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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-N8 Backplane ........1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions ...............
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.super- micro.com/support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the backplane in the original Supermicro box, using the original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the backplane in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging material surrounding the backplane so that it does not become damaged during shipping.
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.
The card you have received may not look exactly the same as the graphics in this manual. Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-213A-N8 Backplane The BPN-SAS3-213A-N8 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up- to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Front Connectors Figure 2-1. Front Connectors Front Connectors 1. Power Connectors (4-pin): JPW3, 7. NVMe IN #15: CN8 JPW2, JPW1, JPW6, JPW5, and 8. NVMe IN #13: CN4 JPW4. 9. NVMe IN #11: CN7 2.
BPN-SAS3-213A-N8 Backplane Manual 2-2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated JPW3, 4-Pin Connector JPW2, JPW1, JPW6, JPW5, and JPW4, pro- Pin# Definition vide power to the backplane. See the table on +12V the right for pin definitions. 2 and 3 Ground 2.
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Front Jumpers Figure 2-2. Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit...
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers Rear Components, Connectors, and LED Indicators Figure 2-3. Rear SAS/SATA Connectors and LED Indicators SAS/SATA/NVMe Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS Drive Failure Activity Connector Number SAS3/SATA HDD #0 LED1 LED2 SAS3/SATA HDD #1 LED5 LED6 SAS3/SATA HDD #2 LED8...
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BPN-SAS3-213A-N8 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...