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... the CPU 2-3 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-12 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD 2-12 2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD (only RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2-15 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the motherboard 2-15 2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card 2-17 2.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine card 2-18 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card...
... the CPU 2-3 2.3 System memory 2-9 2.3.1 Overview 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 2-11 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 2-11 2.4 Hard disk drives 2-12 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD 2-12 2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD (only RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13 2.5 Expansion slot 2-15 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the motherboard 2-15 2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card 2-17 2.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine card 2-18 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card...
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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS F 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 12 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 8 ...1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit Additional 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x Slim DVD Additional 770W Redundant Power Supply *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS F 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 12 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 8 ...1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit Additional 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x Slim DVD Additional 770W Redundant Power Supply *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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as 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. RS520-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx RS520-E8-RS12-E xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-3
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as 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. RS520-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx RS520-E8-RS12-E xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-3
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...174; LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Bus QPI...; MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for the latest memory AVL update. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. Total Slots PCI/PCI-E 3+1 Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location #) Slot Type Low-profile...
...174; LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 Family Bus QPI...; MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for the latest memory AVL update. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. Total Slots PCI/PCI-E 3+1 Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location #) Slot Type Low-profile...
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Refer to www.asus.com for KVM-over-Internet Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 615 mm x 444... OS Support CentOS Unbuntu VMWare Citrix XenServer Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management * Support versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-5 Model Name Networking LAN RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 2 x Intel® I210T + 1 x Management LAN 1 x Mezzanine 10G dual port LAN card Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB 2 x RJ-45 GbE port 1 x RJ-45 ...
Refer to www.asus.com for KVM-over-Internet Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment 615 mm x 444... OS Support CentOS Unbuntu VMWare Citrix XenServer Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management * Support versions are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-5 Model Name Networking LAN RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8 2 x Intel® I210T + 1 x Management LAN 1 x Mezzanine 10G dual port LAN card Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB 2 x RJ-45 GbE port 1 x RJ-45 ...
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..., and USB ports for the LED descriptions. RS500-E8-RS8 slim optical drive (optional) Reset button Location button Power button refer to 1.7 LED information 4 3 2 1 2 x USB 3.0 ports VGA port HDD Bay 1 HDD Bay 2 HDD Bay 5 HDD Bay 6 HDD Bay 3 HDD Bay 7 HDD Bay 4 HDD Bay 8 RS520-E8-RS12-E USB 2.0 ports HDD Bay 1 HDD Bay 2 HDD Bay...
..., and USB ports for the LED descriptions. RS500-E8-RS8 slim optical drive (optional) Reset button Location button Power button refer to 1.7 LED information 4 3 2 1 2 x USB 3.0 ports VGA port HDD Bay 1 HDD Bay 2 HDD Bay 5 HDD Bay 6 HDD Bay 3 HDD Bay 7 HDD Bay 4 HDD Bay 8 RS520-E8-RS12-E USB 2.0 ports HDD Bay 1 HDD Bay 2 HDD Bay...
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... I/O shields with openings for techincians only. RS520-E8-RS8 PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port LAN port 2 VGA port Serial port (optional) Redundant power supply Mezzanine 10G dual-port LAN card (optional) Power connector DM management LAN port* 2 x USB 3.0 ports LAN port 1 RS520-E8-RS12-E 2.5-inch SSD Bay 2 2.5-inch SSD... dual-port LAN card (optional) DM management LAN port* 2 x USB 3.0 ports LAN port 1 * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-7
... I/O shields with openings for techincians only. RS520-E8-RS8 PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port LAN port 2 VGA port Serial port (optional) Redundant power supply Mezzanine 10G dual-port LAN card (optional) Power connector DM management LAN port* 2 x USB 3.0 ports LAN port 1 RS520-E8-RS12-E 2.5-inch SSD Bay 2 2.5-inch SSD... dual-port LAN card (optional) DM management LAN port* 2 x USB 3.0 ports LAN port 1 * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-7
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RS520-E8-RS8 RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of paper that you to write down important information about to the server.
RS520-E8-RS8 RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of paper that you to write down important information about to the server.
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... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-9 Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Redundant power supply 2. SATA/SAS back panel...
... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-9 Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Redundant power supply 2. SATA/SAS back panel...
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... HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Front LED panel 8. SATA/SAS back panel 3 5. Asset Tag 9. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. RS520-E8-RS12-E 1. Front USB I/O panel 6. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Redundant...
... HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Front LED panel 8. SATA/SAS back panel 3 5. Asset Tag 9. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. RS520-E8-RS12-E 1. Front USB I/O panel 6. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Redundant...
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... or receiving data 1 2 4 RESET 3 ON 4 OFF Location switched is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS520-E8-RS8 LAN4 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN3 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED HDD Access LED RS520-E8-RS12-E Power button with LED Message LED Location button with LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED 4 3 2 1 Location button... ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is pressed Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-11
... or receiving data 1 2 4 RESET 3 ON 4 OFF Location switched is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS520-E8-RS8 LAN4 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN3 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED HDD Access LED RS520-E8-RS12-E Power button with LED Message LED Location button with LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED 4 3 2 1 Location button... ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is pressed Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-11
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... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to secure the air duct (the three spots beside are not bent. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a Philip screw driver and then remove the air duct. 2.2 ... of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the air duct). ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the illustration below to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to secure the air duct (the three spots beside are not bent. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a Philip screw driver and then remove the air duct. 2.2 ... of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the air duct). ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the illustration below to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
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Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). 4. Gently push the right load lever down to the right (E) until it is released from then retention tab (F), then gently pull it until it to slightly lift the load plate (G). edge of the Load plate Load plate Load lever ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-5 Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. 6. Press the left load lever (D), move it is fully extended. 5.
Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). 4. Gently push the right load lever down to the right (E) until it is released from then retention tab (F), then gently pull it until it to slightly lift the load plate (G). edge of the Load plate Load plate Load lever ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-5 Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. 6. Press the left load lever (D), move it is fully extended. 5.
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Push the reght load lever down (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the retention tab (M). Push the left load lever down (K) ensuring that the edge of load plate Load lever Retention tab ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-7 edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (L), then insert the right load lever under the lever (J), then the PnP cap will eject automatically. PnP cap 12. 11.
Push the reght load lever down (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the retention tab (M). Push the left load lever down (K) ensuring that the edge of load plate Load lever Retention tab ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-7 edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (L), then insert the right load lever under the lever (J), then the PnP cap will eject automatically. PnP cap 12. 11.
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.... • Start installing the DIMMs in this section. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may...
.... • Start installing the DIMMs in this section. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may...
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... force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to both ends of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-11 Ensure that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...
... force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to both ends of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into place. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-11 Ensure that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...
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... on the HDD matches the screw holes on each side). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Tray lever 1 Spring lock 4. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports 8 (RS520-E8-RS8) or 12 (RS520-E8-RS12-E) hot-swap 3.5-inch SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. 2 hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives are supported on the rear panel of the expandion slot... on the drive tray connects to the tray lever. 2. Secure the HDD in the HDD tray with the SATA port facing towards the back of RS520-E8-RS12-E. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. 2 3.
... on the HDD matches the screw holes on each side). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Tray lever 1 Spring lock 4. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports 8 (RS520-E8-RS8) or 12 (RS520-E8-RS12-E) hot-swap 3.5-inch SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. 2 hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives are supported on the rear panel of the expandion slot... on the drive tray connects to the tray lever. 2. Secure the HDD in the HDD tray with the SATA port facing towards the back of RS520-E8-RS12-E. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. 2 3.
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... secures the drive tray in place ( B ). Tray lever Spring lock 2. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 3.5-inch SATA II/SAS HDDs. 2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD (only RS520-E8-RS12-E) To install a 2.5-inch SSD: 1. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13
... secures the drive tray in place ( B ). Tray lever Spring lock 2. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 3.5-inch SATA II/SAS HDDs. 2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD (only RS520-E8-RS12-E) To install a 2.5-inch SSD: 1. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13
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Remove the metal cover then set it aside. 2. Remove two screws on the bracket and put it aside for RS520-E8-RS8. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the motherboard To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the screws that secure the metal cover to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets allowing you to the chassis. 3. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-15 The steps below are only for future use.
Remove the metal cover then set it aside. 2. Remove two screws on the bracket and put it aside for RS520-E8-RS8. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the motherboard To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the screws that secure the metal cover to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets allowing you to the chassis. 3. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-15 The steps below are only for future use.
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Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 slot onboard. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-17 Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. 2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 sicket and put it aside. 2.
Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 slot onboard. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-17 Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. 2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the M.2 sicket and put it aside. 2.