ASUS RS700-X7-PS4, E7373 User Manual
RS700-X7/PS4
Conguration Guide
E7373
First Edition V1
June 2012
Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means,
except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission
of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not
limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall ASUS, its directors, ofcers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages (including damages for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of use or data,
interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages
arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
Specications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS.
ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual,
including the products and software described in it.
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless
such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the
product is defaced or missing.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or
copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the
owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.
II
Contents
Revision history .......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview .......................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink ............................................. 2-2
2.2 Upgrading system memory ......................................................... 2-4
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives ......................................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module............................................ 2-7
2.5 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ............. 2-8
2.6 Installing optical drive ................................................................. 2-9
2.7 Friction rail kit ............................................................................ 2-10
2.8 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-11
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of RS700-X7/PS4 conguration guide June 2012
III
Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.
IV
Chapter 1
This chapter describes the key features
of RS920A-E6 and RS926A-E6. It
includes the product overview and
general specications.
Product introduction
1-
1.1 Key features
High performance 1U server with great expandability and
exibility
The RS700-X7/PS4 is a space-saving 1U server featuring high memory and
storage capacity, exible RAID, 2+1 expansion slots, 80 PLUS Gold power supply,
and quad LAN. It's designed for telecom server centers, IDC, and all small and
medium businesses facing space constraints.
Optimized cooling design
Front-parallel CPU and memory placement guides smooth airow throughout the
chassis, while intelligent fan control technology adjusts fan speeds automatically
based on system load.
Flexible 2+1 expansion in a 1U chassis
Despite 1U space requirements, the RS700-X7/PS4 manages to offer two PCI
Express 3.0 slots and one extra slot dedicated to exclusive ASUS PIKE cards,
helping users with better server integration.
Upto92%powerefciency
Maintaining the ASUS commitment to environmental protection, the RS700-X7/PS4
is equipped with a 600W 80 PLUS Gold power supply to reduce power loss and
consumption. As such, it lowers power bills to save users money with up to 92%
power efciency.
Innovative storage and RAID
The RS700-X7/PS4 supports optional ASUS PIKE RAID upgrade kits. With a PIKE
card, users can integrate server functions into data security, and upgrade from
SATA to SAS storage without occupying the two PCI Express 3.0 slots. This gives
users better exibility through more storage options.
High availability and reliability
The RS700-X7/PS4 uses hot-swap features for high availability and easy
upgrades, allowing users to replace drive modules with no hassles. Additionally,
the proprietary ASUS anti-vibration fan module cage provides superior cooling with
no reliability compromise.
Quad LAN support
Four LAN ports provide high networking bandwidth with load balance and fault
tolerance functions. The server supports ASUS and most other available 10Gb/s
LAN cards for extra-fast networking.
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
Outstanding computing capabilities
With support for new Intel® Sandy Bridge Socket R/LGA 2011 and 12 DIMM
memory slots, the RS700-X7/PS4 provides improved computing power for
customers that demand an extensive range of applications.
Onboard ASMB6-iKVM remote management upgrade kit
The exclusive ASUS ASMB6-iKVM enables dashboard system health monitoring,
remote power on/off control, virtual media over LAN, automatic video recording,
and network bonding support. In addition, the ASMB6 function is based on BIOS-
level access, so even if the server operating system is down, the KVM module
can still provide round-the-clock remote monitoring and diagnosis through a user-
friendly graphical user interface.
ASUS RS700-X7/PS4 1-3
1.2 System overview
6
8
9
9
7
4
5
3
2
1
Items Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 6. ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card (optional)ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card (optional)
2. CPU heatsink 7. Riser card bracketRiser card bracket
3. System memory 8. System fansSystem fans
4. �DD trays�DD trays 9. Friction rackmount rail kitFriction rackmount rail kit
5. �ard disk drives�ard disk drives
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
Loading...