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Asus RS920-E7/RS8 - User Manual

Asus RS920-E7/RS8
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2U Rackmount
Server
RS920-E7/RS8
RS926-E7/RS8
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus RS920-E7/RS8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor familyIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Intel Xeon seriesE5-4600
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C602
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®
Number of processors supported4
Maximum RDIMM memory1024 GB
Maximum UDIMM memory256 GB
Number of DIMM slots32
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Supported RDIMM clock speeds800, 1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Supported UDIMM clock speeds1066, 1333 MHz
Supported DIMM module capacities16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Hot-swap HDD baysYes
Storage drive sizes supported3.5 \
Number of storage drives supported8
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial Attached SCSI (SAS), Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Graphics cardAST2300
Graphics card familyAspeed
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB
LAN controllerIntel® I350-AM4
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Chassis typeRack (2U)
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports5
PCI Express x8 slots2
Compatible operating systemsCentOS 5.6 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit, RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5.6/6.0 32/64-bit, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 32/64-bit, VMWare ESX4.1/ESXi4.1
SafetyCE, EN55022
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 90 %
Power supply1620 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth750 mm
Width444 mm
Height88 mm
Weight20000 g

Summary

Product Introduction

System Package Contents

Lists the items included in the server system package for unboxing and inventory.

Serial Number Label

Locates and describes the product's serial number label for technical support.

System Specifications

Details the hardware specifications of the RS920-E7/RS8 and RS926-E7/RS8 servers.

Front Panel Features

Describes the components and indicators located on the front panel of the server.

Rear Panel Features

Details the connectors and slots available on the rear panel of the server.

Internal Features

Identifies and illustrates the main internal components of the barebone server.

LED Information

Explains the status and meaning of various LEDs on the server's front panel.

Hardware Setup

Chassis Cover Removal

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing the server's chassis cover.

CPU Installation

Guides through the process of installing a CPU into the LGA2011 socket.

CPU Heatsink and Airdut Installation

Details the procedure for installing the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly.

System Memory Overview

Introduces the DIMM sockets and memory configuration options available.

Memory Configurations

Presents tables for populating DDR3 DIMMs based on CPU and quantity.

DIMM Installation and Removal

Explains how to install and remove DIMM modules from single and double clip sockets.

Hard Disk Drives Installation

Instructs on installing hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives into the drive bays.

Expansion Slot Installation

Guides on installing expansion cards into the riser card bracket.

Cable Connections

Illustrates the pre-connected system cables and their motherboard connectors.

Removable;Optional Components

Covers procedures for removing/installing system fans, power supplies, and PIKE RAID cards.

Installation Options

Installing Friction Rail Kit Items

Details how to attach fixing latches and mount the server to a rack using rail kits.

Mounting the Server to the Rack

Provides instructions for aligning server rails and securing the server in a rack.

Motherboard Information

Motherboard Layout

Presents a diagram of the motherboard with labeled jumpers, connectors, and LEDs.

Jumpers Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of various motherboard jumpers.

Internal Connectors

Details the various internal connectors on the motherboard and their purposes.

Internal LEDs

Describes the function and location of internal LEDs for system status.

BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Covers utilities like CrashFree BIOS, EZ Flash, and BUPDATER for BIOS management.

BIOS Setup Program Overview

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility interface.

Main Menu Configuration

Details settings for system date, time, language, and security in the Main menu.

Advanced Menu Settings

Covers configuration options for CPU, chipset, onboard devices, and system settings.

Server Management Menu

Describes settings for server management features like watchdog timers and BMC configuration.

Event Logs Menu

Explains how to view and configure system event logs and SMBios logging.

Boot Menu Options

Details settings for boot device priority, NumLock state, and full screen logo.

Monitor Menu

Displays system temperature, voltage, and fan speed information.

Security Menu Settings

Covers setting and managing Administrator and User passwords for system security.

Tool Menu Options

Provides access to special function utilities like ASUS EZ Flash 2.

Exit Menu Options

Explains how to save changes, discard changes, or restore default BIOS settings.

RAID Configuration

Setting Up RAID

Introduces SATA RAID solutions and defines RAID levels like 0, 1, 1E, 10, and 5.

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility

Guides on using the LSI MegaRAID utility to create, manage, and rebuild RAID sets.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SCU;SATA Option ROM Utility

Details creating RAID sets using the Intel SCU/SATA Option ROM utility.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)

Provides instructions for managing RAID configurations within the Windows operating system.

Driver Installation

RAID Driver Installation

Explains how to create RAID driver disks and install RAID controller drivers.

Intel Chipset Device Software Installation

Provides steps for installing the Intel chipset device software on Windows.

Intel Network Connections Software Installation

Guides on installing the Intel Network Connections software on Windows.

VGA Driver Installation

Details the process of installing the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.

Intel C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers

Instructions for installing Intel C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID drivers.

Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Installation

Covers the installation of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.0 Installation

Steps for installing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility.

Intel I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

Guides on installing the Intel I350 Gigabit Adapters driver on Windows.

Management Applications and Utilities Installation

Instructions for installing drivers, management applications, and utilities from the support DVD.

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