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... 6-38 6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-41 6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility......... 6-41 6.3.10 Global Array Manager 6-42 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only 6-43 6.4.1 Using the FastTrak BIOS 6-43 6.4.2 Navigating the Main Menu 6-44 6.4.3 Creating...Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model 7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model 7-5 7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PA4 Model)....... 7-6 7.1.4 Installing the RAID controller driver (for...
... 6-38 6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6-41 6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility......... 6-41 6.3.10 Global Array Manager 6-42 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only 6-43 6.4.1 Using the FastTrak BIOS 6-43 6.4.2 Navigating the Main Menu 6-44 6.4.3 Creating...Driver installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model 7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model 7-5 7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PA4 Model)....... 7-6 7.1.4 Installing the RAID controller driver (for...
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... Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server...
... Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User's Guide ASUS ASWM 2.0 User's Guide TS300-E5 Support CD (including ASWM*) Bag of Screws 1 x IDE Cable (or pre-installed) 1 x AC Power Cord ASUS TS300-E5 Rackmount Rail Kit 5.25" DVD-ROM or DVD-RW Drive CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD 9 cm HDD Blower TS300-E5/PX4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server...
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...Model Name Processor / System Bus System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Expansion Slots Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Type Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller TS300-E5/PA4 TS300-E5/PX4 1 x Socket LGA775 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon... 800 / 1066 / 1333 Intel® Bigby-P (MCH) Intel® ICH7R Smart Fan I √ 4 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 8GB DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered, ECC 512 MB, 1 GB & 2GB 6 2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (x1 link) 3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot (5V) 1 x SO-...
...Model Name Processor / System Bus System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Memory Expansion Slots Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Type Storage Additional Slot SATA Controller SAS Controller TS300-E5/PA4 TS300-E5/PX4 1 x Socket LGA775 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon... 800 / 1066 / 1333 Intel® Bigby-P (MCH) Intel® ICH7R Smart Fan I √ 4 (Dual-Channel) Maximum up to 8GB DDR2 667/800 Unbuffered, ECC 512 MB, 1 GB & 2GB 6 2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (x1 link) 3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot (5V) 1 x SO-...
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... features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Power cord connector Power supply switch PS...
... features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM controller card only. • The PX4 model comes with a TX4650 SAS RAID Controller card by default. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Power cord connector Power supply switch PS...
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Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3.
Expansion card locks 6. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SAS controller card 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 1 2 4 • 11 • 5 • • • • • 10 3 6 •7 • 9 8 1. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3.
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...-swap drive trays. 2. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Open the front bezel to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. 2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA...
...-swap drive trays. 2. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Open the front bezel to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. 2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA...
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... hard disk drives. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for reference. 2.9.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E5/PA4 and TS300E5/PX4 model. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector SAS1 SAS2 SAS3 SAS4 Back side connector SAS Port 0 SAS Port 1 SAS Port...
... hard disk drives. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for reference. 2.9.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E5/PA4 and TS300E5/PX4 model. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector SAS1 SAS2 SAS3 SAS4 Back side connector SAS Port 0 SAS Port 1 SAS Port...
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... pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. J3 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 SATA/SAS ID ID0 ID1 ID2 ID3 ASUS TS300-E5 2-25 The picture below shows the location of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. Refer to the table for the jumper... settings and the appropriate ID# for PX4 model only) SAS Port 0 SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 3 Upper 6-1 pins (J1): SMBus connector (connects the SMB cable from the power supply)...
... pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. J3 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4 SATA/SAS ID ID0 ID1 ID2 ID3 ASUS TS300-E5 2-25 The picture below shows the location of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. Refer to the table for the jumper... settings and the appropriate ID# for PX4 model only) SAS Port 0 SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 3 Upper 6-1 pins (J1): SMBus connector (connects the SMB cable from the power supply)...
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... the location of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to (on TX4650) SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 3 SAS Port 4 Controlled by Promise® PDC42819 ASUS TS300-E5 2-27 SAS RAID controller SAS Port 3 SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 4 1 SAS HDD Activity LED connector (connect to the SATA/SAS backplane) Backplane ID... Port 3 SAS Port number Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Connected to the Promise® FastTrak TX4650 SAS RAID controller card via the supplied SAS cables. (in PX4 model only) The back side of the SAS connectors.
... the location of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to (on TX4650) SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 3 SAS Port 4 Controlled by Promise® PDC42819 ASUS TS300-E5 2-27 SAS RAID controller SAS Port 3 SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 4 1 SAS HDD Activity LED connector (connect to the SATA/SAS backplane) Backplane ID... Port 3 SAS Port number Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Connected to the Promise® FastTrak TX4650 SAS RAID controller card via the supplied SAS cables. (in PX4 model only) The back side of the SAS connectors.
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2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this document for the power supply specifications. 3 1 24 5 3 1 24 5 Model PA4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power connector, hidden behind the cables) 2. 4-pin +...) Make sure to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. ASUS TS300-E5 2-41 Refer to the Appendix at the end of this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to unplug ALL power cables ...
2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this document for the power supply specifications. 3 1 24 5 3 1 24 5 Model PA4 Model PX4 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 1. 24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 2. 4-pin +12V (motherboard power connector, hidden behind the cables) 2. 4-pin +...) Make sure to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the system devices before removing the power supply unit. ASUS TS300-E5 2-41 Refer to the Appendix at the end of this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to unplug ALL power cables ...
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For PX4 model, the Promise TX4650 SAS RAID controller card provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard ...
For PX4 model, the Promise TX4650 SAS RAID controller card provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard ...
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...installation. To do this: 1. Go to [RAID]. 5. Set the Configure SATA As item to the Main menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS TS300-E5 6- Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 and ...RAID 10 under Windows® Server. Set the ATA/IDE Configuration item to the motherboard SATA port 1-4 (PA4 model) or SAS port 1-4 (PX4 model) via the SATA/SAS backplane and SATA/SAS cables. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a ...
...installation. To do this: 1. Go to [RAID]. 5. Set the Configure SATA As item to the Main menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS TS300-E5 6- Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Refer to create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 and ...RAID 10 under Windows® Server. Set the ATA/IDE Configuration item to the motherboard SATA port 1-4 (PA4 model) or SAS port 1-4 (PX4 model) via the SATA/SAS backplane and SATA/SAS cables. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a ...
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...configuration of three logical drive conditions: Functional - Critical - The logical drive is no problems present. ASUS TS300-E5 6-43 You and replace the failed physical (disk) drive. The FastTrak BIOS screen displays the ...or other device. • For RAID 1, 5, or 10, two or more physical drives in MB (Megabytes). Track-Mapping - At this point, you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, ...or 10, the logical drive contains a failed drive. 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only) The Promise® FastBuild Utility is an integrated RAID solution that it finds....
...configuration of three logical drive conditions: Functional - Critical - The logical drive is no problems present. ASUS TS300-E5 6-43 You and replace the failed physical (disk) drive. The FastTrak BIOS screen displays the ...or other device. • For RAID 1, 5, or 10, two or more physical drives in MB (Megabytes). Track-Mapping - At this point, you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, ...or 10, the logical drive contains a failed drive. 6.4 Promise® FastBuild Utility (for PX4 model only) The Promise® FastBuild Utility is an integrated RAID solution that it finds....
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.... 2. The Disk Copy Utility opens. 4. The display screen should open , click My Computer > CD Drive D: and double-click the Launch.exe icon. 3. ASUS TS300-E5 7- 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model) You may have to use another system to close the Promise CD. Insert the Promise Cd into your blank diskette in the...
.... 2. The Disk Copy Utility opens. 4. The display screen should open , click My Computer > CD Drive D: and double-click the Launch.exe icon. 3. ASUS TS300-E5 7- 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model) You may have to use another system to close the Promise CD. Insert the Promise Cd into your blank diskette in the...
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... generated, press S to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. The Windows Server Setup screen will appear again saying "Setup will load support for PX4 Model) Windows® Server During Windows® Server installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server: 1.
... generated, press S to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears. 2. The Windows Server Setup screen will appear again saying "Setup will load support for PX4 Model) Windows® Server During Windows® Server installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server: 1.