Configuration Guide
Table Of Contents
- Safety information
- Revision history
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Components
- 2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink
- 2.2 Upgrading system memory
- 2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives
- 2.4 Replacing hard disk drive cage
- 2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card
- 2.6 Upgrading 5.25-in drives
- 2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board
- 2.8 Upgrading graphics card
- 2.9 Installing MIO Audio card
- 2.10 Upgrading front system fan
- 2.11 Rackmount rail kit
- 2.12 OS support list
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 Key features
The ASUS TS500-E6 is a exible expandability and high capacity storage server.
Versatile Applications
• Cost-performance 2-way Intel Xeon system for small & medium business
• PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot reserved for professional graphic card usage
• Optional ASUS unique MIO audio card support
Expandable for Growing Business
• Up to four SAS/SATA HDDs for storage demanding applications
• Hot-swap storage bay design for online expansion
Quiet & Power-saving
• Adopt 80+ high efciency power supply
• Support DDR3 has higher transfer speed and lower power consumption
• Intelligent fan technology has low acoustic and effective system cooling
Wide Memory Choices
• 6-DIMM slots support latest DDR3 1333/1066 Reg./Unbuffered ECC memory
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ASUS PIKE Technology & Flexible I/O Expansion
• Easily upgradable to support SAS storage for better I/O performance
• Total RAID solution without additional effort for verication