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It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1- Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit.
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1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap ... 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. RS520-E6/RS8 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct ...
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis RS520-E6/RS8 ASUS R20A 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP8LX-R20A) 8 x hot-swap ... 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. RS520-E6/RS8 xxxxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With the correct ...
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.../ 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable 8 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series... SATA Controller SAS Controller 1 x PIKE slot with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board.
.../ 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable 8 x Hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Intel® Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series... SATA Controller SAS Controller 1 x PIKE slot with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board.
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... 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. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ODD dummy cover Location switch Location LED... HDD 6 HDD 3 HDD 7 HDD 4 HDD 8 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 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. 3 Expansion slots ...
... 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. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ODD dummy cover Location switch Location LED... HDD 6 HDD 3 HDD 7 HDD 4 HDD 8 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 1-5 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. 3 Expansion slots ...
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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 RS520-E6/RS8 1-7 no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection...
... 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 RS520-E6/RS8 1-7 no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) No LAN connection...
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ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not ...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core...
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not ...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core...
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Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If ...
Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If ...
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... or F2 for recommended memory configuration. 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 RS520-E6/RS8 2-7
... or F2 for recommended memory configuration. 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 RS520-E6/RS8 2-7
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... by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the...
... by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the...
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Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-11 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
Push the tray lever until just a small fraction of the bay until it all the way to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-11 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the depth of the tray edge protrudes. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6.
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... Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Secure the riser cage with the rear panel. 8. Refer to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 7. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11...
... Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Secure the riser cage with the rear panel. 8. Refer to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 7. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11...
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2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-15
2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-15
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Push the slim optical drive all the way to release the dummy covor for the optical drive bay. 2. Take out the optional optical drive from its package. Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. 2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Place it in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it clicks in place. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-17 Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it with four screws. 3.
Push the slim optical drive all the way to release the dummy covor for the optical drive bay. 2. Take out the optional optical drive from its package. Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. 2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Place it in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it clicks in place. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-17 Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it with four screws. 3.
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Slide it into the chassis. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2. 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package.
Slide it into the chassis. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2. 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package.
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Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. 6. Locate the I Button in place. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 5.
Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. 6. Locate the I Button in place. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 5.
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ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2- Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... the second server rail to the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Measure the depth of the rack to the holes on the rail. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Install the nuts on the holes of the two hooks to determine the length of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack...
... the second server rail to the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Measure the depth of the rack to the holes on the rail. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Install the nuts on the holes of the two hooks to determine the length of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack...
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3- 4-1
Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3- 4-1
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... (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) 12. 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 RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1-4 [red], SAS5-8 [blue]) 3. Layout contents Jumpers 1. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. Serial port connectors (10...
... (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) 12. 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 RS520-E6/RS8 4-3 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1-4 [red], SAS5-8 [blue]) 3. Layout contents Jumpers 1. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 6. Serial port connectors (10...