Asus TS700-E6/RS8 Configuration Guide

TS700-E6/RS8

Conguration Guide

E4719

First Edition V1

May 2009

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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 ..........................................................................

1.3 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 PIKE SAS RAID card ........................................

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

2.6 Installing MIO Audio card ..........................................................

2.7 Upgrading power supply unit ...................................................

2.8 Rackmount rail kit ......................................................................

2.9 OS support list ...........................................................................

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Revision history

Revision Revision history Date

V1 First release of TS700-E6/RS8 conguration guide May 2009

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, 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.

IV

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the key

features of TS700-E6/RS8. It includes

the product overview and general

specications.

Product introduction

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1.1 Key features

The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is a exible expandability and high capacity storage

server.

Leading-edge System Architecture

• Support New-Generation Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series with Intel® Core™

Microarchitecture (Nehalem-EP) Platform Architecture with signicant total
12 DDR3 DIMMs support up to 96GB high scalability for memory intensive

applications

High Storage Capacity & Flexible RAID Solutions

• Eight (8) Hot-swap HDD bays to support both SAS or SATA HDD

• Optional ASUS PIKE Upgrad kit to meet various RAID requirements

Pedestal & 5U Rack-mount Use

• Enterprise-class server features in middle-tower formfactor

• Rack-mountable use for rack environment

High Reliability

• 620W 1+1 redundant power support

• Hot-swap HDD design with advanced RAID options

Versatile I/O Options

• Flex-E technology for automatic switch between 1 PCI-E x16 and 2 PCI-E x8

• PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot for professional graphics card support

• ASUS unique MIO audio card support

• Support two PCI-X slots for IT investment protection

HighPowerEfciency

• EPU (Energy Processing Unit) for optimal CPU power management

Virtualization & IT Consolidation

• Virtualization certied

• Easy deployment for virtualization with built-in Type A USB connector

Remote Control & Management

• Optional ASMB4-iKVM module for advanced server management (IPMI2.0)

• KVM over internet with OS-independent manageability

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1.2 System overview

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Items Items

1. Central processing unit (CPU) 6. MIO Audio card (optional)

2. CPU heatsink and fan 7. ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card (optional)

3. System memory 8. ASUS Server management board (optional)

4. Hard disk drives 9. Redundant power supply (optional)

5. HDD trays 10. Rackmount rail kit (optional)

ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 1-3

1.3 Front panel features

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch

bays

4-bay HDD cage

4-bay HDD cage

LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED

Security lock

Power button

Reset button

Headphone output jack*

Microphone jack*

USB 2.0 ports

* The audio jacks function only with an optional MIO audio card.

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