Asus TS500-E5 User manual

TS500-E5
Conguration Guide

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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
1.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................ 1-3
1.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8................................................................ 1-4
1.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-6
1.4.1 TS500-E5/PA4 ................................................................ 1-6
1.4.2 TS500-E5/RX8................................................................ 1-7
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-8
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......................................................... 2-4
2.4 Upgrading hard disk drive cage ................................................. 2-5
2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E module.......................................... 2-6
2.6 Installing ASUS PIKE 1078 module ............................................ 2-7
2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board .............................. 2-8
2.8 Upgrading graphics card............................................................. 2-9
2.9 Upgrading power supply unit ................................................... 2-10
2.10 Rackmount rail kit...................................................................... 2-11
2.11 OS support list ........................................................................... 2-12
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of TS500-E5 conguration guide August 2008
V2 Update PIKE 1064E order P/N and description March 2009

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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.
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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This chapter describes the key features
of TS500-E5. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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 congurations. 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.

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1.2 System overview
1.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4
Items Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 6. Graphics card (optional)
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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1.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8
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)
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1.3 Front panel features
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Optical drive
Empty 5.25-inch
bays
Power button
Reset button
Message LED
HDD access LED
Power LED
USB 2.0 ports
Security lock
4-bay HDD cage
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
4-bay HDD cage
(optional)
Floppy disk drive

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6
1.4 Rear panel features
1.4.1 TS500-E5/PA4
670W Single power supply
Power connector
Expansion slots
PS/2 keyboard port
USB 2.0 ports
Serial port
VGA port
Chassis intrusion switch
Gigabit LAN port 1
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm
system fan
PS/2 mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 2

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1.4.2 TS500-E5/RX8
Expansion slots
PS/2 keyboard port
USB 2.0 ports
Serial port
VGA port
Chassis intrusion switch
Gigabit LAN port 1
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm
system fan
PS/2 mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 2
650W Redundant power supply
Power connector
* The second redundant power supply is an optional item.
Redundant power
supply dummy*

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8
1.5 Systemspecications
Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8
Processor support Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5400 Series
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5200 Series
FSB 1333 / 1066 MHz
Core Logic Intel® 5100 MCH + Intel® ICH9R
Memory 6-DIMM support up to 24GB DDR2 667 / 533 Registered,
ECC
Storage 4 x Hot-swap HDD bays (upgradable to 8 HDD bays with
2nd HDD cage kit)
RAID support
Default support:
S/W SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for Windows®
S/W SATA RAID 0, 1, 10 for Windows®and Linux
Option:
SAS/SATA RAID 0, 1, 1E support with optional PIKE
1064E module
H/W SAS/SATA RAID 0, 1, 5 , 6, 10, 50, 60 support with
optional PIKE 1078 module or LSI 8708ELP RAID card
NIC 2 x Broadcom® 5721 PCI-E GbE LAN
Onboard Gfx XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB
Expansion Slot
Workstation Mode:
1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link)
1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
Server Mode:
1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link)
2 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link)
1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
Workstation Mode:
1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link)
or (Auto disable if PIKE
slot is occupied)
1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
Server Mode:
1 x PCI-E x16 slot (x8 link)
2 x PCI-E x8 slot (x8 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link)
or (Auto disable if PIKE
slot is occupied
1 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
Power Supply 670W Single Power Supply 650W 1+1 Redundant
Power Supply*
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 450mm x 212mm x 550mm
*The second redundant power suplly is an optional item.
**Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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This chapter lists the key components
and optional accessories for the server
system.
Chapter 2
Components

Chapter 2: Components2-2
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink
The ASUS TS500-E5 supports 1–2 Dual-core / Quad-core Intel® Xeon® 5400 /
5200 series processor.
Order P/N Description
90-S4Q0U0070T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5450 3.00G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0060T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5440 2.83G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0050T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5430 2.66G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0040T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5420 2.50G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0030T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5410 2.33G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0020T Quad Core Intel Xeon E5405 2.00G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
90-S4Q0U0080T Dual Core Intel Xeon E5205 1.86G, FSB 1333, 12M L2
(with TS500-E5 Heatsink)
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• If you install only one CPU, install the CPU to the
CPU2 socket only. The system will not boot and the
CPU warning LED will light up if a single CPU is
installed on the CPU1 socket.
• We recommend to install CPUs with the same frequency.
CPU2 CPU1

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2.2 Upgrading system memory
The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
Order P/N Description
90-S000I0200T 1GB DDR2 667 ECC REG / ASUS
90-S000I0210T 2GB DDR2 667 ECC REG / ASUS
90-S000I0220T 4GB DDR2 667 ECC REG / ASUS
DIMM_A3 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
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- - - - 1 GB 1 GB
- - 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
- - - - 2 GB -
- - - - 2 GB 2 GB
- - 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
- - - - 4 GB -
- - - - 4 GB 4 GB
- - 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Recommendedmemorycongurations
DIMM_A3
DIMM_B3
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_A1
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2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives
The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives, which could be
upgraded to eight HDDs with the optional hard disk drive cage.
Order P/N Description
SAS HDD
90-S000H0040 300GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
90-S000H0030 146GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
90-S000H0020 73GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
SATAII HDD
90-S000H5500T 1TB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5400 750GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5300 500GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5000 250GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
We recommend that you install identical drives of the same model and capacity
for RAID conguration.
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
HDD4
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2.4 Upgrading hard disk drive cage
With the optional hard disk drive cage, the system could be upgraded up to eight
hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives.
Order P/N Description
90-S4R0H000T Cage Kit, SAS/SATA HDD Cage Kit (including Cage/Backplane/Cables)

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2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E module
The ASUS PIKE 1064E module allows users to create RAID 0, 1 and 1E from SAS
hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.
Order P/N Description
90-C1SCM0-00UAY20Z ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS Module (w/ four 7-pin data
cables) for TS500-E5 (Support Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E)
A. Insert the PIKE module into the PIKE card slot.
B. Connect the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard and SATAII/SAS
backplane board*.
* Use the SAS1–4 connectors on the motherboard when installing PIKE 1064E module.
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2.6 Installing ASUS PIKE 1078 module
The ASUS PIKE 1078 module allows users to create RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard.
Order P/N Description
90-C1SCN5-00UAY10Z ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS RAID Module (Support Hardware
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
A. Insert the PIKE module into the PIKE card slot.
B. Connect the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard and SATAII/SAS
backplane board*.
C. Install the iButton**.
D. Ensure that the jumper caps are placed on pins 1–2 of the IBTN_SEL1 jumper.
* The connectors 9–12 are used for transferring SGPIO signals. Ensure to connect the
connectors 9 between the two backplanes when installing the second HDD cage. Refer to
user manual for details.
** PIKE 1078 module won’t function if the iButton is not installed.
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2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management
Board
Order P/N Description
90-C1SCT5-00UAN00Z ASMB3-SOL PLUS IPMI 2.0 Module
ASMB3-SOL PLUS
ASUS Server Management Board is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface
(IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows users to monitor, control and manage a
remote server from the local or central server in local area network (LAN).
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Use the LAN1 port for server management.