Datasheet
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SAS 823TQ Backplane User’s Guide
#4/#5. I
2
C Connectors
The I
2
C Connectors, designated JP44 and
JP45, are used to monitor HDD activity and
status. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
I
2
C Connector
Pin Defi nitions (JP44
and JP45)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection
SATA Activity LED Header
Pin Defi nitions (JP26)
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
Backplane
Main Power
4-Pin Connector
(JP10 and JP13)
Pin# Defi nition
1 +12V
2 and 3 Ground
4 +5V
2-2 Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions
#1/#2. Backplane Main Power Connectors
The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10 and
JP13, provide power to the backplane. See
the table on the right for pin defi nitions.
#3. Activity LED Header
The activity LED header, designated JP26,
is used to indicate the activity status of
each SATA drive. The Activity LED Header
is located on the rear of the backplane. For
the Activity LED Header to work properly,
connect using a 10-pin LED cable.