Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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 signicant 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
HighPowerEfciency
• EPU (Energy Processing Unit) for optimal CPU power management
Virtualization & IT Consolidation
• Virtualization certied
• 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