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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 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... x 56mm) 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 x Hot-swap 2.5" HDD 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 ASWM*) 1 x Bag of the above items is...
... x 56mm) 2 x 770W Single Power Supply 8 x Hot-swap 2.5" HDD 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 ASWM*) 1 x Bag of the above items is...
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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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The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500, X5600 Series (95W) - Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600...® ICH10R I /O - Intel® ICH10R I /O - Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Processor / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller 1 x PIKE Riser Card Slot for Storage Enhancement Intel® ICH10R: 4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card* - The servers support Intel®...
The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500, X5600 Series (95W) - Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600...® ICH10R I /O - Intel® ICH10R I /O - Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 Processor / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller 1 x PIKE Riser Card Slot for Storage Enhancement Intel® ICH10R: 4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card* - The servers support Intel®...
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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 - ... 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 ...Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 - ... 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 ...Non operation humidity: 20%-90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
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...LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord connector Power supply fan Power cord connector Power supply fan InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Serial port Location LED InfiniBand port ... InfiniBand switch. Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the motherboard are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only. ** These ports allow connection with openings for ...
...LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Power cord connector Power supply fan Power cord connector Power supply fan InfiniBand port (RS702D-E6/PS8 only) Location LED VGA port Serial port LAN port 2 LAN port 1 USB ports LAN port* Serial port Location LED InfiniBand port ... InfiniBand switch. Ready Device plugged in ; Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the motherboard are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only. ** These ports allow connection with openings for ...
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RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. Power supplies and power fans 2. 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. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to...system component. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 7. ...
RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. Power supplies and power fans 2. 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. HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to...system component. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect 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 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 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 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... the motherboard, ensure that the socket box 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 socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.2 Central Processing Unit... if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3 Contact your left.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366... the motherboard, ensure that the socket box 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 socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.2 Central Processing Unit... if you and the load lever is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-3 Contact your left.
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... prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 If so, skip this step. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it is toxic and inedible. The CPU fits...
... prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 8. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 If so, skip this step. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it is toxic and inedible. The CPU fits...
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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 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.
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the ...
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the ...
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.... Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on a flat and stable surface, and then remove...
.... Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on a flat and stable surface, and then remove...
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Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 7. USB 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) 5. System fan connectors (from power supply to system fans) 4. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables ...
Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 7. USB 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) 5. System fan connectors (from power supply to system fans) 4. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables ...
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3. 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). Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. 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 Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. Recover the rear cover.
3. 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). Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. 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 Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. Recover the rear cover.
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Locate the two screw holes on the motherboard. 2. 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. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Locate the two screws on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the PIKE riser card. 4. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3.
Locate the two screw holes on the motherboard. 2. 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. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-17 Locate the two screws on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the PCI Express x16 slot on the PIKE riser card. 4. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3.
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Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1-4 connectors on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the PIKE riser card. 10. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Press the riser card bracket until the golden fingers completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 12. Temporarily...
Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1-4 connectors on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the PIKE riser card. 10. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Press the riser card bracket until the golden fingers completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 12. Temporarily...
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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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Measure the depth of the rack to the side of the chassis with two rack screws. 8. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Select one screw. 5. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Secure the rear end of the server rail to determine the length of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails...
Measure the depth of the rack to the side of the chassis with two rack screws. 8. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. Select one screw. 5. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Secure the rear end of the server rail to determine the length of the chassis. 3.3 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails...
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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. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8