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Contents

Contents

Contacting Supermicro........................................................................................iv
Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v

Chapter 1 Guidelines
1-1

ESD Safety Guidelines.................................................................................... 1-1

1-2

General Safety Guidelines............................................................................... 1-1

1-3

Version Information.......................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs
2-1

Connector Locations........................................................................................ 2-1

2-2

Connector Definitions....................................................................................... 2-2

2-3

Jumper and Pin Definitions.............................................................................. 2-3
Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................... 2-3

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LED Indicators ................................................................................................ 2-4iii

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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

EuropeAddress:

Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML's-Hertogenbosch, The NetherlandsTel:+31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax:+31 (0) 73-6416525

Email:

sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)Web Site:www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific
Address:

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel:+886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax:+886-(2) 8226-3992

Email:

support@supermicro.com.tw

Web Site:www.supermicro.com.tw

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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 themanufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of
the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handlingcharges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
Whenever possible, repack the backplane in the original Supermicro box, using theoriginal packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack thebackplane in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enoughpackaging material surrounding the backplane so that it does not become damaged
during shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages
incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.  

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viChapter 1

Guidelines

Chapter 1
Guidelines

This chapter offers guidelines for personal and equipment safety, and notes about
the BPN-SAS-801T-A3 version documented in this manual.

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ESD Safety Guidelines

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com­ponents. To prevent
damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistaticbag.

• Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
1-2

General Safety Guidelines• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer, including the backplane.

• Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from thebackplane.

• Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on themotherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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Version Information

The BPN-SAS-801T-A3 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-datetechnology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
This manual reflects BPN-SAS-801T-A3, Revision 1.00, the most current
release available at the time of publication. Refer to the Supermicro Web siteat www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported
configurations.

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Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Chapter 2
Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

This section describes components of the BPN-SAS-801T-A3 backplane

2-1Connector Locations

The following connectors are on the top of the backplane when it is mounted in thechassis. They are marked by silkscreen labels.

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1. Main Power: JP10 (4 pin)
2. SATA cable header #0: J5
3. SATA cable header #1: J64. SATA cable header #2: J7
5. SAS#0 connector : J1
6. SAS#1 connector: J2
7. SAS#2 connector: J3
8. Thermal diode header: JP202-1

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2-2Connector Definitions

1. Power Connector

Main PowerThe 4-pin connector, designated JP10
provides power to the backplane.

(JP10)

Pin#            Definition
1 and 2Ground V

3+5V4+12V2-4. SATA Cable Headers
The 7-pin connectors, designated J5, J6 and J7, connect by cables to the SAS/SATA controller or motherboard SAS/SATA ports.
5-7. SAS Connectors
J1, J2, and J3 connect directly to the drives.
8. Temperature Sensor Output
JP20 is the thermistor output from backplane to motherboard or other devices
to get ambient temperature around backplane and drive.

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2-3Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Jumper and Pin Definitions

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Jumper Settings
JumperSettings

Description

JP11

Pin 1 to GND: Reset SAS #0
Pin 2 to GND: Reset SAS #1
Pin 3 to GND: Reset SAS #2

HDD Power Reset (2x2-pin header)Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the backplane,jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
between two pins to change the functionof the connector. Pin 1 is identified witha square solder pad on the printed circuitboard. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"means the jumper is on and "Open" means
the jumper is off the pins.

2-3Connector
Pins

3

2

13

2

1Jumper

Setting

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LEDs
LEDStateSpecification

D1Green+12V power status indicator

D2Green+5V power status indicator

D3Red

SAS #0 Power reset in progress

D4RedSAS #1 Power reset in progress

D5Red

SAS #2 Power reset in progress

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
communication 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
disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultrahazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully
indemnify, defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands,actions, litigation, and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous
use or sale.

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