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BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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 would be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESD Safety Guidelines ................... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ................1-1 An Important Note to Users ................1-2 Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane .......... 1-2 Chapter 2 Connectors and Pin Definitions ..........2-1 Front Connectors .................... 2-1 Front Connector Pin Definitions ..............2-2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ...........
  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane User's Guide Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 5: Returning Merchandise For Service

    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.
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 7: An Important Note To Users

    Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane The BPN-SAS3-842TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com for the latest...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Connectors And Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Connectors and Pin Definitions Chapter 2 Connectors and Pin Definitions Front Connectors Figure 2-1. Front Connectors 1. Sideband Connector #2 (8-pin): 6. Power Connector (4-pin) #2: SGPIO, JP6 JPW2 2. Sideband Connector #1 (8-pin): 7. SAS/SATA Port #4: J10 SGPIO, JP1 8.
  • Page 9: Front Connector Pin Definitions

    BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane User's Guide Front Connector Pin Definitions #1 - 2. Sideband Connectors Sideband Connectors (Sideband#1 and Sideband#2) These are the SGPIO sideband connectors Pin Definition Pin Definition for SAS/SATA. SGPIO Sideband #1, SDataIn designated J1, is for SAS/SATA Ports #0-3...
  • Page 10: Front Jumper Locations And Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Connectors and Pin Definitions Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ACTLED Figure 2-2. Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane, Connector Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
  • Page 11: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS#0 SAS#2 SAS#3 SAS#4 SAS#1 FAIL#0 FAIL#1 FAIL#2 FAIL#3 FAIL#4 ACT#2 ACT#1 ACT#3 ACT#4 ACT#0 Figure 2-3. Rear Connectors Rear SAS3/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS3 Drive Number SAS #0 SAS3/SATA HDD #0...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2: Connectors and Pin Definitions Notes...
  • Page 13 BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane User's Guide Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices, or other critical systems whose failure to perform would be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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