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Using the AMCC 3ware
®
I
2
C Multiplexer
with a Supermicro
®
Backplane
The AMCC 3ware I
2
C Multiplexer (I
2
C MUX) allows you to connect a
3ware 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller to one of 3 Supermicro
backplanes and provide enclosure services for up to 32 drives in a
single enclosure. By using the I
2
C MUX and the 3ware 9.4.3 software,
you can take advantage of enclosure services such as LED signaling of
drive identification, drive fault indication, and drive rebuild indication.
The I
2
C MUX supports these 3 Supermicro SAS Backplanes:
•
826TQ (12 drive)
•
836TQ (16 drive)
•
846TQ (24 drive)
This document describes how to connect an I
2
C MUX to a 3ware
9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller and to one of the 3 supported
Supermicro backplanes.
What’s included in this package
•
AMCC 3ware I
2
C Multiplexer with full-height bracket attached
•
One half-height bracket (for use if needed)
•
One I
2
C-to-controller (upstream) cable, 75 cm, #150-3101-00
•
One I
2
C-to-controller (upstream) cable, 25 cm, #150-3102-00
•
Three I
2
C-to-backplane (downstream) cables, 75cm, #150-3103-00
What you need
•
AMCC 3ware I
2
C Multiplexer and connector cables (this package)
•
3ware 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID controller and SATA cables
•
Supermicro SAS Backplane 826TQ, 836TQ, or 846TQ
Additional documentation
This document provides information on how to connect the I
2
C MUX
to your 9650SE or 9550SXU RAID Controller and Supermicro
backplane.
For additional information about 3ware RAID controllers, including
use of the enclosure services, refer to the following documents.
•
3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
, Version 9.4.1
•
3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
,
9.4.3 Addendum
For complete information about the Supermicro backplanes, see the
appropriate documentation at Supermicro’s website.
•
http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-826TQ.pdf
•
http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-836TQ.pdf
•
http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/BPN-SAS-846TQ.pdf
