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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 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 RS520-E6/RS8 1- It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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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 HDD... 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 See the figure...
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 HDD... 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 See the figure...
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...technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor / System Bus RS520-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors (45nm) Quad-Core / Dual-Core Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/...5.86 / 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, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The...
...technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor / System Bus RS520-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors (45nm) Quad-Core / Dual-Core Core Logic ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM 2.0 Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/...5.86 / 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, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Windows only) - 1.3 System specifications The...
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... HDD 5 HDD 2 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..., 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. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features.
... HDD 5 HDD 2 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..., 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. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features.
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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
... 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
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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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... the cost of repair only if the damage is on your left. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever ..., follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor...
... the cost of repair only if the damage is on your left. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever ..., follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor...
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... connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. If it off immediately and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. 6.
... connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. If it off immediately and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. 6.
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ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended CPU1 memory configuration Mode Sockets DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs ...
ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended CPU1 memory configuration Mode Sockets DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs ...
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... when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the...
... when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the...
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The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Carefully insert the drive tray and push 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. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-11 Push the tray lever until it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Carefully insert the drive tray and push 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. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-11 Push the tray lever until it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
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... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Align the riser cage with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot...
... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. Align the riser cage with the expansion card to the PCI Express x16 slot...
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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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Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-17 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. Place it in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it clicks in place. 2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it with four screws. 3.
Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-17 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. Place it in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it clicks in place. 2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it with four screws. 3.
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Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Slide it into the chassis. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2.
Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis. 3. Slide it into the chassis. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2.
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Locate the I Button in place. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 6. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on your motherboard. 1. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard.
Locate the I Button in place. 5. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 6. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on your motherboard. 1. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard.
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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. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-
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.... 4. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the other side of the rack space. 7. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Secure the front end of the 2U space on the holes of the rail with two rack screws. 8. Then slide the rail toward the...
.... 4. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the other side of the rack space. 7. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Secure the front end of the 2U space on the holes of the rail with two rack screws. 8. Then slide the rail toward the...
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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 Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4. CPU and ... (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) 11. 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
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4. CPU and ... (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) 11. 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