X8SIL/X8SIL-F User's Manual

Front Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally lo- cated on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

 

 

 

 

JF1 Header Pins

 

KB/MOUSE

 

 

JPI2C:PWR I2C

JPI2C

 

COM1

 

RSTALARMJAR:PSU

 

FLOPPY

UDIMM/RDIMM1066/1333DDR3 required

JAR

 

DIMM1BDIMM1ADIMM2B DIMM2A

 

JPUSB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN2

 

 

 

VGA

FAN5

 

 

JLED1:Power LED

JD1:Buzzer/Speaker

 

 

JLAN1

 

SPKR1

JLED1

JD1

Pin 16

 

 

 

 

 

LAN1

 

 

 

 

 

JLAN2

 

CPU

 

 

 

JPB JPL1 JPL2

 

JI2C1

JF1

 

JF1

 

 

JI2C2

 

 

J6

SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2

 

J5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE4

FAN3

 

 

SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin 2

LE7

 

 

REV:1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE3

J8

 

USA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8

X8SIL

DESIGNEDIN

 

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1-TSGPIO2-T

JPT1

 

 

 

LE2

JBT1

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ

 

MAC CODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1:CMOS CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAR CODE

I-SATA5

I-SATA1

I-SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-SATA4

I-SATA0

I-SATA2

 

COM2

JL1:CHASSIS INTRUSION

USB 10/11

 

 

JL1JPG1

USB4

USB2/3

FAN4

Pin 15

Pin 1

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED

X

Ground

Ground

2 1

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

LED_Anode+

X

Reset Reset Button

PWR Power Button

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIL user manual Front Control Panel, JF1 Header Pins

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.