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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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...characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 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-...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...
...characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. 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-...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...
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... 5500 series processors with PCI-E G1 x4 link Intel® ICH10R: - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Model Name Processor / System Bus RS520-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors (45nm) Quad-Core / Dual-Core Core Logic...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 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board.
... 5500 series processors with PCI-E G1 x4 link Intel® ICH10R: - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 1E ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID card - Model Name Processor / System Bus RS520-E6/RS8 2 x Socket LGA1366 Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors (45nm) Quad-Core / Dual-Core Core Logic...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 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8NR-D12-SYS server board.
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... rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for the LED descriptions. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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 LAN... 7 HDD 4 HDD 8 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
... rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for the LED descriptions. The middle part includes the I/O shield with easily accessible features. 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 LAN... 7 HDD 4 HDD 8 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
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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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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. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-
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Contact your left. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. Locate the CPU socket on .../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
Contact your left. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-3 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. Locate the CPU socket on .../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
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... the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately and seek professional medical help. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT...
... the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately and seek professional medical help. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. A ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 B 2-5 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT...
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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 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 Populated ...
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 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 Populated ...
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... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one...
... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-9 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back in only one...
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When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects 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. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. 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.
When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects 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. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. 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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... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. Refer to the card. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with the expansion card to the PCI Express...
... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. Refer to the card. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-13 Press the riser cage until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the cage aligns with the expansion card to the PCI Express...
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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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2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it clicks in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it in place. Take out the optional optical drive from its package. Place it with four screws. 3. 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.
2.8.2 Optical drive (optional) To install the slim optical drive: 1. Insert the slim optical drive into the drive bay. 4. Remove the two screws to the depth of the bay until it clicks in the optical dirve tray, and then secure it in place. Take out the optional optical drive from its package. Place it with four screws. 3. 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.
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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. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 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.
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. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-19 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.
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Locate the I Button in place. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 5. Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on your motherboard. 1. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 6.
Locate the I Button in place. Connect the data cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 2-21 5. Set the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the backplane to pin 2-3 when connecting data cables to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red) on your motherboard. 1. Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only) Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 6.
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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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... server rail to the front of the rack rails. 5. Secure the rear end of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Attach the rear end of the server rail to the holes on the rack. 3. Select two units of the two hooks to the side of...
... server rail to the front of the rack rails. 5. Secure the rear end of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: 1. ASUS RS520-E6/RS8 3-3 Attach the rear end of the server rail to the holes on the rack. 3. Select two units of the two hooks to the side of...
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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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...-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 IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [white]) 13. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. Layout contents...
...-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 IPMI setting (3-in IPMI_SEL1) 8, Fan controller setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [white]) 13. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. Layout contents...