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Revision History Date April / 18 / 2011 Modifications First Release
Safety Information Read the installation instructions before connecting to the power source. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace or service this equipment. Never install this product in a wet environment. Position system cables and power cables carefully; route system cable and the power cable and plug so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on your system component cables or power cable.
Introduction About this Guide The SAS expander backplane user’s manual provides the information for functions, capabilities, configuring and assembly / disassembly of this backplane. Introducing the SAS Expander SAS expander expands one SAS address to a number of additional ports. It is an optimal device for usage in data centers. Backplane The CHENBRO SAS Expander Backplane provides high performance, 24 x 2.5” disk drives connectivity and flexibility in RM235/RM418/RM417.
Features General • To expand one Mini-SAS port (SFF-8087) to 24 x SATAII/SAS 2.5” HDD • Support HDD Failure / Activity Indication and HDD ID Mapping • Support RM235/RM418/RM417 only High-Speed I/O • 6.0 Gb/s or 3.
Technical Specification This SAS Expander backplane assembly is including three boards : 80H10341802A0 ( 2.5” 24-port Mini SAS Backplane) Specification Host Interface Mini-SAS HDD Interface SAS Hot-Swap Yes, allows user to on line replace Hard Disk Drive Display LED indicates Hard Disk Drive status Power LED – Blue (When HDD is present) Access LED – Green (When HDD is busy) Error LED – Red (When HDD is error) Environment Monitor Temperature senor detect(RT1, RT2) Connectors 1.SAS29 *24 2.
0H17341801A0 ( SAS Expander Bridge Board ) Specification Dimension 95.6(L) x 19.66(W) x 1.
SAS Expander Backplane Assembly Outlook HDD Side Host Side p/n : 80H10341802A0 (2.5” 24-port Mini SAS Backplane Layout) JP1 JP2 JP3 CN011 CE1 CE2 CE3 CE4 CE5 CE6 CE7 CE8 CN241 JP4 JP5 Components Description Function JP1 ~ JP6 DC in, 4-Pin connector For backplane power source from power supply CE1 ~ CE8 CN011 ~ CN241 bridge board connecter Connection for SAS Expander daughter board SATAII / SAS HDD connecter Connect to 22pin SATAII or 29pin SAS 2.
p/n : 80H10341803A0 ( SAS Expander Daughter Board Layout ) JF5 JF1 SW1 JF2 CB1 JF3 JF4 JC4 CB2 JC5 JC3 JC8 Components CB1 CB2 CE5 CE6 CE1 CE2 Description Mini-SAS SFF-8087 Connector – Internal Input Mini-SAS SFF-8087 Connector – Internal Output CE7 CE3 JC1 CE8 CE4 Function Internal input from SAS RAID Card Internal output to rear window for expansion CE1~CE8 Bridge Board Connector Connection For Backplane JF1~JF4 FAN connecter 4x Four Pin Connecter With PWM Function JF5 Fan Connector
Fan Connector Pin Definition (JF1 ~ JF4) Pin NO. Descriptions 1 GND 2 12V 3 FAN Clock Input 4 FAN PWM Output Power Failure Connector Pin Definition (JC4) Pin NO. Descriptions 1 GND 2 Fail signal Input(Active Low) Power Alarm Mute Connector Pin Definition (JC5) Pin NO. Descriptions 1 MUTE - 2 MUTE + RS232 Connector Pin Definition (JC1) Pin NO. Descriptions 1 GND 2 KEY PIN 3 RXD 4 TXD Fan Connector Pin Definition (JF5) Pin NO.
Front LED / Control Board Connector Pin Definition (JC8) Pin NO. Descriptions Pin NO. Descriptions 1 FAIL LED + 2 FAIL LED - 3 KEY PIN 4 NC 5 MUTE SW + 6 MUTE SW - Mini SAS Connector Pin Definition (CB1 ~ CB2) Pin NO. Descriptions Pin NO.
SW1 Function Definition SW1-1: FAN Quantity Setting Sw1-1 FAN ON 4 OFF 3 SW1-2: PWM Enable/Disable Setting Sw1-2 PWM ON Enable OFF Disable SW1-3: TEMP Threshold Setting Sw1-3 ON TEMP 65℃ OFF 55℃ SW1-4: FAN Enable/Disable Setting Sw1-4 FAN ON Enable OFF Disable SW1-5: BUZZER Enable/Disable Setting Sw1-5 BUZZER ON Enable OFF Disable SW1-6: SES Enable/Disable Setting Sw1-6 SES ON Enable OFF Disable
p/n : 80H17341801A0 ( Bridge Board Layout ) Mechanical Dimension 80H10341802A0 ( 2.
80H10341803A0 ( SAS Expander Daughter Board
80H17341801A0 ( Bridge Board ) PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Function of Backplane See the table below for PWM level Duty Cycle Under 45℃ (113℉) 50% 45℃~50℃ (113℉~122℉) 85% 50℃ (122℉) and above 100% Mini-SAS Cables RM23212 SAS Expander Backplane provides most benefits to users using various SAS RAID card via different conversion cables.
Connector Cable Type A1 A2 A3 A4 B P/N Host (RAID Card) Side Mini-SAS Mini-SAS (SFF-8087 36pin) (SFF-8087 36pin) Mini-SAS Mini-SAS (SFF-8087 36pin) (SFF-8087 36pin) Mini-SAS Mini-SAS (SFF-8087 36pin) (SFF-8087 36pin) Mini-SAS Mini-SAS (SFF-8087 36pin) (SFF-8087 36pin) SATA-7Pin x4 Length Backplane Side Mini-SAS (SFF-8087 36pin) 26H113215-027 200 mm 26H113215-028 350 mm 26H113215-029 500 mm 26H113215-030 600 mm 26H113215-010 600 mm Compatible SAS RAID Cards Manufacture M
How To Assemble On The HDD Cage Step 1 : Attach three “ L “ shape metal brackets on the backplane by screw Step 2 : Fasten backplane on the rear side of HDD cage by screw Step 3 : Insert two bridge boards on the backplane
HDD LED Cable: 26H113215-0 05 Step 4 : Screwing four studs on the backplane Step 4 : Ducking SAS Expander daughter board on the bridge board Step 5 : Align with the screwing hole on the studs and fasten by four screws to finish whole HDD Cage assembly Note : Regarding assembly for HDD cage on the chassis , Please refer to RM417/RM418 Chassis quick installation guide from Chenbro official web site
