ASUS RS500A-E6-PS4, E7600 User Manual
RS500A-E6/PS4
Conguration Guide
E7600
First Edition V1
August 2012
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Contents
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 ..................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-5
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 RAID module............................................ 2-6
2.5 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ............. 2-7
2.6 Installing optical drive ................................................................. 2-8
2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board .............................. 2-9
2.8 Friction rail kit ............................................................................ 2-10
2.9 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-11
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of RS500A-E6/PS4 conguration guide July 2012
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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.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the key features
of RS500A-E6/PS4. It includes
the product overview and general
specications.
Product introduction
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1.1 Key features
Mainstream High Computing Node with AMD G34 Solution
Outstanding Performance with Latest Technologies
The RS500A-E6/PS4 delivers outstanding performance with up-to-date AMD
Opteron 6200 series processors, with triple HT3 links between CPUs to provide up
to 25.6GB/s bandwidth, achieving extremely fast transfer rate.
High Scalability
With 16 DIMM slots inside, the RS500A-E6/PS4 provides maximum memory
capacity up to 256GB. Meanwhile, with PIKE add-on cards, the server will offer
scalable and exible storage options in system.
Super Reliability with PIKE Upgrade Kit
RS500A-E6/PS4 has four 3.5” hot-swap HDD bays to support SATA or SAS HDDs
up to 4TB, meeting the demand of mass storage, and offers users a complete
RAID solution (together with PIKE) for data protection.
The ASUS optional upgrade kit PIKE SAS2 6G will provide cost-effective storage
interface upgrade solution and exible choices for multiple storage option.
Green Design
Energy-savingwith80+(Gold)PowerEfciency
With 80+ PFC high efciency power supply, RS500A-E6/PS4 is able to reduce the
power loss and save power bill for users.
Real-time and Out-of-band Server Management
The optional ASMB4-iKVM module offers real-time web-based management and
remote system control (KVM-over-IP) to the system from any local computer
anywhere, anytime.
On-board USB for Easy Virtualization Deployment
The RS500A-E6/PS4 provides excellent virtualization applications with VMWare
supported. The onboard vertical USB connector is designed for integrated
hyperviser for easy deployment, allowing the full use of system resources and
reducing TCO and IT expenses.
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.2 System overview
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Items Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 7. Riser card bracketRiser card bracket
2. CPU heatsink 8. System fansSystem fans
3. System memory 9. Friction rackmount rail kitFriction rackmount rail kit
4. HDD traysHDD trays 10. ASUS Server management board (optional)
5. Hard disk driveHard disk drive 11. FAN Duct
6. ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card (optional)ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card (optional)
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