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.... You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS920-E7/RS8 RS926-E7/RS8 ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series Server Board 1 x 1620W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATA Backplane with 8 x SATA...Power Supply Power Distribution Board 5 x System Fans (80mm) 1 x User's Guide 1 x RS92x-E7/RS8 Series Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Friction Rail Kit CPU Heatsink Anti-virus CD *ASUS System Web-based Management * The system does not include a USB floppy drive. 1.1 System package ...
.... You may have to Chapter 7 for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component Accessories Optional Items RS920-E7/RS8 RS926-E7/RS8 ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series Server Board 1 x 1620W 80PLUS Platinum Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATA Backplane with 8 x SATA...Power Supply Power Distribution Board 5 x System Fans (80mm) 1 x User's Guide 1 x RS92x-E7/RS8 Series Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Friction Rail Kit CPU Heatsink Anti-virus CD *ASUS System Web-based Management * The system does not include a USB floppy drive. 1.1 System package ...
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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. RS92x -E7/RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See 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. RS92x -E7/RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-3 With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below.
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Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8 4 x LGA 2011 socket Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-4600 Product Family (up to 130W) Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT... RAID card 8 x Hot-swappable 3.5" HDD Bays (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS920-E7/RS8 and RS926-E7/RS8 are servers featuring the ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series server board.The server supports the Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 processor family, plus other latest technologies through the...
Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8 4 x LGA 2011 socket Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-4600 Product Family (up to 130W) Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT... RAID card 8 x Hot-swappable 3.5" HDD Bays (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS920-E7/RS8 and RS926-E7/RS8 are servers featuring the ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series server board.The server supports the Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 processor family, plus other latest technologies through the...
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ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Model Name Networking LAN Infiniband Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Management Solution Software Out of Band Management Dimension (L x W x H) Net Weight (kg) Power Supply Power Rating Environment RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8 Quad Port Intel Ethernet Controller i350 + 1 Management port Single port Mellanox N/A ConnectX-3... ~ 35°C Non-operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non-operating Humidity: 20% ~ 90% (noncondensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. RS926-E7/RS8 1-5
ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Model Name Networking LAN Infiniband Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Management Solution Software Out of Band Management Dimension (L x W x H) Net Weight (kg) Power Supply Power Rating Environment RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8 Quad Port Intel Ethernet Controller i350 + 1 Management port Single port Mellanox N/A ConnectX-3... ~ 35°C Non-operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non-operating Humidity: 20% ~ 90% (noncondensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. RS926-E7/RS8 1-5
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.../SAS backplane (hidden) 5. PCI-E Expansion 3 Boards (hidden) 4 5 6 7 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Server Board 3. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Slim-type optical drive bay 7. System fans 4. Connect a USB floppy... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-7
.../SAS backplane (hidden) 5. PCI-E Expansion 3 Boards (hidden) 4 5 6 7 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Server Board 3. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Slim-type optical drive bay 7. System fans 4. Connect a USB floppy... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-7
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RS926-E7/RS8 1-9 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN5 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN1 to LAN4 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS920-E7/RS8;
RS926-E7/RS8 1-9 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN5 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN1 to LAN4 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS920-E7/RS8;
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...misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your ...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. RS926-E7/RS8 2-3 Contact your left. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap ...
...misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your ...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. RS926-E7/RS8 2-3 Contact your left. 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap ...
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5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. I ). Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; F G 6. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). RS926-E7/RS8 2-5
5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. I ). Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; F G 6. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). RS926-E7/RS8 2-5
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Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 11.
Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-7 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 11.
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RS926-E7/RS8 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with thirty-two (32) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS920-E7/RS8;
RS926-E7/RS8 2-9 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with thirty-two (32) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS920-E7/RS8;
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... DIMM socket 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-11 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket 1 such...
... DIMM socket 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-11 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on the socket 1 such...
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...install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD: spring lock 1. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. RS926-E7/RS8 2-13 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different ...the tray lever outward. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports ...
...install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD: spring lock 1. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the drive tray holes. RS926-E7/RS8 2-13 The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to fit different ...the tray lever outward. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on each side to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to secure the hard disk drive. 4. 2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports ...
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Loosen the screw of the riser card bracket. 2. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, and then remove the screw from the slot bay. 3. RS926-E7/RS8 2-15 Install a PCI Express x16 card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install...
Loosen the screw of the riser card bracket. 2. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, and then remove the screw from the slot bay. 3. RS926-E7/RS8 2-15 Install a PCI Express x16 card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a screw. To install...
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... Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-17 Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy...
... Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-17 Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy...
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... the slim-type optical drive PSGPIO1/2: Connects to BP the SGPIO2/3 connector to pin 2-3 enable optional PIKE SAS RAID, Intel® SCU SGPIO function ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; SGPIO_SEL: Set to pin 1-2 to enable onboard C602 SATA SGPIO function (default) or set to support Intel® SCU RAID, LSI RAIO SGPIO function. RS926-E7/RS8 2-19
... the slim-type optical drive PSGPIO1/2: Connects to BP the SGPIO2/3 connector to pin 2-3 enable optional PIKE SAS RAID, Intel® SCU SGPIO function ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; SGPIO_SEL: Set to pin 1-2 to enable onboard C602 SATA SGPIO function (default) or set to support Intel® SCU RAID, LSI RAIO SGPIO function. RS926-E7/RS8 2-19
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Insert the system fan cable into the fan cage. Lift the fan, and then set aside. 4. RS926-E7/RS8 2-21 To reinstall the system fans 1. Lift up the PSU lever. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Insert the fan into the cable holder, then connect the cable to uninstall the other system fans. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2.
Insert the system fan cable into the fan cage. Lift the fan, and then set aside. 4. RS926-E7/RS8 2-21 To reinstall the system fans 1. Lift up the PSU lever. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Insert the fan into the cable holder, then connect the cable to uninstall the other system fans. The airflow directional arrow on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to the fan connector on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2.
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...installed. Output Power (Watt) 1100W 1400W 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below for details. Heatsink bracket ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on your motherboard. RS926-E7/RS8 2-23 Refer to 2800W with different input voltages. ...If you can reach to the table below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the...
...installed. Output Power (Watt) 1100W 1400W 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below for details. Heatsink bracket ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on your motherboard. RS926-E7/RS8 2-23 Refer to 2800W with different input voltages. ...If you can reach to the table below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the...
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ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; 5. Connect the data cables in place, then secure the PIKE card with the PIKE RAID card slot then insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. RS926-E7/RS8 2-25 Ensure that it is completely seated in numerical order, from SATA1-5 to the SAS connectors labeled PSAS1-4 (Blue) and 5 (Black) on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the screw you removed earlier. 6.
ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; 5. Connect the data cables in place, then secure the PIKE card with the PIKE RAID card slot then insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. RS926-E7/RS8 2-25 Ensure that it is completely seated in numerical order, from SATA1-5 to the SAS connectors labeled PSAS1-4 (Blue) and 5 (Black) on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the screw you removed earlier. 6.
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... on the bottom thin lip of the rack. 3. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Select a 1U space on the top and the bottom, as shown in the right figure. 2. Repeat step 1 to 4 to fit the depth of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure. 4. 1. RS926-E7/RS8 3-3 Secure the front and rear ends of the...
... on the bottom thin lip of the rack. 3. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; Select a 1U space on the top and the bottom, as shown in the right figure. 2. Repeat step 1 to 4 to fit the depth of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure. 4. 1. RS926-E7/RS8 3-3 Secure the front and rear ends of the...
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RS926-E7/RS8 3-5 Remove the screws secured on both sides to secure the server in place. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; To uninstall the server from the rack. Drive two screws on the mounting ears. 2. Remember to press the latches on both mounting ears to release the server from the rack: 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Hold the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack. 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the depth of the rack. 2.
RS926-E7/RS8 3-5 Remove the screws secured on both sides to secure the server in place. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; To uninstall the server from the rack. Drive two screws on the mounting ears. 2. Remember to press the latches on both mounting ears to release the server from the rack: 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the rack: 1. Hold the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack. 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the depth of the rack. 2.