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BPN-NVMe3-216A-N4 Backplane
User's Guide
1-3 An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest back-
plane 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-NVMe3-216A-N4 Backplane
Assembly
The BPN-NVMe3-216A-N4 backplane assembly has been designed to utilize the
most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-
quality performance.
This manual reflects BPN-NVMe3-216EL Revision 1.00, the most current release
available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro website at
for the latest updates, compatible parts, and supported configura
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tions.
1-5 Overview of the BPN-NVMe3-216A-N4 Backplane
One BPN-NVMe3-216EB backplane and two BPN-NVMe3-216EL daugh-
ter cards combine to form the BPN-NVMe3-216A-N4 backplane assembly.
The BPN-NVMe3-216EL backplanes are attached to one another, with the primary
components on the right side of the board and the secondary components on the
left. The daughter card is mounted onto the backplane as illustrated below.
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CG1
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PRESS FIT
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DESIGNED IN USA
BAR CODE
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JPWR1
JPWR2
JPWR3
JPWR5
JPWR4
J25
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U30
U19
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MH_P1
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D12
D11
C122
R160
AC
TLED_TEST
DEFAULT:2-3
BP_SELECT
BPN-NVMe3-216EB
BPN-NVMe3-216EL
BPN-NVMe3-216EL
Primary
Secondary
Figure 1-1. BPN-NVMe3-216A-N4 Backplane Assembly
