Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 - 0 MB RAM User manual

RS700D-E6/PS8
RS702D-E6/PS8
RS704D-E6/PS8
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide

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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-4
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 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ........................................................ 1-10
1.7.3 HDD status LED............................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct.......................... 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Memory Congurations................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Expansion slot............................................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket....2-11
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-12
2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-13
2.7 Removable/optional components............................................. 2-14
2.7.1 Replacing system fans.................................................. 2-14
2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ....................................... 2-15
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-16
2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional).................. 2-17

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Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional) ............................................ 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rails to the server ................................................. 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3
3.4 Rackmounting the server............................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-6
4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 4-12
4.4 Internal LEDs.............................................................................. 4-20
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 5-6
5.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 5-7
5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-7
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-7
5.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 5-7
5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-7
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.3 SATA1–4 ......................................................................... 5-8
5.3.4 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 5-10
5.3.5 AHCI Conguration........................................................5-11
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-12
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13
5.4.1 CPU Conguration........................................................ 5-13
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-17

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5.4.3 Legacy Device Conguration........................................ 5-21
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-22
5.4.5 PCIPnP Conguration................................................... 5-23
5.4.6 Power On conguration ................................................ 5-24
5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 5-25
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-26
5.4.9 I/O Virtualization............................................................ 5-27
5.4.10 PCI Express Conguration............................................ 5-27
5.4.11 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-28
5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-30
5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration....................................... 5-30
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-32
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-32
5.6.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................ 5-32
5.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-33
5.6.4 Security......................................................................... 5-34
5.7 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-36
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 6-2
6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................ 6-3
6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS........................................ 6-3
6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDConguration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
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®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-24
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 6-25

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6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-26
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-28
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-29
6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-30
6.3.6 Exiting the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-31
6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-31
6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility............ 6-33
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 ................................ 7-5
7.2 Intel®chipset device installation .............................................. 7-17
7.3 LAN driver installation............................................................... 7-19
7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-22
7.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver
installation (For RS702D-E6/PS8; RS704D-E6/PS8)................ 7-24
7.5.1 Windows operating system........................................... 7-24
7.5.2 Red Hat®Enterprise Linux OS ...................................... 7-27
7.6 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-29
7.6.1 Running the support DVD............................................. 7-29
7.6.2 Drivers menu................................................................. 7-29
7.6.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-30
7.6.4 Make disk menu............................................................ 7-30
7.6.5 Contact information....................................................... 7-30

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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 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://green.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, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. 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 service.
• 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
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure 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.
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.

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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 the optional components and devices
into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.
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conguration
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.
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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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 make sure 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+D>
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.

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
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.
* ASUS System Web-based Management
**ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrivewhen
creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.
Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8
Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard 2 x ASUS Z8NH-D12
Server Board
2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB
Server Board
2 x ASUS Z8PH-D12
SE/QDR Server Board
Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply
8 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane
2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B)
2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14)
1 x Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B)
8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)
2 x 770W Single Power
Supply
8 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD
trays
1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane
2 x PCI Riser Card
(ASUS RE16R-R12B)
2 x Front I/O Board
(ASUS FPB-R12A)
1 x Power Distribution
Board
(ASUS PDB-R12B)
8 x System Fans
(40mm x 56mm)
Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 User’s Guide
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x 55x0 Series Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x AC Power Cables
1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit
Optional Items CPU Heatsink
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE)
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card
ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card
Anti-virus Software CD

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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
RS704D-E6-PS8

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
Z8NH-D12 server boards. The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system
featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server boards. The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a
1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards.
The servers support Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series processors, plus other latest
technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8
Processor / System Bus
2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node
32nm Six/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon®Processors
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500, X5600 Series (95W)
- Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500, E5600 Series (80W)
- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500, L5600 Series (60W/40W)
QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s
Core Logic
- Intel® 5500 I/O
Hub
- Intel® ICH10R I/O
Controller
- Intel® 5520 I/O
Hub
- Intel® ICH10R I/O
Controller
- Mellanox
ConnectX
MT25408 DDR
20Gbps controller
- Intel® 5520 I/O
Hub
- Intel® ICH10R I/O
Controller
- Mellanox
ConnectX
MT25408 QDR
40Gbps controller
ASUS Features Smart Fan √
ASWM2.0 √
Memory
Total Slots 12 DIMMs per Node (3-channel per CPU, 6 DIMMs per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM) per Node
Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) per Node
Memory Type DDR3 1333 / 1066 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered DIMM with ECC
Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB (RDIMM)
1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)
Expansion Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 1 per Node
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Low prole / HL) per Node
Additional Slot 1 x PIKE Riser Card Slot for Storage Enhancement
Storage
SATA Controller
Intel®ICH10R:
4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
- Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10
- LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows) supporting SW RAID 0, 1 & 10
SAS Controller
Optional:
- ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card*
- ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card*
* Must installed on the optional ASUS PIKE Riser Card
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S will be
hot-swappable
4 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD Bays per Node (Total 8 x 2.5” HDD in 1U)
Networking LAN
2 x Intel® 82574L
PCIE GbE LAN + 1 x
Mgmt LAN per Node
2 x Intel® 82574L
PCIE GbE LAN + 1 x
Mgmt LAN per Node
1 x Single Port
Mellanox ConnectX
DDR InniteBand
with CX4 interface
per Node
2 x Intel® 82574L
PCIE GbE LAN + 1 x
Mgmt LAN per Node
1 x Single Port
Mellanox ConnectX
QDR InniteBand
with QSFP interface
per Node

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-5
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB
Onboard I/O
Per Node:
- 1 x External Serial
Port
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1
for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
(Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type
USB Port
Per Node:
- 1 x External Serial
Port
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1
for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
(Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type
USB Port
- 1 x CX4 port
Per Node:
- 1 x External Serial
Port
- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1
for ASMB4-iKVM)
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
(Front x 1, Rear x 2)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x Internal A-type
USB Port
- 1 x QSFP port
OS Support
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
Software ASUS ASWM 2.0®
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded) 18 Kg
Power Supply 770W (80+) Cold-Swap Power Supply per Node
Power Rating Input: 100–127/200–240V, 9.55/4.8A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6
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 port for each
Node are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Rack
screw
Rack
screw
USB port
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Power button
Location switch
Reset button
Location LED
Power LED
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Hot-swap
HDD bays
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.

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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.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel
if the motherboards are not present.
VGA port Power supply fan
Power cord connector
Location LED USB ports
LAN port 1
Serial port Power supply fan
Power cord connector
LAN port*
VGA port Location LED USB ports Serial port
LAN port* LAN port 2 LAN port 1 LAN port 2
InniBandport
(RS702D-E6/PS8 only)
InniBandport
(RS702D-E6/PS8 only)
RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8
RS704D-E6/PS8
VGA port Power supply fan Power cord connector Location LED USB ports
LAN port 1
Serial port Power supply fan Power cord connector
LAN port*
USB ports
LAN port* LAN port 2 LAN port 1 LAN port 2
InniBandport
VGA port Location LED Serial port
InniBandport
* These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only.
** These ports allow connection with a QSFP cable to an InniBand switch.
Inniband(MQSFP1)indications
Activity LED Link LED Description
Off Off No device
Orange Green Device plugged in; Ready
Orange
Blinking
Green Device plugged in; Data transmitting
LINK LEDACT LED

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-8
1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc
drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports
on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.
1. Power supplies and power
fans
2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser
Cards (at x16 link)
3. ASUS Z8NH-D12 server
boards (RS700D-E6/PS4);
ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server
boards (RS702D-E6/PS4)
4. System fans
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and
3—Connect to SATA1 and
SATA3 ports
7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and
4—Connect to SATA2 and
SATA4 ports
8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and
3—Connect to SATA1 and
SATA3 ports
9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and
4—Connect to SATA2 and
SATA4 ports
10. Front I/O boards (hidden)
9
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
5
1
2
3
6 7 8
10
1
2
3
4
10
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
RS700D-E6/PS4, RS702D-E6/PS4

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 1-9
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc
drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports
on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.
1. Power supplies and power
fans
2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser
Cards (at x16 link)
3. ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR
server boards
4. System fans
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect
to SATA1 and SATA3 ports
7. HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect
to SATA2 and SATA4 ports
8. HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect
to SATA1 and SATA3 ports
9. HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect
to SATA2 and SATA4 ports
10. Front I/O boards (hidden)
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
9
5
1
2
3
6 7 8
10
1
2
3
4
10
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
RS704D-E6/PS4

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display
status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access
LED
OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF
Blinking
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
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
Power LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LAN1 LED
Message LED
Location LED
1.7.3 HDD status LED
HDDLEDStatusDene
LED Status Description
Power
Green Light ON Power On (detection HDD present)
Red Light ON RAID HDD fail (HDD plug-in ready
but detection error)
G/R Blinking RAID rebuilding
OFF HDD not found
Active Green Blink Data read/write to HDD
Power
LED
Active LED