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... 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 System specifications 1-5 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-4 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-6 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module 2-7 2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-8 2.6 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS500-E6/PS4 configuration guide Date February 2009 III
... 1-2 1.2 System overview 1-3 1.3 Front panel features 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features 1-4 1.5 System specifications 1-5 Chapter 2: Components 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink 2-2 2.2 Upgrading system memory 2-4 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives 2-6 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module 2-7 2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board 2-8 2.6 OS support list 2-9 Revision history Revision Revision history V1 First release of RS500-E6/PS4 configuration guide Date February 2009 III
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It includes the product overview and general specifications. 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of RS500-E6/PS4.
It includes the product overview and general specifications. 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of RS500-E6/PS4.
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... server utilization, and reduce IT total cost of ownership.RS500-E6/PS4 supports virtualization and is able to support SATA or SAS HDDs, meeting the demand of mass storage, using 12 DDR3-DIMM slots for users. ASUS EPU technology, which intelligently calibrates the best possible settings to..., and compatible with high power efficiency With 80+ PFC high efficiency power supply, RS500-E6/PS4 is certified by the complete remote management tools. Scalable & Flexible RAID solution -ASUS PIKE upgrade kit ASUS unique PIKE upgrade kit meets the demand of local side computer, and share the ...
... server utilization, and reduce IT total cost of ownership.RS500-E6/PS4 supports virtualization and is able to support SATA or SAS HDDs, meeting the demand of mass storage, using 12 DDR3-DIMM slots for users. ASUS EPU technology, which intelligently calibrates the best possible settings to..., and compatible with high power efficiency With 80+ PFC high efficiency power supply, RS500-E6/PS4 is certified by the complete remote management tools. Scalable & Flexible RAID solution -ASUS PIKE upgrade kit ASUS unique PIKE upgrade kit meets the demand of local side computer, and share the ...
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PIKE 1064E/1078 RAID module (optional) 7. Hard disk drives 5. Riser card bracket 8. System memory 4. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Riser card 9. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. CPU heatsink 3. 1.2 System overview 7 6 2 8 91 3 5 4 Items 1. HDD trays Items 6.
PIKE 1064E/1078 RAID module (optional) 7. Hard disk drives 5. Riser card bracket 8. System memory 4. ASUS Server management board (optional) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Riser card 9. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. CPU heatsink 3. 1.2 System overview 7 6 2 8 91 3 5 4 Items 1. HDD trays Items 6.
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... System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Additional Slot Storage HDD Bays SATA Controller SAS Controller I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable RS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 ...5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E...
... System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots Expansion Slots Slot Type Additional Slot Storage HDD Bays SATA Controller SAS Controller I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable RS500-E6/PS4 2 x Socket LGA1366 ...5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E...
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2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 supports 1-2 Dual-core / Quad-core Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processor. 6 5 1 3 4 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 supports 1-2 Dual-core / Quad-core Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processor. 6 5 1 3 4 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Components
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..., 2.13G, QPI 4.8GT/s, 4MB L2, Single Pack with 1U Heatsink Quad-Core Intel Xeon L5520, 2.26G, QPI 5.86GT/s, 8MB L2, Single Pack with 1U Heatsink ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-3
..., 2.13G, QPI 4.8GT/s, 4MB L2, Single Pack with 1U Heatsink Quad-Core Intel Xeon L5520, 2.26G, QPI 5.86GT/s, 8MB L2, Single Pack with 1U Heatsink ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-3
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... that it is not installed. Order P/N 90-C1SCM0-00UAY00Z 90-C1SCN5-00UAY10Z Description ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS Module (Support Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E) ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID Module (Support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-7 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module The ASUS PIKE RAID module allows users to create RAID function from SAS hard disk...
... that it is not installed. Order P/N 90-C1SCM0-00UAY00Z 90-C1SCN5-00UAY10Z Description ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS Module (Support Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E) ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID Module (Support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-7 2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module The ASUS PIKE RAID module allows users to create RAID function from SAS hard disk...
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2.6 OS support list OS support list Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit Order P/N 90-S00SW7140T 90-S00SW7150T Description Windows® Server 2008 STD 64-bit ENG Windows® Server 2008 STD 64-bit TCH ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-9
2.6 OS support list OS support list Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit Order P/N 90-S00SW7140T 90-S00SW7150T Description Windows® Server 2008 STD 64-bit ENG Windows® Server 2008 STD 64-bit TCH ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-9