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I've searched around, but I'm not having a huge amount of success with answering some of these questions.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

NOTE:  All questions pertain to Version 2 Blades/Backplane.

• 1)  Can any PSU that uses the same Proliant ML350 ML370 and DL380 G5 Server connections be used with a backplane?
  
  
• 2)  What's the draw per blade?  I've read as little as 60w and as high as 90w from various sources.  Conventional wisdom says 32x2.5w=80w, but that doesn't leave headroom for the other hardware on the board.
  
  
• 3)  I've read that using an ATX power supply is compatible, but I haven't seen exactly how to connect one.  Will I be able to make my own molex to feed the backplane?
  
  
• 4)  Are there any molex or other ports on the backplane that allow for the connection of fans?
  
  
• 5)  What does the bottom of the backplane look like?  Are there solder points/connection exposed?  Does this need to sit on a non-conductive surface?
  
  
• 6)  Q:  Do I need to run ethernet to each blade? or just one to the backplane?
       A:  Each blade needs it's own ethernet cable ran to it.
  

Thanks for your time and information!

Edit:  Added additional question about ethernet setup.

Found a picture of a 10 Blade setup on a backplane, seems like each blade requires it's own ethernet cable to be run to it.

Answer added to OP, incase anyone else has similar questions.