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ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 ESC8000 G4 Series xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial number on the ESC8000 G4 Series is printed on the Asset tag. See the figure below.
ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 ESC8000 G4 Series xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial number on the ESC8000 G4 Series is printed on the Asset tag. See the figure below.
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The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name ESC8000 G4 ESC8000 G4/10G Processor / System Bus Core Logic 2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1st Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon&#...Gen3 x4 link, M.2 supports up to 22110) Intel® RSTe ( Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D24 Series server board.
The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name ESC8000 G4 ESC8000 G4/10G Processor / System Bus Core Logic 2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1st Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon&#...Gen3 x4 link, M.2 supports up to 22110) Intel® RSTe ( Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D24 Series server board.
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Storage bay location numbers are from top to bottom. * SAS is from optional ASUS PIKE II 3108/3008 cards. 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port 1 x Dual Port Intel X550-AT2 10GBase-T LAN controller 1 x ...the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-5 Model Name Storage SAS Controller Storage Device Bays Networking LAN Graphic VGA Front I/O Rear I/O Switch/LED OS Support ESC8000 G4 ESC8000 G4/10G Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID...
Storage bay location numbers are from top to bottom. * SAS is from optional ASUS PIKE II 3108/3008 cards. 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port 1 x Dual Port Intel X550-AT2 10GBase-T LAN controller 1 x ...the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-5 Model Name Storage SAS Controller Storage Device Bays Networking LAN Graphic VGA Front I/O Rear I/O Switch/LED OS Support ESC8000 G4 ESC8000 G4/10G Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID...
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... LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2.5-inch Bay 1-8 1.5 Rear panel features The LAN ports and system power socket are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-7 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located on the front panel. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple... Redundant power supply LAN ports Locate LED Dedicated Management LAN port Full-length/Full-height expansion slots The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.
... LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2.5-inch Bay 1-8 1.5 Rear panel features The LAN ports and system power socket are located and easily accessible on the rear panel of the server. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-7 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located on the front panel. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server features a simple... Redundant power supply LAN ports Locate LED Dedicated Management LAN port Full-length/Full-height expansion slots The Dedicated Management LAN port is for the ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.
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... the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC8000 G4 Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage Device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED LED Power button with LED Storage... ON System power ON OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF ON OFF Blinking ON No activity Read/write data into the storage device System is present ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-9
... the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC8000 G4 Series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage Device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED LED Power button with LED Storage... ON System power ON OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF ON OFF Blinking ON No activity Read/write data into the storage device System is present ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-9
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1.7.3 Storage device status LED Red LED Green LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-11
1.7.3 Storage device status LED Red LED Green LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 1-11
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Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-3 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from ...
Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-3 To remove the front chassis cover: 1. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Slide the chassis cover towards the front to disengage it from ...
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To reinstall the air duct: 1. Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the four (4) screws removed earlier. Align and insert the tabs on chassis. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-5 Align and reinstall the top and bottom air ducts into the chassis, ensuring that the screw holes on the air ducts match the screw holes on the bottom air duct under the GPU fans. 2.
To reinstall the air duct: 1. Secure the air ducts to the chassis with the four (4) screws removed earlier. Align and insert the tabs on chassis. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-5 Align and reinstall the top and bottom air ducts into the chassis, ensuring that the screw holes on the air ducts match the screw holes on the bottom air duct under the GPU fans. 2.
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ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-7 Align the coolers in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the cooler until it clicks firmly into ...
ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-7 Align the coolers in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the cooler until it clicks firmly into ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... the DIMM lightly with extra force. Align a DIMM on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Apply force to both...
... the DIMM lightly with extra force. Align a DIMM on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Apply force to both...
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... 2 (two) storage bays. Release the screws on each side of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to the 2 (two) top storage bays. 6. 3. Metal beam ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-19 If you wish to install an NVME storage device, ensure to install them to install the other storage devices. The metal beam supports...
... 2 (two) storage bays. Release the screws on each side of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to the 2 (two) top storage bays. 6. 3. Metal beam ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-19 If you wish to install an NVME storage device, ensure to install them to install the other storage devices. The metal beam supports...
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3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket on the riser card, then secure the expansion card with it in place. Prepare the expansion card. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-21 Align and insert the expansion card into the chassis, then slide the riser card and expansion card assembly towards the rear of the ...
3. Remove the screw from the metal bracket on the riser card, then secure the expansion card with it in place. Prepare the expansion card. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-21 Align and insert the expansion card into the chassis, then slide the riser card and expansion card assembly towards the rear of the ...
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... screws to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). Remove the two (2) screws on the ASUS PIKE II card bracket (A), then remove the ASUS PIKE II card bracket (B) from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the... ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the Cache Vault Flash Module to the screw washers from the chassis. 2. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 3. 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 1. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-23...
... screws to the screw washers with the bundled screws (B). Remove the two (2) screws on the ASUS PIKE II card bracket (A), then remove the ASUS PIKE II card bracket (B) from the bottom of the ASUS PIKE II card (B). Align the two (2) screw washers to the two screw holes on the... ASUS PIKE II card (A), then secure the Cache Vault Flash Module to the screw washers from the chassis. 2. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 3. 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 1. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-23...
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Remove the two (2) screws securing the Cache Vault bracket (A), then remove the Cache Vault bracket from the ASUS PIKE II card to the SATA/SAS backplane. 8. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-25 Remove the default cable from the backplane (A), then connect the other end of the mini-SAS HD cables from the chassis (B). Rear view Connect from ASUS PIKE II card slot 1 Connect from ASUS PIKE II card slot 2 Data cable from motherboard Data cable from ASUS PIKE II card 9.
Remove the two (2) screws securing the Cache Vault bracket (A), then remove the Cache Vault bracket from the ASUS PIKE II card to the SATA/SAS backplane. 8. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-25 Remove the default cable from the backplane (A), then connect the other end of the mini-SAS HD cables from the chassis (B). Rear view Connect from ASUS PIKE II card slot 1 Connect from ASUS PIKE II card slot 2 Data cable from motherboard Data cable from ASUS PIKE II card 9.
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Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module (A), then connect the cable to the Cache Vault Power Module (B) to complete. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-27 Install the Cache Vault bracket and Cache Vault Power Module assembly into the chassis (A), then secure it with the two (2) screws removed earlier (B). 13. 12.
Connect the cable extender to the Cache Vault Flash Module (A), then connect the cable to the Cache Vault Power Module (B) to complete. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-27 Install the Cache Vault bracket and Cache Vault Power Module assembly into the chassis (A), then secure it with the two (2) screws removed earlier (B). 13. 12.
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Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it. 4. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-29
Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it. 4. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-29
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... previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Redundant power supply units Ensure that the system is seated firmly within the cable holder. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-33 You may need to release the GPU fan, then lift the fan from the fan cage (B). 2. Set the fan aside. 3. This section tells...
... previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Redundant power supply units Ensure that the system is seated firmly within the cable holder. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-33 You may need to release the GPU fan, then lift the fan from the fan cage (B). 2. Set the fan aside. 3. This section tells...
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... wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. • For a steady power input, use PSUs with the server system package. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-35 • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. • To...
... wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. • For a steady power input, use PSUs with the server system package. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-35 • The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. • To...
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...® CPU-12V or above GPU cards, prepare the GPU card dongle or power cable. ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may even cause damage to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-37 2. (optional) For AMD S9150 or later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the...
...® CPU-12V or above GPU cards, prepare the GPU card dongle or power cable. ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable The ASUS CPU 8-pin power cable may even cause damage to the GPU card and 6-pin power connector. ASUS ESC8000 G4 Series 2-37 2. (optional) For AMD S9150 or later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the...
