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ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-3 See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. 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. ESC4000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 21 ESC4000 G3S xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 2 1 The serial number on ESC4000 G3/G3S is printed on the Asset tag.
ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-3 See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. 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. ESC4000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 21 ESC4000 G3S xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 2 1 The serial number on ESC4000 G3/G3S is printed on the Asset tag.
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Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type ESC4000 G3 ESC4000 G3S 2 x Socket R3 (LGA 2011-3) Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 product family QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Intel...Controller Intel® C612 - 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon® processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family....
Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type ESC4000 G3 ESC4000 G3S 2 x Socket R3 (LGA 2011-3) Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 product family QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s Intel...Controller Intel® C612 - 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon® processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family....
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... Bay Options: (Floppy / Optical Drive) No Device / DVD-RW (DVD-RW default for the latest OS AVL update. (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G3 HDD Bays I /O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM) 4 x USB ports (2 x Front USB 2.0 , 2 x Rear USB 3.0) 1 x VGA Port Windows® Server 2012 R2... mm x 444 mm x 87 mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) 19 Kg * Subject to change without any notice. ** Refer to www.asus.com for North America) ESC4000 G3S 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays -
... Bay Options: (Floppy / Optical Drive) No Device / DVD-RW (DVD-RW default for the latest OS AVL update. (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-5 System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G3 HDD Bays I /O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM) 4 x USB ports (2 x Front USB 2.0 , 2 x Rear USB 3.0) 1 x VGA Port Windows® Server 2012 R2... mm x 444 mm x 87 mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) 19 Kg * Subject to change without any notice. ** Refer to www.asus.com for North America) ESC4000 G3S 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays -
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... handle ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-7 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel. ESC4000 G3 Optical disc drive Asset tag HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED 21 Power button with LED Location button with LED Reset button USB 2.0 ports Steel handle ESC4000 G3S...
... handle ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-7 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel. ESC4000 G3 Optical disc drive Asset tag HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED 21 Power button with LED Location button with LED Reset button USB 2.0 ports Steel handle ESC4000 G3S...
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... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-9 Hot-swap HDD tray (SAS and SATA) 6. Please remove the protection film before shipping. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as...
... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-9 Hot-swap HDD tray (SAS and SATA) 6. Please remove the protection film before shipping. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as...
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ESC4000 G3S Power button with LED Message LED HDD Access LED 2 1 Location button with LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 2 1 LED Icon Display status Description Power button with ... LED Location button with LED LAN LEDs ON System power ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is present ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-11 no incoming event ON A hardware monitor event is indicated OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to...
ESC4000 G3S Power button with LED Message LED HDD Access LED 2 1 Location button with LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 2 1 LED Icon Display status Description Power button with ... LED Location button with LED LAN LEDs ON System power ON OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is present ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-11 no incoming event ON A hardware monitor event is indicated OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to...
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1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ESC4000 G3 HDD status LED 21 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ESC4000 G3S HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-13
1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ESC4000 G3 HDD status LED 21 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ESC4000 G3S HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-13
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2.1.1 Air duct To remove the air duct: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-3 Remove the three screws as shown. 2. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis with three screws. Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 2. To reinstall the air duct: 1. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.
2.1.1 Air duct To remove the air duct: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-3 Remove the three screws as shown. 2. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis with three screws. Secure the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 2. To reinstall the air duct: 1. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.
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2. Load lever ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-5 To prevent damage to the right until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position. 3. Press down the load lever with your thumb (A), move it is facing toward you are installing a CPU. Align the system such that the socket box is released from the retention tab (B), then gently lift the load lever (C).
2. Load lever ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-5 To prevent damage to the right until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position. 3. Press down the load lever with your thumb (A), move it is facing toward you are installing a CPU. Align the system such that the socket box is released from the retention tab (B), then gently lift the load lever (C).
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... under the retention tab (K). Keep the PnP cap. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab. PnP cap ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-7 Gently push the load plate just enough to close the load plate as it sit on the LGA 2011-3 socket.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on top of the CPU. Do not force to ...
... under the retention tab (K). Keep the PnP cap. The PnP cap pops out of the load plate is inserted into the retention tab. PnP cap ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-7 Gently push the load plate just enough to close the load plate as it sit on the LGA 2011-3 socket.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on top of the CPU. Do not force to ...
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... To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the motherboard. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-9
... To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the motherboard. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-9
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... HDD into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000 G3 system supports hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on a flat and stable surface. 4. Place the drive tray on the drive tray connects to release the drive tray. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-13
... HDD into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000 G3 system supports hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on a flat and stable surface. 4. Place the drive tray on the drive tray connects to release the drive tray. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-13
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Orient and place the Serial ATA (SATA) HDD/ SAS HDD into the tray. drive tray screw hole ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-15 Firmly hold the tray lever and carefully pull the drive tray out of the drive tray. To install a 2.5-inch HDD: 1. metal beam 4. The ... on each side of the drive tray to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. Installing 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD The ESC4000 G3S system supports hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. Release the screws on the drive tray connects to release the drive tray metal beam...
Orient and place the Serial ATA (SATA) HDD/ SAS HDD into the tray. drive tray screw hole ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-15 Firmly hold the tray lever and carefully pull the drive tray out of the drive tray. To install a 2.5-inch HDD: 1. metal beam 4. The ... on each side of the drive tray to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. Installing 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD The ESC4000 G3S system supports hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. Release the screws on the drive tray connects to release the drive tray metal beam...
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... screw that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 proprietary cards. 2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to the riser card: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-17
... screw that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 proprietary cards. 2.5 Expansion slots Ensure to the riser card: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-17
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... the mini SAS HD cables from the motherboard) to Cable #1) internal mini-SAS HD connectors internal mini-SAS HD connector external mini-SAS HD connector ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-19 For other expansion cards, proceed to the port as shown. Perform step 5 - 6 only if you are labeled as shown. • For PIKE II...
... the mini SAS HD cables from the motherboard) to Cable #1) internal mini-SAS HD connectors internal mini-SAS HD connector external mini-SAS HD connector ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-19 For other expansion cards, proceed to the port as shown. Perform step 5 - 6 only if you are labeled as shown. • For PIKE II...
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...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for more information. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card.
...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for more information. 3. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card.
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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ESC4000 G3 Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID, and PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-23
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ESC4000 G3 Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID, and PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-23
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... on the motherboard. 2. You may need to install the optional components into the system. System fans 2. Repeat step 1 to 2 to remove/install the following components: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-25 cable holder 3. Lift the fan then set aside. 4. 2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or...
... on the motherboard. 2. You may need to install the optional components into the system. System fans 2. Repeat step 1 to 2 to remove/install the following components: 1. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-25 cable holder 3. Lift the fan then set aside. 4. 2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or...
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Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of your hands in place. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-27 Lift up the PSU lever. 2. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units We recommend that you use both of the system chassis (B). Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in performing the following steps. PSU lever 3.
Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of your hands in place. To replace a power supply unit (PSU): 1. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-27 Lift up the PSU lever. 2. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units We recommend that you use both of the system chassis (B). Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in performing the following steps. PSU lever 3.
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... the motherboard then set it to the air duct (B) as shown. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it aside. 4. mylar GPU air duct mylar ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-29 Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator. For AMD S9150 or later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the GPU air duct first...
... the motherboard then set it to the air duct (B) as shown. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it aside. 4. mylar GPU air duct mylar ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-29 Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator. For AMD S9150 or later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the GPU air duct first...