M28E1 and M28E2 MOBILE RACK USER'S GUIDE Rev. 2.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents M28E1 and M28E2 MOBILE RACK Contacting Super Micro .................................................................................................iv Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1 1-3 An Important Note to Users ...
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Contacting Super Micro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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 Electric Static 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.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Notes 1-2
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Introduction 2-1 Overview T his manual is w r it ten for system integrator s, PC tec hnic ians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides detailed information for the installation and use of the M28E1/M28E2 Mobile Rack. The Supermicro M28E1/M28E2 Mobile Rack showcases advanced technology innovations in modular connectivity and data transferability and supplies reliable, effective, and scalable solutions for tomorrow’s data communications industry.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Additional Information The M28E1/M28E2 Mobile Rack was designed for use in certain chassis and servers or as a stand alone unit. Use the chassis or server manual for installation instructions. Use the instructions listed in this manual to use the mobile rack independent of a chassis. 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.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Jumper Setting and Pin Definitions 3-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers 3 1 Signal Receptacle 84 2 S2 ++ J6 1 + 1 + + PWR/Signal Receptacle 2 + + + + + + 2 Figure 3-1. Mobile Rack Backplane (Front) Front Connectors and Jumpers 1. Signal Receptacle 2. Power/Signal Receptacle 3.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide 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 function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified 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. JP25 Jumper Settings Setting Note Open: 45º C 1-2: 50º C 2-3: 55º C Overheat Temperature.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Rear Connectors and LED Indicators D1 + D5 ACT0 + D2 FAIL1 + D6 + D3 ACT1 FAIL2 D2 D6 + D7 #6 D9 D18 FAIL3 D8 ACT3 D13 + D9 + FAIL4 ACT4 #7 J9 + D10 FAIL5 D14 + D11 ACT5 FAIL6 + + D15 ACT6 + D12 FAIL7 Rear SAS/SATA Connectors SAS #0 SAS Drive Number SAS/SATA HDD #0 SAS #1 SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS #2 SAS/SATA HDD #2 SAS #3 SAS/SATA HDD #3 SAS #4 SAS/SATA HDD #4 SAS #5 SAS/SATA HDD #5 SAS #6 SAS/SATA HDD #6 SAS #7 SAS/SATA
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide 3-3 Expander Card Front Connectors 1 4 #4 REV 1.01A J2 3 4 #1 #0 J1 #3 #2 J11 In #5 SASEXP-M28 In J12 8+ 7 In + + 1 4-pin PWR Connector In JP1 + In/Out 1 6 J4 In/ Out J3 J13 In/Out #6 #7 4-pin PWR Connector In/Out J14 5 JP4 4 10 2 FAN + JP2 9 1 JP3 Fan Enable 1 JP5 Buzzer Reset + + Figure 3-3. Expander Card E2 Model (Rear) Front Connectors 1. Power Connectors (4-pin): J1 and J2 2. Fan Connector: JP4 3.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP1 and JP2 provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector (JP1 and JP2) Pin# Definition 1 +12V 2 and 3 4 2. Fan Connectors The 3-pin connector, designated JP4, provides power to the fan. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Jumper Settings + SASEXP-M28 REV 1.01A J2 4 #1 #0 J1 #3 #2 J11 In #4 In #5 In + J12 + 1 4-pin PWR Connector In JP1 + Fan Enable 4 1 J4 In/ Out J3 J13 In/Out #6 #7 In/Out 1 4-pin PWR Connector In/Out J14 + JP2 JP4 FAN JP3 Fan Enable + + 1 Buzzer Reset JP5 Buzzer Reset Figure 3-5.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 4-1 Shipping List Examine the your order for the following parts: • • • • • 4-2 M28E1/M28E2 Mobile Rack One 80mm Cooling Fan (Fan 0084) 32 - M3 screws Four Round head screws SATA 4-lane cable Tools Required M28E series Mobile Rack assembly requires the following: • • 4-3 Phillips head screwdriver Industry standard anti-static strap (recommended) Other Parts When using this mobile rack independent of a chassis, you
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide 4-4 Setup and Installation Steps Use the following list as a guide to setup and install the mobile rack. If this mobile rack is to be installed in a chassis, use the instructions in the chassis manual. 1. Unpack and examine system parts. 2. Review all system and safety guidelines. 3. Install the system fan. 4. Install the hard drives. 5. Connect data and power cables.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 4-7 Cooling Fan Installation When using the M28E1 or M28E2 without installing the mobile rack in a larger unit (such as a chassis), you must install a cooling fan. For more information on installing the mobile rack into a chassis or server, see the documentation for your mobile rack or server. You can also visit our website at http://www.supermicro.com. Release Tabs Fan Connector Tab Openings Figure 4-1.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Fan Removal Use the following instructions to remove the cooling fan from the mobile rack: 1. Remove the fan cable from the mobile rack by gently, but firmly pulling the cable from the backplane. 2. Press both release tabs and pull the fan from the mobile rack. 4-8 Hard Drive Installation Each M28 Mobile Rack includes dummy trays that act as place holders for hard drives. Before using the mobile rack, you must install hard drives to the trays.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Hard Drive M3 Screws Figure 4-3. Hard Drive and Hard Drive Tray 3. Place a 2.5" hard drive in the hard drive tray. 4. Align the hard drives to the rear of the hard drive tray. 5. Secure the hard drive to the tray using four M3 screws (as illustrated). 6. Using the hard drive tray latch as a handle, slide the hard drive into the mobile rack. 7. Close the hard drive tray handle to lock the hard drive into place. 8.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide 4-9 Connect Data and Power Cables Use the following instructions to complete setup of your mobile rack. 1. Connect the SAS cables to the mobile rack. A longer SAS cable may be required (see the recommended cables listed earlier in this manual). 2. Connect the power cables from the chassis power supply. A power cable extension may be required.
