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... features 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 System specifications 1-5 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-4 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-6 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module 2-7 2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-8 2.6 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS500-E6/PS4 configuration guide Date February 2009 III
... features 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 System specifications 1-5 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-4 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-6 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module 2-7 2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-8 2.6 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS500-E6/PS4 configuration guide Date February 2009 III
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...ASUS Tylersburg system. Scalable & Flexible RAID solution -ASUS PIKE upgrade kit ASUS unique PIKE upgrade kit meets the demand of direct SAS RAID upgrade solution, connected through a unique slot without sacrificing system expandability, and compatible with high power efficiency With 80+ PFC high efficiency power supply, RS500-E6/PS4... polymer capacitors onboard provide durability, improved lifespan. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Key features Mass Storage & Memory Capacity RS500-E6/PS4 has four 3.5" hot-swap HDD bays to support SATA or SAS HDDs, meeting the demand of mass storage...
...ASUS Tylersburg system. Scalable & Flexible RAID solution -ASUS PIKE upgrade kit ASUS unique PIKE upgrade kit meets the demand of direct SAS RAID upgrade solution, connected through a unique slot without sacrificing system expandability, and compatible with high power efficiency With 80+ PFC high efficiency power supply, RS500-E6/PS4... polymer capacitors onboard provide durability, improved lifespan. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Key features Mass Storage & Memory Capacity RS500-E6/PS4 has four 3.5" hot-swap HDD bays to support SATA or SAS HDDs, meeting the demand of mass storage...
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PIKE 1064E/1078 RAID module (optional) 7. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. CPU heatsink 3. Riser card bracket 8. HDD trays Items 6. System memory 4. 1.2 System overview 7 6 2 8 91 3 5 4 Items 1. Hard disk drives 5. Riser card 9. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3
PIKE 1064E/1078 RAID module (optional) 7. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. CPU heatsink 3. Riser card bracket 8. HDD trays Items 6. System memory 4. 1.2 System overview 7 6 2 8 91 3 5 4 Items 1. Hard disk drives 5. Riser card 9. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3
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... System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Additional Slot Storage HDD Bays SATA Controller SAS Controller I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable RS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 ...6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5
... System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Additional Slot Storage HDD Bays SATA Controller SAS Controller I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable RS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 ...6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5
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... (DIMM) slots. 1 DIMM_A2 2 DIMM_A1 3 DIMM_B2 4 DIMM_B1 5 DIMM_C2 6 DIMM_C1 7 DIMM_D2 8 DIMM_D1 9 DIMM_E2 10 DIMM_E1 11 DIMM_F2 12 DIMM_F1 12 11 10 9 87 12 34 56 Recommended memory configurations Installing one CPU CPU1 CPU2 DIMM slots C1 C2 B1 B2 A1 A2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 1 DIMM V 2 DIMMs V V 3 DIMMs V V V 4 DIMMs V V VV...
... (DIMM) slots. 1 DIMM_A2 2 DIMM_A1 3 DIMM_B2 4 DIMM_B1 5 DIMM_C2 6 DIMM_C1 7 DIMM_D2 8 DIMM_D1 9 DIMM_E2 10 DIMM_E1 11 DIMM_F2 12 DIMM_F1 12 11 10 9 87 12 34 56 Recommended memory configurations Installing one CPU CPU1 CPU2 DIMM slots C1 C2 B1 B2 A1 A2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 1 DIMM V 2 DIMMs V V 3 DIMMs V V V 4 DIMMs V V VV...