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... Name TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal / 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 1 x 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) 1 x 800W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-PS4) 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-RS8)* Component 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays (Rear panel, TS700-E8-RS8 only...
... Name TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal / 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 1 x 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) 1 x 800W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-PS4) 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-RS8)* Component 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays (Rear panel, TS700-E8-RS8 only...
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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. TS700-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS700-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 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. TS700-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS700-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below.
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...card (optional): SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hotswappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 ... Memory Type Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 4GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM) Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount...
...card (optional): SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hotswappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays * Six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Processor Support / System 2 ... Memory Type Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 4GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM) Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount...
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Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS700-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Q-Code Logger button with LED 1 x BIOS Flashback button with LED TS700-E8-RS8 1 x S/PDIF Out port Onboard I/O Connectors / LED 1 ... Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to change without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD ...
Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Drive) TS700-E8-PS4 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No Device / DVD-RW) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Q-Code Logger button with LED 1 x BIOS Flashback button with LED TS700-E8-RS8 1 x S/PDIF Out port Onboard I/O Connectors / LED 1 ... Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to change without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5 ASWM Enterprise ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD ...
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... LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear ...the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. LAN...
... LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays 1 2 4-bay HDD module (First set*) 4-bay HDD module (Second set, TS700-E8-RS8 only**) LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) Security lock Power button Reset button USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear ...the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. LAN...
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1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E8-PS4 Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports Audio I/O ports USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger VGA port 120mm x 38mm system fan Q-Code Logger button with LED SPDIF Out port Management LAN port* LAN (RJ-45) port 2 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7
1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E8-PS4 Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LED 2 x USB 2.0 ports 4 x USB 3.0 ports Audio I/O ports USB BIOS Flashback SPDIF OUT Management USB3.0 USB3.0 side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN KY Q-Code Logger VGA port 120mm x 38mm system fan Q-Code Logger button with LED SPDIF Out port Management LAN port* LAN (RJ-45) port 2 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7
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...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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay ... features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Expansion card locks 6. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system...
...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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-9 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay ... features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) or 800W 80PLUS Gold 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. Expansion card locks 6. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system...
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Q-Code Logger USB BIOS Flashback 1.7.2 SPDIF OUT LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Management USB3.0 USB3.0 ACT/LINKsideLEDrear c/sub Status Description OFF No link MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN ORANGE BLINKING Linked KY 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11
Q-Code Logger USB BIOS Flashback 1.7.2 SPDIF OUT LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Management USB3.0 USB3.0 ACT/LINKsideLEDrear c/sub Status Description OFF No link MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN ORANGE BLINKING Linked KY 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11
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Drive in place. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-3
Drive in place. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-3
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2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left (E) until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the right until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3.
2. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the left (E) until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the right until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). Load lever 3.
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... the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 10. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the...
... the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (M). ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7 10. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the...
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... of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. When the...
... of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9 A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Twist each of the server chassis. 2. When the...
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... (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11 Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P Dual CPU configuration...
... (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11 Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P Dual CPU configuration...
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... the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover...
... the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover...
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... on the HDD module cage. 2. Remove the HDD module cage. 3 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you purchase... the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. 2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default. An HDD module cage comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. Take note of the type...
... on the HDD module cage. 2. Remove the HDD module cage. 3 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you purchase... the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. 2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default. An HDD module cage comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. Take note of the type...
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When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 3 2 4 5 By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Find a HDD tray. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1.
When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 3 2 4 5 By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15 Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 4. Find a HDD tray. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. 2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1.
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... to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 2. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on each side to secure the hard disk drive...
... to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17 2. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on each side to secure the hard disk drive...
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... the four screws holes of the drive tray. 7. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 Ensure that the SSD is in place. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in align with its case facing downwards and...
... the four screws holes of the drive tray. 7. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19 Ensure that the SSD is in place. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in align with its case facing downwards and...
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... the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card...
... the metal slot cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21 Lay the system on its side on the metal slot cover where you wish to unplug the power cord before installing an expansion card...
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... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23
... system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23