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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 ... 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 ... 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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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. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. 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. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the figure below.
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... update 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 32GB (RDIMM) 64GB, 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 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.
... update 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 32GB (RDIMM) 64GB, 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 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 (... + 1 x M.2 connector (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 (... + 1 x M.2 connector (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. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 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 ...
Specifications are subject to your system. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 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 ...
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... includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is located on the 2 1 motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 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...
... includes the I /O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The DM_LAN1 port is located on the 2 1 motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 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...
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... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove the protection film before shipping...
... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E expansion boards (hidden) 6. Please remove the protection film before shipping...
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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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... Description 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
... Description 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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... remove the protection film before shipping. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. Press the cover latches down . 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Slide...
... remove the protection film before shipping. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. Press the cover latches down . 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Slide...
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Align and replace the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5 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 CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2. 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 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 CPU air duct to the motherboard. 2. 2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1.
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon...® Processor Scalable Family Series. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon...® Processor Scalable Family Series. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from...
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... orientation. 4. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 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...
... orientation. 4. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 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...
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... DIMM sockets using the memory configurations 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 RDIMMs (3DS); 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9
... DIMM sockets using the memory configurations 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 RDIMMs (3DS); 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB LRDIMMs; 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB LRDIMMs (3DS); ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9
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Apply force to ensure proper sitting of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Hold the DIMM on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. Press the retaining clip outward ... Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.
Apply force to ensure proper sitting of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from the socket. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Hold the DIMM on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into the socket. Press the retaining clip outward ... Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.
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2.4 Storage devices The ESC4000 G4 series supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS storage devices, or U.2 drives. Press the spring lock. 2. For the ESC4000 G4 system, the storage device installed in place. • When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the motherboard ...SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ESC4000 G4 1. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the depth of screws. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to remove the drive tray. 3. Pull the...
2.4 Storage devices The ESC4000 G4 series supports 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS storage devices, or U.2 drives. Press the spring lock. 2. For the ESC4000 G4 system, the storage device installed in place. • When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the motherboard ...SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device ESC4000 G4 1. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the depth of screws. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to remove the drive tray. 3. Pull the...
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Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17 Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. ESC4000 G4X 1.
Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17 Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. ESC4000 G4X 1.
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... 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. Remove the drive tray. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19 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 bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device...
... 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. Remove the drive tray. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-19 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 bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device...
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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. Press the spring lock. 2. Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to remove the drive tray. 3. Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. Pull the tray lever outwards to release the metal beam. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21
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. Press the spring lock. 2. Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to remove the drive tray. 3. Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. Pull the tray lever outwards to release the metal beam. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21
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... (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. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on the... to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23 Failure to the chassis. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to the riser card: 1.
... (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. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on the... to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23 Failure to the chassis. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to the riser card: 1.