SUPER®

MH2JP134 +12V

J1217+5V#5MH3BPN-SAS-F424-A6REV 1.01

JP35
37R1033ACT LED TEST
JP41+C48

MH1#21R45J9622C64 +12V

JP35
ATMEL RST
1-2:RST
2-3:NO RST

2223+

11SB#133834#444
2SB#2

BAR CODE+J877#0C45#3J10J7

BPN-SAS-F424-A6 Backplane
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.0

178+ C5J11+7JP53

DESIGNED IN USA#1C4411U41712127JP51

JP103 +5V

5UPGRADE
JP69+C47BPN-SAS-F424-A6 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-F424-A6 Backplane.......................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Jumpers, Connectors and LEDs
2-1

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

2-2

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

2-3

Front Jumper Locations and Pin Settings........................................................ 2-3
Explanation of Jumpers................................................................................... 2-3

2-4

Rear Connectors and LED Indicators.............................................................. 2-4iii

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Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters
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-Pacific
Address:

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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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 to
the 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.

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1-3

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.

1-4

Introduction to the BPN-SAS-F424-A6 Backplane

The BPN-SAS-F424-A6 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-F424-A6 Revision 1.01, the most current releaseavailable at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site atwww.supermicro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.

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Chapter 2Jumpers, Connectors and LEDs

2-1

Front Connectors

2129MH2JP134 +12VJ1217+5V#5BPN-SAS-F424-A6MH3REV 1.01

JP35
37R103

3ACT LED TEST
JP41+C48

MH1#21C47R45

J9622JP35
ATMEL RST
1-2:RST2-3:NO RST

C64 +12V

11187#4++

11SB#111U41
834

44
2

#16J8+

J11212C5SB#271JP53

BAR CODE

C442223733

DESIGNED IN USA

1+JP51JP103 +5V

5UPGRADE
JP69+

7877

#0C45

#3J10J7710Figure 2-1: Front Connectors

1. Main Power Connector (4-pin): JP107. SATA Connector #0: J7

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

8. SATA Connector #1: J8

3. Sideband Connector #1 (SB#1): JP51

9. SATA Connector #2: J9

4. Sideband Connector #2 (SB#2): JP53

10. SATA Connector #3: J10

5. Upgrade Connector: JP69

11. SATA Connector #4: J11

6. ATMEL Chip

12. SATA Connector #5: J122-1534

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Front Connector Pin Definitions

1. - 2. Backplane Main Power Connectors

BackplaneMain Power4-Pin Connector

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

3. - 4. Sideband Connectors

Pin#Definition

1 and 2Ground

3+5V

4+12VSideband Connector

The sideband connectors are designated JP51and JP53. For SES-2 to work properly, an
8-pin sideband cable must be connected toJP51 and JP53. See the table to the right forpin definitions.

5. Upgrade Connector
The upgrade connector, designated JP69 is afirmware upgrade port.

6. ATMEL Chip
The ATMEL chip is an enclosure management chip used in the BPN-SAS-F424-A6
backplane.
7. - 12. SATA Connectors
SATA connectors #0 - #5 are used to connect
the SATA cables. The six ports are designated#0 - #5 and are compatible with both SAS andSATA drives.

2-2

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

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2-3

Front Jumper Locations and Pin Settings
JP41

JP134 +12V

JP35#5MH3BPN-SAS-F424-A6

REV 1.01

JP35
37R1037+5VJP41

1C48
3MH2

ACT LED TEST

J12+MH1#2+1C47R45

56

UPGRADEJP69

J922C64 +12V

JP35
ATMEL RST1-2:RST2-3:NO RST

2223+

11SB#17U41

833

7111212JP51

JP103 +5V

34#47442DESIGNED IN USA#11++J8+J11

JP53

SB#2

BAR CODE

C44

78C577#0C45#3J10J7Figure 2-2: Front 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.

Connector
Pins

3213

2

1

JumperSetting

Note: On 2-pin jumpers, "Closed" means
the jumper is on and "Open" means thejumper is off the pins.

Jumper Settings
JumperJumper Settings

JP41---JP35

1 - 2 Reset2 - 3 No reset (Default)

Note
For manufacturer's diagnostic purposes
onlyChip reset2-3

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2-4Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

A
D13CA
D6C
D102AC
D107

D102
D107

ACT3 FAIL3SAS #0

ACT4 FAIL4

J35CC
D29R178

A

CAA

SAS #3

D5C

ACT0 FAIL0

D12SAS #0

D12
D5SAS #4CSAS #1

D13
D6R173

J2

ACT5 FAIL5CA
D23

ACT1 FAIL1

D22 A

D22
D21

SAS #5SAS #2

D24
D29A
D24J15C

SAS #1
J1

SAS #3

CA
D37

J13

SAS #4

ACT2 FAIL2

SAS #2SAS #5

D40
D37A
D40

J21ACFigure 2-3: Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
Rear SAS/SATA Connectors and LED Indicators
Ports

SAS/SATA Drive
Number

RearConnectors

Failure LED
Indicator

Activity LED
Indicator

SAS#0

SAS/SATA HDD #0

SAS#1

SAS/SATA HDD #1

J1

D5

D12J13

D23

D22SAS#2

SAS/SATA HDD #2

J21

D37

D40

SAS#3

SAS/SATA HDD #3

J35

D107

D102

SAS#4

SAS/SATA HDD #4

J2

D6

D13SAS#5

SAS/SATA HDD #5

J15

D29

D242-4

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Notes

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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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