Chapter 1: Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors

 

 

Number

 

 

Connector

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,16

 

 

COM1/COM2

 

COM1/2 Serial connection headers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,32,27,23,7

 

Fans 1~5

 

System/CPU fan headers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

Floppy

 

Floppy Disk Drive connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

JAR

 

Alarm Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

JD1

 

Speaker header (Pins 3/4: Internal, 1~4:External)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

JF1

 

Front Panel Control header

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

JL1

 

Chassis Intrusion header

 

 

29

 

 

JLED

 

Power LED Indicator header

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

JPW1

 

24-pin ATX main power connector (required)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

JPW2

 

+12V 8-pin CPU power connector (required)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

KB/Mouse

 

Keyboard/mouse connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,9

 

 

LAN1~LAN2,

 

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports (LAN1/LAN2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

I-SATA 0~5

 

Serial ATA ports (X8SIL has 4 Serial ATA Ports)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

IPMI

 

IPMI LAN Port (X8SIL-F Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

JPI2C

 

PWR supply (I2C) System Management Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

SPKR1

 

Internal speaker/buzzer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

T-SGPIO-0/1

 

Serial General Purpose IO headers (for SATA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,21

 

 

USB0/1, USB 2/3

 

Backplane USB 0/1, Front panel accessible USB 2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

USB 4

 

Type A USB Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

USB 10/11

 

Front Panel USB header (X8SIL-F Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

VGA

 

Onboard Video Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X8SIL/X8SIL-F LED Indicators

 

 

Number

LED

 

Description

 

Color/State

Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

LE4

 

Onboard Standby PWR LED

Green: Solid on

PWR On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

LE7

 

IPMI Heartbeat LED

 

Yellow: Blinking

IPMI: Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors Number Description, 33,32,27,23,7, Description Color/State Status

X8SIL specifications

SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V are advanced server motherboards designed to meet the demanding needs of today's data centers and enterprise environments. These motherboards from Supermicro deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including virtualization, cloud computing, and database management.

One of the main features of the X8SIL series is its compatibility with Intel's Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This allows users to harness the power of multi-core technology, ensuring optimal performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications. With support for up to 144GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8SIL motherboards provide ample memory bandwidth, enhancing the overall system performance and efficiency.

The X8SIL-F variant includes an integrated IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) feature, which enables remote management and monitoring of the system. This technology allows IT administrators to proactively manage server health, perform remote troubleshooting, and ensure minimal downtime. Additionally, the X8SIL-F supports Supermicro's Green Computing technology, which helps reduce power consumption and enhance energy efficiency, leading to lower operational costs.

In terms of storage, the X8SIL series offers multiple SATA and SAS interface options, facilitating a wide range of storage configurations. The motherboards feature six SATA II ports and optional SAS capabilities, allowing users to implement RAID setups for improved performance and data redundancy. This flexibility in storage solutions is crucial for environments that require high availability and reliability.

The X8SIL motherboard series is equipped with a range of I/O ports, including multiple USB ports, PCI Express slots, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. This extensive connectivity ensures that users can easily expand and customize their systems according to specific application needs. The onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports provide fast network access, which is essential for data-intensive workloads.

Furthermore, the X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V boast an efficient thermal design. These motherboards feature robust heat sinks and fan headers, which help maintain optimal operating temperatures, even under heavy workloads. This thermal efficiency is critical in extending the lifespan of components and ensuring consistent performance.

In summary, SUPER MICRO Computer's X8SIL, X8SIL-F, and X8SIL-V motherboards stand out with their strong performance, advanced management features, flexible storage options, and efficient thermal design. These characteristics make them ideal choices for businesses looking to build reliable and scalable data center solutions.