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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. TS500-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 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. TS500-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-3
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Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3... up to 256 GB Memory Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64 GB... onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) Optional kits: SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 3008 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 3108 8-port SAS HW ...
Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3... up to 256 GB Memory Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64 GB... onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PA-D8 Server Board. supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) Optional kits: SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 3008 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 3108 8-port SAS HW ...
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Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2...Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management (Subject to change without any notice) ASWM Enterprise ...176;C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-5
Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS500-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rear I/O Connectors 1 x VGA port 2...Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management (Subject to change without any notice) ASWM Enterprise ...176;C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-5
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1.5 Rear panel features PS/2 mouse/keyboard port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN ports USB 3.0 ports *This port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. Power connector Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan LAN port* Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-7
1.5 Rear panel features PS/2 mouse/keyboard port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN ports USB 3.0 ports *This port is for the ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. Power connector Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan LAN port* Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-7
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Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Locate LED (Reserved) Drive Status LED LED Icon Power ...
Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Locate LED (Reserved) Drive Status LED LED Icon Power ...
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Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 1 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 3. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 3 2 3 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-3
Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 1 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 3. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 3 2 3 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-3
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Load lever 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-5 Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the left until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). 2.
Load lever 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-5 Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the left until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). 2.
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 11. Push ... lever is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). Keep the PnP cap. Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). 10. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 11. Push ... lever is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). Keep the PnP cap. Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-7 Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). 10. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted...
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-9 Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to REAR_FAN1 connector. Connect the rear fan connector to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Align and click the rear fan into place. Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3.
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-9 Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to REAR_FAN1 connector. Connect the rear fan connector to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Align and click the rear fan into place. Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3.
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2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-11
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-11
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... qualified vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into a socket in place. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. Removing a DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket...
... qualified vendor lists of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into a socket in place. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. Removing a DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket...
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... cover on the back of the drive. 4. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the motherboard and other system components! ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-15 An optical drive that comes standard/optional with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the back of the chassis. The lower bays (labeled...
... cover on the back of the drive. 4. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the motherboard and other system components! ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-15 An optical drive that comes standard/optional with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the back of the chassis. The lower bays (labeled...
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2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-17 The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3.
2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-17 The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3.
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... installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it with the bay edge. 7. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-19 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Push the tray lever until it all the...
... installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it with the bay edge. 7. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-19 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Push the tray lever until it all the...
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... install an expansion card. Push down the expansion card lock a latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as shown in less steps. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-21
... install an expansion card. Push down the expansion card lock a latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as shown in less steps. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-21
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You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Motherboard connections 1 2 23 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 6 5 4 7 5 2-23 Refer to install additional devices. 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Motherboard connections 1 2 23 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 6 5 4 7 5 2-23 Refer to install additional devices. 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
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...hot swap drive trays. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-25 Front side The front side of SATA/SAS hard disks. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1...-pin SATA/SAS connectors to the table for reference. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS700-X7/PS4. Refer to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to...
...hot swap drive trays. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-25 Front side The front side of SATA/SAS hard disks. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive status LEDs HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1...-pin SATA/SAS connectors to the table for reference. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS700-X7/PS4. Refer to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to...
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Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to remove the following components: 1. a b a ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-27 Redundant power supply module 2.9.1 System fan Removing the front system fan To remove the front system fan: 1. This section tells how to reinstall the ...
Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to remove the following components: 1. a b a ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-27 Redundant power supply module 2.9.1 System fan Removing the front system fan To remove the front system fan: 1. This section tells how to reinstall the ...
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Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three footpads. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 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. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three footpads. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 Repeat step 1 and 2 to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. 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. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
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Align the screw holes on the rack where you wish to the chassis top with screws. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the server 1. Slide out the inner rail from the rackmount rail kit. 2. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to install the server. 2. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the rack: 1. Loosen the two screws on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3
Align the screw holes on the rack where you wish to the chassis top with screws. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the server 1. Slide out the inner rail from the rackmount rail kit. 2. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to install the server. 2. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the rack: 1. Loosen the two screws on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3