BPN-SAS3-809H Backplane

USER'S GUIDE
1.0

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

2-2

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

2-3

Rear Jumper.................................................................................................... 2-3
Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................... 2-3

2-4

Rear LED Indicators......................................................................................... 2-4

2--5

Front Connectors and LED Indicators............................................................. 2-5

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Contacting Supermicro
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Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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Email:

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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-SAS3-809H 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 the mounting
frame in the chassis to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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Version Information

The BPN-SAS3-809H backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-datetechnology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
This manual reflects BPN-SAS3-809H, Revision 1.01, the most current releaseavailable at the time of publication. Refer to the Supermicro Web site atwww.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported
configurations.

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Chapter 2

Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Chapter 2
Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

This manual covers BPN-SAS3-809H, a 1U two-node backplane supporting up to
four 2.5" SAS3/SATA3 HDDs/SSDs per node.

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.

19
4

5

4

1

NB_BP_FAN1
C

MH2
4

LE1

20

A

A32

JP10

75

C

C

1
JF4

1

A

4

A

1

JTAG1

1

J18

J16

FRONT PANEL B

OVERHEAT LED THRESHOLDMCU RESET
3

A
10
C

U2

2
E

K

4

4 A

REV:

1.01

3

1

D31

76

C A
LED2
FAN FAIL LED

C

MH5
1

20

1

JF2
MB_B

U11

A1

DESIGNED IN USA

B1

U19

JF1
MB_A

10
P20

P11 S12

S7

P1

P10

S6

51
26

3

FRONT PANEL ABAR CODE

5

Q15
25
3
2

2

JF3

B32

C

B32

A

1

B33

4
5
1

JP11

1

SPI PROGRAMMING
624

NA_BP_FAN1

B37

SERIAL DEBUG
JP13

1

JP4

1

D36

D34

A

19

4

NA_BP_FAN2

A37

J19

C

JP5

MH4

C45

B33

D35

D41
4

4

NA_BP_FAN3
1

D32

A33

JP8
MH1

C
A

JP6

MH3
LED TEST
JP12

D33

A37

1

1

4

7

NB_BP_FAN1

NB_BP_FAN2
JP9

1

B37

NB_BP_FAN3

9

4
JP7

C

50

A

LED1

1

OVERHEAT LED
J20

6

13

S1

1

B1

18

12

Figure 2-1. Rear Connector Locations

1. Power Connector (J20)

5. SERIAL_DEBUG (J19, 4 pin)

2. Motherboard A Connector (JF1)

6. SPI PROGRAMMING (JP13,
6 pin)

3. Motherboard B Connector (JF2)
7. JTAG1 (10 pin)
4. Fan Connectors:
NB_BP_FAN3 (JP7),
NB_BP_FAN2 (JP9),
NB_BP_FAN1 (JP8),
NA_BP_FAN3 (JP6),
NA_BP_FAN3 (JP5),
NA_BP_FAN3 (JP4)

8. Control Panel Connector, NodeA (JF3)
9. Control Panel Connector, Node
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Rear Connector Definitions

1. Main Power Connectors
The J20 connector provides power to the backplane from the power distribution
board.
2, 3. Motherboard Connectors
JF1 and JF2 provide connections for the two motherboards.
4. Fan Connectorst
These six connectors provide power for six fans: headers J4, J5, and J6 for
Node A, headers J6, J7, and J8 for Node B.
5, 6, 7. Manufacturing Connectors
These connectors are for use by the manufacturer.
J19 SERIAL_DEBUG (J19, 4 pin)
JP13 SPI PROGRAMMING, LCMC MCU Upgrade (JP13, 6 pin), remove toprogram
JTAG1 Nuvoton MCU Upgrade port (10 pin) Default is Open8, 9. Control Panel Connectors
JF3 and JF4 provide connections to the control panels for each computing nodeby means of a flat ribbon cable.

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2-3

Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Rear Jumpers
JP12
C

20

C

C
A

1

JTAG1

2
E

K

JF2
MB_B

U11

A1

B1

U19

OVERHEAT LED THRESHOLDMCU RESETP11 S12

S7

P1

P10

S6

4

A

LED1

JP4

MH5

NA_BP_FAN1

1

2

3

1

4 A

REV:

1.01

C

20

1

JF3
FRONT PANEL ABAR CODEDESIGNED IN USA

FAN FAIL LED

C

50

NA_BP_FAN2

3
C A
LED2

10
P20

51
26

J16

3

U2

5

Q15
25
3
2

1

J18

1
10

C

1

JP5

MH4

1

4

A

B32

75

NA_BP_FAN3
1

1

A

D31

76

JP10

1
JF4
FRONT PANEL B

B32

A32

B33

A

D36

4

LE1

C45

C

D32

D34

A

JP6

1

NB_BP_FAN1
MH2
4

5
1

JP11

1

SPI PROGRAMMING
6

2

4

9

SERIAL DEBUG
JP13

1

B37

D35

D41

J19

C
A

4

A37

MH1

C
A

J18

MH3
LED TEST
JP12

JP8

D33

A33

B33

1

1

A37

NB_BP_FAN1

NB_BP_FAN2
JP9

1

B37

NB_BP_FAN3
JP7

JF1
MB_A

J16

OVERHEAT LED
J20

S1

B1

Figure 2-2. Rear Jumpers

Jumper Settings
JumperSettings

Note

JP12

Open

LED TEST (2 pin), close to test all Failureand Activity LEDs

J16

Pins 1-2 (default)

Nuvoton MCU RESET (3 Pin); used only
by manufacturing

J18

Open

OVERHEAT LED THRESHOLD (3 pin); forfuture use

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
circuit board. Note: On two pin jumpers,"Closed" means the jumper is on and"Open" means the jumper is off the pins.

2-3

Connector
Pins

3

2

1

3

2

1

JumperSetting

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2-4

Rear LED Indicators
LE1
LE1

20

A

JP10

C

C

1
JF4

1

A

NA_BP_FAN3

JP5

MH4

1

JTAG1

1

J18

J16

OVERHEAT LED THRESHOLDMCU RESET
3

U2

2
E

K

4

C A
LED2

JF2
MB_B

U11

A1

B1

U19

C

1

20

1

2

3

JF3
FRONT PANEL ABAR CODE
JF1
MB_A

10
P20

P11 S12

S7

P1

P10

S6

51
26

MH5

NA_BP_FAN1
1

4 A

1.01

DESIGNED IN USA

FAN FAIL LED
5

Q15
25
3
2

JP4

REV:

3

1
10

C

NA_BP_FAN2
1

4A

FRONT PANEL B
A

D31

75

B32

A32

1

1

C
4

76

B33

C

B32

A

C45

5
1

JP11

1
NB_BP_FAN1
MH2
4

4

A

D36

1

SPI PROGRAMMING
6

2

9

JP13

B37

SERIAL DEBUG

D32

D34

A

A37

D35

D41

J19

C

JP6

MH3
LED TEST
JP12

JP8
MH1

4

D33

A33

B33

1

1

A37

NB_BP_FAN1

NB_BP_FAN2
JP9

1

B37

NB_BP_FAN3
JP7

C

C

50

A

LED1

1

OVERHEAT LED
J20

S1

B1

LED1

Figure 2-3. Rear LED Indicators

LED Indicators
JumperDescription

LE1

LCMC MCU heartbeat (green)

LED1

Nuvoton MCU heartbeat (green)

LED2

Fan Fail/LED (red)

2-4

LED2

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2-5Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs

Front Connectors and LED Indicators

The front of the backplane holds connectors for eight SAS drives and corresponding
status indicators.

C

D21
C

C

#A1
S1

D13

S7

S8 S14

P1

P15

A
C

ACT#A1

J4

#A3

D15
S1

S7 S8

S14 P1

A
C

P15

D8
A

D6

FAIL#A1A

ACT#A3

FAIL#A3

J1

#A0

S1

S7 S8

S14 P1

P15

A
D12

C

ACT#A0FAIL#A0

SAS #B1

J11

A

#B1
S1

S7 S8

S14 P1

J3

#A2

S1

A

S7 S8

S14 P1

P15

D14 A
C
D7
A

ACT#A2
FAIL#A2

D5

SAS #B0

SAS #B3
SAS #B2
P15

J15

FAIL#B1

#B3
S1

S7 S8

S14 P1

J9

#B0
S1

S7 S8

S14 P1

P15

A

C

D19

FAIL#B0

C
J13

#B2
S1

S7 S8

S14 P1A

Figure 2-4. Front Connectors and LEDs

Front Drive Connectors and LED Indicators
HDD Activity LED(blue)

Failure LED
(red)

J1

ACT#A0FAIL#A0J2

ACT#A1

FAIL#A1

SAS #A2J3

ACT#A2

FAIL#A2

SAS #A3J4

ACT#A3

FAIL#A3

SAS #B0J9

ACT#B0FAIL#B0

SAS #B1

J11

ACT#B1

FAIL#B1

SAS #B2

J13

ACT#B2

FAIL#B2

SAS #B3

J15

ACT#B3

FAIL#B3

Label

SAS #A0
SAS #A1

2-5

ACT#B3A
FAIL#B3CA

16 LEDs, two per receptacle, indicate activity and failure.
(to the right of each SAS connector)

Drive Number

P15

C

A
D20

ACT#B0
D18
C

C

P15

A
Q32

C
D23

SAS #A3
SAS #A2C

SAS #A0C

ACT#B1
J2

D29

D30

SAS #A1

D24

A

C

A
FAIL#B2

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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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