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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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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 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below.
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... Series (60W/40W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s - Controller - Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600 Series (80W) - LSI MegaRAID (for Windows) supporting SW RAID...
... Series (60W/40W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s - Controller - Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: - The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600 Series (80W) - LSI MegaRAID (for Windows) supporting SW RAID...
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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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... also placed in the real panel. Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. Ready Device plugged in ; 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...
... also placed in the real panel. Data transmitting ACT LED LINK LED ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. Ready Device plugged in ; 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...
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... barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. PCI Express x16 slot Riser Cards (at x16 link) 3. RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 9. System fans 5. Connect a USB floppy disk ... and power fans 2. HDD tray 2 and 4-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 HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8.
... barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. PCI Express x16 slot Riser Cards (at x16 link) 3. RS704D-E6/PS4 2 2 11 3 3 4 5 67 89 10 10 1. ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards 4. HDD tray 1 and 3-Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports 9. System fans 5. Connect a USB floppy disk ... and power fans 2. HDD tray 2 and 4-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 HDD tray 2 and 4-Connect to SATA2 and SATA4 ports 8.
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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 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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Locate the CPU socket on 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 .../ incorrect removal of 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 shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
Locate the CPU socket on 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 .../ incorrect removal of 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 shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
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... be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If it gets into the CPU notch. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 If so, skip this step. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it off...
... be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! If it gets into the CPU notch. A ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 B 2-5 If so, skip this step. CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it off...
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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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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before...
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... the bracket aligns with a screw. Connect the cable(s) to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card 1. PCI Express x16 slot 4. 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 slot bay. 3.
... the bracket aligns with a screw. Connect the cable(s) to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card 1. PCI Express x16 slot 4. 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 slot bay. 3.
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SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 7. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13 Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. USB connector (from motherboard to ...
SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 7. Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13 Panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. USB connector (from motherboard to ...
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Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. 3. Recover the rear cover. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). To replace the failed PSU 1. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 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.
Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 2. 3. Recover the rear cover. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU). To replace the failed PSU 1. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. 3. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15 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.
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Locate the two screw holes on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. 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 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3. 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.
Locate the two screw holes on the motherboard. 2. Secure the PIKE riser card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 1. 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 Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the bracket. 3. 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.
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... system fans back to the PCI Express x16 slot on the PIKE riser card. 10. Align the riser card bracket to their default positions. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to 2-3. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to the SAS1-4 connectors on the motherboard. 11...
... system fans back to the PCI Express x16 slot on the PIKE riser card. 10. Align the riser card bracket to their default positions. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to 2-3. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to the SAS1-4 connectors on the motherboard. 11...
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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. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
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... the rack space. 7. Secure the rear end of the rack to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the front of space (1U) on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Select one screw. 5. Install...
... the rack space. 7. Secure the rear end of the rack to assemble and attach the second rack rail. Ensure that it locks in place. 4. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 3-3 Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the front of space (1U) on the corresponding rack rear. 4. Select one screw. 5. Install...
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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.