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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. RS720-E7-RS24-EG xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 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. RS720-E7-RS24-EG xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-3
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...1 Expansion Slot Location 2 Slots (follow Slot Location 3 SSI Location #) Slot Location 4 Slot Location 6 Additional Slot 1 Networking LAN Storage SATA Controller SAS Controller RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family QPI 6.4 /7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Intel® C602...list of supported memory modules. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel®...
...1 Expansion Slot Location 2 Slots (follow Slot Location 3 SSI Location #) Slot Location 4 Slot Location 6 Additional Slot 1 Networking LAN Storage SATA Controller SAS Controller RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family QPI 6.4 /7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Intel® C602...list of supported memory modules. (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel®...
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... Out of Band Solution Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays (Rear) Aspeed AST2300 16MB 1 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 x USB pin header (up to change without notice. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-5
... Out of Band Solution Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays (Rear) Aspeed AST2300 16MB 1 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 x USB pin header (up to change without notice. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-5
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... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-7 SATA backplane (hidden) 5. Front I/O boards (hidden) 7. Front System fans 2 1 4. HDD trays (24 x 2.5-inch HDD trays) 6. Redundant Power supply...
... ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-7 SATA backplane (hidden) 5. Front I/O boards (hidden) 7. Front System fans 2 1 4. HDD trays (24 x 2.5-inch HDD trays) 6. Redundant Power supply...
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1.7.2 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed HDD is in good condition SSD failure or no HDD is installed 1.7.3 SSD status LEDs SSD status LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed SSD is in good condition SSD failure or no SSD is installed ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-9
1.7.2 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed HDD is in good condition SSD failure or no HDD is installed 1.7.3 SSD status LEDs SSD status LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed SSD is in good condition SSD failure or no SSD is installed ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-9
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... air duct: 1. Position the air duct on top of the chassis. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-3 Use just enough force to attach the air duct to the motherboard. • Do not over tighten the screws to the motherboard. 2.2 Air Duct The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server system comes with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully lift the air duct out...
... air duct: 1. Position the air duct on top of the chassis. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-3 Use just enough force to attach the air duct to the motherboard. • Do not over tighten the screws to the motherboard. 2.2 Air Duct The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server system comes with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully lift the air duct out...
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B Load lever 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series E C D 2-5 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. 2. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is A released from the retention tab. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
B Load lever 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series E C D 2-5 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. 2. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. To prevent damage to the right (D) until it is A released from the retention tab. Press the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
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Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. 8. L ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-7 Insert the right load lever under the retention M tab (M). K J 9.
Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab. 10. 8. L ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-7 Insert the right load lever under the retention M tab (M). K J 9.
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... enough to attach the heatsink to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. A C D B A C D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.
... enough to attach the heatsink to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. A C D B A C D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to the motherboard. 3. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-9 Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.
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One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B A-B A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C Four (4) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-11 A-B Single CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B A-B A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C Four (4) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-11 A-B Single CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
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... the user guide bundled in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-15 Press the retaining clip outward to both of the memory modules. Apply force to unlock the DIMM. 2.
... the user guide bundled in any further to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-15 Press the retaining clip outward to both of the memory modules. Apply force to unlock the DIMM. 2.
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Orient and place the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD into the drive bay. 7. drive tray and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/SAS HDD assembly ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-17 Repeat steps 1-6 to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6. drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD to install ...
Orient and place the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD into the drive bay. 7. drive tray and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/SAS HDD assembly ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-17 Repeat steps 1-6 to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6. drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD to install ...
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4. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the drive tray with the server. 6. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that is securely fitted in place. 7. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-19 Secure the SDD to install the second SSD drive. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the tray. Orient and place the SSD into the drive bay until it is bundled with four screws that the four screws of SSD screw hole the SSD matches the four screw holes of SSD the drive tray. drive tray screw hole 5.
4. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to the drive tray with the server. 6. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that is securely fitted in place. 7. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-19 Secure the SDD to install the second SSD drive. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the tray. Orient and place the SSD into the drive bay until it is bundled with four screws that the four screws of SSD screw hole the SSD matches the four screw holes of SSD the drive tray. drive tray screw hole 5.
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... the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for ISA or PCI devices. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Refer to the card.
... the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-21 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for ISA or PCI devices. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Refer to the card.
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... any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. • Use the same model, size, and type of the same type and size. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-23 A A B 3.
... any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. • Use the same model, size, and type of the same type and size. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-23 A A B 3.
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... the system is turned off before removing any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on the card slot. 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional) The PIKE slot allows you removed in the motherboard's PIKE card slot. 3. Align and insert the PIKE ... card to section 4.3 Internal Connectors for later use. 2. Refer to the motherboard using the screw that the PIKE RAID card is firmly clamped in Step 1. 3 2 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-25 Set aside the screw for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector location.
... the system is turned off before removing any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on the card slot. 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional) The PIKE slot allows you removed in the motherboard's PIKE card slot. 3. Align and insert the PIKE ... card to section 4.3 Internal Connectors for later use. 2. Refer to the motherboard using the screw that the PIKE RAID card is firmly clamped in Step 1. 3 2 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-25 Set aside the screw for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector location.
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... module via the metal pull handle (B). Ensure to replace. 2. Press the lock (C) then push the power supply module until it is securely seated in place (D). A B C D ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-27 Select the redundant power supply module that you remove the power supply module from the bay, use your other hand to support the...
... module via the metal pull handle (B). Ensure to replace. 2. Press the lock (C) then push the power supply module until it is securely seated in place (D). A B C D ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-27 Select the redundant power supply module that you remove the power supply module from the bay, use your other hand to support the...
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... the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole. 5. 2. A 2U space is consists of the rack. 4. Adjust the rack rail to install the rack rail. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook...
... the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole. 5. 2. A 2U space is consists of the rack. 4. Adjust the rack rail to install the rack rail. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 3-3 From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook...
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... 4-16 4-16 Onboard LEDs 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 2. Q-Code LEDs Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-3 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 11. ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; System panel connector (20...
... 4-16 4-16 Onboard LEDs 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 2. Q-Code LEDs Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-3 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 11. ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; System panel connector (20...
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2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-5
2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-5