Chapter 2: Installation

2-9 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections

Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and floppy disk drive cables:

Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment.

A red mark on a wire indicates the location of pin 1.

SATA Connections

Six Serial ATA (SATA) connectors (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the X8SIL-F motherboard (4 SATA ports for the X8SIL). These Serial Link connections provide faster data transmis- sion than legacy Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

SATA/SAS Connectors

Pin Definitions

Pin# Signal

1Ground

2SATA_TXP

3SATA_TXN

4Ground

5SATA_RXN

6SATA_RXP

7Ground

KB/MOUSE

 

 

JPI2C:PWR I2C

JPI2C

 

COM1

 

RSTALARMJAR:PSU

 

FLOPPY

UDIMM/RDIMM1066/1333DDR3 required

JAR

 

DIMM1BDIMM1ADIMM2B DIMM2A

 

JPUSB1

 

 

 

 

A. I-SATA 0

B. I-SATA 1

C. I-SATA 2

D. I-SATA 3

VGA

FAN5

LAN1

JLAN2 JLAN1

JPL2

JPL1

JPB

JI2C1

JI2C2

J6

SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2

FAN1

 

 

FAN2

 

 

 

JLED1:Power LED

JD1:Buzzer/Speaker

SPKR1

JLED1

JD1

CPU

 

 

JF1

 

 

 

 

JF1

E. I-SATA 4

F. I-SATA 5

 

J5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE4

FAN3

 

 

SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE7

 

 

REV:1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

LE3

 

J8

 

USA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8

X8SIL

DESIGNEDIN

 

 

 

 

 

SGPIO2-TSGPIO1-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

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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.