ASUS Server Workstation Universal TS500-E5 PA4 Configuration Guide
Summary
The comprehensive guide for the TS500-E5 server system unit provides essential instructions for setup, maintenance, and professional configuration. Whether you are an IT administrator or technician, this manual covers everything from initial system overview and component compatibility to advanced upgrades, including CPU/RAM installation, storage expansion (HDD cages), and integrating specialized modules like RAID cards and IPMI management boards. Use it to optimize and extend the life of your server environment.
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TS500-E5 Configuration Guide
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TS500-E5 Configuration Guide
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Second Edition V2 March 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTe K COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, t...
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... III Revision history .............................................................
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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 sho...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the key features of TS500-E5. It includes the product overview and general specifications. ro ct tr ct io
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1.1 Key features The ASUS TS500-E5 is a flexible expandability and high capacity storage server. ASUS Innovative PIKE Upgrade Kit Provides Seamless RAID Solution TS500-E5 is designed to work with a wi...
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1.2 System overview 1.2.1 TS500-E5/PA4 Items Items 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 6. Graphics card (optional) 2. CPU heatsink and fan 7. ASUS Server management board (optional) 3. System memory 8. S...
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1.2.2 TS500-E5/RX8 Items Items 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 5. PIKE 1064E/1078 module (optional) 2. CPU heatsink and fan 6. ASUS Server management board (optional) 3. System memory 7. Redundant po...
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1.3 Front panel features Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD access LED Power LED Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch Security lock Floppy disk drive Power button Reset button 4-bay HDD cage 4-bay HDD cage (o...
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1.4 Rear panel features 1.4.1 TS500-E5/PA4 670W Single power supply Chassis lock Power connector Chassis intrusion switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports 120mm x 38mm Serial port syst...
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1.4.2 TS500-E5/RX8 Power connector Chassis lock Redundant power supply dummy* 650W Redundant power supply Chassis intrusion switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports 120mm x 38mm Serial ...
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1.5 System specifications Model Name TS500-E5/PA4 TS500-E5/RX8 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5400 Series Processor support Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5200 Series FSB 1333 / 1066 MHz Core Logic Intel® 5100 MCH + ...
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Chapter 2 This chapter lists the key components and optional accessories for the server system. en ts
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2.1 Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink The ASUS TS500-E5 supports 1–2 Dual-core / Quad-core Intel® Xeon® 5400 / 5200 series processor. • If you install only one CPU, install the CPU to the CPU2 socket onl...
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2.2 Upgrading system memory The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 Recommended memory c...
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2.3 Upgrading hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives, which could be upgraded to eight HDDs with the optional hard disk drive cage. HDD4 HDD3 HDD2 HDD1 We recom...
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2.4 Upgrading hard disk drive cage With the optional hard disk drive cage, the system could be upgraded up to eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. Order P/N Description 90-S4R0H000T Cage Kit, S...
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2.5 Installing ASUS PIKE 1064E module The ASUS PIKE 1064E module allows users to create RAID 0, 1 and 1E from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. A. Insert the PIK...
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2.6 Installing ASUS PIKE 1078 module The ASUS PIKE 1078 module 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. A. In...
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2.7 Installing ASUS Server Management Board ASMB3-SOL PLUS ASUS Server Management Board is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows users to monitor, control...
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2.8 Upgrading graphics card Contact local distributors for workstation SKU. ASUS TS500-E5 2-9
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2.9 Upgrading power supply unit Order P/N Description 90-S4QPW0010T 650W Redundant Power Supply Module Remove the dummy power supply module before installing the second redundant power supply. Chapter...
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2.10 Rackmount rail kit Order P/N Description 90-S00SP0020T Rail Kit (Ball Bearing) for TS500-E5 Series ASUS TS500-E5 2-11
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2.11 OS support list OS support list Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 64-bit Red Hat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 32-bit Red Hat® Enterprise Linux AS5 UP1 64-b...
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 1.47 MB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What steps are necessary before servicing system cables?
Ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged, and disconnect all power cables from the existing system if possible.
How is the ASUS Server Management Board used?
It allows users to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from a local or central server within the Local Area Network (LAN), using the LAN1 port.
What must be done when upgrading the power supply unit?
You must remove the dummy power supply module before installing the second redundant power supply unit.
What are some of the supported operating systems listed in this guide?
Supported OS include Windows Server 2003 R2, RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5 UP, and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1.