Supermicro 2U 24-Port SAS3 12Gb/s U.2 NVMe Expander Backplane BPN-NVMe3-216EL
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- Specifications
- Description
| Manufacturer Part Number | BPN-NVME3-216EL |
| Manufacturer | Supermicro |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Server Backplane |
| Model | SAS3/NVMe Expander Backplane |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Interface | SAS / SATA / NVMe |
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| Transfer Rate | 12 Gb/s |
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| Number of Ports | 24 |
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This is a genuine Supermicro 24-Port 2U Hybrid Backplane (P/N: BPN-NVME3-216EL). This advanced backplane provides a highly versatile storage solution for Supermicro 2U servers, offering a mix of ultra-high-speed U.2 NVMe and traditional SAS/SATA connectivity. Featuring an onboard LSI SAS expander, it simplifies cabling while enabling powerful, tiered storage configurations within a single chassis.
Key Features
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Hybrid Drive Support: The key feature of this backplane is its ability to support a mix of drive types. It provides connectivity for up to twenty-four 2.5" drives, with dedicated support for four U.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs and twenty SAS/SATA drives.
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Integrated SAS Expander: The "EL" designation signifies it has a single LSI SAS3x36R expander chip to manage the SAS/SATA drive bays, reducing the number of cables required to connect to the host controller.
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High-Speed Performance: Supports 12Gb/s SAS3 speeds for SAS/SATA drives and direct PCIe Gen3 lanes for the NVMe bays, ensuring maximum throughput for all storage tiers.
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Hot-Swap Design: Fully supports hot-swap functionality for all 24 drive bays, allowing for drive replacement and expansion without server downtime.
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Enclosure Management: Includes SES-2 (SCSI Enclosure Services) support for comprehensive drive status monitoring and management.