Supermicro SC847 JBOD User Manual page 80

SC847E1C/2C JBOD Chassis Manual
C-3 An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest back-
plane revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
C-4 Introduction to the BPN-SAS3-846EL Backplane
The BPN-SAS3-846EL 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-SAS3-846EL Revision 1.01, the most current release
available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at
www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported con-
figurations.
C-5 Overview of the BPN-SAS3-846EL1/EL2 Backplanes
The BPN-SAS3-846EL1 and BPN-SAS3-846EL2 model backplanes are identical,
except that the BPN-SAS3-846EL2 backplane has duplicate secondary components
which are not found on the BPN-SAS3-846EL1. The BPN-SAS3-846EL2 is divided
into a two sections, with the primary components on the right side of the board and
the secondary components on the left. SAS3 backplanes are not compatible with
legacy SAS (3 Gbps), SATA (1.5 Gbps) backplanes or lower.
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