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... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 2-15 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-17 2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly riser card bracket (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only)....... 2-20 2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-23 2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 2-25 2.5.6 Installing Mezzanine cards 2-27 2.5.7 Configuring an...
... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket 2-15 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-17 2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card to the butterfly riser card bracket (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only)....... 2-20 2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only 2-23 2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards 2-25 2.5.6 Installing Mezzanine cards 2-27 2.5.7 Configuring an...
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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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.... 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-E Riser...
.... 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-E Riser...
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Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Processor Support 1 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) AMD EPYC™ 7200 Series Processor (up to TDP 225W) Total Slots 16 (8-channel, 2-DIMM per Channel) Capacity Maximum ... 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); 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Rome...
Model Name RS500A-E10-PS4 RS500A-E10-RS4 RS500A-E10-RS12U Processor Support 1 x Socket SP3 (LGA 4094) AMD EPYC™ 7200 Series Processor (up to TDP 225W) Total Slots 16 (8-channel, 2-DIMM per Channel) Capacity Maximum ... 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); 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS500A-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board. The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Rome...
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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-45 ... 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)...
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-45 ... 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)...
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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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... displays a simple 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 RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Rack screw...
... displays a simple 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 RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-PS4 Rack screw Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Rack screw...
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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 connector and.... 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.
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 connector and.... 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.
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System fans 5. Asset tag (hidden) 9. ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the ... 7. Front I/O boards 8. ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 10. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power supply and power fan 2. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. RS500A-E10-RS12U 1.
System fans 5. Asset tag (hidden) 9. ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any of the USB ports on the ... 7. Front I/O boards 8. ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 10. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power supply and power fan 2. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any system component. ASUS KRPA-U16/SYS Server Board 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. RS500A-E10-RS12U 1.
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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 LED Message LED ... 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 incoming event A hardware monitor event is indicated Function off Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch ...
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 LED Message LED ... 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 incoming event A hardware monitor event is indicated Function off Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch ...
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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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...pull the tray lever outward (B) to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage tray out of screws. Tray lever 2. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVMe...on the storage tray connects to release the storage tray. The storage device installed on a flat and stable surface. 4. Spring lock 3. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-13 To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device: 1. RS700-E9-RS12U The system supports twelve (12) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices.
...pull the tray lever outward (B) to the motherboard SATA/SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage tray out of screws. Tray lever 2. Prepare the SATA/SAS/NVMe...on the storage tray connects to release the storage tray. The storage device installed on a flat and stable surface. 4. Spring lock 3. ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-13 To install a 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device: 1. RS700-E9-RS12U The system supports twelve (12) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices.
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... on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to the butterfly riser card bracket (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only) The ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card pre-installed on the butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot supports NVME storage devices on the butterfly riser...
... on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to the butterfly riser card bracket (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only) The ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card pre-installed on the butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIE2 slot supports NVME storage devices on the butterfly riser...
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OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 4 ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-23 Remove the two (2) screws that secure the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to Bay 4. Remove the OCuLink cables (right angle connectors) from the motherboard (B). 2. 2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only) The ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card pre-installed on the PCIE1 slot supports NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to the motherboard (A), then remove the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card from its corresponding slots. To replace the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card: 1.
OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 3 OCuLink port 4 ASUS RS500A-E10 Series 2-23 Remove the two (2) screws that secure the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card to Bay 4. Remove the OCuLink cables (right angle connectors) from the motherboard (B). 2. 2.5.4 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (for RS500A-E10-RS12U only) The ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card pre-installed on the PCIE1 slot supports NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to the motherboard (A), then remove the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card from its corresponding slots. To replace the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card: 1.
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... connector (from motherboard to backplane) 10. System panel connector (from motherboard to power board) 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information PSUSMB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. RS500A-E10-RS12U Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to backplane...
... connector (from motherboard to backplane) 10. System panel connector (from motherboard to power board) 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information PSUSMB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. RS500A-E10-RS12U Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to backplane...
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RS500A-E10-RS12U Connects to the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card for Bay 9 to Bay 12 Connects to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4OCuLink card for Bay 5 to Bay 8 Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug Connects to 8-pin plug from power board from power board Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
RS500A-E10-RS12U Connects to the ASUS PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink card for Bay 9 to Bay 12 Connects to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4OCuLink card for Bay 5 to Bay 8 Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to the motherboard Connects to 4-pin plug Connects to 8-pin plug from power board from power board Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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Module lever PSU latch 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch, then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 4. Module lever 2. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only) To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever.
Module lever PSU latch 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch, then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 4. Module lever 2. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module (for RS500A-E10-RS4 / RS500A-E10-RS12U only) To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever.