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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 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. See the figure below. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 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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Specifications are subject to your system. Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. 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
Specifications are subject to your system. Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. 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
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...the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is for the rear panel connectors on the 2 1 motherboard. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot VGA port USB 3.0 ports LAN port 2 LAN 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. The middle part includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9
...the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is for the rear panel connectors on the 2 1 motherboard. ESC4000 G4 / G4X / G4S Half-length / Low-profile expansion slot VGA port USB 3.0 ports LAN port 2 LAN 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. The middle part includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9
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Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 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 or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. ESC4000 G4X 1. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. A protection film is pre-attached to...
Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 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 or an optical drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. ESC4000 G4X 1. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. System fans 4. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. A protection film is pre-attached to...
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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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... 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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ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Lift the chassis cover ...
ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Lift the chassis cover ...
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2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1. Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. 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.
2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1. Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. 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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... install the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to the illustration below for more information on top of the CPU sockets. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the CPU Carrier. 2 CPU Carrier Triangle mark CPU 5. Align the... the heatsinks on the heatsink and the corresponding CPU socket. 4. Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7
... install the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to the illustration below for more information on top of the CPU sockets. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the CPU Carrier. 2 CPU Carrier Triangle mark CPU 5. Align the... the heatsinks on the heatsink and the corresponding CPU socket. 4. Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7
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... You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB RDIMMs (3DS); 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same...
... You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB RDIMMs (3DS); 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same...
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...outward to unlock DIMM notch a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM. Apply force to the user guide bundled in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM... damage to the DIMM notch. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Hold the DIMM on ...
...outward to unlock DIMM notch a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM. Apply force to the user guide bundled in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM... damage to the DIMM notch. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Hold the DIMM on ...
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ESC4000 G4X 1. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17
ESC4000 G4X 1. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17
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...the drive tray. Replace the drive tray. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19 Place the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 4. Repeat steps 1 ...to 4 to section ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device...
...the drive tray. Replace the drive tray. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19 Place the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 4. Repeat steps 1 ...to 4 to section ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device...
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Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21 Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to remove the drive tray. 3. ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to release the metal beam.
Press the spring lock. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21 Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to remove the drive tray. 3. ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to release the metal beam.
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...-E x16 slot low-profile PCI-E x8 slot low-profile To install PCI-E expansion cards to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23 Remove the two (2) screws that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot... (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards. Failure to the chassis. 2. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express...
...-E x16 slot low-profile PCI-E x8 slot low-profile To install PCI-E expansion cards to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23 Remove the two (2) screws that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot... (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards. Failure to the chassis. 2. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express...
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The expansion card fits in step 1. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in one orientation only. PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25 7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8.
The expansion card fits in step 1. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in one orientation only. PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25 7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8.
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3. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-27 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to the ASUS PIKE II card. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 4. Card bracket Metal cover 7.
3. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-27 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to the ASUS PIKE II card. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 4. Card bracket Metal cover 7.
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connector 1 connector 2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-29 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. 12. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13.
connector 1 connector 2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-29 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. 12. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13.