Asus RS500-E6/PS4 Configuration Guide
RS500-E6/PS4
Configuration Guide
E4332
First Edition V1
February 2009
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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................... |
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Revision history.......................................................................................... |
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Safety information....................................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Product introduction |
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1.1 |
Key features.................................................................................. |
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1.2 |
System overview........................................................................... |
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1.3 |
Front panel features..................................................................... |
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1.4 |
Rear panel features...................................................................... |
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1.5 |
System specifications.................................................................. |
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Chapter 2: |
Components |
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2.1 |
Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink.............................................. |
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2.2 |
Upgrading system memory......................................................... |
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2.3 |
Upgrading hard disk drives......................................................... |
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2.4 |
Installing ASUS PIKE RAID module............................................ |
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2.5 |
Installing ASUS Server Management Board............................... |
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2.6 |
OS support list.............................................................................. |
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Revision history
Revision |
Revision history |
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V1 |
First release of RS500-E6/PS4 configuration guide |
February 2009 |
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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 qualified 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 RS500-E6/PS4. It includes the product overview and general specifications.
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1.1Key features
Mass Storage & Memory Capacity
RS500-E6/PS4 has four 3.5” hot-swap HDD bays to support SATAor SAS HDDs, meeting the demand of mass storage, using 12 DDR3-DIMM slots for enhanced memory scalability.
Scalable & Flexible RAID solution –ASUS PIKE upgrade kit
ASUS unique PIKE upgrade kit meets the demand of direct SAS RAID upgrade solution, connected through a unique slot without sacrificing system expandability, and compatible with all ASUS Tylersburg system.
User-friendly Server Remote Management - ASMB4-iKVM upgrade kit
WithASMB4 upgrade kit in remote severs, Local users can remote-manage remote severs by keyboard, video monitor and mouse (KVM) of local side computer, and share the date saved in a local side drive to remote target servers. It provides the most quick and efficient way to recover the system in service and significantly improves the system’s availability by the complete remote management tools.
Virtualization Support
With Virtualization, Different application and operation software could share hardware equipments in one system, It could increase server utilization, and reduce IT total cost of ownership.RS500-E6/PS4 supports virtualization and is certified by VMware.
Green Design with high power efficiency
With 80+ PFC high efficiency power supply, RS500-E6/PS4 is able to reduce the power loss and power consumption, and save power bill for users.
ASUS EPU technology, which intelligently calibrates the best possible settings to ensure the best power efficiency, and all Japan-made 5000hr ultra durable conductive polymer capacitors onboard provide durability, improved lifespan.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
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