Asus RS700-E6/ERS4 Configuration Guide
RS700-E6/RS4
Conguration Guide
E4359
First Edition V1
February 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 ..................................................................... 1-4
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 ......................................................... 2-4
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives ......................................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card ........................................ 2-7
2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board .............................. 2-8
2.6 Upgrading power supply unit ..................................................... 2-9
2.7 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-10
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of RS700-E6/RS4 conguration guide February 2009
ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 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 RS700-E6/RS4. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Product introduction
1.1 Key features
As one of the Taiwan Excellence Winners in 2006, ASUS Server RS700-E6/RS4
is based on two Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 Sequence
and QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s. Running on the Intel® Tylersburg-36D MCH and
Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller Hub chipset, it supports 64-bit computing to deliver
outstanding performance upgrade. The RS700-E6/RS4 also supports 4 hot-swap
SAS (ASUS PIKE card required)or SATA2 HDDs within the limited 1U server
space. The 12 DIMM slots enable DDR3 1066/1333 memory up to 48GB (UDIMM)
or 96GB (RDIMM), signicantly raising memory performance of server systems.
RS700-E6/RS4 provides the high performance brought by the latest technology
and ASUS unique features.
Professional Cable-Less Design
• Best air ow for heat dissipation
• Easy maintenance
Energy Saving
• High power efciency design—ASUS EPU and 80+ Bronze power supply
High I/O Expansibility in 1U Form Factor
• Four (3+1) I/O expansion cards are supported
High Availability and Reliability
• Hot-swap 1+1 redundant power supply and HDD
• Hot-swap system FAN with fault resilience
As a leading provider of performance and quality server solutions, ASUS server
and server board products are recognized by the international market depending
on its powerful R&D strength and solid quality. With the excellent representation
of stability, compatibility and cooling capability, RS700-E6/RS4 is one of the best
choices for enterprises to build an electronic environment.
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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