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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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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 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6GT/s Core Logic Intel® ... ports (8 x 2 mini-SAS connectors) Storage 1 x discrete M.2 socket SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (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. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for Linux and Windows...
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 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6GT/s Core Logic Intel® ... ports (8 x 2 mini-SAS connectors) Storage 1 x discrete M.2 socket SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (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. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for Linux and Windows...
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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 management port Onboard ... Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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 management port Onboard ... Non operation temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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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 3 refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for...
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 3 refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for...
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...) Redundant power supply Power connector Mezzanine 10G 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 The I/O shields with openings for techincians only.
...) Redundant power supply Power connector Mezzanine 10G 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 The I/O shields with openings for techincians only.
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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. 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.
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... 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 System fans 7. RS520-E8-RS8 1. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Asset Tag 8. Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server...
... 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 System fans 7. RS520-E8-RS8 1. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Asset Tag 8. Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server...
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SATA/SAS back panel 3 5. Redundant power supply 2. Asset Tag 9. Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bay 2 3. Front LED panel 8. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. System fans 1 7. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bay 666 6 4 9 58 7 Turn off ... floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front USB I/O panel 6. RS520-E8-RS12-E 1.
SATA/SAS back panel 3 5. Redundant power supply 2. Asset Tag 9. Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bay 2 3. Front LED panel 8. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. System fans 1 7. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bay 666 6 4 9 58 7 Turn off ... floppy disk drive to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front USB I/O panel 6. RS520-E8-RS12-E 1.
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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 with LED ...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 no incoming event ON With the onboard ASMB8-iKVM: a hardware monitor event is indicated OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN...
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 with LED ...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 no incoming event ON With the onboard ASMB8-iKVM: a hardware monitor event is indicated OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN...
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... are not bent. Remove the screw with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 sockets designed for the position of the air duct). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the illustration below to secure the...on the LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
... are not bent. Remove the screw with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 sockets designed for the position of the air duct). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the illustration below to secure the...on the LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
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Press the left load lever (D), move 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 Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. 6. 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 is fully extended. 5. 4.
Press the left load lever (D), move 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 Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. 6. 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 is fully extended. 5. 4.
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11. PnP cap 12. Push the reght load lever down (I) ensuring that the 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. Push the left load lever down (K) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the retention tab (M). edge of load plate Load lever Retention tab ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-7
11. PnP cap 12. Push the reght load lever down (I) ensuring that the 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. Push the left load lever down (K) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the retention tab (M). edge of load plate Load lever Retention tab ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-7
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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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same ...
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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same ...
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... slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is sitting firmly on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by both of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snaps back into the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the...
... slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is sitting firmly on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-11 Unlock a DIMM socket by both of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snaps back into the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the...
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The hard disk drive installed on the tray. Slide the HDD into the drive tray with four screws (two on the rear panel of RS520-E8-RS12-E. Ensure that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the drive tray connects to the tray lever. 2. Press ...the bay. 2 3. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the expandion slot. 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 each side). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
The hard disk drive installed on the tray. Slide the HDD into the drive tray with four screws (two on the rear panel of RS520-E8-RS12-E. Ensure that the screw holes on the HDD matches the screw holes on the drive tray connects to the tray lever. 2. Press ...the bay. 2 3. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the expandion slot. 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 each side). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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... 2. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. B A When installed, the SATA II/SAS connector on the backplane. 6. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13 Press the spring lock to release to the tray lever. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay...
... 2. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. B A When installed, the SATA II/SAS connector on the backplane. 6. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-13 Press the spring lock to release to the tray lever. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay...
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Remove the screws that secure the metal cover to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-15 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 metal cover then set it aside. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets allowing you to the chassis. 3. The steps below are only for future use.
Remove the screws that secure the metal cover to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-15 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 metal cover then set it aside. 2. 2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets allowing you to the chassis. 3. 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. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-17 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. Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 slot onboard.
Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 2-17 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. Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. Remove the screw on the provided M.2 slot onboard.