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... following items. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x Front PIKE II cables 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS CPU 8-pin...1 x PIKE II RAID Card Optional Items 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Redundant Power Supply Module • ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... following items. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 x ACC instruction card 1 x ASMB9 instruction card 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x Front PIKE II cables 2 x AC Power Cables 8 x 6+2 pin VGA Power cables 4 x ASUS CPU 8-pin...1 x PIKE II RAID Card Optional Items 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Redundant Power Supply Module • ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 See the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag.
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 See the figure below. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag.
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... other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st Gen Intel®..., 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (DCPMM) * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board.
... other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st Gen Intel®..., 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (DCPMM) * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board.
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System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E 11 10 11 Slots Expansion Slots 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) or 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) Slot Type Low-profile (... (SATA 6 Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link) Intel® RSTe (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Intel® VROC (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E 11 10 11 Slots Expansion Slots 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) or 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) Slot Type Low-profile (... (SATA 6 Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link) Intel® RSTe (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Intel® VROC (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
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System specifications Model Name Networking LAN Infiniband Graphic VGA Front I/O ports Rear I/O Switch/LED OS Support ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port Optional PEM-FDR Aspeed AST2500 64MB 1 x 80port 2 x USB 2.0 ports + 2 x USB 3.0 port 2 x USB 3.0 port 1 x VGA ... Switch/LED: 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location switch/LED 1 x Storage Device Access LED 1 x Message LED 2 x LAN LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
System specifications Model Name Networking LAN Infiniband Graphic VGA Front I/O ports Rear I/O Switch/LED OS Support ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Dual Port Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port Optional PEM-FDR Aspeed AST2500 64MB 1 x 80port 2 x USB 2.0 ports + 2 x USB 3.0 port 2 x USB 3.0 port 1 x VGA ... Switch/LED: 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location switch/LED 1 x Storage Device Access LED 1 x Message LED 2 x LAN LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Solution Hardware Software ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A) Dimension (HH x ... operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) Always use PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to change without notice. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Specifications are subject to your system.
System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Solution Hardware Software ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A) Dimension (HH x ... operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) Always use PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to change without notice. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Specifications are subject to your system.
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...1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. ESC4000 G4 Steel handle Q-code/Port 80 LED Internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket Location button Power button USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED Steel handle 2 1 ESC4000 G4X Steel handle Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays... Asset tag Power button Steel handle Location button ESC4000 G4S Steel handle 2 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front panel...
...1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. ESC4000 G4 Steel handle Q-code/Port 80 LED Internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket Location button Power button USB 3.0 ports USB 2.0 ports Front panel LED Steel handle 2 1 ESC4000 G4X Steel handle Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bays... Asset tag Power button Steel handle Location button ESC4000 G4S Steel handle 2 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports Q-code/Port 80 LED Front panel...
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... 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power supply 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I /O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 The middle part includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port...
... 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power supply 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I /O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 The middle part includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port...
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...to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. Please remove the protection film before shipping. FAN7 6. 7. 8. ESC4000 G4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6 Internal features ...The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards...
...to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. Please remove the protection film before shipping. FAN7 6. 7. 8. ESC4000 G4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6 Internal features ...The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. FAN6 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board System fans SATA/SAS/U.2 backplane Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) PCI-E expansion boards...
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ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (... to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 ESC4000 G4X 1. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive...
ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (... to any of the USB ports on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 ESC4000 G4X 1. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive...
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... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. System fans 4. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card 7. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove...
... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. System fans 4. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. Hot-swap Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly riser card 7. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove...
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1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC4000 G4 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage device Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4X 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-13
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC4000 G4 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage device Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4X 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-13
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ESC4000 G4S 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED LED Icon Display status Description Power button ...
ESC4000 G4S 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED LED Icon Display status Description Power button ...
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... OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-15
... OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-15
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1.7.3 Storage Device status LEDs ESC4000 G4 Red LED Green LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4S Red LED Green LED 2 1 SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/ RED Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN/ RED Blinking Locate GREEN/ RED OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.7.3 Storage Device status LEDs ESC4000 G4 Red LED Green LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4S Red LED Green LED 2 1 SATA/SAS Storage Device LED Description GREEN ON SATA/SAS storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/ RED Blinking RAID rebuilding GREEN/ RED Blinking Locate GREEN/ RED OFF Storage device not found GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... the front chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Press the cover latches down . 2.
... the front chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Press the cover latches down . 2.
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Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. 2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5 Align and replace the CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2.
Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. 2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5 Align and replace the CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2.
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... mark on the socket. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). The heatsink for... ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to the illustration below for more information on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU ...
... mark on the socket. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). The heatsink for... ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to the illustration below for more information on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU ...
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ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM ... with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB...
ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM ... with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB...
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...proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force....the socket. Apply force to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your...
...proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force....the socket. Apply force to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in only one direction. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your...