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... for informational use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual, including the products and software described in it . E4197 First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Specifications and...
... for informational use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual, including the products and software described in it . E4197 First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Specifications and...
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... history III Safety information IV Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Key features 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 System specifications 1-6 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-3 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-4 2.4 Upgrading riser card 2-5 2.5 Installing ASUS RAID card 2-6 2.6 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-7 2.7 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS120-E5 configuration guide Date September 2008 III
... history III Safety information IV Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Key features 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-5 1.5 System specifications 1-6 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-3 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-4 2.4 Upgrading riser card 2-5 2.5 Installing ASUS RAID card 2-6 2.6 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-7 2.7 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS120-E5 configuration guide Date September 2008 III
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... try to be performed by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. IV Operation Safety • Servicing of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! If possible, disconnect all attached devices are connected. This server system is incorrectly replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System...
... try to be performed by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. IV Operation Safety • Servicing of used batteries according to avoid electrical shock. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! If possible, disconnect all attached devices are connected. This server system is incorrectly replaced. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of RS120-E5. It includes the product overview and general specifications. 1-
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of RS120-E5. It includes the product overview and general specifications. 1-
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... ECC memory offers higher computing capability Full-range of I/O Expansion Card Support • Provides one PCI-E x16 (x8 link) and one PCI-E x8 (x4 link) by default • Support one PCI-E x8 (x8 link) and one PCI-X 64bit/133MHz via an optional riser card High Availability & Superb Storage Expandability (RS120-E5/PA4; RS120-E5/S) • Support RAID 0, 1, 10 for major Linux distributions and RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for Windows OS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Powerful Technology Support Ready • Support...
... ECC memory offers higher computing capability Full-range of I/O Expansion Card Support • Provides one PCI-E x16 (x8 link) and one PCI-E x8 (x4 link) by default • Support one PCI-E x8 (x8 link) and one PCI-X 64bit/133MHz via an optional riser card High Availability & Superb Storage Expandability (RS120-E5/PA4; RS120-E5/S) • Support RAID 0, 1, 10 for major Linux distributions and RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for Windows OS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Powerful Technology Support Ready • Support...
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CPU heatsink 3. Riser card (optional) 8. ASUS RAID card (optional) 9. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS120-E5 1-3 Central processing unit (CPU) 2. 1.2 System overview 3 6 7 2 8 1 9 5 4 Items 1. Riser card bracket 7. System memory 4. HDD trays Items 6. Hard disk drives 5.
CPU heatsink 3. Riser card (optional) 8. ASUS RAID card (optional) 9. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS120-E5 1-3 Central processing unit (CPU) 2. 1.2 System overview 3 6 7 2 8 1 9 5 4 Items 1. Riser card bracket 7. System memory 4. HDD trays Items 6. Hard disk drives 5.
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1.3 Front panel features Rack screw Optical drive Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw 21 USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset button Location LED Location switch Power button Power LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Front panel features Rack screw Optical drive Hot-swap HDD bays Rack screw 21 USB ports HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Reset button Location LED Location switch Power button Power LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Power fan AC power socket Power fan VGA port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Expansion slot LAN port for iKVM USB ports Locator switch Locator LED Serial port LAN port2 LAN port1 1.4 Rear panel features • The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the LAN port before using. Remove the mylar on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • The LAN port for iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3-iKVM management card. ASUS RS120-E5 1-5
Power fan AC power socket Power fan VGA port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Expansion slot LAN port for iKVM USB ports Locator switch Locator LED Serial port LAN port2 LAN port1 1.4 Rear panel features • The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the LAN port before using. Remove the mylar on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • The LAN port for iKVM functions only when you install ASMB3-iKVM management card. ASUS RS120-E5 1-5
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... S/W (Windows and RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux) Linux) 2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB Default: 1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) 1 x PCI-E x 8 slot (x4 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) Configuration Option: 1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) 1 x PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz slot (Full-Height / Half-Length) 315W Single Power Supply 600mm x 444mm x 43.6mm (1U) 12Kg (CPU, Memory & HDD are not included) *Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS RAID function when installing ASUS RAID card (8708). **Specifications...
... S/W (Windows and RAID 0, 1, 10 (Linux) Linux) 2 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB Default: 1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) 1 x PCI-E x 8 slot (x4 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) Configuration Option: 1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) 1 x PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz slot (Full-Height / Half-Length) 315W Single Power Supply 600mm x 444mm x 43.6mm (1U) 12Kg (CPU, Memory & HDD are not included) *Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS RAID function when installing ASUS RAID card (8708). **Specifications...
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Components Chapter 2 This chapter lists the key components and optional accessories for the server system. 1-
Components Chapter 2 This chapter lists the key components and optional accessories for the server system. 1-
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2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The ASUS RS120-E5 supports Intel® Xeon® Quad-core 3300 / 3200 series and Dual-core 3100 / 3000 series processor. 5 4 1 2 3 Order P/N 90-S000U02E0T 90-S000U02F0T 90-S000U02G0T 90-S000U02H0T 90-S000U02I0T 90-S000U02J0T 90-S000U0160T 90-S000U0150T Description Quad Core Intel Xeon X3230, 2.66G, FSB ...
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The ASUS RS120-E5 supports Intel® Xeon® Quad-core 3300 / 3200 series and Dual-core 3100 / 3000 series processor. 5 4 1 2 3 Order P/N 90-S000U02E0T 90-S000U02F0T 90-S000U02G0T 90-S000U02H0T 90-S000U02I0T 90-S000U02J0T 90-S000U0160T 90-S000U0150T Description Quad Core Intel Xeon X3230, 2.66G, FSB ...
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2.2 Upgrading system memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DIMM_B1 B DIMM_B2 C DIMM_A1 D DIMM_A2 1 2 A B C D Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B1 - 1 GB - 2 GB DIMM_B2 - 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB DIMM_A1 - 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB DIMM_A2 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Order P/N 90-S000I0240T 90-S000I0250T Description 1GB DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC / ASUS 2GB DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC / ASUS ASUS RS120-E5 2-3
2.2 Upgrading system memory The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DIMM_B1 B DIMM_B2 C DIMM_A1 D DIMM_A2 1 2 A B C D Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B1 - 1 GB - 2 GB DIMM_B2 - 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB DIMM_A1 - 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB DIMM_A2 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Order P/N 90-S000I0240T 90-S000I0250T Description 1GB DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC / ASUS 2GB DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC / ASUS ASUS RS120-E5 2-3
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...-S000H5300 90-S000H5000 90-S000H5200 Description 450GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 300GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 146GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 73GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 1TB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 750GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 500GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 250GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 160GB, 3.5" SATA2 HDD / ASUS 2-4 Chapter 2: Components 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS* hard disk drives. 1 2 • * Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS hard disk drive. • We recommend that you install identical drives of the same model and capacity for RAID configuration.
...-S000H5300 90-S000H5000 90-S000H5200 Description 450GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 300GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 146GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 73GB, 3.5" SAS HDD / ASUS 1TB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 750GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 500GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 250GB, 3.5" SATAII HDD / ASUS 160GB, 3.5" SATA2 HDD / ASUS 2-4 Chapter 2: Components 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS* hard disk drives. 1 2 • * Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS hard disk drive. • We recommend that you install identical drives of the same model and capacity for RAID configuration.
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2.4 Upgrading riser card You may replace the default riser card with the optional riser card (1 x PCIe x8 slot + 1 x PCI-X). 2 1 3 4 5 Order P/N 90-C1SCH0-00XBN00Z Description Riser, PCI-E x8 + PCI-X Riser Card for RS120-E5 (Bulk Pack) (MOQ=5) ASUS RS120-E5 2-5
2.4 Upgrading riser card You may replace the default riser card with the optional riser card (1 x PCIe x8 slot + 1 x PCI-X). 2 1 3 4 5 Order P/N 90-C1SCH0-00XBN00Z Description Riser, PCI-E x8 + PCI-X Riser Card for RS120-E5 (Bulk Pack) (MOQ=5) ASUS RS120-E5 2-5
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2.5 Installing ASUS RAID card The ASUS RAID card allows users to create RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard*. 1 2 3 RS120-E5/PA4 4 RS120-E5/S 4 * Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS RAID function. Order P/N 90-S000R0030T Description ASUS RAID Card (8708) (Support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10), data cable 2-6 Chapter 2: Components
2.5 Installing ASUS RAID card The ASUS RAID card allows users to create RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard*. 1 2 3 RS120-E5/PA4 4 RS120-E5/S 4 * Only RS120-E5/S supports SAS RAID function. Order P/N 90-S000R0030T Description ASUS RAID Card (8708) (Support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10), data cable 2-6 Chapter 2: Components
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... running status of major components via LAN or Serial Port, such as CPU and memory utilization, storage capacity and networking transfer rate. • Advanced server management functions including "remote power on/off/reset", "remote control via SOL (Serial-over LAN)" and "remote SEL (system event log reading when the system is out-of-band)". • Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which avoids manually assigning IP address by setting DHCP mode to receive IP address automatically. Use the LAN1 port for server management...
... running status of major components via LAN or Serial Port, such as CPU and memory utilization, storage capacity and networking transfer rate. • Advanced server management functions including "remote power on/off/reset", "remote control via SOL (Serial-over LAN)" and "remote SEL (system event log reading when the system is out-of-band)". • Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which avoids manually assigning IP address by setting DHCP mode to receive IP address automatically. Use the LAN1 port for server management...
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... BIOS-level access, therefore, even the server OS is down, the KVM module can still work to provide around-theclock remote monitor and diagnosis through GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface). • Advanced server management functions including "remote power on/off/reset", "remote hardware health monitoring" and "system event log". • Allows administrators to share the date saved in a local drive (floppy, CD/ DVD-ROM, flash device, HDD) to servers with full control by keyboard, video monitor...
... BIOS-level access, therefore, even the server OS is down, the KVM module can still work to provide around-theclock remote monitor and diagnosis through GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface). • Advanced server management functions including "remote power on/off/reset", "remote hardware health monitoring" and "system event log". • Allows administrators to share the date saved in a local drive (floppy, CD/ DVD-ROM, flash device, HDD) to servers with full control by keyboard, video monitor...
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2.7 OS support list OS support list Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 32-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 32-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 64-bit Order P/N 90-S00SW7120T 90-S00SW7130T Description OS, Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard 1-4 CPU, 5 CAL (32bit) (Traditional Chinese) OS, Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 STD 1-2 CPU, 5 CAL (32bit) (Chinese) ASUS RS120-E5 2-9
2.7 OS support list OS support list Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 32-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 32-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 64-bit Order P/N 90-S00SW7120T 90-S00SW7130T Description OS, Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard 1-4 CPU, 5 CAL (32bit) (Traditional Chinese) OS, Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 STD 1-2 CPU, 5 CAL (32bit) (Chinese) ASUS RS120-E5 2-9