ASUS RS300-E6PS2, RS300-E6PS4 User Manual
RS300-E6
Series
Conguration Guide
E5084
First Edition V1
September 2009
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Chapter 1: Product introductionII
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
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 ......................................................... 2-3
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives ......................................................... 2-5
2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card ........................................ 2-6
2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board .............................. 2-7
2.6 Installing PCI express cards ....................................................... 2-8
2.7 Friction rail kit .............................................................................. 2-9
2.8 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-10
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of RS300-E6 Series conguration guide September 2009
ASUS RS300-E6 Series 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.
Chapter 1: Product introductionIV
Chapter 1
This chapter describes the key features
of RS300-E6 Series. It includes
the product overview and general
specications.
Product introduction
1.1 Key features
Green Server with High Expandability & Upgradability
Support Up-to-date Intel CPU
The RS300-E6/PS4 is built with LGA Socket 1156, support 45nm Quad Core UP
CPU and dual-channel DDR3-1333, and it is also designed ready for next-gen
32 nm Dual Core UP CPU to allow effortless migration to Intel’s new platform
and therefore prolong your investment. The ASUS proprietary CPU heat-pipe will
deliver high thermal performance for stable computing applications.
High I/O Expandability
The RS300-E6 supports 2+1 I/O expansion slots in the 1U chassis, including one
PCI-E x8 slot to support low-prole/half-length card, one PCI-E x16 slot to support
full-height/half-length card, and another slot designed for ASUS optional PIKE card,
which brings seamless upgrade to SAS storage and RAID protection.
Green Design with 80+ PSU & Intelligent Fan Control
With current trends leaning towards power efciency, the RS300-E6/PS4 is
equipped with 80+ PSU to reduce the power loss and power consumption, and
save power bill for users. The ASUS intelligent FAN technology will optimize the
total FAN power and acoustic level to create a pleasant working environment for
customers.
Optional ASUS PIKE for Demand on Upgradability
In order to upgrade from SATA storage to SAS directly, ASUS recommends
customers to use its optional PIKE Upgrade Kit, which is compatible with IntelR
XEON 5500 & 3400 Series platform products. With PIKE, slim-sized and exible
storage options for customers can be achieved when upgrading directly to SAS
RAID with multiple I/O solutions, without sacricing expansion capabilities. Now
maximize your I/O performance and data protection in second!
Remote Management Solution °V ASUS ASMB4 iKVM
The optional ASMB4-iKVM upgrade kit provides remote real-time full control
access to the system based on BIOS-level by keyboard, video monitor and mouse
(KVM over Ethernet) from any local computer anywhere, anytime.
Save Effort with Auto-install CD
With the auto-install support CD, you don’t need to wait and click “next” step by
step, as the user’s preferences are pre-congured in the CD. As well, the correct
device drivers have been installed properly, and it’s not necessary to update device
drivers in OS, which will save time and effort of MIS.
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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RS300-E6/PS2
Items Items
1. Front cover 2. Hard disk drive bays
3. Hard disk drive 4. Optical disc drive
5. 350W Single Power Supply 6. CPU
7. ASMB4-iKVM controller card 8. CPU heatsink
9. PCI-E 2.0 riser card 10. DDR3 DIMM
11. ASUS PIKE SAS controller card 12. System fans
13. Top cover 14. Friction Rail xing latches
ASUS RS300-E6 Series 1-3
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