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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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...below. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS500-E6/PS4 ASUS R10A 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board 1 x 600W 80+ Single Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP4LX-R10A) ... 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. RS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ...
...below. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS500-E6/PS4 ASUS R10A 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board 1 x 600W 80+ Single Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP4LX-R10A) ... 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. RS500-E6/PS4 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ...
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... I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10... LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board. Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 HDD Bays I /O Hub Intel...
... I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10... LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board. Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 & 6 HDD Bays I /O Hub Intel...
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... buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. Expansion slots LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB ports LAN port 3* PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port... easily accessible features. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
... buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only. Expansion slots LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port USB ports LAN port 3* PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port... easily accessible features. 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-5 Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
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... Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-7
... Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 1-7
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Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-
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... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-3 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on ...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
... Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-3 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on ...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
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... so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with preapplied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the thermal Interface Material. A ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 B 2-5 Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. 6. Some heatsinks come with...
... so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with preapplied thermal paste. DO NOT eat the thermal Interface Material. A ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 B 2-5 Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. 6. Some heatsinks come with...
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2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-7 Follow the table above for CPU2. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended CPU1 memory configuration Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs ...
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-7 Follow the table above for CPU2. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended CPU1 memory configuration Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs ...
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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in ...
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in ...
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-11 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-11 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-13 Align the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the cards to the card, if applicable. To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2.
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-13 Align the riser card bracket with the rear panel. 3. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the cards to the card, if applicable. To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1. Connect the cable(s) to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2.
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... motherboard to motherboard) 3. USB connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. SATA connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, CPU_FAN2, and FRNT_FAN4 to front I/O board) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-15 SAS connectors (from motherboard to system fans) 5. SMBus connector 4. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables...
... motherboard to motherboard) 3. USB connector (from power supply to front I /O board) 6. SATA connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, CPU_FAN2, and FRNT_FAN4 to front I/O board) ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-15 SAS connectors (from motherboard to system fans) 5. SMBus connector 4. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 7. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables...
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... to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Connect the system fan cable to install the optional components into the system. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-17 System fans 2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. The airflow directional arrow...
... to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Connect the system fan cable to install the optional components into the system. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-17 System fans 2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. Lift the fan, then set aside. 3. The airflow directional arrow...
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... the components on the motherboard. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on the motherboard. 6. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-19 Snap the I Button slot on your motherboard. 1. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2. Ensure that...
... the components on the motherboard. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on the motherboard. 6. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2-19 Snap the I Button slot on your motherboard. 1. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2. Ensure that...
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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... with two rack screws. 9. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it fits the rack. 6. Secure the front end of the rack space. 7. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 3-3
... with two rack screws. 9. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it fits the rack. 6. Secure the front end of the rack space. 7. ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 3-3
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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 3- 4-1 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 3- 4-1 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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... (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; 4-pin USB7) 7. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 4-3 IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 9. System panel connector...
... (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; 4-pin USB7) 7. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black]) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 4-3 IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 9. System panel connector...
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ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® WG82574L Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
ASUS RS500-E6/PS4 4-5 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® WG82574L Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.