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SuperMicro BPN-SAS2-216EL1 Supermicro 2U 24 x 2.5 Single Path Expander Backplane
- Supports 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
- 2U form factor
- Single path SAS expander connectivity
- Designed for Supermicro server chassis
- Provides hot-swap capability for drives
- Utilizes SFF-8087 internal connectors
- Includes power distribution for drives
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Product Overview
The SuperMicro BPN-SAS2-216EL1 is a 2U SAS expander backplane designed for 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays. It provides a single path for SAS connectivity, allowing multiple drives to be connected to a single host controller. This backplane is crucial for building high-density storage solutions in Supermicro chassis.
Technical Information
| Drive Bays | 24 x 2.5-inch |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Expander Type | SAS Expander (Single Path) |
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA |
Additional Specifications
| Host Interface | SFF-8087 (Internal SAS connectors) |
| Chassis Compatibility | Supermicro 2U chassis |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Product Description
The SuperMicro BPN-SAS2-216EL1 is a high-density storage backplane engineered for 2U Supermicro server chassis, specifically designed to accommodate up to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs. This backplane serves as the central hub for connecting these drives to the server's storage controllers, simplifying cable management and enhancing system reliability. Its primary function is to provide a robust platform for building scalable storage solutions within a compact 2U footprint. This particular model features a single-path SAS expander, which allows a limited number of host controller ports to connect to a larger number of drives. The expander intelligently manages the SAS connections, enabling multiple drives to share the bandwidth of the host interface. This is particularly beneficial in high-density configurations where maximizing the number of drives per host connection is essential. The backplane supports hot-swapping of drives, meaning that drives can be added or removed without powering down the server, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime for maintenance or drive replacement. Connectivity to the host system is typically achieved through SFF-8087 internal SAS connectors. The BPN-SAS2-216EL1 also integrates power distribution, simplifying the internal power cabling within the server chassis. It is designed to work seamlessly with Supermicro's range of server chassis and motherboards, making it an integral component for building powerful and flexible storage servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, or direct-attached storage (DAS) arrays.
