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ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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... 2 x AC Power Cable Optional Items CPU Cooler DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 620W Redundant Power Supply Module ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit Anti-virus Software CD *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.2 ...Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your system package for the following items. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board Component 1 x 620W Redundant Power Supply 8 x hot-swap HDD trays 2 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane...
... 2 x AC Power Cable Optional Items CPU Cooler DVD-ROM / DVD-RW 620W Redundant Power Supply Module ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit Anti-virus Software CD *ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.2 ...Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your system package for the following items. Model Name TS700-E6/RS8 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board Component 1 x 620W Redundant Power Supply 8 x hot-swap HDD trays 2 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane...
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... 300MB/s ports - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-3 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
... 300MB/s ports - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-3 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) - 1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the...
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ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the ...
ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-5 The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB 2.0 ports are available. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the ...
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... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) 11. 1.6 Internal features The...
... a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-7 ASUS Z8PE-D12X Server Board 4. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (first set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set , hidden) 11. 1.6 Internal features The...
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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 TS700-E6/RS8 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 TS700-E6/RS8 1-9
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ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 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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Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 1 3 4.
Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the chassis. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 4 2-3 Position the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Drive in place. 1 3 4.
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2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load plate 4 3 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle. PnP cap ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-5 Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket.
2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load plate 4 3 5. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it to a 100º angle. PnP cap ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-5 Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the CPU socket.
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When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to plug this connector. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of ...
When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to plug this connector. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-7 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. 3. Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of ...
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... 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMM_D2 ---- 6 DIMMs DIMM_A1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_B2 ----- DIMM_F2 ----- ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd or Unbuffered with ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using a 32...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the ASUS web site. • You may install varying memory sizes in this section. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
... 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DIMM_D2 ---- 6 DIMMs DIMM_A1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_B2 ----- DIMM_F2 ----- ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd or Unbuffered with ECC/ Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using a 32...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the ASUS web site. • You may install varying memory sizes in this section. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency...
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Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. 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 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-11 Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1.
Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. 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 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-11 Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 1.
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... chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 5 2-13 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or...
... chassis and ensure the bay space is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 2 4. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 5 2-13 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the HDD module cage. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or...
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... the way to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the drive connects to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-15 2. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the backplane. Firmly hold the tray...
... the way to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the drive connects to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-15 2. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it with four screws. 5. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the backplane. Firmly hold the tray...
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... expansion card in the right figure. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-17 Push down the expansion card lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as a shown in less steps. Failure to do...
... expansion card in the right figure. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with an expansion card lock on a flat, stable surface. 3. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-17 Push down the expansion card lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as a shown in less steps. Failure to do...
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Ensure it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. You need to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2.7.3 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install i Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Snap the i Button in place. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-19 Locate the i Button slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 4. Ensure to connect the data cables to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot.
Ensure it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. You need to install an optional i Button on the motherboard. 2.7.3 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install i Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. Snap the i Button in place. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-19 Locate the i Button slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 4. Ensure to connect the data cables to the SAS connectors on your motherboard. 1. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot.
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... an IRQ to the following tables. 3. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-21 2.7.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Standard Interrupt assignments...
... an IRQ to the following tables. 3. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-21 2.7.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Standard Interrupt assignments...
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...to the table for reference. Refer to indicate HDD status. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS700-E6/RS8. See section 1.7 LED information for the hot swap drive trays. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for details. The SATA/SAS ...backplane. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-23 The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive...
...to the table for reference. Refer to indicate HDD status. 2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS700-E6/RS8. See section 1.7 LED information for the hot swap drive trays. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for details. The SATA/SAS ...backplane. HDD Device HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4 Front side connector HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-23 The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 Drive...
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.... 1 2. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. 1 a b a ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-25 Chassis footpads 3. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to...
.... 1 2. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. 1 a b a ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-25 Chassis footpads 3. 2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to...
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Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to remove the other three footpads. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with four footpads attached to the bottom of this user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to remove the other three footpads. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 2-27 Repeat step 1 and 2 to Chapter 3: Installation options of the chassis for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.