Supermicro Backplane 12 Bay Exp. 2U NVMe SAS/SATA Nutanix BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22

Upgrade your enterprise storage infrastructure with the Supermicro Backplane 12 Bay Exp. 2U NVMe SAS/SATA Nutanix BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22, a high-performance backplane engineered for demanding data center, virtualization, and hyperconverged environments. Designed for 2U rackmount chassis, this enterprise-grade backplane delivers exceptional flexibility by supporting a combination of SAS3, SATA3, and NVMe storage devices, making it an ideal solution for Nutanix and Supermicro server platforms requiring high-speed storage connectivity and scalability.

The BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22 supports up to 12 hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays, with bays 0 through 7 supporting 12Gb/s SAS3 and 6Gb/s SATA3 drives, while bays 8 through 11 provide hybrid functionality with support for up to four direct-attached PCIe NVMe drives. This unique hybrid architecture enables organizations to balance high-capacity storage with ultra-fast NVMe performance for mission-critical workloads, virtualization clusters, software-defined storage, and enterprise databases.

Built for reliability and easy integration, the backplane features three Mini SAS HD connectors for SAS/SATA connectivity and four dedicated NVMe direct-attach connectors for low-latency PCIe storage access. Multiple onboard power inputs ensure stable operation, while integrated diagnostic LED support and management interfaces simplify system monitoring and maintenance in production environments.

Whether you're replacing a failed unit, expanding an existing server, or building a custom enterprise storage solution, the Supermicro BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22 delivers the professional-grade performance, compatibility, and flexibility required for modern data center deployments.

Key Features

• Genuine Supermicro BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22 enterprise backplane
• Designed for 2U rackmount 12-bay LFF chassis
• Supports up to 12 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays
• Bays 0-7 support 12Gb/s SAS3 and 6Gb/s SATA3 drives
• Bays 8-11 support PCIe NVMe, SAS3, or SATA3 drives
• Three Mini SAS HD connectors for SAS/SATA connectivity
• Four dedicated NVMe direct-attach connectors
• Flexible hybrid storage architecture for maximum performance
• Four onboard power connectors for stable operation
• Front-panel LED support for activity, status, rebuild, identify, and fault indication
• JTAG upgrade port for diagnostics and CPLD updates
• NVMe-to-CPU mapping jumpers for installation flexibility
• Ideal for Nutanix, Supermicro servers, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage environments

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Supermicro
• Part Number: BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22
• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount Backplane
• Drive Capacity: 12 x 3.5" LFF Bays
• Storage Interface Support: SAS3 (12Gb/s), SATA3 (6Gb/s), PCIe NVMe
• SAS/SATA Connectors: 3 x Mini SAS HD
• NVMe Connectors: 4 x Direct-Attach NVMe Ports
• Power Connectors: 4 x 4-Pin Power Inputs
• Management Features: JTAG Service Port, Activity & Status LEDs
• Application: Enterprise Servers, Storage Arrays, Nutanix Appliances, Data Centers

The Supermicro Backplane 12 Bay Exp. 2U NVMe SAS/SATA Nutanix BPN-SAS3-826A-N4-Ni22 is an excellent choice for organizations seeking enterprise-class storage expansion, high-speed NVMe integration, and dependable SAS/SATA compatibility within a single versatile backplane solution.