Preface
iii
Table of Contents
Contacting Supermicro .......................................................................................iv
Returning Merchandise for Service.....................................................................v
Chapter 1 BPN-SAS3-827HQ 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-SAS3-827HQ Backplane .......................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Connectors, Jumpers and LEDs
2-1
Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-1
2-2
Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions
.................................................................. 2-4
Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-4
2-3
Front LED Indicator ......................................................................................... 2-5
2-4
Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................. 2-6
2-5
SAS Ports ........................................................................................................ 2-8
