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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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... introduction The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Core Logic Intel... C612 Storage 10 x SATA 6 6Gb/s ports (1 for SATA 6Gb/s ports or M.2 connector) SATA Controller 1 x M.2 connector Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
... introduction The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS500-E8-PS4 2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Processor Support / System Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 product Family Bus QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Core Logic Intel... C612 Storage 10 x SATA 6 6Gb/s ports (1 for SATA 6Gb/s ports or M.2 connector) SATA Controller 1 x M.2 connector Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
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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 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 ...174; Enterprise Linux SuSE® 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 ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet ...
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 x RJ-45 GbE LAN 1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN 1 ...174; Enterprise Linux SuSE® 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 ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet ...
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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 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.
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... Blinking OFF Lighting up Green Red Green/Red Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD. Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 System is detected.
... Blinking OFF Lighting up Green Red Green/Red Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD. Bridge board connected to check the abnormal status. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 1-9 System is detected.
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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. 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. 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
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. 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. 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. Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-5
Load lever 3. Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. To prevent damage to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-5
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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. Push down the right ... load lever under the retention tab (M). PnP cap 11. 10. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-7 The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the PnP cap.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. Push down the right ... load lever under the retention tab (M). PnP cap 11. 10. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (K). Retention tab ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-7 The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the PnP cap.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Connect the rear fan connector to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-9 Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to REAR_FAN1 connector. Align and click the rear fan into place. Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Connect the rear fan connector to remove the fan and unplug the rear fan connector. 2. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-9 Loose the rear fan retainers with both hands to REAR_FAN1 connector. Align and click the rear fan into place. Connect the CPU heatsink fan connector to CPU_FAN2 connector. 3.
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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 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.
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... it fits in only one direction. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is seated securely in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra...
... it fits in only one direction. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is seated securely in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra...
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... take off the plastic cover on the back of the drive. 4. You must remove the front panel assembly before installing or removing any system components. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-15 Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. Connect a power plug from the power...
... take off the plastic cover on the back of the drive. 4. You must remove the front panel assembly before installing or removing any system components. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-15 Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive. Connect a power plug from the power...
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ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-17 The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. 2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1.
ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-17 The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3. Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. 2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage 1.
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... steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-19 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 5. 4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the backplane...
... steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATA/SAS interface on the tray, and then secure it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-19 The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with four screws. 5. 4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the backplane...
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... or removing expansion cards. 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 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. b 4. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is...
... or removing expansion cards. 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 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. b 4. 2.7 Expansion cards The system is...
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Refer to install additional devices. 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 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
Refer to install additional devices. 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 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment.
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...the backplane. 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 The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to indicate HDD status. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed ...in the TS700-X7/PS4. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. Refer ...
...the backplane. 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 The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to indicate HDD status. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed ...in the TS700-X7/PS4. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. Refer ...
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... remove the front system fan: 1. This section tells how to reinstall the front system fan. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. 1 1 2. a b a ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-27 System fans (front and rear) 2. Chassis footpads 3. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices...
... remove the front system fan: 1. This section tells how to reinstall the front system fan. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. 1 1 2. a b a ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-27 System fans (front and rear) 2. Chassis footpads 3. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices...
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Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. 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. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 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. 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. ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 2-29 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.
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Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 2. Align the screw holes on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3 Loosen the two screws on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail 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. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the rack: 1.
Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 2. Align the screw holes on the rack rails. 1U space ASUS TS500-E8-PS4 3-3 Loosen the two screws on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail 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. Select one unit of the chassis with screws. 3. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the rack: 1.