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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 x Hot-...-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 x Hot-...-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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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® C612 ...software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® 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 1 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 (x8 link) 2 x PCI...
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® C612 ...software RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5) LSI® 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 1 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 (x8 link) 2 x PCI...
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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... combo port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008 R2 RedHat® Enterprise Linux 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 ...
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... combo port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008 R2 RedHat® Enterprise Linux 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 ...
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...Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, 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 ...
...Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, 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 ...
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It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. RS520-E8-RS8 RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
It has a piece of the server that allows you can pull out or easily slide back in. RS520-E8-RS8 RS520-E8-RS12-E 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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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... supply fan 2 3. Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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 Redundant power supply 2. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. System fans 7. Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bay 6 6 6 6 4 8 5 7 Turn off the ... or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
... supply fan 2 3. Connect a USB floppy disk drive 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 Redundant power supply 2. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. System fans 7. Slim optical drive (optional) 1 6. Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bay 6 6 6 6 4 8 5 7 Turn off the ... or replacing any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to any system component. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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The steps below are only for future use. Remove the screws that secure the metal cover 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 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 chassis. 3.
The steps below are only for future use. Remove the screws that secure the metal cover 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 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 chassis. 3.
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... thin lips on the rack post. 5. Lift the server chassis and insert into the selected square mounting holes on the top and the bottom. 1U 3. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 3-3 Secure the rail components to the...
... thin lips on the rack post. 5. Lift the server chassis and insert into the selected square mounting holes on the top and the bottom. 1U 3. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 3-3 Secure the rail components to the...
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The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. 3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the Location button on a server rack. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 4-19
The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. 3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up when the Location button on a server rack. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 4-19
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...ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying...
...ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server... Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying...
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Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Takes effect after reboot. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-25 5.5.1 Processor Configuration Per Socket Configuration Allows you to enable...
Total of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Takes effect after reboot. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-25 5.5.1 Processor Configuration Per Socket Configuration Allows you to enable...
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... Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-39 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable...
... Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to [Enabled]. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 5-39 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable...
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... RAID array (for audio and video editing. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. Click the SATA array items you... KB. 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 6-35 You can change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1.
... RAID array (for audio and video editing. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. Click the SATA array items you... KB. 6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 6-35 You can change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1.
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... a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Eject the floppy disk. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 7-3 Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions...
... a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Eject the floppy disk. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 7-3 Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions...
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...of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. Select the drive to continue. 5. Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. 4. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 7-5 A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. If you have only one optical drive installed in ...Support DVD into the optical drive. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the OS installation. Follow ...
...of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. Select the drive to continue. 5. Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. 4. ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E 7-5 A message appears, reminding you need from the list and click Next. 7. If you have only one optical drive installed in ...Support DVD into the optical drive. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the OS installation. Follow ...