Asus ESC4000 DHD G4 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
ESC4000 DHD G4
User Guide

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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-7
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-7
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-8
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-9
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-9
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs......................................................................... 1-9
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-10
1.7.4 Storage device status LEDs...................................................... 1-11
1.7.5 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs..................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Air duct........................................................................................ 2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-5
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink.................................................. 2-5
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-7
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-7
2.4 Storage devices........................................................................................2-14
2.4.1 Installing a storage device into bay 1 or 2................................. 2-14
2.4.2 Installing a storage device into bay 3 or 4................................. 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card into riser card 1............................ 2-19
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card into riser card 2, 3, or 4................ 2-25
2.5.3 Installing an expansion card into riser card 5............................ 2-33
2.5.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-35
2.5.5 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-36

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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-37
2.7 Storage device backplane cabling .........................................................2-38
2.8 Optional components ..............................................................................2-39
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-39
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units.................................................. 2-40
2.8.3 External fan cage (optional) ...................................................... 2-42
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Rail Kit.........................................................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Selecting rack rail cabinets ......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3
3.2 Cable management arm.............................................................................3-8
3.2.1 Attaching the cable management arm ........................................ 3-8
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................4-10
4.4 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-12
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9

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5.4 Performance Tuning menu......................................................................5-10
5.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-11
5.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-12
5.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-12
5.5.3 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-13
5.5.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-13
5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.5.6 Onboard LAN Conguration ..................................................... 5-16
5.5.7 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18
5.5.9 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-21
5.5.10 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-22
5.5.11 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-23
5.5.12 Offboard SATA Controller Conguration................................... 5-23
5.5.13 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-23
5.5.14 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-24
5.6 Platform Configuration menu ................................................................. 5-24
5.6.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-25
5.6.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-27
5.6.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-27
5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-28
5.7 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................5-28
5.7.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-29
5.7.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-30
5.7.3 UPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-31
5.7.4 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-32
5.7.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-34
5.7.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-35
5.8 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-37
5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-37
5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-38
5.9 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-39
5.10 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-40
5.11 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-44
5.12 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-45
5.13 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-45

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Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
6.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 6-3
6.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility ............................................................. 6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility................................................ 6-9
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-11
6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16
6.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID driver............................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2
7.2 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 7-5
Appendix
Z11PG-D16-HD block diagram ............................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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, 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 add a device.
• 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
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• 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.
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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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front
panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt,
type the command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
ESC4000 DHD G4
Chassis ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16-HD Series Server Board
Accessory box
1 x MB Support DVD
1 x External FAN with cage set
4 x SATA cables
1 x GPU kit
• ASUSSystemWeb-basedManagement
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.2 Serialnumberlabel
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of
the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See the gure
below.
With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can
then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000 DHD G4

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS ESC4000 DHD G4 server features the ASUS Z11PG-D16-HD Series server board
that supports Intel®LGA 3647 Xeon®processor from the Skylake F and Skylake-SP product
family.
ModelName ESC4000 DHD G4
Processor
2 x Socket P (LGA 3647)
1st and 2nd Gen Intel®Xeon®Processor Scalable Family (150W)*
UPI 10.4 GT/s
* Refer to support page for more information
Chipset Intel®C621 PCH
Memory
Total Slots 16 (6-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 2048GB
MemoryType
DDR4 2933* (1 DIMM per Channel)
DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LRDIMM/LRDIMM 3DS
(2DIMM per Channel)
Intel®Optane™ DC persistent memory (DCPMM)
* 2933MHzwilldropto2666MHzwhenusing2DPCconfigurations
**RefertoASUSserverAVLforthelatestupdate
MemorySize
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
128GB, 64GB (LRDIMM/RDIMM 3DS)
* RefertoASUSserverAVLforthelatestupdate
Expansion
Slots
TotalPCI/PCI-X/
PCI-ESlots 6
Slot Type
4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link)
Low-prole(Rear):
2 x Gen3 x16 Link
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ModelName ESC4000 DHD G4
Disk
Controller SATAController
Intel®LewisburgPCH
- 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports or 4 x NVMe drives + 4 x M.2
connector PCI-E Gen3 x4 link
Intel®RSTe
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®VROC
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Storage
Bays
I = internal
AorSwillbehot-
swappable
4 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays
PCIeNVMERiser
Card&Cable
Port to port Cable
Networking
2 x Intel X550 10G LAN ports
1 x Management LAN Port
2 x up to 100G NIC port (LP, HL), optional
VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
Graphic Up to 4 double deck GPU Cards
FrontI/OPorts 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
RearI/OPorts
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
2 x RJ-45 10GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
1 x VGA port
Switch/LED
FrontSwitch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
4 x M.2 access LEDs
1 x Reset switch
1 x Storage Device Access LED
1 x Message LED
2 x LAN LEDs
1 x Q code LCD
RearSwitch/LED:
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage Device LED
1 x Location LED
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System specifications

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System specifications
ModelName ESC4000 DHD G4
SecurityOptions Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
Management
Solution
Software ACC
OutofBandRemote
Management
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A)
Dimension
(HHxWWxDD)
998m m x 439.5 mm x 43.6 mm (1U)
39.29” x 17.30” x 1.72”
NetWeightKg
(CPU,DRAM&Storagedevice
notincluded)
20.11kg
GrossWeightKg
(CPU,DRAM&Storagedevice
notincluded,Packinginclude)
23.51kg
PowerSupply/
PowerRating
1+1 2200W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127/200-240 Vac, 14/12.6 A (for each inlet),
47-63 Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 25°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different
wattage (e.g. 1 x 1600 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage
to your system.
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons,
LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel.
FrontpanelLEDsUSB3.2
Gen 1 ports
USB3.2Gen1ports
Steelhandle Steel
handle
Hot-swap2.5-inch
storagebay1and2
Hot-swap2.5-inchstoragebay3
Storagebayreleasethumbscrew
Storagebayreleasethumbscrew
Assettag
Powerbutton
withLED/Reset
button/Location
buttonwithLED
Refer to the 1.7LEDinformation section for the LED descriptions.
Q-code/Port80LED
1.5 Rearpanelfeatures
The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server.
The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the
motherboard.
• Refer to the 1.7LEDinformation section for the LED descriptions.
• The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
• The DM_LAN1 port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only.
VGAport
Half-length/Low-profileexpansionslots
Powercordconnectorand
Redundantpowersupplies
LANport2LANport1
DM_LAN1
Externalfancagemetalcover
Full-lengthExpansionslots
Hot-swap2.5-inch
storagebay4
RearpanelLEDs
Storagedevice
statusLEDs Storagedevice
statusLEDs

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The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive or an optical drive. Connect a
USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use
a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
1. Redundant power supply
and power fan
2. ASUS Z11PG-D16-HD
server board
3. System fans
4. Storage device trays
5. PCI-E x16 slots
(Gen3 x16 Link)
6. Low-prole PCI-E x16
slots with riser card
(Gen3 x16 Link)
1.6 Internalfeatures
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

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1.7 LEDinformation
1.7.1 FrontpanelLEDs
LAN1LED
MessageLED
StoragedeviceaccessLED
LAN2LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power button with LED ON System power on
Storage Device
Access LED
OFF No activity
Blinking Data activity
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
ON A hardware monitor event is indicated
Location button with
LED
OFF Function off
ON Location switch is pressed (Press the
location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF No LAN connection
Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data
ON LAN connection is present
1.7.2 RearpanelLEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Storage Device
Access LED
OFF No activity
Blinking Data activity
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
ON A hardware monitor event is indicated
MessageLED
StoragedeviceaccessLED
PowerbuttonwithLED
LocationbuttonwithLED

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1.7.3 LAN(RJ-45)LEDs
LAN1/LAN2LEDs
DedicatedManagementLAN(forASMB9andDM_LAN1)
ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED
SPEEDLEDACT/LINKLED