Supermicro 36-Port SAS Backplane BPN-SAS-826-7EL1 - 4U

The Supermicro BPN-SAS-826-7EL1 is a high-performance 36-port SAS backplane designed for 4U server chassis. It supports up to 36 hot-swappable 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 drives, providing exceptional storage density and scalability for enterprise data centers.

Advantages

This backplane features an LSI SAS3 expander chipset, enabling 12 Gbps SAS connectivity per port for rapid data transfer. With dual-path support and SES2/SES3 management, it ensures redundancy and efficient drive monitoring. The hot-swap design allows for easy drive replacement without system downtime.

Suitable for

• Enterprise storage servers requiring high-density 36-bay configurations
• Data centers needing reliable SAS3 or SATA3 drive connectivity
• Supermicro 4U chassis such as CSE-847DE1C

Key specifications

• Drive Bays Supported: 36
• Drive Interface: SAS3 (12 Gbps) / SATA3 (6 Gbps)
• Drive Form Factor: 3.5-inch Hot-swap
• Backplane Type: Expander Backplane
• Expander Chipset: LSI SAS3
• Host Connectors: 8x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
• Drive Connectors: 36x SAS/SATA (SFF-8482 compatible)
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• LED Indicators: Drive Activity, Fault, Power
• Management Features: SES2 / SES3 support
• Power Connectors: 2x 8-pin power connectors
• Data Transfer Rate (SAS): Up to 12 Gbps per port
• Data Transfer Rate (SATA): Up to 6 Gbps per port
• Redundancy: Dual path support

Recommendations

This backplane is ideal for building high-capacity storage servers. Pair with a compatible Supermicro 4U chassis and a SAS3 HBA or RAID controller for optimal performance.