Asus TS300-E5/PX4, TS300-E5/PA4 Configration Guide

TS300-E5

Conguration Guide

E4149

First Edition V1

August 2008

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II

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 Systemspecications .................................................................

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 8708ELP RAID module .....................................

2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board ..............................

2.6 Rackmount rail kit ........................................................................

2.7 OS support list .............................................................................

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Revision history

Revision Revision history Date

V1 First release of TS300-E5 conguration guide August 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 qualied 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 qualied

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.

IV

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the key features

of TS300-E5. It includes the product
overview and general specications.

Product introduction

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1.1 Key features

TS300-E5 is a single-socket pedestal server system based on Intel® 3210MCH chipset,

which provides immediate performance scale up and high processing speed in the

UP tower server. With 4 DIMM slots, the server supports DDR2 800/667 un-buffered
ECC/Non-ECC up to 8GB memory capacity.

Provide SAS RAID Solution with ASUS Proprietary SAS HBA

• ASUS SASsaby 1064E (PCI-E 4-port SAS add-on card) is able to support
RAID 0, 1, 1E without sacrice of expansion slots

Quad-LAN Teaming Technology Provides 200% Faster Transfer Rate

• Four PCI-Express Gb LAN provide 200% faster transfer rate than those with
only two LAN chips

• Teaming & Failover function enables higher bandwidth aggregation and reliable

network connection via load-balance and fault-tolerance

• Multiple network segments help enhance network security and improve

communication efciency

Flexible Expansion Choices

• Provide three 32-bit/33MHz (5V) PCI slots for legacy device support

• Provide two PCI-E x 16 (x8 link) (one is designed for add-on SAS Saby card)
and one PCI-E x8 (x1 link) for higher bandwidth

• One SO-DIMM socket for optional ASUS ASMB3-SOL card for remote

management and monitoring

User-friendly Management Software

• Bundled ASWM2.0 system software makes system management easy. With
effective management and monitoring via intelligent interaction & image; the
customer may have a clear view regarding CPU, memory, HDD, fan speed,

OS, FRU, NIC and other working status

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2