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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
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...to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W ... trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane 2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B) 2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-R12A) 1 x Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B) 8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm) Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x 55x0 Series Support CD (including...
...to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB Server Board 2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR Server Board Component 2 x 770W ... trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane 2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B) 2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-R12A) 1 x Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B) 8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm) Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide 1 x 55x0 Series Support CD (including...
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With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 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. RS704D-E6-PS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-3
With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. 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. RS704D-E6-PS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-3
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.../ HL) per Node 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hub - Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Processor / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node (continued on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card HDD Bays I /O Controller - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card* - Intel® 5520 I/O Hub Intel...chipsets onboard. The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. LSI MegaRAID (for Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/...
.../ HL) per Node 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hub - Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Processor / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node (continued on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card HDD Bays I /O Controller - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card* - Intel® 5520 I/O Hub Intel...chipsets onboard. The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. LSI MegaRAID (for Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/...
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5 Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB Onboard I/O OS Support Per Node: Per Node: - 1 x External Serial - 1 x External Serial Port Port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ... port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 18 Kg Power Supply 770W (...
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5 Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB Onboard I/O OS Support Per Node: Per Node: - 1 x External Serial - 1 x External Serial Port Port - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 - 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ... port Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 18 Kg Power Supply 770W (...
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...Green Orange Blinking Green Description No device Device plugged in ; Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 The I/O shields with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. The ports for the rear panel connectors on the ... panel. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord connector ...
...Green Orange Blinking Green Description No device Device plugged in ; Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 The I/O shields with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. The ports for the rear panel connectors on the ... panel. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord connector ...
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HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. Power supplies and power fans 2. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 10. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect ... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-9 ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6.
HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. Power supplies and power fans 2. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 10. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect ... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-9 ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6.
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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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon ... is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon ... is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3
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... will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into the socket to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab...
... will be in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If it gets into the socket to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab...
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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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-7
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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-7
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... or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
... or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
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... to the card, if applicable. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with a screw. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 To install a PCI Express x16 card 1. PCI Express x16 slot 4. Connect the cable(s) to detach it from the slot bay. 3. You need to...
... to the card, if applicable. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with a screw. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 To install a PCI Express x16 card 1. PCI Express x16 slot 4. Connect the cable(s) to detach it from the slot bay. 3. You need to...
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2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. System fan connectors (from motherboard to system fans) 4. SATA connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and ...
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13 Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 6. System fan connectors (from motherboard to system fans) 4. SATA connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and ...
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Recover the rear cover. To replace the failed PSU 1. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the right figure. 2.7.2 Replacing power supply units Follow the steps below to the server chassis. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. 3.
Recover the rear cover. To replace the failed PSU 1. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the right figure. 2.7.2 Replacing power supply units Follow the steps below to the server chassis. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. 3.
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Locate the two screw holes on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the two screws on the PIKE riser card. 4. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3. 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the riser card bracket with two screws.
Locate the two screw holes on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2. Locate the two screws on the PIKE riser card. 4. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3. 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the riser card bracket with two screws.
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... SAS1-4 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 10. Align the riser card bracket to the PCI Express x16 slot on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to their default positions.
... SAS1-4 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 10. Align the riser card bracket to the PCI Express x16 slot on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to their default positions.
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
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... (1U) on the rack. Select one screw. 5. Measure the depth of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Install the nuts on the holes of the rack to install the barebone server. 2. 3.
... (1U) on the rack. Select one screw. 5. Measure the depth of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Install the nuts on the holes of the rack to install the barebone server. 2. 3.
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ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.