SUPER21MH1MH2#42

1#2+5VC45

BPN-SAS-F418-B6REV 1.01

447232234J9C483GND

C5337J1012BAR CODE

A+C18#0C44C477J127#3J1141++12V

2#1++5V

MH3J8+JP1031785+

467
17+

#5JP13GND

JP46
UPGRADE28

SB#1

SB#2JP54
C67+12V

JP52

2MH4®

DESIGNED IN USA

Y2BPN-SAS-F418-B6 Backplane
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.0J7

BPN-SAS-F418-B6 Backplane User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Contacting Supermicro........................................................................................iv
Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v

Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines
1-1

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

1-2

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

1-3

An Important Note to Users............................................................................. 1-2

1-4

Introduction to the BPN-SAS-F418-B6 Backplane.......................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Jumpers, Connectors and LEDs
2-1

Front Connectors............................................................................................. 2-1

2-2

Front Connector and Pin Definitions................................................................ 2-2

2-3

Rear Connectors and LED Indicators.............................................................. 2-3iii

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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)

Asia-PacificAddress:

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd
New Taipei City 235
TaiwanTel:+886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax:+886-(2) 8226-3991

Web Site:www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:
Email:

support@supermicro.com.tw

Tel:+886-(2)-8226-3990

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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 yourvendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning tothe manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outsideof 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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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.

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 thebackplane.

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

1-1

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An Important Note to Users

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
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.

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Introduction to the BPN-SAS-F418-B6 Backplane

The BPN-SAS-F418-B6 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-F418-B6 Revision 1.01, the most current releaseavailable at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supportedconfigurations.

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Safety Information and Technical Specifications

Chapter 2Jumpers, Connectors and LEDs

Front Connectors

C6+5V#5+12V213GND

337J10C48#244C457#0J7C44C57232234

J9+5V

BPN-SAS-F418-B6REV 1.01

6C47

#112BAR CODEA+C18MH3J8785#47J1211#3J1142+JP1036717+4GND

87JP13+12VJP46
UPGRADE
2+SB#2JP54

82MH2SB#11351JP522102MH1+411MH4+2-1Y2DESIGNED IN USA

9107Figure 2-1: Front Connectors

1. Main Power Connector (4-Pin): JP10

7. SATA Connector #0: J7

2. Main Power Connector (4-pin): JP13

8. SATA Connector #1: J8

3. Sideband Connector #1 (SB#1): JP52

9. SATA Connector #2: J9

4. Sideband Connector #2 (SB#2): JP54

10. SATA Connector #3: J10

5. Upgrade Connector: JP46

11. SATA Connector #4: J11

6. ATMEL Chip

12. SATA Connector #5: J122-1

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Front Connector and Pin Definitions

1 - 2 Backplane Main Power Connectors

Backplane
Main Power4-Pin Connector

The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10 andJP13 provide power to the backplane. See
the table on the right for pin definitions.

3 - 4 Sideband Connectors

Pin#Definition

1 and 2Ground

3+5V

4+12V

Sideband Connector

For SES-2 to work properly, an 8-pin sideband
cable must be connected to JP52 and JP54.
See the table to the right for pin definitions.

5 Upgrade Connector
The upgrade connector, designated JP46 is afirmware upgrade port.

6 ATMEL Chip
The ATMEL chip is an enclosure management chip used in the BPN-SAS-F418-B6
backplane.
7 - 11 SATA Connectors #0 - #5
SATA connectors #0 - #5 are used to connect
the SATA cables. The six ports are designated#0 - #5 and are compatible with both SAS and
SATA drives.

2-2

Pin #Definition

Pin # Definition

2

Backplane
Addressing(SB5)1

Controller
ID (SB6)

4

Reset (SB4)3

GND (SB2)

6GND (SB3)5SDA (SB1)

8Backplane
ID (SB7)

7SCL (SB0)10No Connection

9No ConnectionSafety Information and Technical Specifications

2-3Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

218C
D23

D23
D222733 978AC

FAIL1 ACT1

SAS #322A
D2282122CC

D107

AA22A

D12273321924

SAS #27

SAS #28

FAIL2 ACT2

D37

D5D12CC22AA

SAS #5
D107
D102
SAS #4

FAIL5 ACT5273397218

D29 C

D102

J212513A

33 9736

FAIL0 ACT0C

J1527

FAIL3 ACT3374812

D5 CJ35

D40ACA22

D2431

J2SAS #4

SAS #0J133 9

SAS #5SAS #1SAS #027

7SAS #3

J13SAS #12721337

FAIL4 ACT48
D6CAC22A

D29
D24

D13

D6
D13

D37
D40

Figure 2-2: Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors and LED Indicators
Ports

SAS/SATA Drive
Number

RearConnectors

Failure LEDIndicator

Activity LEDIndicator

SAS#0

SAS/SATA HDD #0

SAS#1

SAS/SATA HDD #1

J1

D5

D12

J13

D23

D22SAS#2

SAS/SATA HDD #2

J21

D37

D40

SAS#3

SAS/SATA HDD #3

J35

D107

D102

SAS#4SAS/SATA HDD #4J2D6D13SAS#5SAS/SATA HDD #5J15D29D242-3

BPN-SAS-F418-B6 Backplane User’s GuideDisclaimer (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 shouldbuyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does soentirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and holdSupermicro 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 orsale.

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