SUPER M28E1 and M28E2 MOBILE RACK USER'S GUIDE Rev. 2.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Contacting Supermicro .......................................................................................iv Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................... 1-1 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Notes vi
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 Electrostatic 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 1-3 • An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest equipment and PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The card and equipment you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Introduction 2-1 Overview This manual has been written for system integrators, PC technicians 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 publication of this manual.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 3-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers 13 1 JP25 OH Temperature 1 Signal Receptacle 84 2 S2 ++ J6 1 + + + PWR/Signal Receptacle 2 + + + + + + 12 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, 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" Setting means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SASM28 + D1 + + D2 FAIL1 + D6 + D3 ACT1 FAIL2 + D7 ACT2 #6 D9 D18 + D4 D8 ACT3 D13 + D9 + FAIL4 ACT4 + D10 FAIL5 D14 + D11 ACT5 FAIL6 + + D15 ACT6 D2 D6 + D12 FAIL7 Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Number SAS #0 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
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide 3-3 Expander Card Front Connectors 1 18 + 17 #4 REV 1.01A J2 4 #1 #0 J1 #3 #2 J11 In #5 14 13 In J12 SASEXP-M28 In + + 1 4-pin PWR Connector In JP1 + In/Out 15 JP4 4 FAN + 1 16 J4 In/ Out J3 J13 In/Out #6 #7 4-pin PWR Connector In/Out J14 10 1 + JP2 19 1 12 JP3 Fan Enable SASEXP-M28 1 JP5 Buzzer Reset + REV 1.01A Figure 3-3: Expander Card E2 Model (Rear) Front Connectors 1. Power Connectors (4-pin): J1 and J2 2.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector (JP1 and JP2) The 4-pin connectors, designated JP1 and JP2 provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 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 J12 In + + 1 4-pin PWR Connector In JP1 + J4 In/Out In/ Out J3 J13 In/Out 1 4 4-pin PWR Connector In/Out #6 #7 JP4 Fan Enable 1 FAN JP3 Fan Enable + J14 + JP2 1 Buzzer Reset JP5 + Buzzer Reset Figure 3-5: Expander Card E2 Model (Rear) Jumper SASEXP-M28 Settings REV 1.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 4 Installation Instructions 4-1 Shipping List Examine the your order for the following parts: • M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack • One 80mm cooling fan (Fan 0084) • Thirty-two M3 screws • Four round head screws • SATA 4-lane cable 4-2 Tools Required M28E series mobile rack assembly requires the following: • Phillips head screwdriver • Industry standard anti-static strap (recommended) 4-3 Other Parts When using this mobile rack independen
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. Mobile Rack Chassis Installation 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 Web site at http://www.supermicro.com.
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Fan Removal Removing 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 into the trays. Hard drives are sold separately.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Hard Drive Hard DriveTray 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 Connecting the Cables 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. 4-10 Advanced Configuration Use the following instructions in the unlikely event that you must access the jumpers, buzzer, or other backplane components.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Notes 4-7
M28E1 and E2 Mobile Rack User's Guide Disclaimer (cont.) 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
