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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4
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...) Optional Items CPU Cooler DVD-ROM / DVD-RW ASUS TS500-E6 Rackmount Rail Kit *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board Component 1 x 470W Single Power...
...) Optional Items CPU Cooler DVD-ROM / DVD-RW ASUS TS500-E6 Rackmount Rail Kit *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your system package for the following items. Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board Component 1 x 470W Single Power...
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... on the next page) ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports RAID 0,1,5,10 & 6 ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card - Supports RAID 0, 1 & 1E SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card - Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - Supports RAID 0,1,5 & 10 I /O controller ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 ... 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NA-D6 server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Storage Optional...
... on the next page) ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports RAID 0,1,5,10 & 6 ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card - Supports RAID 0, 1 & 1E SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card - Model Name TS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 Processor / System Bus - Supports RAID 0,1,5 & 10 I /O controller ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 ... 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NA-D6 server board. Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Storage Optional...
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... 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Headphone output jack* Microphone jack* *The audio jacks function only with easily accessible features. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-5 The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are available. For future installation of 5.25...
... 4-bay HDD cage Security lock Power button Reset button USB 2.0 ports Headphone output jack* Microphone jack* *The audio jacks function only with easily accessible features. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-5 The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are available. For future installation of 5.25...
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Power supply unit: 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 9 8 3 4 10 5 1. SATA/SAS backplane board 10. 80mm x 38mm system fan (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board 4. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module 9.
Power supply unit: 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Chassis intrusion switch 5. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 9 8 3 4 10 5 1. SATA/SAS backplane board 10. 80mm x 38mm system fan (hidden) Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Server Board 4. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module 9.
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-9
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 1-9
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ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 1 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 1 3 4. Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2.
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Retention tab A B Load lever 3. PnP cap ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4 3 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle.
Retention tab A B Load lever 3. PnP cap ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4 3 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket. 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle.
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... screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Do not forget to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
... screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the motherboard. Do not forget to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-7 When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to connect the CPU heatsink and fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
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... that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB registered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC...sockets using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using the memory configurations in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support....
... that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-9 Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB registered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC...sockets using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using the memory configurations in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support....
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Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-11 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first ...
Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-11 Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first ...
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Ensure of the type of wires and other obstructions. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3 3. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5 2-13 Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. When the HDD module cage is free of HDD ...
Ensure of the type of wires and other obstructions. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3 3. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 5 2-13 Connect the appropriate cables to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. When the HDD module cage is free of HDD ...
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... fraction of hard disk drives. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the backplane. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-15 2. Take note of the bay. 3.
... fraction of hard disk drives. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the backplane. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-15 2. Take note of the bay. 3.
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... expansion card in the right figure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-17 Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Lay the system on its...
... expansion card in the right figure. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-17 Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. Ensure to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Lay the system on its...
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For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-19 For incoming PIKE 1078E, connect the cable to the connectos labeled SAS1-8 (red and blue). 2.7.3 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install I Button ...
For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-19 For incoming PIKE 1078E, connect the cable to the connectos labeled SAS1-8 (red and blue). 2.7.3 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install I Button ...
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ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-21 Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt ...
ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-21 Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt ...
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... 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON�1 CON�2 CON�3 CON�4 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-23 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E6. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to indicate HDD status. Front side The front side of SATA/SAS...
... 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON�1 CON�2 CON�3 CON�4 ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-23 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS500-E6. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to indicate HDD status. Front side The front side of SATA/SAS...
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...: 1. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. 1 a b a ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-25 Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. 1 2. System fans (front...
...: 1. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. 1 a b a ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-25 Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. 1 2. System fans (front...
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Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to remove the other three footpads. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom of this user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-27
Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to remove the other three footpads. Repeat step 1 and 2 to the bottom of this user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 2-27