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ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx.
ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-3 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G4 xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4X xxS0xxxxxxxx ESC4000 G4S xxS0xxxxxxxx The serial numbers are printed on the Asset tag. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx.
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1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st ... 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (DCPMM) * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable...
1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series servers features the ASUS Z11PG-D16 Series server board. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Memory Size ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S 1 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) 1 x Socket P1 (LGA 3647) CPU1/CPU2 (150W): - 1st ... 128GB (RDIMM 3DS) 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (LRDIMM 3DS) 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (DCPMM) * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update (continued on the next page) 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable...
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System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E 11 10 11 Slots Expansion Slots 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) or 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) Slot Type Low-profile (... (SATA 6 Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link) Intel® RSTe (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Intel® VROC (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Total PCI/ PCI-X/PCI-E 11 10 11 Slots Expansion Slots 4 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 Link) or 8 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) Slot Type Low-profile (... (SATA 6 Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link) Intel® RSTe (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Intel® VROC (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card 12G SAS Support 8 x 2.5" Hot-swap Storage Bays (continued on the next page) ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-5
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Specifications are subject to your system. Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Solution Hardware Software ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A) Dimension (HH x ...
Specifications are subject to your system. Combining PSUs with the same watt and power rating. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-7 System specifications Model Name ESC4000 G4 ESC4000 G4X ESC4000 G4S Out of Band Management Remote On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Solution Hardware Software ACC Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, FCC (Class A) Dimension (HH x ...
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... 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power supply 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I /O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 1.5 Rear panel features The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. •...
... 1 DM_LAN1* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Power cord connector and Redundant power supply 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I /O shield with openings for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller only. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-9 1.5 Rear panel features The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. •...
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Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. System fans 4. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly ... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 PCI-E expansion boards (hidden...
Storage Device bays (SAS, SATA, and U.2) 5. System fans 4. Please remove the protection film before shipping. ASUS Z11PG-D16 server board 3. A protection film is pre-attached to use a floppy disk. Redundant power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. PCI-E x24 slot with butterfly ... need to the front cover before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-11 PCI-E expansion boards (hidden...
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1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC4000 G4 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage device Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4X 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-13
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC4000 G4 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Storage device Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED 2 1 ESC4000 G4X 2 1 Location button with LED Power button with LED 2 1 LAN2 LED Storage device LAN1 LED Access LED 2 Mes1sage LED ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-13
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... OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-15
... OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated Management LAN LEDs (for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM and DM_LAN1) ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 1-15
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...: 1. Press the cover latches down . 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Please remove the protection film before...
...: 1. Press the cover latches down . 2. To remove the middle chassis cover: 1. Push and hold the cover buttons down on the system for proper heat dissipation. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-3 Lift the chassis cover to the system cover before turning on both sides of the middle chassis cover. 2. Please remove the protection film before...
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Align and replace the air duct to the motherboard. 2. Align and replace the CPU air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5 2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1.
Align and replace the air duct to the motherboard. 2. Align and replace the CPU air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 3. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws removed earlier. 2 1 2 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-5 2 1 To reinstall the air duct: 1.
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... in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on the socket. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to prevent damaging the CPU pins on top of the CPU sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU...
... in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on the socket. The heatsink for ESC4000 G4 Series differs between CPU1 and CPU2, please refer to prevent damaging the CPU pins on top of the CPU sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-7 Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU...
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... with the same CAS latency. and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB..., install the DIMM on either A1 or B1. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9
... with the same CAS latency. and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB DCPMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, and 32GB RDIMMs; 64GB and 128GB..., install the DIMM on either A1 or B1. • Always install DIMMs with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-9
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... to the DIMM notch. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with... retaining clip snaps back into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock DIMM notch a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM.
... to the DIMM notch. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-15 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Support the DIMM lightly with... retaining clip snaps back into a socket in the motherboard package. • Refer to unlock DIMM notch a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clip outward to www.asus.com for vendor lists of the DIMM.
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ESC4000 G4X 1. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17 Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3.
ESC4000 G4X 1. Prepare the SATA/SAS storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Connect the SATA and power cable to remove the storage device cage from the storage device cage. 2. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-17 Place the SATA/SAS storage device into the storage device cage. 5. Secure the SATA/SAS storage device with four (4) screws. 6. Lift to your SATA/SAS storage device. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. 3.
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...storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Replace the drive tray. 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 ...ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVME storage device. Place the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 4. ASUS ESC4000 G4...
...storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Replace the drive tray. 2.4.2 Installing the 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVME storage device ESC4000 G4 For the ESC4000 G4, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 ...ESC4000 G4 under 2.4.1 Installing the 3.5-inch SATA/SAS storage device for the steps on removing the drive tray. 2. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the other SATA/SAS/NVME storage device. Place the SATA/SAS/NVME storage device into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). 4. ASUS ESC4000 G4...
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Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to remove the drive tray. 3. Pull the tray lever outwards to release the metal beam. Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21 Press the spring lock. 2.
Place the storage device tray on each side of the storage device tray to remove the drive tray. 3. Pull the tray lever outwards to release the metal beam. Release the screws on a flat and stable surface. 4. ESC4000 G4S For the ESC4000 G4S, the NVME storage devices may be installed in storage device bay 7 and 8 as shown in the illustration below: 2 1 Storage device bay 7 and 8 1. The metal beam supports the storage device tray horizontally to prevent the storage device tray from bending or deforming. 2 1 2 1 Metal beam ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-21 Press the spring lock. 2.
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... (2) screws that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23
... (2) screws that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 low profile cards. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-23
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PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25 7. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. The expansion card fits in step 1. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard.
PCI-E slot riser card and expansion card assembly ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-25 7. Secure the riser card with the two (2) screws that you removed earlier in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. The expansion card fits in step 1. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard.
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Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to the ASUS PIKE II card. Card bracket Metal cover 7. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-27 3. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 4.
Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket) with the two screws. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to the ASUS PIKE II card. Card bracket Metal cover 7. Remove the two screws on the ASUS PIKE II card (A), then remove the card bracket (B). 6. Connect the two mini SAS HD cables to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-27 3. Prepare the ASUS PIKE II card. 5. Remove the screw from the metal bracket (A), then remove the metal bracket (B). 4.
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Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. connector 1 connector 2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-29 12. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13.
Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. connector 1 connector 2 ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 2-29 12. Install the internal SAS/HBA/Storage bracket and secure it with the screw removed earlier. 13.