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The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 A Note to Users ....................1-2 Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-213A Backplane ..........1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions ...............
Contents Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-213A Backplane The BPN-SAS3-213A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reflects BPN-SAS2-213A Revision 1.00 backplane, the most current release available at the time of publication.
BPN-SAS3-213A Backplane Manual 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are used for manufac- turer diagnostic purposes only. 3. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated JP3, JP4, 4-Pin Connector JP5 and JP6 provide power to the backplane.
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Front Jumpers ATMEL#2 RESET UPGRADE #2 ATMEL#1 RESET UPGRADE #1 1-2:RESET 1-2:RESET 2-3:NO RESET 2-3:NO RESET BAR CODE C109 C110 C142 C141 C111 Figure 2-2. Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings.
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BPN-SAS3-213A Backplane Manual Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro...