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...and information contained in this manual ae furnished for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it , may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are subject to change at any ... in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may be liable for any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents...
...and information contained in this manual ae furnished for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it , may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are subject to change at any ... in this manual, including the products and software described in this manual may or may be liable for any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E5318 First Edition March 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents...
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... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
... 5.7 Exit menu 5-36 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-2 6.1.3 RAID controller selection 6-3 6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for...
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... Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: Command Means that you must type the... a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions To make sure that you must press the enclosed key.
... Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: Command Means that you must type the... a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions To make sure that you must press the enclosed key.
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... HW RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have 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...
... HW RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have 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...
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...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP 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...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C 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
...-iKVM) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x Internal A-type USB Port - 1 x QSFP 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...: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C 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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Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* ... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* ... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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... to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31 Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager ... drives to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. RAID 10 is required for this setup....
...to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager ... drives to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. RAID 10 is required for this setup....
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To do this: 1. See 5. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting on page 4-6 for details on ...
To do this: 1. See 5. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-3 6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as item to [RAID]. 4. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting on page 4-6 for details on ...
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... exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. The keys on the system after installing all... the SATA hard disk drives. 2. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present...
... exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. The keys on the system after installing all... the SATA hard disk drives. 2. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present...
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... Easy and New. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set automatically. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View... a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set the virtual drive parameters. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5 From the Management Menu,...
... Easy and New. In New Configuration, you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set automatically. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View... a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you manually set the virtual drive parameters. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-5 From the Management Menu,...
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... disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - 2. LSI...
... disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - 2. LSI...
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... F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6. Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS VVierrtsuailonDrivAe.(0s8).0C9on1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB...RAID 1 Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 Select RAID from the menu, and then press . 5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a ...
... F10-Configure Esc-Quit 6. Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS VVierrtsuailonDrivAe.(0s8).0C9on1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB...RAID 1 Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-7 Select RAID from the menu, and then press . 5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a ...
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...or a RAID 10 set , proceed to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE ...F10-Configure Esc-Quit Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. 10. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB...
...or a RAID 10 set , proceed to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSViVretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE ...F10-Configure Esc-Quit Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. 10. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENUStatus 0 1 77247MB...
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... To Select An Option Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration option 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration...or create another RAID configuration. When prompted to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration ...
... To Select An Option Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration option 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration...or create another RAID configuration. When prompted to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-9 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration ...
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LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00 ...
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s8).C0o9n1f6ig1u3r4e4dR LD 0 RA1IEDasy C7oS7ni2fiz4ge7uMrBatio#nSt-r2iApReRsAY SELS6Et4CrTiKIpBOSNzMENUSOtNaLtIuNsE Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 DNLIN A00-00 ...
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... Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow step 3 to include in the RAID set . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration...
... Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow step 3 to include in the RAID set . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration...
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... Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize Virtual Drive(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize...
... Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize Virtual Drive(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize...
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... Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize? LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD...start initialization. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 When initialization is completed, press . A progress bar appears on the drive. 4. Press Esc.. 3. Press to...
... Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize? LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD...start initialization. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13 When initialization is completed, press . A progress bar appears on the drive. 4. Press Esc.. 3. Press to...
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LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive ... A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency...
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive ... A VD, To Delete A VD 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency...