Port #4: J10

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1

9

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Upgrade: JP468.

ACT IN: JP269.

Fan Connector: JP2210.

SAS Port #0: J511.

SAS Port #1: J612.

SAS Port #2: J713.

SAS Port #3: J814.

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3-2 Front Connectors and Pin Defi nitions

1. Mobile Rack Main Power Connectors

The 4-pin power connectors, designated JP10
and JP13, provide power to the mobile rack.
See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

2. MG9072 Chip

The MG9072 is an enclosure management
chip that supports the SES-2 controller and
SES-2 protocols.

Mobile rack
Main Power

4-Pin Connector

Pin# Defi nition

1 +12V

2 and 3 Ground

4 +5V

3. JTAG Connector

The JT AG connector , designated JP47, is used
for diagnostic purposes only.

4. and 5. I

The I

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C Connectors

2

C connectors, designated JP44 and
JP45, are used to monitor the HDD activity
and status. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

I2C Connector

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection

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6. and 7. Sideband Headers

The sideband headers are designated JP51
and JP52. For SES-2 to work properly, an
8-pin sideband cable must be connected.
See the table to the right for pin defi ni-
tions.

8. Upgrade Connector

The upgrade connector, designated JP46,
is used for diagnostic purposes only. This
connector should only be used by a certifi ed
and experienced technician.

Sideband Headers

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
2 Mobile rack

Addressing

(SB5)
4 Reset (SB4) 3 GND (SB2)
6 GND (SB3) 5 SDA (SB1)
8 Mobile rack

ID (SB7)
10 No Connec-

tion

1 Controller

ID (SB6)

7 SCL (SB0)

9 No Connec-

tion

9. Activity LED Header

The activity LED header, designated JP26,
is used to indicate the activity status of
each SAS drive. For the activity LED
header to work properly, connect a 10-pin
LED cable.

10. Fan Connector

The 3-pin connectors, designated JP22,
provides power to the mobile rack fan. See
the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

11 - 15. SAS/SATA Ports

SAS Activity LED Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 ACT IN#0 6 ACT IN#4
2 ACT IN#1 7 ACT IN#5
3 ACT IN#2 8 ACT IN#6
4 ACT IN#3 9 ACT IN#7
5 Ground 10 Empty

Fan Connectors

Pin# Defi nition

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Tachometer

The SAS/SATA ports are used to connect
the SAS/SATA cables from the ports to the
hard drives. The fi ve ports are designated
#0 - #4.

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3-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions

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JP62

JP38

JP29

JP50

JP41

JP40

JP37

JP36

JP33

JP43

JP61

JP34

JP42

JP18

Figure 3-2: Front Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers

3 2 1

Connector

To modify the operation of the mobile rack,
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 identifi ed with
a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"
means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.

Pins

Jumper

3 2 1

Setting

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JP29

JP18

Figure 3-3: Buzzer and Chip Reset Jumpers

Buzzer and Chip Reset Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings

Jumper Jumper Settings Note

JP18

JP29

Open: Enabled
Closed: Disabled

Open: Default
Closed: Reset

*The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has
occurred.

Buzzer Reset*

MG9072 Chip Reset

The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions:

Hard drive failure1.

Fan failure2.

System temperature over 45º Celsius.3.

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JP62

JP61

Figure 3-4: Fan Jumpers

Fan Jumper Settings

This mobile rack can utilize up to four fans. To use each fan, you must confi gure
both jumpers as instructed below.

Fan Jumper Settings

Jumper Jumper Settings Note

JP61

Closed: With Fan
Open: No Fan

FAN#1

JP62

1-2:With Fan
2-3:No Fan

FAN#1

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JP38

JP37

JP36

JP50

JP41

JP40

JP33

JP43

JP34

JP42

Figure 3-5: I2C and SGPIO Jumpers

I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings

This mobile rack can utilize I2C or SGPIO. I2C is the default mode and can be used
without making changes to your jumpers. The following information details which
jumpers must be confi gured to use SGPIO mode or restore your mobile rack to

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C mode.

I2C/SGPIO Settings

2

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Jumper

C Setting

(Default)

JP33 2-3 1-2 Controller ID #1
JP34 1-2:ID#0 1-2:ID#0 Backplane ID #1
JP36 2-3 1-2 Controller ID #2
JP37 2-3:ID#1 1-2:ID#0 Backplane ID #2
JP38 Closed Open I
JP40 Open Closed I
JP41 Open Closed I
JP42 2-3 1-2 Backplane ID SDIN #1
JP43 2-3 1-2 Backplane ID SDIN #2

JP50 Closed Open I

SGPIO

Setting

3-7

Description

2

C reset #2

2

C reset SDOUT #1

2

C reset SDOUT #2

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3-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

The rear of the mobile rack backplane has SAS/SATA connectors and LEDs which
display activity or failure status for each of the drives, as well as overheat and
drive failure status.

SAS #0

SAS

#0

FAIL #0

J1

ACT #0

FAIL #1
ACT #1

FAIL #2
ACT #2

FAIL #3
ACT #3

FAIL #4

ACT #4

SAS

#1

SAS

#2

SAS

#3

SAS

#4

SAS #1

J2

SAS #2

J3

SAS #3

J4

SAS #4

J9

Figure 3-6: Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

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Rear SAS/SATA Connectors

Rear

Connector

SAS/SATA

Drive Number

SAS #0 SAS/SATA HHD #0
SAS #1 SAS/SATA HHD #1
SAS #2 SAS/SATA HHD #2
SAS #3 SAS/SATA HHD #3
SAS #4 SAS/SATA HHD #4

Rear LED Indicators

Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED

SAS #0 D12 D5
SAS #1 D13 D6
SAS #2 D14 D7
SAS #3 D15 D8
SAS #4 D18 D19

Mobile Rack Backplane LEDs

LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED

D3

D4

ON Drive failure LED indicator

(Red light fl ashing, buzzer on)

ON Fan failure overheat LED indicator

(Red light fl ashing, buzzer on)

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Chapter 4

Mobile Rack Installation Procedures

4-1 Tools Required

The following tools are required to install the mobile rack into the chassis:

Phillips head screwdriver

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Antistatic strap (recommended)•

4-2 Important Safety Guidelines

This product should be assembled and/or serviced by qualifi ed and experienced
technicians. To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow the
guidelines listed below.

Safety Guidelines

Turn off all peripheral devices and the power supply connected to the chassis.1.

Disconnect the chassis from any power source.2.

When disconnecting cables, label them for easy identifi cation.3.

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when han-4.
dling components.

Save all the screws and fasteners for later use and label them for easy iden-5.
tifi cation.)

Follow the installation procedures in the following section of this manual to 6.
remove and install the hard drives, cooling fan, and the back panel of the
mobile rack.

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4-3 Installation Procedures

Use the following installation procedures to set up the mobile rack.

WARNING!

SAS IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane. Do not
set ID's manually on the drives.

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SAS termination is enabled by default on the SAS backplane.

Installing Hard Drives into the Mobile Rack

The hard drives of the M35TQ mobile rack are mounted in drive carriers to simplify
their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help to promote
proper airfl ow within the mobile rack drive bays.

Release Button

Figure 4-1: Hard Drive Release Button

Removing Hard Drives from the Mobile Rack

Push the release button on the hard drive, which will extend the drive handle1.

Use the drive handle to carefully pull the drive from the mobile rack.2.

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Drive Carrier

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Dummy Drive

Figure 4-2: Chassis Drive Carrier

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Warning: Except for short periods of time while swapping
hard drives, do not operate the server with the mobile rack
hard drive bays empty. The hard drive carrier must have a
hard drive or dummy drive installed.

1

1

2

1

1

1

Figure 4-3: Removing Dummy Drive from Carrier

Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier

Remove the two screws holding securing the dummy drive to the carrier.1.

Remove the dummy drive from the carrier.2.

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SAS/SATA or SCSI

Hard Drive

4

1

4

1

Drive Tray

Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing 3.
downward so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the car­rier.

Secure the hard drive to the carrier with the six screws provided.4.

Return the drive carrier to the mobile rack. Make sure that the drive carrier 5.
handle is returned to the closed and locked position. Repeat these steps for
each hard drive you want to install.

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Figure 4-4: Installing a Hard Drive

Warning! Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended
for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on
recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://
www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.cfm

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Connecting Cables to the Mobile Rack

Before connecting cables the mobile rack, the exhaust fan must be removed. In
some circumstances, the backplane may need to be removed.

1

1

1

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Figure 4-5: Removing Mobile Rack Fan

Removing the Exhaust Fan and Connecting SAS/SATA Cables

Simultaneously press inward on the tabs on each side of the fan housing.1.

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Figure 4-6: Removing Mobile Rack Fan

Pull the exhaust fan off the rear of the mobile rack.2.

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3

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Figure 4-7: Removing Mobile Rack Fan

Remove the bracket screw from the side of the mobile rack.3.

Pull the bracket from the rear of the mobile rack.4.

Connect the SAS/SATA cables and power cables to the backplane of the 5.
mobile rack.

Replace the bracket, bracket screw, and fan on the mobile rack and recon-6.
nect power to the chassis.

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Backplane Screw

Locations

Figure 4-8: Removing Mobile Rack Backplane (Optional)

Additional Optional Installation Information

If necessary, before reassembling the mobile rack, the backplane may be removed.
To remove the mobile rack backplane, remove the six screws securing the back­plane, and carefully pull the backplane from the rear of the mobile rack.

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Notes

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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 signifi 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.

Disclaimer (cont.)

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