Asus RS520-E8-RS8 User manual

Server User Guide
RS520-E8-RS8
RS520-E8-RS12-E

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
REACH ......................................................................................................vii
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
Australia statement notice...............................................................................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...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-7
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 .................................................................... 1-12
1.7.3 HDD status LED........................................................................ 1-12
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-11
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-11
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-12
2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD .......................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch SSD (only RS520-E8-RS12-E) ................. 2-13
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the motherboard ...................... 2-15
2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-17
2.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine card....................................................... 2-18
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-21
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................2-22
2.8 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-24

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2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-24
2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional, for RS520-E8-RS8 only) ............... 2-25
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-27
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit..........................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal connectors....................................................................................4-8
4.4 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................4-18
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 2 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
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-11
5.4.2 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-11
5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration .......................................... 5-12
5.4.4 Intel LAN I210 Conguration..................................................... 5-13
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.4.6 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17

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5.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18
5.4.8 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-19
5.4.9 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-20
5.4.10 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-21
5.4.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-22
5.4.12 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-23
5.5 IntelRCSetup menu.................................................................................. 5-24
5.5.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-25
5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-27
5.5.3 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-28
5.5.4 QPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-29
5.5.5 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-30
5.5.6 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-33
5.5.7 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-34
5.5.8 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-38
5.5.9 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-38
5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-39
5.6 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................5-39
5.7 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-44
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-44
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-45
5.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-46
5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-47
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-50
5.11 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-51
5.12 Exit menu..................................................................................................5-52
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 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................................6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration.................................... 6-11
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ....................................................... 6-12
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives............................................................. 6-16

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6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency.................................. 6-18
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration................................................... 6-21
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set.................................. 6-22
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ................................................................ 6-23
6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM
Utility .........................................................................................................6-24
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-25
6.3.2 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 6-27
6.3.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID .................................................... 6-28
6.3.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility........................................................... 6-29
6.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................. 6-29
6.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-31
6.4 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)......................6-32
6.4.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-33
6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-35
6.4.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-36
6.4.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-37
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-4
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ..............................7-14
7.3 Running the Support DVD ......................................................................7-14
7.4 Intel®chipset device software installation ............................................ 7-18
7.5 Installing the Intel®I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 Gigabit
Adapters driver.........................................................................................7-20
7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-23
7.7 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation ............... 7-25
Appendices
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-2

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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 B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! 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.
REACH
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.

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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.
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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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.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with
the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://
support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
http://support.asus.com

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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 information
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
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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 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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Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.
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.
Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8
Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS F 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board
Component
1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply
12 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays
1 x SAS/SATA back panel
1 x Front I/O Board
1 x Front USB Board
4 x System Fans (80 mm x 38 mm)
1 x Power sharing Board
1 x Air duct
1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply
8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays
1 x SAS/SATA back panel
1 x Front I/O Board
4 x System Fans (80 mm x 38 mm)
1 x Power sharing Board
1 x Air duct
Accessories
1 x Support DVD
1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD
1 x ASMB8 DVD
2 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cable
1 x Support DVD
1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD
1 x ASMB8 DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cable
Optional
Items
2 x CPU Heatsink (Quantity may vary
depending on the request of each
area/country)
1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
Additional 770W Redundant Power
Supply
2 x CPU Heatsink (Quantity may
vary depending on the request of
each area/country)
1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
1 x Slim DVD
Additional 770W Redundant Power
Supply

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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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as 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.
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS520-E8-RS8
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS520-E8-RS12-E

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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS520-E8-RS8, RS520-E8-RS12-E is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel®LGA2011-3 Intel®
Xeon®E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8
Processor Support / System
Bus
2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel®Xeon®Processor E5-2600 v3
Family
QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6GT/s
Core Logic Intel®C612 PCH Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per CPU, 8 DIMMS per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 1024 GB
Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM
Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 4GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Expansion
Slots (follow
SSI Location #)
Total PCI/PCI-E
Slots 3+1
Slot Type
Low-prole
1 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 (x8 link)
2 x PCI-E Gen3 x8 (x8 link)
1 x PCI-E Gen3 x8 (x8 Gen3 link) (for OCP Mezzanine*)
* Supports MCB-10G series (10 Gigabit/s series Gigabit Ethernet LAN
card) (Optional)
Storage
SATA Controller
Intel®C612
9 x SATA 6 Gbps ports (8 x 2 mini-SAS connectors)
1 x discrete M.2 socket
Intel®RSTe (for Windows only; supports software RAID 0, 1, 10
and 5)
LSI®MegaRAID driver supports RAID 0, 1 and 10) (for Linux
and Windows)
SAS Controller
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS
HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS
HW card
(Default with ASUS HBA/RAID
card)
Optional items:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port
SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port
SAS HW RAID card
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
12 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD
Bays
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD
Bays
8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD
Bays
System Fans 4 x System Fan (80 mm x 38 mm)

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS520-E8-RS12-E RS520-E8-RS8
Networking LAN 2 x Intel®I210T + 1 x Management LAN
1 x Mezzanine 10G dual port LAN card
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB
Onboard I/O Connectors / LED
indicators
2 x RJ-45 GbE port
1 x RJ-45 management port
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2008 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
CentOS
Unbuntu
VMWare
Citrix XenServer
* Support versions are subject to change without notice. Refer to
www.asus.com for updates.
Management
Solution
Software ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615 mm x 444 mm x 88 mm
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not
included)
23 Kg
Power Supply 1+1 renundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply
Power Rating 100-127/200-240VAC, 10A/5A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C – 35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C – 70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports for each Node are located on
the front panel.
Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
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HDD Bay 1
HDD Bay 5
HDD Bay 2
HDD Bay 6
HDD Bay 3
HDD Bay 7
HDD Bay 4
HDD Bay 8
slim optical drive (optional) refer to 1.7 LED information
Power button
Location button
Reset button
2 x USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
USB 2.0 ports
Reset button
HDD Bay 5 HDD Bay 6 HDD Bay 7 HDD Bay 8
HDD Bay 9 HDD Bay 10 HDD Bay 11 HDD Bay 12
Location button
Power button
refer to 1.7 LED information
HDD Bay 1
HDD Bay 2
HDD Bay 3
HDD Bay 4

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1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O
shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the
real panel.
* This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
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Redundant power supply
PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port
Power connector
LAN port 2 Serial port (optional)
LAN port 1
2 x USB 3.0 ports
DM management LAN port*
Mezzanine 10G dual-port LAN card (optional)
Redundant power supply
PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port
Power connector
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
2 x USB 3.0 ports
DM management LAN port*
VGA port
VGA port
Mezzanine 10G dual-port LAN card (optional)
Serial port (optional)
2.5-inch SSD Bay 1
2.5-inch SSD Bay 2

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Asset tag
The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of
the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you
to write down important information about to the server.
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