Supermicro BPN-SAS3-216EL2 Rev 1.01A 2U 24-Bay 2.5" SAS3 Dual Expander Backplane for SC216 / CSE-216 Chassis

For sale is a Supermicro BPN-SAS3-216EL2 Rev 1.01A 24-bay 2.5" SAS3 dual-expander backplane assembly.

This is a clean used pull from a Supermicro 2U 24-bay 2.5" SAS3 JBOD storage chassis. The backplane includes both the primary and secondary SAS3 expander sections/modules installed, making it the EL2 dual-expander version.

This part is commonly used in Supermicro SC216 / CSE-216 / 216BE / 216BE2C / 2U 24-bay 2.5" storage server and JBOD chassis configurations. Useful as a replacement backplane, repair part, chassis conversion part, or spare for compatible Supermicro SAS3 storage systems.

Search / compatibility keywords:
Supermicro SC216, CSE-216, CSE-216BE, CSE-216BE2C, 216BE2C, 216EL2, BPN-SAS3-216EL2, BPN-SAS3-216EL, SAS3 backplane, 12Gb/s SAS, 24 bay 2.5 backplane, 2U storage chassis, JBOD backplane, dual expander, redundant path, primary expander, secondary expander, SAS expander backplane, Supermicro storage server, SFF-8643, Mini-SAS HD, SAS/SATA backplane.

Details:

Part number: BPN-SAS3-216EL2
Revision: 1.01A
Main board marking: BPN-SAS3-216EL Rev 1.01
Type: 2U 24-bay 2.5" SAS3/SATA backplane
Expander type: EL2 dual SAS3 expander
Drive bays supported: 24x 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays
SAS generation: SAS3 / 12Gb/s compatible
Chassis family: Supermicro SC216 / CSE-216 2U 24-bay 2.5" chassis
Pulled from: Supermicro 24-bay 2.5" SAS3 JBOD chassis

Included:

Supermicro BPN-SAS3-216EL2 Rev 1.01A backplane assembly
Primary SAS3 expander section/module installed
Secondary SAS3 expander section/module installed
Item exactly as pictured

Not included:

Chassis, drive trays/caddies, hard drives, SSDs, HBA, RAID card, SAS cables, Mini-SAS HD cables, external SAS cables, JBOD control board, power supplies, fans, rails, screws, manuals, or any other accessories not shown.

Important compatibility note:

This is a backplane assembly only. It is not a standalone storage controller, RAID card, HBA, motherboard, or complete JBOD. A compatible Supermicro chassis, power/control wiring, SAS HBA or RAID controller, and appropriate cabling are required.

Please verify compatibility with your exact Supermicro chassis, backplane revision, expander/backplane requirements, HBA/RAID card, cables, and server configuration before purchase.

Item is sold exactly as pictured.