Asus ESC2000 G2 Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 ESC2000 G2 Configuration Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Upgrading system memory ............2-3 Upgrading hard disk drives ............2-6 Replacing hard disk drive cage ..........2-7 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card ........2-8 Upgrading 5.25-in drives ............. 2-9 Installing ASUS Server Management Board ......2-10 Upgrading graphics card ............2-11 Installing MIO Audio card ............
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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. •...
  • Page 5: Key Features

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of ESC2000 G2. It includes the product overview and general specifications.
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Key features The ASUS ESC2000 G2 is a new 2-way workstation based on the Intel Xeon ® ® E5-2600 processor platform, featuring three 5.25” media bays, four hot-swap 3.5” SATA hard drive cages, 80PLUS Gold 1350W power supply, and seven PCI Express 3.0 x16 expansion slots.
  • Page 7 Cutting-edge architecture The ESC2000 G2 supports new Intel ® Sandy Bridge E5-2600 processors. With eight DIMM sockets and four-channel DDR3 1600, it can accommodate up to 256GB in memory capacity, providing high computing capabilities. Multiple PCI Express 3.0 x16 lanes are perfect for systems that require high I/O connectivity and bandwidth, enabling support for more compatible devices.
  • Page 8: System Overview

    System overview Items Central processing unit (CPU) CPU heatsink and fan System memory Hard disk drives Graphics card Single power supply ASUS Server management board (optional) System fan Rackmount rail kit (optional) Optical drive (optional) Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Security lock HDD access LED Power LED Power button Reset button 4-bay HDD cage Headphone output jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 ports ASUS ESC2000 G2...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features Power switch 1350W 80+Single Power connector power supply PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port Chassis lock USB 2.0 ports 120mm x 38mm Optical S/PDIF Out port system fan USB 2.0 ports LAN2 (RJ-45) port USB 3.0 ports LAN1 (RJ-45) port 8-channel audio ports Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots...
  • Page 11: System Specifications

    1.5 System specifications The ASUS ESC2000 G2 is a workstation featuring the ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard. The workstation supports Intel ® LGA2011 Xeon ® E5-2600 processor family, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name ESC2000 G2 2 x Socket LGA2011 Intel ®...
  • Page 12 HDD Bays 4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays Graphic cards ASpeed AST2300 16MB 3 x 5.25” media bays (Optional: No ODD/DVD-RM)* Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD *DVD-RW default for North America 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 ports Front Panel I/O 1 x Line In 1 x Line Out...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the key components and optional accessories for the server system.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Components

    Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2600 series processors. We recommend to install CPUs with the same frequency. Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual.
  • Page 15: Upgrading System Memory

    1 CPU Configuration (must on CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs ASUS ESC2000 G2...
  • Page 16 Order P/N Description 90-S000I0600T DDR3 1600 ECC REG 4G 240P SINGLE PACK 90-S000I0610T DDR3 1600 ECC REG 8G 240P SINGLE PACK 90-S000I0620T DDR3 1600 ECC REG 16G 240P SINGLE PACK 90-S000I0630T DDR3 1600 ECC UNB 2G 240P SINGLE PACK 90-S000I0640T DDR3 1600 ECC UNB 4G 240P SINGLE PACK 90-S000I0650T DDR3 1600 ECC UNB 8G 240P SINGLE PACK...
  • Page 17: Upgrading Hard Disk Drives

    90-S000H65D0T 1TB SATA3 6Gb 7200 rpm (Single Pack) 90-S000H65B0T 500GB SATA3 7200 rpm (Single Pack) 90-S000H65V1T 1TB SATA3 7200 rpm (Single Pack) 90-S000H65U1T 2TB SATA3 7200 rpm (Single Pack) 90-S000H65T1T 90-S000H65E3T 3TB SATA3 7200 rpm (Single Pack) ASUS ESC2000 G2...
  • Page 18: Replacing Hard Disk Drive Cage

    Replacing hard disk drive cage Upgrading 5.25-in drives Chapter 2: Components...
  • Page 19: Installing Asus Server Management Board

    Installing ASUS Server Management Board 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).
  • Page 20: Upgrading Graphics Card

    Upgrading graphics card Locate the slot that you want to install expansion card on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the expansion card with the slot you decided to use. Insert the expansion card into the slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the slot.
  • Page 21: Upgrading Front System Fan

    Upgrading front system fan ASUS ESC2000 G2...
  • Page 22: Rackmount Rail Kit

    Rackmount rail kit Order P/N Description 90-S00SP0280T Ball Bearing Rail Kit (Optional) 2-10 Chapter 2: Components...
  • Page 23: 2.10 Os Support List

    Linux Enterprise Desktop 11.1 32/64-bit SuSE ® Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 32/64-bit CentOS 5.7/6.1 32/64-bit VMWare ESX4.1/ESXi4.1 Order P/N Description 90-S00SW7140T Windows ® Server 2008 STD 64-bit ENG 90-S00SW7150T Windows ® Server 2008 STD 64-bit TCH ASUS ESC2000 G2 2-11...
  • Page 24 2-12 Chapter 2: Components...

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