Asus TS500-E5/PA4, TS500-E5/RX8 Configrationg Guide
TS500-E5
Conguration Guide
E4105
First Edition V1
August 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... III
Revision history .......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview ..........................................................................
1.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................
1.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8 ................................................................
1.3 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.4 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.4.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................
1.4.2 TS500-E5/RX8 ................................................................
1.5 Systemspecications .................................................................
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 Upgrading hard disk drive cage .................................................
2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E module ..........................................
2.6 Installing ASUS PIKE 1078 module ............................................
2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board ..............................
2.8 Upgrading graphics card .............................................................
2.9 Upgrading power supply unit ...................................................
2.10 Rackmount rail kit ......................................................................
2.11 OS support list ...........................................................................
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Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of TS500-E5 conguration guide August 2008
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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, 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.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the key features
of TS500-E5. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Product introduction
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1.1 Key features
The ASUS TS500-E5 is a exible expandability and high capacity storage server.
ASUS Innovative PIKE Upgrade Kit Provides Seamless RAID Solution
TS500-E5 is designed to work with a wide rang of congurations. With ASUS
innovative PIKE technology, TS500-E5 is able to support SAS RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5,
50, 6, 60. The customers can choose the appropriate level of RAID protection with
easy and cost-effective SAS upgrade kit.
ASUS Flex-E Technology Allows Flexible PCI-E Expansion
The ASUS Flex-E technology enables auto-switching of PCI-E slot bandwidth.
TS500-E5 has four PCI-E slots in total, and one of which can be auto-switched
between PCI-E x 16 (x 16 link) and PCI-E x 16 (x8 link). With PCI-E x 16 (x 16
link), the server is able to support professional graphics card.
Mass Storage with Hot-swap Design
With ASUS PIKE, the server can be upgraded to support a maximum of 8 HDDs,
providing mass storage capacity for customers. In addition, the hot-swap design of
HDD bays supports online upgrade and maintenance
Redundant Power Supply for Reliable Uptime
The TS500-E5 supports dual power supplys for redundant functionality, which
makes the system reliable and provides non-stop service in business-critical
applications.
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.2 System overview
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1.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4
Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. CPU heatsink and fan 7. ASUS Server management board (optional)
3. System memory 8. Single power supply
4. Hard disk drives 9. Rackmount rail kit (optional)
5. PIKE 1064E/1078 module (optional)
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6. Graphics card (optional)
ASUS TS500-E5 1-3
1.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8
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Items Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 5. PIKE 1064E/1078 module (optional)
2. CPU heatsink and fan 6. ASUS Server management board (optional)
3. System memory 7. Redundant power supply module (optional)
4. Hard disk drives 8. Rackmount rail kit (optional)
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
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