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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 TS300-E6/PS4
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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... + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card I /O Hub ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 √ √ Total Slots 6/4 (Lynnfield / Clarkdale) ... Slot 2 1 x MIO slot for Audio Intel® 3420: 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
... + 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB (continued on the next page) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-3 Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS Controller ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card I /O Hub ASUS Features Smart Fan ASWM2.0 √ √ Total Slots 6/4 (Lynnfield / Clarkdale) ... Slot 2 1 x MIO slot for Audio Intel® 3420: 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports SATA Controller Intel Matrix Storage (for Linux / Windows) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
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... to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2...
... to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are located on the front panel. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5 The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are available. Message LED HDD access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2...
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... if you need to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 4 5 9 1. 390W 80+ Single Power supply unit.... Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive.
... if you need to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-7 Expansion card locks 6. 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 6 7 2 10 8 3 4 5 9 1. 390W 80+ Single Power supply unit.... Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any system component. SATA/SAS backplane board (first set , optional) 10. ASUS P7F-E Server Board 4. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive.
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1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-9
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-9
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ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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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Drive in place. 1 3 4. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Position the side cover to the chassis. 3.
Drive in place. 1 3 4. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4 2-3 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover 1. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Position the side cover to the chassis. 3.
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Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap 5. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU!
Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap 5. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 3. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5 Load plate 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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... a time in place. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan...
... a time in place. DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-7 A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan...
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... with the same CAS latency. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered...
... with the same CAS latency. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-9 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Unbuffered...
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ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-11 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 ...
ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-11 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 ...
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... hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 5 2-13 Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5.
... hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 5 2-13 Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5.
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7. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the first SAS backplane. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-15 Refer to the motherboard. Connect the other ends of the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper, J4, U1 and SGPIO3 connectors. 8-1 pin cable end 10-1 pin cable end ... the first SAS backplane to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Connect the backplane cable to pin 2-3. 10. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the two backplanes. 9. Connect eight SAS...
7. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the first SAS backplane. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-15 Refer to the motherboard. Connect the other ends of the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper, J4, U1 and SGPIO3 connectors. 8-1 pin cable end 10-1 pin cable end ... the first SAS backplane to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Connect the backplane cable to pin 2-3. 10. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the exact locations of the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the two backplanes. 9. Connect eight SAS...
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Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. Use two screws on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-17 When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ...
Each side has three holes to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. Use two screws on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-17 When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. ...
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... the necessary hardware settings for you wish to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-19 Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Before installing the...
... the necessary hardware settings for you wish to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks b 4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-19 Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Before installing the...
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For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Connect the SAS cable to the connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red). ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-21 You need to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the I Button in ...
For PIKE 1064E, connect the cable to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. Connect the SAS cable to the connectors labeled SAS1-4 (red). ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-21 You need to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the I Button in ...
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Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AAFP connector on the back of the chassis front panel. 3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-23 2. Connect the audio cable to section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card for instructions on expansion card installation. Align the card connector with the MIO1 slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. • The MIO1 slot does not support PCI-E x1 cards. • Refer to the front panel connector on the audio card. 4.
Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AAFP connector on the back of the chassis front panel. 3. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-23 2. Connect the audio cable to section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card for instructions on expansion card installation. Align the card connector with the MIO1 slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. • The MIO1 slot does not support PCI-E x1 cards. • Refer to the front panel connector on the audio card. 4.
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... 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard SGPIO3 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-25 USB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 8. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. Serial General... SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from power supply to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional...
... 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from motherboard SGPIO3 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-25 USB connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 8. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I /O board) 5. Serial General... SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from power supply to Chapter 4 for ASUS PIKE only; You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional...
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... Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the SATA/SAS backplane to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-27
... Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the SATA/SAS backplane to 4-pin plug of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-27
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... "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three...
... "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-29 Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to remove the other three...