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Key features, High Performance 4U Storage Server, Mass Storage Capacity in a 4U Chassis

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1.1 Key features High Performance 4U Storage Server Based on the Intel® Socket R E5-2600 processor platform, the ASUS RS740-E7-RS24EG server offers customers an extensive feature set: mass storage. high memory capacity, outstanding power efficiency, quad LAN connectivity, comprehensive server management, and flexible RAID. It is an ideal choice for customers who demand high performance and mass storage on one product. Mass Storage Capacity in a 4U Chassis The RS740-E7-RS24-EG is comes with twenty-four (24) SAS/SATA 3.5-inch hard drive bays on the front panel to support higher storage capacity and another two (2) 2.5-inch SSD drive bays on the rear panel for additonal storage. The hot-swappable design provides non-stop high availability, with easy maintenance and servicing. 5+1 Expansion The RS740-E7-RS24-EG has high expandability with five (5) expansion slots, including three (3) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x8 link), one PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots (x8 link), and one PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot (x4 link) meeting the demands of future expansion. In addition, a dedicated slot for ASUS PIKE SAS RAID upgrade kits is included. Up to 92% Power Efficiency The use of 1+1 redundant 800W 80 Plus Platinum power supplies offers high power efficiency for HPC applications. Also hot-swappable, power supplies can be serviced individually without shutting down the server. Quad LAN Support Quad LAN teaming ports provide high networking bandwidth with load balance and fault tolerance functions. The server supports ASUS-made and most market-available 10Gb LAN cards for fast networking. Comprehensive RAID The RS740-E7-RS24-EG supports ASUS RAID PIKE RAID Solution. Users may upgrade the server from SATA to SAS storage by re-connecting the cable from the onboard SATA to the PIKE riser card's SAS port, creating multiple storage options. Complete Remote Server Management By installing an optional web GUI-based ASMB6-iKVM module, users get full control of the server with out-of-band management (IPMI 2.0 standard) and 24/7 real-time remote monitoring. Meanwhile, ASWM Enterprise software provides one-to-multiple centralized management, including BIOS flashing, remote control, power control, and asset management through a user-friendly interface. This gives users an effective tool for remote server management. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1-2
1.1
Key features
High Performance 4U Storage Server
Based on the Intel
®
Socket R E5-2600 processor platform, the ASUS RS740-E7-RS24-
EG server offers customers an extensive feature set: mass storage. high memory capacity,
outstanding power efficiency, quad LAN connectivity, comprehensive server management,
and flexible RAID. It is an ideal choice for customers who demand high performance and
mass storage on one product.
Mass Storage Capacity in a 4U Chassis
The RS740-E7-RS24-EG is comes with twenty-four (24) SAS/SATA 3.5-inch hard drive bays
on the front panel to support higher storage capacity and another two (2) 2.5-inch SSD drive
bays on the rear panel for additonal storage. The hot-swappable design provides non-stop
high availability, with easy maintenance and servicing.
5+1 Expansion
The RS740-E7-RS24-EG has high expandability with five (5) expansion slots, including
three (3) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (x8 link), one PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots
(x8 link), and one
PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot (x4 link) meeting the demands of future expansion. In addition, a
dedicated slot for ASUS PIKE SAS RAID upgrade kits is included.
Up to 92% Power Efficiency
The use of 1+1 redundant 800W 80 Plus Platinum power supplies offers high power efficiency
for HPC applications. Also hot-swappable, power supplies can be serviced individually without
shutting down the server.
Quad LAN Support
Quad LAN teaming ports provide high networking bandwidth with load balance and fault
tolerance functions. The server supports ASUS-made and most market-available 10Gb LAN
cards for fast networking.
Comprehensive RAID
The RS740-E7-RS24-EG supports ASUS RAID PIKE RAID Solution. Users may upgrade the
server from SATA to SAS storage by re-connecting the cable from the onboard SATA to the
PIKE riser card’s SAS port, creating multiple storage options.
Complete Remote Server Management
By installing an optional web GUI-based ASMB6-iKVM module, users get full control of
the server with out-of-band management (IPMI 2.0 standard) and 24/7 real-time remote
monitoring. Meanwhile, ASWM Enterprise software provides one-to-multiple centralized
management, including BIOS flashing, remote control, power control, and asset management
through a user-friendly interface. This gives users an effective tool for remote server
management.