Supermicro BPN-NVMe3-216N-S4 User manual

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BPN-NVMe3-216N-S4 Backplane
USER'S GUIDE

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Preface
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 A Note to Users............................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Introduction to the BPN-NVMe3-216N-S4 Backplane .................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers
2-1 Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1
2-2 FrontConnectorandPinDenitions............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Front Jumpers ................................................................................................. 2-3
Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-3
2-4 Rear Components, Connectors, and LED Indicators ..................................... 2-4

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Website: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Website: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Preface
Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore 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 handling
charges 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.super-
micro.com/support/rma/).
Whenever possible, repack the backplane in the original Supermicro box, using the
original 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 enough
packaging 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 in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
Duringthewarrantyperiod,contactyourdistributorrstforanyproductproblems.

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Notes

1-1
Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines
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 dam-
age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
aregenerallysu󰀩cient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 antistatic
bag.
• 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 mother-
board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

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1-3 A Note to Users
All images and layouts in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision
available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may not look exactly
the same as the graphics in this manual.
1-4 Introduction to the BPN-NVMe3-216N-S4 Backplane
The BPN-NVMe3-216N-S4 backplane has been designed to utilize the most
up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality
performance.
Always refer to the Supermicro web site at www.supermicro.com for the latest
updates,compatibleparts,andsupportedcongurations.

2-1
Chapter 2 Connectors and Jumpers
Chapter 2
Connectors and Jumpers
2-1 Front Connectors
1. NVMe #22 & #23: CN23 & CN24
2. NVMe #20 & #21: CN21 & CN22
3. NVMe #18 & #19: CN19 & CN20
4. NVMe #16 & #17: CN17 & CN18
5. NVMe #14 & #15: CN15 & CN16
6. NVMe #12 & #13: CN13 & CN14
7. NVMe #10 & #11: CN11 & CN12
8. NVMe #8 & #9: CN9 & CN10
9. NVMe #6 & #7: CN7 & CN8
10. NVMe #4 & #5: CN5 & CN6
11. NVMe #2 & #3: CN3 & CN4
12. NVMe #0 & #1: CN1 & CN2
13. Power Connectors (4-pin):
JPWR4, JPWR3, JPWR2, and
JPWR1
14. Mini-SAS HD Connector: J25
8
1
7
1
4
14
2
Figure 2-1. Front Connectors
1
11
5
1
31
9
1
6
1
13
1
13 1 13 1 13
1
10 1 11 1 12

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2-2 FrontConnectorandPinDenitions
Backplane
Main Power
4-Pin Connector
Pin#Denition
1 and 2 Ground
3 and 4 +12VDC
#13. Backplane Main Power Connectors
The 4-pin connectors, designated JPWR4,
JPWR3, JPWR2, and JPWR1, provide
power to the backplane. See the table on
therightforpindenitions.
#1. - 12. NVMe Ports
The NVMe ports, designated CN1 through
CN24, are used to connect the OCuLink
cables. They correspond to drives DRV#0
through DRV#23. (See page 2-4 for drive
locations.)
#14. Mini-SAS HD Connector
The SAS connector is used to connect
the SAS or SATA drive cables and is
designated J25. The connector has four
ports, which correspond to drives DRV#20
through DRV#23 if those drives are used
for SAS3, SAS2, or SATA3 devices. (See
page 2-4 for drive locations.)