Asus RS160-E5 Configuration Guide
RS160-E5
Conguration Guide
E4630
Third Edition V3
March 2009
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... III
Revision history .......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview ..........................................................................
1.3 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.4 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.5 Systemspecications .................................................................
Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink ............................................. 2-2
2.2 Upgrading system memory .........................................................
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives .........................................................
2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E/1078 RAID module .......................
2.5 Installing ASUS RAID card ..........................................................
2.6 Installing ASUS Server Management Board ..............................
2.7 OS support list .............................................................................
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Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of RS160-E5 conguration guide August 2008
1. Add ASMB3-iKVM
V2
V3
2. Modify ASMB3-SOL PLUS to ASMB3-SOL PLUS (V3)
3. Add ASUS RAID card (8708)
4. Update PIKE 1064E order P/N
Update PIKE 1064E order P/N and description March 2009
October 2008
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, make sure 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.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the key features
of RS160-E5. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Product introduction
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1.1 Key features
The ASUS RS160-E5 server wins the Best Choice of COMPUTEX
TAIPEI 2008 Award among the Green IT products.
ASUS PIKE Technology - Flexible Storage Interface Options
•
Optional PIKE 1064E SAS and PIKE 1078 SAS RAID are Supported
•
Flexible storage interface choice with high compatibility
•
No I/O expansion slot is sacriced for SAS/SAS RAID support
ASUS Quiet-System Technology – Lowest as 36 dBA
• Provides excellent acoustic control in 1U dual-processor server system
• Intelligent fan speed control for optimal thermal solution
• Facilitate customers with quiet working environment
Excellent Performance/Watt
• Equipped High power efciency power supply for reducing the power loss
• Support DDR2 memory modules for power-saving
• Save energy cost especially for IDC, HPC and Enterprise with 24x7 non-stop
server service
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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