Asus ESC2000 G2 User manual

ESC2000 G2
Conguration Guide

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First Edition
July 2012

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Contents
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of ESC2000 G2 conguration guide July 2012
Revision history.......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features.................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview.......................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink............................................. 2-2
2.2 Upgrading system memory......................................................... 2-3
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives......................................................... 2-6
2.4 Replacing hard disk drive cage .................................................. 2-7
2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card ........................................ 2-8
2.6 Upgrading 5.25-in drives ............................................................. 2-9
2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board............................ 2-10
2.8 Upgrading graphics card........................................................... 2-11
2.9 Installing MIO Audio card.......................................................... 2-12
2.10 Upgrading front system fan ...................................................... 2-13
2.11 Rackmount rail kit...................................................................... 2-14
2.12 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-15

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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 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.
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.
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.

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This chapter describes the key features
of ESC2000 G2. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 Key features
The ASUS ESC2000 G2 is a new 2-way workstation based on the Intel®Xeon
® E5-2600 processor platform, featuring three 5.25” media bays, four hot-swap
3.5” SATA hard drive cages, 80PLUS Gold 1350W power supply, and seven PCI
Express 3.0 x16 expansion slots. It delivers unparalleled computing performance,
advanced and complete I/O integration, and high energy efciency, all ideal for
professional graphics, nancial modeling, engineering, and the sciences.
Quad-GPU support unleashes more computing power
With four Tesla™ C-series GPUs fully supporting true PCI Express 3.0 x16
bandwidth, the ESC2000 G2 delivers up to 1.3Tops parallel computing
performance to handle massive processing tasks.
Dual Intel®Ethernet for fast networking
Twin Ethernet controllers support double the network bandwidth, alongside teaming
and fault tolerance functions to offer reliable and extra-fast connectivity.
ASUS SSD Caching
The ESC2000 G2 boosts system performance using an installed SSD as a cache
for frequent tasks, allowing you to access data with increased ease and speed.
Power up productivity and reduce waits while data transfers!
DTS®Ultra PCII support
A brand-new friendly interface brings more functions to users, including symmetry,
audio restoration, and enhancement. DTS®symmetry monitors and balances level
differences between all digital audio formats, while audio restoration reconstructs
percussion and transient sounds from compressed sound sources to restore lost
punch and clarity.
Maximum power supply with DIGI+ for the most demanding
workloads
The 1350W 80PLUS Gold power supply unit cuts down system power loss and
improves energy efciency, saving users money on operating costs. With exclusive
ASUS DIGI+ Power, the ESC2000 G2 utilizes precision power adjustments on the
processor and memory modules, providing higher system stability.
ASMB6-iKVM upgrade kit for easy troubleshooting
The ASMB6-iKVM enables dashboard system health monitoring, remote power
on/off and control, virtual media over LAN, and management LAN fail-over support.
In addition, the ASMB6 function uses BIOS-level access, so even if the server
operating system is down or ofine, the KVM module can still provide round-the-
clock remote monitoring and diagnosis through a user-friendly web-based graphical
interface with support for all major browsers.

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Cutting-edge architecture
The ESC2000 G2 supports new Intel® Sandy Bridge E5-2600 processors. With
eight DIMM sockets and four-channel DDR3 1600, it can accommodate up to
256GB in memory capacity, providing high computing capabilities. Multiple PCI
Express 3.0 x16 lanes are perfect for systems that require high I/O connectivity
and bandwidth, enabling support for more compatible devices.

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
1.2 System overview
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Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. CPU heatsink and fan
3. System memory
4. Hard disk drives
5. Graphics card
6. Single power supply
7. ASUS Server management board (optional)
8. System fan
9. Rackmount rail kit (optional)
10. Optical drive (optional)

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1.3 Front panel features
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
4-bay HDD cage
Power LED
HDD access LED
Optical drive
Empty 5.25-inch bays
Reset button
Power button
Security lock
Headphone
output jack
Microphone jack

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6
1.4 Rear panel features
• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial port, USB, VGA, and
Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
1350W 80+Single
power supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
Chassis intrusion switch
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm
system fan
PS/2 keyboard/mouse
combo port
8-channel audio ports
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports LAN1 (RJ-45) port
LAN2 (RJ-45) port
Power switch
USB 2.0 ports
Optical S/PDIF Out port