BPN-SAS3-815TQ Backplane
GND

GND

R

SAS815TQ

JTAG

REV 1.00

UPGRADE

R144

+12V

JP46

S UPER
JP10

JP29

JP29:9071 RST

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET

JP33
JP34

JP40

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

D3

+5V

JP47

#2

SIDEBAND

JP50
J7

+5V

#3

+12V

+5V

J8
J9

J10

+12V

#1

J6

#0
JP44

J5

JP26

I2 C

ACT IN
ACT0

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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

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

2-2

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

2-3

Rear Jumpers and Pin Definitions................................................................... 2-4
Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................... 2-4
I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings.................................................. 2-5

2-4

Rear LED Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-6

2-5

Front Connectors and LED Indicators............................................................. 2-7

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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

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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 the
manufacturer, 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 the
backplane 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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Notes

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Chapter 1

Guidelines

Chapter 1
Guidelines

This chapter offers guidelines for personal and equipment safety, and notes about
the BPN-SAS3-815TQ version documented in this manual.

1-1

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 the
backplane.

• 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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1-3

Version Information

The BPN-SAS3-815TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-datetechnology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
This manual reflects BPN-SAS3-815TQ, 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 manual covers BPN-SAS3-815TQ enabling SAS3 drives with 12Gbps speeds.

2-1

Rear Connector Locations

The following connectors are on the side of the backplane that faces the rear of thechassis. They are marked by silkscreen labels.

GND

GND

SAS815TQ

JTAG

REV 1.00

+5V

JP47

JP29

JP29:9071 RST

#2
J7

+5V

#3

+12V

14

J8
J9

12
GND

GND

12

R

SAS815TQ

REV 1.00

+5V

#3

J8

JTAG

111

JP47

UPGRADE

R144

+12V

JP46

S UPERJP10UPGRADE

R144

+12V

R

JP46

S UPER
JP10

16

13

1

JP29

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

SIDEBAND

JP50

#1

#0

J6

J10

JP26
2

I C

ACT IN
ACT0

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

18

17
JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET
D3

+12V

#1

J5

JP44

12

+5V

J9

JP40

+12V

J10

110

+12V

JP33
JP34

D3

+5V

JP29:9071 RST

#2
J7

+5V

15

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET

J6

JP33
JP34

19

JP40

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

SIDEBAND

JP50

#0
JP44

J5

JP26
2

I C

ACT IN
ACT0

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

Figure 2-1. Rear Connectors
1. Main Power: JP10 (4 pin)

7. I2C Connector JP44 (4 pin)

2. Peripheral power: J9 and J10(4 pin)8. ACT_IN JP26 (10 pin)
9. SAS Port #0 J5

3. JTAG JP47 (10 pin)
10. SAS Port #1 J6
4. Upgrade: JP46 (6 pin)
11. SAS Port #2 J7
5. MG9071 Chip
12. SAS Port #3 J8
6. Sideband JP51 (10 pin)2-1

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Rear Connector Definitions

1. Backplane Main Power Connectors

Main Power(JP10)The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10
provide power to the backplane.

Pin#            Definition
1+12V

2 and 3Ground4

2. Peripheral Drive 4-Pin Connectors+5V

Peripheral Drive Power(J9 and J10)

The 4-pin connectors, designated J9and J10, provide power to DVD or otherperipheral drives.

Pin#            Definition
1+5V

2 and 3Ground4+12V

3, 4. JTAG Connector and Upgrade Connector
The JTAG connector, designated JP47, and the upgrade connector, designatedJP46, are for diagnostic purposes. These connectors should be used by acertified and experienced technician.
5. MG9071 Chip
The MG9071 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES-2
controller and SES-2 protocols.
6. Sideband Headers
The sideband header is designated JP51.
For SES-2 to work properly, you must
connect an 8-pin sideband cable.

2-2

Sideband Header(JP51)Pin #   Definition

Pin #  Definition

2

Backplane
Addressing
(SB5)

1

Controller
ID (SB6)

4

Reset (SB4)3

GND (SB2)

6

GND (SB3)

5

SDA (SB1)

8

Backplane
ID (SB7)7SCL (SB0)10

No Connection

9

No Connection

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7. I2C Connectors

I2C Connector(JP44)The I2C Connectors, designated JP44, areused to monitor HDD activity and status.

Pin#   Definition     8. Activity LED Header
The Activity LED header, designated JP26,
is used to indicate the activity status ofeach SAS drive. To enable, connect using
a 10-pin LED cable.

1

Data

2

Ground

3

Clock

4

No Connection

SAS Activity LED Header(JP26)Pin #   Definition

Pin #   Definition

1

ACT IN#0

6

ACT IN#4

2

ACT IN#1

7

ACT IN#5

3

ACT IN#2

8

ACT IN#6

4

ACT IN#3

9

ACT IN#7

5

Ground10Empty

9-12. SAS Ports
The SAS ports are used to connect cables to SAS3 drives, enabling 12Gbps
speeds. The four ports are designated #0 - #4. Each port is also compatible
with SATA drives.

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2-3

Rear Jumpers and Pin Definitions
JP29

GND

GND

JTAG

REV 1.00

UPGRADE

R144

+12V

SAS815TQ

JP46

S UPER
JP10

R

JP29

JP18

JP29:9071 RST

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET

JP40

JP33
JP34

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

D3

+5V

JP47

#2

SIDEBAND

JP50
J7

+5V

+12V

+5V

+12V

J8

#3

J9

#1

J10

#0

J6

JP44

J5

JP26

I2 C

ACT IN
ACT0

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

JP40 JP42
JP29:9071 RST

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET
D3

+5V
J10

JP33
JP34

JP33
JP34

J6

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

JP50

+12V

#1

JP40

SIDEBAND

JP50

#0
JP44

J5

JP26

I2 C

ACT IN
ACT0

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

Figure 2-2. Rear Jumpers

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.

Connector
Pins

2

1

3

2

1

JumperSetting

General Jumpers
JumperSettings

Description

JP18

Open: Enabled
Closed: Disabled

Buzzer Reset

JP29

Open: Default
Closed: Reset

MG 9071 Chip Reset

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I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings
This backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default mode and can beused without making changes to your jumpers. Use the following settings for I2C
mode.
SGPIO Jumpers (Default)
JumperSetting

Description

JP33

1-2

Controller ID

JP34

1-2:ID#0

Backplane ID

JP40

ClosedI2C Reset SD OUT

JP42

1-2

Backplane ID SDIN

JP50

Open

I2C Reset

I2C Jumpers
JumperSetting

Description

JP33

2-3

Controller ID

JP34

1-2:ID#0

Backplane ID

JP40

Open

I2C Reset SD OUT

JP42

2-3

Backplane ID SDIN

JP50

ClosedI2C Reset

2-5

2-4

Rear LED Indicators

+12V

GND

GND

R

SAS815TQ

JTAG

REV 1.00

UPGRADER144

S UPER
JP10

JP46

P29

BPN-SAS3-815TQ Backplane Manual

JP29

JP29:9071 RST

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET

JP33
JP34

JP40

JP42

JP51
M15
MH2
M46
M9

D3

+5V

JP47

#2

SIDEBAND

JP50
J7

+5V

#3

+12V

+5V

+12V

J8
J9

J10

#1

#0

J6

JP44

J5

JP26

I2 C

ACT IN
ACT0

JP29:9071 RST

JP18 JP18:BUZZER RESET

JP33
JP34

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

JP40

JP42

JP51

D3

SIDEBAND

JP50

+5V
J10

+12V

#1

J6

Overheator Drive
Failure LED

Figure 2-3. Rear LEDs

Rear LEDs
LED

State

Specification

D3

On

Overheat or Drive Failure

2-6

#0
JP44

J5

JP26

I2 C
ACT0

ACT1 ACT2 ACT3

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2-5Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Front Connectors and LED Indicators

The front of the backplane has four sockets to connect disk drives, along with
LEDs indicators.

28R

SAS

#3

SAS #3

SAS #2

Figure 2-4. Front Connectors

Front SAS/SATA Connectors and LED Indicators
Drive Number

Label

HDD Activity LED(blue)

Failure LED(red)

SAS #0

J1

D12

D5

SAS #1

J2

D13

D6

SAS #2

J3

D14

D7

SAS #3

J4

D15

D8

2-7

D15
D8

D8

SAS #1

J4

D15

SAS

#2

#1

SAS #0

D7

D14
D7

J3

SAS

D14

#0

D6

D13
D6

J2

SAS

D13

D12
D5

D5

J1

D12

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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
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use or sale.

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