Supermicro BPN-SAS3-826EL1 8-Bay 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 Backplane for SC826 Chassis

The Supermicro BPN-SAS3-826EL1 is a high-performance server backplane designed for the Supermicro SC826 series 2U chassis. It supports up to eight 3.5-inch SAS3 or SATA3 drives with 12 Gb/s per port data transfer speed, ensuring fast and reliable storage connectivity. This backplane features direct-attached architecture (no SAS expander) and hot-swap support for easy drive maintenance.

Advantages

Optimized for high-density storage environments, the BPN-SAS3-826EL1 provides exceptional data throughput and compatibility with a wide range of SAS and SATA drives. Its hot-swap capability minimizes downtime, while the direct-attached design reduces latency and complexity. The backplane is fully RoHS compliant and integrates seamlessly with Supermicro SC826 chassis.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring high-capacity 3.5-inch storage
• Data centers needing reliable SAS3/SATA3 connectivity
• Upgrading or building Supermicro SC826-based systems

Key specifications

• Backplane Interface: SAS3 / SATA3
• Data Transfer Speed: 12 Gb/s per port
• Supported Drive Bays: 8
• Drive Form Factor: 3.5 inches
• Drive Type Compatibility: SAS, SATA
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Host Interface Connectors: 2x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
• Drive Interface Connectors: 8x SAS/SATA (SFF-8482 compatible)
• Power Connectors: 2x 4-pin Molex
• Expander Functionality: Direct Attached (No SAS Expander)
• Chassis Compatibility: Supermicro SC826 Series 2U Chassis
• LED Indicators: Drive Activity, Drive Status
• Controller Requirement: Requires a SAS3 HBA or RAID controller
• Product Type: Server Backplane
• RoHS Compliance: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this backplane with a compatible SAS3 HBA or RAID controller. Ensure your chassis is a Supermicro SC826 series model. This backplane is ideal for high-availability storage applications.