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... RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-36 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only 2-37 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Rail kit installation 3-2 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Onboard LEDs 4-8 4.4 Internal connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree...
... RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-36 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only 2-37 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Rail kit installation 3-2 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Onboard LEDs 4-8 4.4 Internal connectors 4-11 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree...
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... items. Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4, RS500A-E10-RS12U Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 1 x 650W Single Power Supply (RS500A-E10-PS4) 1 x 1 +1 650W Redundant Power Supply (RS500A-E10-RS4, RS500A-E10-RS12U) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays (RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4) 12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays (RS500A-E10-RS12U) 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4) Component 1 x SAS/SATA/NVMe Backplane (RS500A-E10-RS12U) 1 x PCI...
... items. Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4, RS500A-E10-RS12U Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 1 x 650W Single Power Supply (RS500A-E10-PS4) 1 x 1 +1 650W Redundant Power Supply (RS500A-E10-RS4, RS500A-E10-RS12U) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays (RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4) 12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device Trays (RS500A-E10-RS12U) 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (RS500A-E10-PS4, RS500A-E10-RS4) Component 1 x SAS/SATA/NVMe Backplane (RS500A-E10-RS12U) 1 x PCI...
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... 2.0 Mezzanine (x16 link) CPU Integrated Optional kits: Disk - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board. Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Processor Support 1 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) AMD EPYC™ 7200 Series ...3DS) Expansion Slots Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Slot Type SATA Controller * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 2+1 - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x16 link); ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID Card Storage Bays NVMe Controller I = internal A or...
... 2.0 Mezzanine (x16 link) CPU Integrated Optional kits: Disk - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board. Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Processor Support 1 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) AMD EPYC™ 7200 Series ...3DS) Expansion Slots Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Slot Type SATA Controller * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 2+1 - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x16 link); ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID Card Storage Bays NVMe Controller I = internal A or...
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Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Optical Drive) Front I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports Switch/LED OS Support Software RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U 1 x Slim-type Optical Drive N/A 2 x USB 3.0 ports N/A 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports 1 x RJ... AN LED (LED1~2 for on-board LAN, 3~4 for OCP LAN) - 1 x Location LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ ASUS Control Center Management Out of Band Solution Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Management Regulatory Compliance Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net ...
Model Name Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Optical Drive) Front I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports Switch/LED OS Support Software RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U 1 x Slim-type Optical Drive N/A 2 x USB 3.0 ports N/A 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x VGA port 2 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports 1 x RJ... AN LED (LED1~2 for on-board LAN, 3~4 for OCP LAN) - 1 x Location LED Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ ASUS Control Center Management Out of Band Solution Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Management Regulatory Compliance Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net ...
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Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Power Supply Single 650W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply (following different Rating: configuration by region) 100~127/200~240Vac, 9A/5A, 50~60Hz, Class I 1+1 Redundant 650W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply Rating: 100~127/200~240 Vac, 10A/5A, 50~60Hz, Class I Operating temperature: 10°C - 35°C Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Power Supply Single 650W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply (following different Rating: configuration by region) 100~127/200~240Vac, 9A/5A, 50~60Hz, Class I 1+1 Redundant 650W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply Rating: 100~127/200~240 Vac, 10A/5A, 50~60Hz, Class I Operating temperature: 10°C - 35°C Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C - 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Rack screw Bay 4 Optical drive (optional) 4 3 2 1 Asset tag (hidden) LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN ... yet stylish front panel with LED RS500A-E10-RS12U Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 10 Bay 9 Bay 12 Bay 11 Rack screw Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8 Asset tag Power button Power LED Message LED Location LED 2 1 LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-7 Refer to the Front ...
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Rack screw Bay 4 Optical drive (optional) 4 3 2 1 Asset tag (hidden) LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN ... yet stylish front panel with LED RS500A-E10-RS12U Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 10 Bay 9 Bay 12 Bay 11 Rack screw Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8 Asset tag Power button Power LED Message LED Location LED 2 1 LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-7 Refer to the Front ...
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... fans. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN port for iKVM* Q-Code LED PCI-E slot Locate LED USB 3.0 ports Gigabit LAN port 1 (bottom) and 2 (top) VGA port COM port OCP 2.0 Mezzanine slot Power button *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RS500A-E10-PS4 Power cord... OCP 2.0 Mezzanine slot Power button *This port is for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.
... fans. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U Power cord connector and Redundant power supply LAN port for iKVM* Q-Code LED PCI-E slot Locate LED USB 3.0 ports Gigabit LAN port 1 (bottom) and 2 (top) VGA port COM port OCP 2.0 Mezzanine slot Power button *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RS500A-E10-PS4 Power cord... OCP 2.0 Mezzanine slot Power button *This port is for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.
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... (hidden) 9. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-9 RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 1. Front I/O boards 8. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Riser card (Gen4 x16/x8 link) 3. ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 4. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the...
... (hidden) 9. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-9 RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 1. Front I/O boards 8. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. Riser card (Gen4 x16/x8 link) 3. ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 4. Asset tag (hidden) Turn off the...
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...) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 4 3 2 1 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message LED Storage Device Access LED RS500A-E10-RS12U VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button Location button with LED Power button with LED Power button Power... with LED ON LAN LEDs OFF Blinking ON Description System power on No activity Data activity (when optional PIKE card is installed) System is present ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-11
...) No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is normal; 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 4 3 2 1 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message LED Storage Device Access LED RS500A-E10-RS12U VGA port USB 3.0 ports Reset button Location button with LED Power button with LED Power button Power... with LED ON LAN LEDs OFF Blinking ON Description System power on No activity Data activity (when optional PIKE card is installed) System is present ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 1-11
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... BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection DM LAN port 1.7.3 Storage device status LED RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Red LED RS500A-E10-RS12U 4 3 2 1 Green LED Red LED Green LED 2 1 Storage Device Access LED Description GREEN ON Storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed...
... BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection DM LAN port 1.7.3 Storage device status LED RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Red LED RS500A-E10-RS12U 4 3 2 1 Green LED Red LED Green LED 2 1 Storage Device Access LED Description GREEN ON Storage device power ON RED ON Storage device has failed...
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... right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 3.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. 2.4 Storage device RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 The system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. Spring lock 3. Tray lever 2.
... right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). To install a 3.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS storage device: 1. 2.4 Storage device RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 The system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS storage devices. Spring lock 3. Tray lever 2.
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System fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to optional optical .... You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to power board) ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-31
System fan connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard to optional optical .... You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to power board) ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-31
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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Connects to 8-pin plug from power board Connects to the motherboard Connect the SATA/SAS storage devices ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-33
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Connects to 8-pin plug from power board Connects to the motherboard Connect the SATA/SAS storage devices ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-33
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... tray edge protrudes. 7. Spring lock Tray lever 5. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you removed in place. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-37 The storage device tray is securely seated in place. 6. Pull the optical drive module out of the bay. 4. 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only) To replace the optical disk drive: 1.
... tray edge protrudes. 7. Spring lock Tray lever 5. The storage device tray ejects slightly after you removed in place. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-37 The storage device tray is securely seated in place. 6. Pull the optical drive module out of the bay. 4. 2.8.3 Replacing the optical drive (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 only) To replace the optical disk drive: 1.