The Supermicro BPN-SAS3-217HQ is a high-density enterprise backplane designed for Supermicro 2U server platforms. Supporting up to 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS3 or SATA3 drives, this backplane is engineered for storage-intensive environments requiring high availability, flexibility, and reliability. Ideal for enterprise storage, virtualization, cloud deployments, and data center applications.
Key Features
- Supermicro BPN-SAS3-217HQ Backplane
- Supports Up to 24 x 2.5" Hot-Swap Drives
- SAS3 12Gb/s Support
- SATA3 6Gb/s Support
- Supports HDDs and SSDs
- Enterprise-Class Design
- High-Density Storage Configuration
- Designed for Multi-Node Supermicro Systems
- Supports Hot-Swap Drive Bays
- Optimized for Data Center Applications
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Supermicro
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Part Number: BPN-SAS3-217HQ
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Type: HDD/SSD Backplane
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Supported Drive Types: SAS3 / SATA3 HDDs and SSDs
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Drive Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
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Drive Bays Supported: 24
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Interface Support: SAS3 12Gb/s, SATA3 6Gb/s
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Hot-Swap Support: Yes
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Backplane Configuration: 24-Bay SFF
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Application: Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems
Compatibility
Designed for and commonly found in:
- Supermicro CSE-217 Chassis
- Supermicro CSE-217HQ Chassis
- Supermicro 2U TwinPro Systems
- Supermicro Four-Node Storage Platforms
- Select Supermicro SuperServer SYS-1029 Series Systems
- Other Supermicro systems utilizing the BPN-SAS3-217HQ backplane architecture
Please verify compatibility with your specific chassis and server configuration before purchasing.
Supported Drives
- SAS 12Gb/s SSDs
- SAS 12Gb/s HDDs
- SATA III 6Gb/s SSDs
- SATA III 6Gb/s HDDs
- Enterprise SSDs
- Enterprise Hard Drives
Compatible Drive Sizes
- 2.5" SAS SSD
- 2.5" SAS HDD
- 2.5" SATA SSD
- 2.5" SATA HDD
Known Revisions
Our inventory may include one of the following revisions:
- BPN-SAS3-217HQ
- BPN-SAS3-217HQ-NI22
- Other Supermicro factory revisions
Revision numbers and PCB revisions may vary between units while maintaining the same functionality and compatibility. Please contact us before purchasing if you require a specific revision.
Ideal Applications
- Data Centers
- Enterprise Storage
- Virtualization Servers
- VMware Environments
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Hyper-Converged Systems
- Software Defined Storage
- Backup and Archiving
- High Performance Computing
- Database Servers
Package Includes
- 1x Supermicro BPN-SAS3-217HQ Backplane
Condition
- Tested and Fully Functional
- Cleaned and Inspected
- Pulled from a Working Environment
- No Drives Included
- No Cables Included Unless Otherwise Noted
Important Note
Please check the available revision before purchasing. Our inventory may contain different manufacturer revisions of the BPN-SAS3-217HQ. All revisions are functionally compatible, but board markings and revision numbers may vary.
