Asus TS300-E5 User manual

TS300-E5
Conguration Guide

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August 2008

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... III
Revision history.......................................................................................... III
Safety information ...................................................................................... IV
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Key features.................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System overview.......................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Components
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink............................................. 2-2
2.2 Upgrading system memory......................................................... 2-3
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives......................................................... 2-4
2.4 Installing ASUS 8708ELP RAID module..................................... 2-5
2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board.............................. 2-6
2.6 Rackmount rail kit........................................................................ 2-7
2.7 OS support list ............................................................................. 2-8
Revision history
Revision Revision history Date
V1 First release of TS300-E5 conguration guide August 2008

IV
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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This chapter describes the key features
of TS300-E5. It includes the product
overview and general specications.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 Key features
TS300-E5 is a single-socket pedestal server system based on Intel® 3210MCH chipset,
which provides immediate performance scale up and high processing speed in the
UP tower server. With 4 DIMM slots, the server supports DDR2 800/667 un-buffered
ECC/Non-ECC up to 8GB memory capacity.
Provide SAS RAID Solution with ASUS Proprietary SAS HBA
• ASUS SASsaby 1064E (PCI-E 4-port SAS add-on card) is able to support
RAID 0, 1, 1E without sacrice of expansion slots
Quad-LAN Teaming Technology Provides 200% Faster Transfer Rate
• Four PCI-Express Gb LAN provide 200% faster transfer rate than those with
only two LAN chips
• Teaming & Failover function enables higher bandwidth aggregation and reliable
network connection via load-balance and fault-tolerance
• Multiple network segments help enhance network security and improve
communication efciency
Flexible Expansion Choices
• Provide three 32-bit/33MHz (5V) PCI slots for legacy device support
• Provide two PCI-E x 16 (x8 link) (one is designed for add-on SAS Saby card)
and one PCI-E x8 (x1 link) for higher bandwidth
• One SO-DIMM socket for optional ASUS ASMB3-SOL card for remote
management and monitoring
User-friendly Management Software
• Bundled ASWM2.0 system software makes system management easy. With
effective management and monitoring via intelligent interaction & image; the
customer may have a clear view regarding CPU, memory, HDD, fan speed,
OS, FRU, NIC and other working status

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1.2 System overview
Items Items
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 5. 8708ELP RAID card (optional)
2. CPU heatsink and fan 6. ASUS Server management board (optional)
3. System memory 7. Rackmount rail kit (optional)
4. Hard disk drives
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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4
1.3 Front panel features
Optical drive
Empty 5.25-inch bays
Power button
Reset button
Message LED
HDD access LED
Power LED
Floppy disk drive
Security lock
Drive bays
USB 2.0 ports

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1.4 Rear panel features
• * LAN port 5 is a 10/100Mbps LAN (RJ-45) port for server management
only and does not support common network connections.
• ** The PX4 model comes with a ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID
controller card by default.
Power cord connector
12 cm system fan
Gigabit LAN ports 1-4
VGA port
Serial port
USB 2.0 ports
PS/2 keyboard port
Power supply module
Expansion slots**
PS/2 mouse port
10/100Mbps LAN port 5*
Power supply switch

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6
1.5 Systemspecications
Model Name TS300-E5/PA4 TS300-E5/PX4
Processor support
Quad-Core Intel®Xeon® processor 3300 series (45nm)
Dual-Core Intel®Xeon® processor 3100 series (45nm)
Dual-Core Intel®Xeon® 3000 series
Quad-Core Intel®Xeon® 3200 series (G0 stepping)
FSB 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
Core Logic Intel® 3210 MCH + Intel® ICH7R
Memory 4-DIMM support up to 8GB DDR2 800/667 un-buffered,
ECC
Storage
4 x Hot-swap SATAII HDD
bays
4 x Hot-swap SAS HDD
bays
1 x 5.25” Optical Device (Optional)
1 x FDD
RAID support
Max. 4 x SATA HDD with SW
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows) /
SW RAID 0, 1, 10 supported
(Linux)
ASUS SASsaby 1064E
PCI-E 4-port SAS Add-
on Card (Support LSI®
Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E)
NIC 4 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN
Onboard Gfx XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB
Expansion Slot
2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8
link)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x1 link)
3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
(5V)
2 x PCI-E x16 slot (x 8
link) (one supports ASUS
SASsaby 1064E card)
1 x PCI-E x8 slot (x1 link)
3 x PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
(5V)
Power Supply 450W Single Power Supply
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 431mm x 220mm sx 510mm
Net Weight 18Kg (CPU, Memory & HDD are not included)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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This chapter lists the key components
and optional accessories for the server
system.
Chapter 2
Components

Chapter 2: Components2-2
2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink
The ASUS TS300-E5 supports Intel®Xeon®Quad-core 3300 / 3200 series and
Dual-core 3000 series processor.
Order P/N Description
90-S000U02E0T Quad Core Intel Xeon X3230
90-S000U02F0T Quad Core Intel Xeon X3220
90-S000U02G0T Quad Core Intel Xeon X3210
90-S000U02H0T Dual Core Intel Xeon 3085
90-S000U02I0T Dual Core Intel Xeon 3075
90-S000U02J0T Dual Core Intel Xeon 3065
90-S000U0160T Dual Core Intel Xeon 3060
90-S000U0150T Dual Core Intel Xeon 3050
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2
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2.2 Upgrading system memory
The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
Order P/N Description
90-S000I0240T 1GB DDR2 800 ECC UNB / ASUS
90-S000I0250T 2GB DDR2 800 ECC UNB / ASUS
DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1
- - 1 GB -
1 GB - 1 GB -
1 GB - 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
- - 2 GB -
2 GB - 2 GB -
2 GB - 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Recommendedmemorycongurations
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
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Chapter 2: Components2-4
2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives
The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives.
Order P/N Description
SAS HDD
90-S000H0040 300GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
90-S000H0030 146GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
90-S000H0020 73GB, 3.5” SAS HDD / ASUS
SATAII HDD
90-S000H5500T 1TB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5400 750GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5300 500GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
90-S000H5000 250GB, 3.5” SATAII HDD / ASUS
• We recommend that you install identical drives of the same model and
capacity for RAID conguration.
• Installing a SAS RAID card is necessary for using SAS hard disk drives.
HDD1
HDD2
HDD3
HDD4
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2
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2.4 Installing ASUS 8708ELP RAID module
The ASUS 8708ELP RAID card allows users to create RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
and 60 from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the
motherboard.
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Order P/N Description
90-S000R0030T SAS RAID Card (8708ELP) (Support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6,
10, 50, 60), SAS cable *2

Chapter 2: Components2-6
2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management
Board
Order P/N Description
90-C1SCT5-00UAN00Z ASMB3-SOL PLUS IPMI 2.0 Module
ASMB3-SOL PLUS
ASUS Server Management Board is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface
(IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows users to monitor, control and manage a
remote server from the local or central server in local area network (LAN).
Use the LAN1 port for server management.
30 - 45O

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2.6 Rackmount rail kit
Order P/N Description
90-S00RM2100 Rail Kit (Ball Bearing) for TS300-E5
Refer to user manual for the installation of rackmount rail kit.

Chapter 2: Components2-8
2.7 OS support list
Order P/N Description
90-S00SW7120T OS, Microsoft®Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard 1-4 CPU, 5
CAL (32bit) (Traditional Chinese)
90-S00SW7130T OS, Microsoft®Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 STD
1-2 CPU, 5 CAL (32bit) (Chinese)
OS support list
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 4.0 UP5 32-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 4.0 UP5 64-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.0 32-bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.0 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 32-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 64-bit