Asus RS700-E9-RS4 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS700-E9 Series
RS700-E9-RS4
RS700-E9-RS12

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Contents
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
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 .........................................................................................1-8
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 Storage device status LED........................................................ 1-11
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-12
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs....................................................................... 1-12
1.7.5 Q-Code table............................................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink.................................................. 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.......................... 2-8
2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................................2-9
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket............... 2-15
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the buttery riser card bracket. 2-16
2.5.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................ 2-19
2.5.4 Installing an ASUS HFI-OMNI card........................................... 2-23
2.5.5 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card
(for RS700-E9-RS12 only) ........................................................ 2-27
2.5.6 Installing an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card and ASUS
PCIE-NVME2-OCuLink cards (optional for RS700-E9-RS12) .. 2-32
2.5.7 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-37
2.5.8 Installing Mezzanine cards........................................................ 2-38
2.5.9 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-41

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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-43
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................2-44
2.8 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-47
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-47
2.8.2 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-48
2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional for RS700-E9-RS4)............... 2-49
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-4
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

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5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Super IO Conguration ............................................................. 5-12
5.4.4 Onboard LAN I350 IO Conguration ........................................ 5-13
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.4.6 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17
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 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 5-21
5.4.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-21
5.4.12 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-22
5.4.13 Intel(R) RSTe RAID Controller.................................................. 5-22
5.5 Platform Configuration menu ................................................................. 5-22
5.5.1 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-23
5.5.2 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-25
5.5.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-25
5.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-26
5.6 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................5-26
5.6.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-27
5.6.2 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-28
5.6.3 UPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-29
5.6.4 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-30
5.6.5 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-32
5.6.6 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-33
5.7 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-34
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-34
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-34
5.8 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-35
5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-36
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-39
5.11 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-40
5.12 Exit menu..................................................................................................5-41

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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 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation ............... 7-12

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Appendix
Z11PP-D24 block diagram ...................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
REACH ....................................................................................................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.
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 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 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 provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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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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.
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xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS700-E9-RS4
Model Name RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12
Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis ASUS R12F 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server Board
Component
1 x 550W/800W 80 PLUS Platinum
Power Supply
1 x 3.5-inch Storage Device Backplane
4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device
Bays
1 x Front Panel Board
2 x Riser Card
8 x System Fans
(40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm)
1 x 800W 80 PLUS Platinum
Power Supply
1 x 2.5-inch storage device Backplane
12 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch Storage Device
Bays
1 x Front Panel Board
2 x Riser Card
8 x System Fans
(40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm)
1 x PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card (optional)
Accessories
1 x RS700-E9-RS4 Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
2 x LGA3647-P0 NRW-NF-CPU CARRIER
1 x LGA3647-P0 NRW-F-CPU CARRIER
1 x RS700-E9-RS12 Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
2 x LGA3647-P0 NRW-NF-CPU CARRIER
1 x LGA3647-P0 NRW-F-CPU CARRIER
Optional
Items
1 x Redundant 550W/800W 80 PLUS
Platinum Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
1 x Slim type DVD-RW
1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum
Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS700-E9 Series features the ASUS Z11PP-D24 server board. The server
supports Intel®Xeon®Scalable Processors Family Series (Intel®Xeon®Scalable Processors
Family Series with OMNI-PATH FABRIC supported on CPU2) plus other latest technologies
through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12
Motherboard Z11PP-D24
Processor Support
2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
Intel®Xeon®Scalable
Processors Family
Intel®Xeon®Scalable
Processors Family with
OMNI-PATH FABRIC
(supported on CPU2)
UPI 10.4 GT/s
2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
Intel®Xeon®Scalable
Processors Family
Intel®Xeon®Scalable
Processors Family with
OMNI-PATH FABRIC
(supported on CPU2)
UPI 10.4 GT/s
Core Logic Intel®Lewisburg PCH C621
Memory
Total Slots 24 (6-channel per CPU, 12 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 3072GB
Memory Type DDR4 2666/2400 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/LR-DIMM 3DS
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (RDIMM)
32GB, 64GB (LRDIMM)
64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM 3DS)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E/PIKE Slots 3+1
Slot Type
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link),
FH, HL
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3
x16 link)
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link),
FH, HL (Default for NVME4-
OCuLink Card)
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link),
LP, HL
1 x OCP 2.0 Mezzanine (Gen3
x16 link)
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
Intel®Lewisburg PCH
- 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports + 1 x M.2 connector (SATA 6Gb/s &
PCI-E Gen3 x4 link)
or 9 x SATA 6Gb/s ports + 2 x M.2 connector (SATA 6Gb/s &
PCI-E Gen3 x4 link)
Intel®RSTe
(for Windows and Linux; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional:
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 RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12
Storage Bays
I = internal
A or S will
be hot-
swappable
4 x 2.5” or 3.5” Hot-swap
Storage Bays
2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports SATA/PCIE M.2,
SATA RAID)
12 x 2.5” Hot-swap Storage
Bays (8 x NVMe support)
2 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports SATA/PCIE M.2,
SATA 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)
Optional:
1 x Slim type Optical Drive Bay
N/A
I/O ports, Switches, and
LEDs
Front I/O Ports:
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
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
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
1 x Location LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
LAN 1-4 LEDs
* LAN 3-4 for Mezzanine card use
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 Power switch
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
1 x Location LED
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
1 x Storage device LED
LAN 1-2 LED
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 RS700-E9 Series 1-5
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS700-E9-RS4 RS700-E9-RS12
OS Support
Windows®Server 2016
Windows®Server 2012 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
Scientic Linux
Ubuntu
Fedora
* 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) 686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm(1U)
27” x 17.48” x 1.73”
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM
& storage device not
included)
16.5 Kg 16.8 Kg
Gross Weight Kg (CPU,
DRAM & storage device not
included, Packing include)
18.05 Kg 18.35 Kg
Power Supply
(different configuration
by region)
1+1 Redundant 800W/550W 80
PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Rating:
100-127Vac/200-240Vac,
9.4A/4.72A, 47-63Hz Class I or
240Vdc, 3.5A (800W)
100-127/200-240Vac, 7A/3.4A,
47-63Hz Class I or 240Vdc,
3.5A (550W)
(240Vdc only for China)
1+1 Redundant 800W 80 PLUS
Platinum Power Supply
Rating:
100-127Vac/200-240Vac,
9.4A/4.72A, 47-63Hz Class I
or 240Vdc, 4.6A (240Vdc only
for China)
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, slim type optical drive (optional on RS700-E9-
RS4 only), two USB ports (on RS700-E9-RS4 only), and VGA port (on RS700-E9-RS4 only)
are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions.
Type 1 backplane:
• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports hybrid SAS/SATA.
• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports hybrid SAS/SATA or NVMe/SATA.
• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports NVMe by default.
Type 2 backplane:
• Bay 1 to bay 4 supports hybrid SAS/SATA.
• Bay 5 to bay 8 supports hybrid SAS/SATA or NVMe/SATA.
• Bay 9 to bay 12 supports hybrid NVMe/SATA.
1
2
3
4
1
2
Optical drive (optional) Asset tag
Asset tag
Rack screw
Rack screw
Rack screw
Rack screw
USB ports
VGA port
LAN 2 LED
Power LED
LAN 1 LED
Message LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Location LED
Power button
LAN 2 LED
Power button
Location button
LAN 1 LED
Reset button
Storage device LED
Bay 1
Bay 1 Bay 3 Bay 5 Bay 7 Bay 9
Bay 10
Bay 11
Bay 12
Bay 2
Bay 2 Bay 4 Bay 6 Bay 8
Bay 3 Bay 4
RS700-E9-RS4
RS700-E9-RS12

ASUS RS700-E9 Series 1-7
*This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The
middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the
motherboard.
Expansion slot
Message LED
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
Q-Code LED
VGA port
Redundant Power supply and
Power cord connector
Management LAN port 1*
Expansion slots
USB ports
Power button Storage device LED
Location LED

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3 4
1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk 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
1. Redundant Power supply
2. ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server
Board
3. System fans
4. 4 x 3.5“ storage device
bays
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. Slim type optical drive
(hidden)
7. OCP Mezzanine card
(optional)
8. Buttery riser card
(2 x Gen3 x8 link)
9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)
10. Asset tag (hidden)
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.
RS700-E9-RS4

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3 4
1
2
3 4
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk 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
1. Redundant Power supply
2. ASUS Z11PP-D24 Server
Board
3. System fans
4. 12 x 2.5” storage device
bays
5. SATA/SAS/NVMe
backplane (hidden)
6. PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink
card (optional)
7. OCP Mezzanine card
(optional)
8. Buttery riser card
(2 x Gen3 x8 link)
9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)
10. Asset tag (hidden)
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.
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
Storage Device
Access LED
OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the storage device
Message LED OFF
ON
System is normal; no incoming event
A hardware monitor event is indicated
Location LED
OFF
ON
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
1
2
3
4
1
2
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button with LED
Location button with LED
Storage device LED
RS700-E9-RS4
RS700-E9-RS12
Power LED
Message LED
Location LED LAN 2 LED
Power button
LAN 1 LED