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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. RS300-H8-PS12 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 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. RS300-H8-PS12 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-3
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...® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS300-H8-PS12 Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Fan Speed Control ASUS Features Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots 1 x Socket... Intel® I210AT controller + 1 x Management LAN 1 x Dual Port Broadcom 57840S 10GbE Chipset * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
...® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS300-H8-PS12 Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Fan Speed Control ASUS Features Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots 1 x Socket... Intel® I210AT controller + 1 x Management LAN 1 x Dual Port Broadcom 57840S 10GbE Chipset * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the...
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... SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not included) Power Supply Environment RS300-H8-PS12 Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for optional management card 1 x USB...-50Hz, Class 1 Operation temperature: 10oC - 40oC Non operation temperature: -40oC - 70oC Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-5
... SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not included) Power Supply Environment RS300-H8-PS12 Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for optional management card 1 x USB...-50Hz, Class 1 Operation temperature: 10oC - 40oC Non operation temperature: -40oC - 70oC Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-5
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The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port SSD drive trays LAN port 3 Thumbscrew Expansion slot cover USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 SFP+_2 SFP+_2 LEDs SFP+_1 SFP+_1 LEDs The LAN port 3 is not present. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the system power socket. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-7
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port SSD drive trays LAN port 3 Thumbscrew Expansion slot cover USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports VGA port Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 SFP+_2 SFP+_2 LEDs SFP+_1 SFP+_1 LEDs The LAN port 3 is not present. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the system power socket. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-7
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... of 1 Gbps is present. 3 Green LAN connection of 10 Gbps (Green) is being read/written into the HDD. OFF HDD failure or no incoming event. 1. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-9 Green Data is present. 4 OFF No activity. 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Location LED SFP+_LED2 SFP+_LED1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 4 3 2 1 321 321 321...
... of 1 Gbps is present. 3 Green LAN connection of 10 Gbps (Green) is being read/written into the HDD. OFF HDD failure or no incoming event. 1. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-9 Green Data is present. 4 OFF No activity. 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Location LED SFP+_LED2 SFP+_LED1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 4 3 2 1 321 321 321...
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...power cables are not bent. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...8226; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel®...
...power cables are not bent. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-3 ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...8226; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel®...
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... Interface Material. DO NOT eat it off immediately and seek professional medical help. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-5 Load lever Retention lock 6. Load lever Retention tab 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). If so, skip...
... Interface Material. DO NOT eat it off immediately and seek professional medical help. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-5 Load lever Retention lock 6. Load lever Retention tab 7. Insert the load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). If so, skip...
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ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-7 4. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.
ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-7 4. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.
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... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-9 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To...
... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-9 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To...
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Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Attach the screws at the bottom of the Serial ATA HDD that you want to secure the screws and mind the gap between the bottom of HDD and the head of screws. Get four (4) screws from the bundled set of screws. Mind the gap between the bottom of the HDD and the head of special screws. 6. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-11 Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install. 3.
Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Attach the screws at the bottom of the Serial ATA HDD that you want to secure the screws and mind the gap between the bottom of HDD and the head of screws. Get four (4) screws from the bundled set of screws. Mind the gap between the bottom of the HDD and the head of special screws. 6. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-11 Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. 5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install. 3.
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ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-13 Repeat steps 4-8 to perform this step. 10. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert the HDD drive tray assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. • It is recommended to use both hands when performing this step. • Two people may be required to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs. 11.
ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-13 Repeat steps 4-8 to perform this step. 10. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert the HDD drive tray assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. • It is recommended to use both hands when performing this step. • Two people may be required to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs. 11.
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When installed, the SATA connector on the backplane. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the SATA interface on the drive connects to install the second SSD drive. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is bundled. 6. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-15 Secure the SDD to the drive tray with four screws that is securely fitted in place. 5.
When installed, the SATA connector on the backplane. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the SATA interface on the drive connects to install the second SSD drive. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is bundled. 6. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-15 Secure the SDD to the drive tray with four screws that is securely fitted in place. 5.
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... PCIe card into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that secures the metal bracket cover. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card slot. 8. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-17 Secure the PCIe riser card and PCIe card assembly with the screw that the PCIe card fits firmly into the riser card with the...
... PCIe card into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that secures the metal bracket cover. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card slot. 8. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-17 Secure the PCIe riser card and PCIe card assembly with the screw that the PCIe card fits firmly into the riser card with the...
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USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. System panel connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-19 System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. SAS connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. SATA conectors (system default; 2.7 Cable connections • The bundled ...
USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. System panel connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-19 System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. SAS connectors (from motherboard to motherboard) 4. SATA conectors (system default; 2.7 Cable connections • The bundled ...
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ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-21 Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3 Rubber anchors Rubber anchors 4. Repeat steps 1-2 to install the other fans. 3.
ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-21 Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3 Rubber anchors Rubber anchors 4. Repeat steps 1-2 to install the other fans. 3.
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2. Select a 1U space on the other side of the rack. Adjust the rack rail to install the rack rail. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook ...
2. Select a 1U space on the other side of the rack. Adjust the rack rail to install the rack rail. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook ...
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... 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 Page 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-3 SFP+_1 6. SFP+_2 8. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) 3. RJ-45 port for LAN 9. Power-on Button 11. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin...
... 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 Page 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-3 SFP+_1 6. SFP+_2 8. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) 3. RJ-45 port for LAN 9. Power-on Button 11. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin...
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...: 1. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-5 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
...: 1. 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-5 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
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ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-7 Place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to the backplane for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to use when you create disk arrays. 4. SFP+12 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 5.
ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-7 Place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to the backplane for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to use when you create disk arrays. 4. SFP+12 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for LAN activity indication. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 5.
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ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-9 Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. 8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller.
ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-9 Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. 8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller.