Asus ESC4000 G4 User manual

2U Rackmount Server
ESC4000 G4 Series
User Guide

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Canadian Department of Communications Statement...................................vii
Safety information...................................................................................................... ix
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
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.................................................................................... 1-8
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-11
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-11
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13
1.7.3 HDD status LEDs...................................................................... 1-14
1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs..................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Air duct........................................................................................ 2-4
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink.................................................. 2-6
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ....................................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD............................ 2-12
2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SSD/SATAD/SAS HDD/NVME .............. 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-17
2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card....................................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................ 2-20
2.5.3 Installing an ASUS HFI-OMNI 100G LAN card......................... 2-24
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-27
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-28
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................2-29

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2.8 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-30
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-30
2.8.2 Redundant power supply units.................................................. 2-31
2.8.3 U.2 drives.................................................................................. 2-33
2.8.4 Installing Accelerators............................................................... 2-35
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Friction Rail Kit...........................................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation
4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout ............................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-10
4.4 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................4-20
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 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-10
5.4.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 SMART Settings........................................................................ 5-11
5.4.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-12
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-12
5.4.6 Onboard LAN Conguration ..................................................... 5-15
5.4.7 APM .......................................................................................... 5-16
5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-17
5.4.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-18
5.4.10 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-19
5.4.11 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-20
5.4.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-20
5.4.13 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-21
5.4.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU.................................................... 5-21
5.5 Platform Configuration menu ................................................................. 5-21
5.5.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-22
5.5.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-24
5.5.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-24
5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging.............................................................. 5-25
5.6 Socket Configuration menu .................................................................... 5-25
5.6.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-26
5.6.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-27
5.6.3 UPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-28
5.6.4 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-29
5.6.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-31
5.6.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-32
5.7 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-33
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-33
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-34
5.8 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-34
5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-36
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-41
5.11 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-42
5.12 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 5-42

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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 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 7-5
7.3 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 7-5
7.4 Intel®chipset device software installation .............................................. 7-8
7.5 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver.................................. 7-10
7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-13
7.7 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ...............7-15
Appendix
Z11PG-D16 block diagram...................................................................................... A-2
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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REACH Information
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable
proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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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.
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.
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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• ASUSSystemWeb-basedManagement
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 Systempackagecontents
Check your system package for the following items.
ESC4000G4/G4X
Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series Server Board
Accessory box
1 x MB Support DVD
1 x ACC instruction card
1 x ASMB9 instruction card
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x Front PIKE II cables
2 x AC Power Cables
8 x 4-pin VGA Power cables
4 x ASUS CPU 8-pin Power cables
8 x GPU air ducts (4 for Intel Xeon Phi; 4 for Nvidia/AMD)
4 x Mylar for GPU air ducts for AMD GPU
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail Kit
Optional Items
1 x Omni-Path Fabric (optional, by request)
1 x PIKE II RAID Card
1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD
1 x Redundant Power Supply Module

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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 on ESC4000 G4, and ESC4000 G4X are printed on the Asset tag.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000G4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
ESC4000G4X

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1.3 Systemspecifications
The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board
that supports Intel®LGA 3647 Xeon®processor from the Skylake F and Skylake-SP product
family.
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ModelName ESC4000G4 ESC4000G4X
Processor/SystemBus
1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647)
Future Intel®Xeon®processor Skylake F product family
Future Intel®Xeon®processor Skylake-SP product family (CPU2)
UPI 10.4 GT/s
CoreLogic Intel®C621 PCH
Memory
TotalSlots 16 (6-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 2048 GB
Memory
Type
DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS
*Pleaserefertowww.asus.comforlatestmomoryAVLupdate
Memory
Size
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (RDIMM)
32GB, 64GB (LRDIMM)
64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM/RDIMM 3DS)
*Pleaserefertowww.asus.comforlatestmomoryAVLupdate
Expansion
Slots
TotalPCI/
PCI-X/PCI-E
Slots
11 10
SlotType
4 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x16 Link)
or
8 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x8 Link)
Low-profile(Rear):
1 x Gen3 x8 Link
1 x Gen3 x16 Link
Low-profile(Front):
1 x PCI-E x8
(Gen3 x8 link)
4 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x16 Link)
or
8 x PCI-E x16
(Gen3 x8 Link)
Low-profile(Rear):
1 x Gen3 x8 Link
1 x Gen3 x16 Link

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ModelName ESC4000G4 ESC4000G4X
Storage
SATA
Controller
Intel®C621PCH
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 connector
(SATA 6Gb/s &
PCI-E Gen3 x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
(for Windows only; Support
software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Intel®C621PCH
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 connector
(SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3
x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
(for Windows only; Support
software RAID 0 & 1)
SAS
Controller
Optionalkits:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card
12G SAS Support
*SupportwiththePCI-Erisercard.
HDDBays
8 x 3.5" Hot-swap
Storage Bays
2 x 2.5" internal drive
or
2 x 3.5" internal drive
Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel®I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Infiniband Optional PEM-FDR
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
FrontI/Oports 1 x 80port
2 x USB 2.0 ports + 2 x USB 3.0 port
RearI/O
2 x USB 3.0 port
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
Switch/LED
RearSwitch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
1 x HDD Access LED
FrontSwitch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x HDD Access LED
1 x Message LED
2 x LAN LED
Systemspecifications

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
Systemspecifications
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.
ModelName ESC4000G4 ESC4000G4X
OSSupport
Windows®Server 2016
Windows®Server 2012 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
Ubuntu
VMware
Citrix XenServer
*PleasefindthelatestOSsupportfromhttp://www.asus.com/
Management
Solution
OutofBand
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Software ACC
Dimension
(HHxWWxDD)
800mm * 440mm * 88mm (2U)
31.50" x 17.22" x 3.46"
NetWeightKg
(CPU,DRAM&HDDnot
included)
38.176 Kg 30.051 Kg
PowerSupply/
PowerRating
1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac,12.9A/9.5A ,50/60Hz, 1600W)
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°~ 35°
Non operation temperature: -40°~ 70°
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

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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.
ESC4000G4
ESC4000G4X
USB2.0ports FrontpanelLED
USB3.0ports
USB3.0portsUSB2.0ports
Steelhandle
Steelhandle
Steelhandle
Steelhandle
Hot-swap3.5-inchHDDBays Assettag
Locationbutton
Location
button
Powerbutton
Power
button
Refer to the 1.7.1FrontpanelLEDs section for the LED descriptions.
InternalSAS/HBA/Storagebracket
Q-code/Port80LED
Q-code/Port80LED
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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.
• 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.
USB3.0ports
LANport2
VGAport
4Full-lengthExpansionslots
Powercordconnectorand
Redundantpowersupply
LANport1
DM_LAN1*
4Full-lengthExpansionslots
Half-length/Low-profileexpansionslot
ESC4000G4/G4X