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...(SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-3 The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003... Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U features the ASUS...
...(SATA 6Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 x4 link) Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12Gb/s HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW 12Gb/s RAID card Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-3 The server supports AMD EPYC™ 7002/7003... Series processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U features the ASUS...
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... OS Support RS720A-E11-RS24U TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management ... Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP BSMI, CE, C-Tick, FCC(Class A) 840 mm x 449... humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-5
... OS Support RS720A-E11-RS24U TPM-SPI PFR Windows® Server 2019 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com Management ... Gross Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & storage device not included, packing included) Power Supply (different configuration by region) Environment ASUS Control Center On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP BSMI, CE, C-Tick, FCC(Class A) 840 mm x 449... humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-5
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System fans 5. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. ASUS KMPP-D32 Server Board 4. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy ... The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 24 NVMe non-GPU model 1. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-7
System fans 5. Redundant Power supply (hidden) 3. ASUS KMPP-D32 Server Board 4. Please remove the protection film before shipping. Front panel (hidden) 7. 24 x 2.5" storage device trays The barebone server does not include a floppy ... The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 24 NVMe non-GPU model 1. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-7
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... System power ON No activity Read/write data into the storage device System is pressed Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-9 no incoming event With the onboard ASMB10-iKVM: a hardware monitor event is indicated No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is...
... System power ON No activity Read/write data into the storage device System is pressed Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-9 no incoming event With the onboard ASMB10-iKVM: a hardware monitor event is indicated No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is...
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1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-11
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I350-AM4 1G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Intel® X710-AT2 Gigabit 10G LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps / 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-11
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... SVC MCM call MCM slave status register contains bad bits MCM call was made in case where not supported Fuse info on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-13 internal status Booted from boot source not recognized by bootrom is not supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable...
... SVC MCM call MCM slave status register contains bad bits MCM call was made in case where not supported Fuse info on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-13 internal status Booted from boot source not recognized by bootrom is not supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable...
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... derivation Null pointer passed to Crypto function Error in Knoll Send Command function No Knoll device found by verifying MAC (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-15 HVB validation failure for this platform PSP level 2 directory not match expected value. BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value. Action PSP Boot PHASE...
... derivation Null pointer passed to Crypto function Error in Knoll Send Command function No Knoll device found by verifying MAC (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-15 HVB validation failure for this platform PSP level 2 directory not match expected value. BIOS level 2 directory not match expected value. Action PSP Boot PHASE...
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Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress DESCRIPTION Successfully entered WarmBootResume() Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory About to ...
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress DESCRIPTION Successfully entered WarmBootResume() Successfully copied SecureOS image to SRAM Successfully copied trustlets to PSP Secure Memory About to ...
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... supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-21
... supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable to map an SMN address to AXI space (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-21
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... whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to DRAM Error validating BIOS image signature (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-23 Invalid key usage flag RSMU signaled a security violation Error programming the WAFL PCS registers Error setting wafl PCS threshold value Error loading OEM trustlets...
... whilst attempting to SMN map a fuse register Fuse burn sequence/operation failed due to DRAM Error validating BIOS image signature (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-23 Invalid key usage flag RSMU signaled a security violation Error programming the WAFL PCS registers Error setting wafl PCS threshold value Error loading OEM trustlets...
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... Initialization SB DXE Initialization SB DXE SMM Initialization SB DEVICES Initialization ACPI Module Initialization CSM Initialization CPU PM Structure Initialization (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-25
... Initialization SB DXE Initialization SB DXE SMM Initialization SB DEVICES Initialization ACPI Module Initialization CSM Initialization CPU PM Structure Initialization (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 1-25
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Removing the mid cover 1. Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to release the mid cover from the chassis. 3. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the mid cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-3 Push the buttons on both sides to disengage it from the chassis. Lift the mid cover from the chassis. 4.
Removing the mid cover 1. Slide the mid cover towards the rear panel to release the mid cover from the chassis. 3. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the mid cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-3 Push the buttons on both sides to disengage it from the chassis. Lift the mid cover from the chassis. 4.
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Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis. 12 NVMe GPU model To remove the air ducts: 1. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-5 Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 2.
Gently lift the air ducts vertically out of the chassis. 12 NVMe GPU model To remove the air ducts: 1. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-5 Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 2.
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...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install the CPU and heatsink: 1. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-7 For more information, see any damage to open the load plate. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket ... contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see the section Air ducts. 3. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ...
...CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install the CPU and heatsink: 1. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-7 For more information, see any damage to open the load plate. Loosen each screw one by one in the sequence shown on the socket ... contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see the section Air ducts. 3. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ...
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... them one by one in the sequence shown in ) is recommended. 10. The heatsink screws are T20 models. The load plate screws are T20 models. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-9 7. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in the sequence shown on...
... them one by one in the sequence shown in ) is recommended. 10. The heatsink screws are T20 models. The load plate screws are T20 models. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-9 7. Close the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in the sequence shown on...
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... for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to ASUS Server AVL for reference. • Refer to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into the...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-11
... for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. If you are not sure on which slots to ASUS Server AVL for reference. • Refer to install the DIMMS, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Start installing the DIMMs into the...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-11
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... Pike/Storage card for additional SATA/SAS support on Tray 9-24. • CPU 1 Support: 8 x SATA/SAS (Tray1-8) + 4 x NVMe (Tray9-12) or 12 x NVMe (Tray1-12). ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-13 CPU 2 Support: 12 x NVMe (Tray13-24). 2.5 Storage devices The system supports twenty-four (24) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to the...
... Pike/Storage card for additional SATA/SAS support on Tray 9-24. • CPU 1 Support: 8 x SATA/SAS (Tray1-8) + 4 x NVMe (Tray9-12) or 12 x NVMe (Tray1-12). ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-13 CPU 2 Support: 12 x NVMe (Tray13-24). 2.5 Storage devices The system supports twenty-four (24) 2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices (up to the...
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Push the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. • When installed, the SATA/SAS/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to install the other SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-15 5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to the SATA/SAS/NVMe interface on the backplane. • The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 6.
Push the storage device tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until the tray lever and spring lock clicks and secures the storage device tray in place. • When installed, the SATA/SAS/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to install the other SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-15 5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to the SATA/SAS/NVMe interface on the backplane. • The storage device tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 6.
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2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 To install an expansion card to the chassis. 2. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-17 Remove the cable from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket 1: 1. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the riser card bracket.
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to riser card bracket 1 To install an expansion card to the chassis. 2. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-17 Remove the cable from the PCIE slot on the motherboard. 3. Loosen the thumbscrew securing the riser card bracket to the riser card bracket 1: 1. Lift the riser card out of the chassis by firmly holding it by the tab and pulling it upwards to detach it from the riser card bracket.
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8. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-19 Secure the riser card bracket to the motherboard. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the chassis with the thumbscrew. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 9.
8. ASUS RS720A-E11-RS24U 2-19 Secure the riser card bracket to the motherboard. 10. Reinstall the riser card to the chassis with the thumbscrew. Reconnect the cable to the riser card bracket. 9.