Asus RS520-E9-RS12-E User manual

Server User Guide
RS520-E9 Series

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Contents
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
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
1.7.3 Bay status LED ......................................................................... 1-12
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-13
1.7.5 Q-Code table............................................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the rear cover............................................................. 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-5
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-7
2.4 Storage devices..........................................................................................2-8
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot............................ 2-14
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................ 2-16
2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card ................... 2-18
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-21
2.5.5 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-22
2.5.6 Installing a Mezzanine card....................................................... 2-23
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-25
2.7 Backplane cabling ................................................................................... 2-26

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2.8 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-28
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-28
2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional for RS520-E9-RS8 Series)............. 2-29
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-31
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-5
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal LEDs............................................................................................4-10
4.4 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-13
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
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-12
5.4.4 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-12

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5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-13
5.4.6 Onboard LAN Conguration ..................................................... 5-16
5.4.7 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17
5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18
5.4.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-21
5.4.10 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-22
5.4.11 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-23
5.4.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-23
5.4.13 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-24
5.4.14 Intel(R) RSTe RAID Controller.................................................. 5-24
5.5 Platform Configuration menu ................................................................. 5-24
5.5.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-25
5.5.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-27
5.5.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-27
5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-28
5.6 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................5-28
5.6.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-29
5.6.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-30
5.6.3 UPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-31
5.6.4 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-32
5.6.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-34
5.6.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-35
5.7 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-36
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-36
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-36
5.8 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-37
5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-38
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-41
5.11 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-42
5.12 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-43

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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 drive................................ 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 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-10
7.6 Installing the Intel®I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver ......................... 7-12
7.7 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation ..................... 7-14

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Appendix
Z11PR-D16 block diagram...................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................................A-4
REACH ....................................................................................................A-4
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ...........................................................A-4
Australia statement notice............................................................................A-4
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.
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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Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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.
WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical
drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information

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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 Information
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
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. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information.
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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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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.
1.2 Serial number label
The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx and printed on the
sticker at the server's front cover.
The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from
the ASUS Technical Support team.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS520-E9-RS12-E
Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8
Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board
Component
1x 800W Redundant Power Supply
12 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device
Trays
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device
Trays
1 x SATA/SAS 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 800W Redundant Power Supply
8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device
Trays
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device
Trays
1 x SATA/SAS 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 RS520-E9 Series DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
2 x LGA3647-P0 NRW-NF-CPU CARRIER
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 800W Redundant Power Supply

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS520-E9 Series is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
Z11PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel®Xeon®Scalable Processor Family
Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8
Motherboard Z11PR-D16
Processor Support
2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
Intel®Xeon®Scalable Processor Family (150W)
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 2048GB
Memory Type DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
128GB, 64GB (LRDIMM 3DS)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E/PIKE Slots 6+1
Slot Type
2 x PCI-E x16* (Gen3 x16 link), LP, HL
4 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), LP, HL
1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3 x16 link)
* 1 x PCI-E x16 slot is occupied by NVMe4 OCulink Card
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
Intel®Lewisburg PCH
- 11 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (8 by 2 mini-SAS Connector)
- 2 x M.2 connectors (SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5
Intel®VROC
Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 (for Windows only)
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

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Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8
Storage Bays
I = internal
A or S will
be hot-
swappable
12 x 2.5” or 3.5” Hot-swap
Storage Device Bays
(supports 4 x NVMe)
2 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Storage
Device Bays on rear panel
(supports SATA SSD only)
2 x M.2 2280/2260/2242
(supports SATA/PCIe
M.2,SATA/PCIe RAID)
8 x 2.5” or 3.5” Hot-swap
Storage Device Bays
(supports 4 x NVMe)
2 x 2.5” Hot-Swap Storage
Device Bays on rear panel
(supports SATA SSD only)
2 x M.2 2280/2260/2242
(supports SATA/PCIe
M.2,SATA/PCIe RAID)
Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 64MB
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay
(Floppy / Optical Drive)
N/A Optional:
1 x Slim type Optical Drive Bay
I/O ports, Switches, and LEDs
Front I/O Ports:
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Rear I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Power switch
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Reset switch
1 x Storage device access LED
1 x Message LED
LAN 1-4 LED
* LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use
Front I/O Ports:
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 3.0 ports
Rear I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 Mgmt LAN port
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Power switch
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Reset switch
1 x Storage device access LED
1 x Message LED
LAN 1-4 LED
* LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Software ASUS Control Center (Classic)
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ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-5
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8
OS Support
Windows®Server 2016
Windows®Server 2012 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
Ubuntu
VMware
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest OS support.
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC (ClassA)
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615mm x 444mm x 88mm (2U)
24.21” x 17.48” x 3.46””
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM
& Storage device not
included)
24.55 Kg 19.7 Kg
Gross Weight Kg (CPU,
DRAM & Storage device not
included, Packing include)
30.1 Kg 27.97 Kg
Power Supply
(different configuration
by region)
1+1 Redundant 800W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac, 9.4A/4.72A, 47-63 Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 60°C
Non operating 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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RS520-E9-RS12 Series
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Bay 1
Bay 2
Bay 3
Bay 4
Bay 5
Bay 6
Bay 7
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
Bay 2 Bay 5 Bay 8 Bay 11
Bay 3 Bay 6 Bay 9 Bay 12
Location button
Power button
Refer to 1.7 LED information
Bay 1
Bay 4
Bay 7
Bay 10
• Bay1tobay4supportshybridNVMe/SAS/SATA.
• Bay5tobay12supportshybridSAS/SATA.
• Bay1tobay4supportshybridNVMe/SAS/SATA.
• Bay5tobay8supportshybridSAS/SATA.

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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 rear panel.
*This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.
Redundant Power supply
and Power cord connector
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
Management LAN port 1*
2 x USB 3.0 ports
Power button
VGA port
Expansion slot
Serial port (optional)
2.5-inch Bay 1
2.5-inch Bay 2
Q-Code LED

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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 the server.
RS520-E9-RS8 Series
RS520-E9-RS12 Series