Intel RAID Controllers Interoperability Guide

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Figure 3. Inserting the Intel
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RAID Controller SRCSASPH16I into a PCI Express* Slot
4.5 Backplane Setup and Cable Connection
The 16-port mini SAS Backplane with mounting bracket in the Chenbro* Chassis provides the
SGPIO function support, which can be used to indicate HDD failure via a fault LED. SGPIO
support is enabled on the backplane via two switches (See Figure 4)
Figure 4. Switches on the Backplane with Default Setting
The following table summarizes how to enable the SGPIO function support for the backplane.
Table 6. Backplane SGPIO Function Setting
SW-1 SW-2 SGPIO Function Setting
On On Enable HDD failure and access signal via SGPIO
On Off Enable HDD access signal via SGPIO
Off On Enable HDD failure signal via SGPIO
Off Off Disable HDD failure and access signal via SGPIO