Asus ESC N8-E11 User manual

Type
User manual
7U Rackmount Server
ESC N8-E11
User Guide
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Revised Edition V4
September 2023
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-7
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-8
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-11
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-11
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ....................................................................... 1-12
1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13
1.7.4 Storage device status LEDs ...................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
2.1 Server tray ..................................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Removing the server tray ............................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the server tray .............................................................. 2-3
2.2 PCIe expansion card brackets .................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1 Removing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets ................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the upper PCIe expansion card brackets ..................... 2-5
2.2.3 Removing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets ................... 2-6
2.2.4 Installing the lower PCIe expansion card brackets ..................... 2-8
2.2.5 Removing the PCIe switchboard ............................................... 2-10
2.2.6 Installing the PCIe switchboard ................................................. 2-11
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...............................................................2-12
2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-16
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Memory configurations .............................................................. 2-17
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-18
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-19
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2.5 Storage devices........................................................................................2-20
2.5.1 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device ........................................... 2-20
2.6 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-22
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the upper PCIe
expansion card brackets ........................................................... 2-22
2.6.2 Installing an expansion card to the lower PCIe
expansion card brackets ........................................................... 2-24
2.6.3 Installing an ASUS PIKE II or RAID card .................................. 2-27
2.6.4 Installing the Cache Vault Power Module ................................. 2-30
2.7 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-32
2.7.1 GPU fans...................................................................................2-32
2.7.2 System fans .............................................................................. 2-33
2.7.3 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-34
2.7.4 Front bezel ................................................................................ 2-35
2.7.5 PFR module .............................................................................. 2-37
2.7.6 Chassis intrusion sensor ........................................................... 2-38
2.8 Rail kit options .........................................................................................2-38
Chapter 3: Motherboard Information
3.1 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................3-4
3.3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ..........................................................3-5
3.4 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-6
3.5 Internal connectors ..................................................................................3-11
3.6 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-21
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 4-3
4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-4
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 4-5
4.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-7
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4.4 Performance Tuning menu ........................................................................4-8
4.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-10
4.5.2 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 4-11
4.5.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings................................................. 4-11
4.5.4 Onboard LAN Configuration ...................................................... 4-12
4.5.5 UEFI Variables Protection ......................................................... 4-12
4.5.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 4-13
4.5.7 SIO Configuration......................................................................4-16
4.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-17
4.5.9 USB Configuration .................................................................... 4-18
4.5.10 Network Stack Configuration..................................................... 4-19
4.5.11 NVMe Configuration .................................................................. 4-20
4.5.12 APM Configuration .................................................................... 4-21
4.5.13 T1s Auth Configuration ............................................................. 4-22
4.5.14 Third-party UEFI driver configurations ...................................... 4-23
4.6 Platform Configuration menu .................................................................4-24
4.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration ............................................................... 4-25
4.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration ..................................................... 4-25
4.6.3 Server ME Configuration ........................................................... 4-26
4.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 4-27
4.7 Socket Configuration menu ....................................................................4-28
4.7.1 Processor Configuration............................................................ 4-29
4.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration .............................................. 4-33
4.7.3 Uncore Configuration ................................................................ 4-33
4.7.4 Memory Configuration ............................................................... 4-34
4.7.5 IIO Configuration ....................................................................... 4-36
4.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration........................... 4-36
4.8 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-37
4.9 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-39
4.10 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 4-40
4.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-41
4.11.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-41
4.11.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-41
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4.12 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................4-42
4.12.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 4-43
4.12.2 View FRU Information ............................................................... 4-43
4.12.3 BMC network configuration ....................................................... 4-43
4.12.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 4-43
4.13 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 4-44
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID ..........................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 RAID definitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................ 5-2
5.1.3 RAID configuration utilities .......................................................... 5-2
5.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS ........................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-4
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................5-5
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ........................5-6
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-7
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type............................................................ 5-9
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-10
5.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 5-11
Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................6-2
Appendix
Block diagram ......................................................................................................... A-2
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-8
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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 shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced
engineers.
Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
Restricted Access Location
This product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:
Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any
precautions that shall be taken.
Access is through the use of a TOOL, or other means of security, and is controlled by
the authority responsible for the location.
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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of configuring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server. It includes sections on front
panel and rear panel specifications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
5. Chapter 5: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
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Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software
products. Visit https://www.asus.com for more information.
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This chapter describes the general features of the server. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
ESC N8-E11
Chassis ASUS 7U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z13PN-D32 Server Board
Accessory box 1 x Support DVD
1 x ACC instruction card
1 x ASMB11 instruction card
6 x AC power cables
2 x CPU heatsink
2 x CPU carrier
Optional items
1 x Rail kit
1 x RAID card cable kit
1 x ASUS PIKE cable kit
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Optional items come bundled if you selected them when purchasing the system and
cannot be bought separately.
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1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of
the product’s serial number containing 12 characters, such as xxSxxxxxxxxx. See the figure
below.
With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can
then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
The serial number is printed on the Asset tag.
xxSxxxxxxxxx
ESC N8-E11
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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS ESC N8-E11 server features the ASUS Z13PN-D32 server board. The
server supports 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family Series plus other latest
technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name ESC N8-E11
Motherboard Z13PN-D32
Processor Support
2 x Socket (LGA 4677)
4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family (Up to 350W)
UPI 16 GT/s
Core Logic Intel® C741
Memory
Total Slots 32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 4 + 8TB (DDR5 + Crow Pass)
Memory Type DDR5 4800/4400 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM (2 DIMM per channel)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
64GB, 32GB, 16GB (RDIMM)
256GB, 128GB (3DS RDIMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCIe
Slots
SKU1: 10+1
SKU2: 12
PCIe Slot Type
Rear:
SKU1:
- 8 x PCIe (Gen5, LP, PCIe switch direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x16 link FH/HL, CPU1 direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x16 link FH/HL, CPU2 direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen4 x8 HH/HL, CPU2 direct) for RAID cards
SKU2:
- 8 x PCIe (Gen5, LP, PCIe switch direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x16 link FH/HL, CPU1 direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x16 link FH/HL, CPU2 direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x8 link FH/HL, CPU1 direct)
- 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x8 link FH/HL, CPU2 direct)
M.2 2 x M.2 socket (Gen5 x4 link, CPU1, up to 2280)
2 x M.2 socket (Gen3 x2 link, PCH, up to 2280)
MicroSD Card Slot 1 x for BMC log
Storage
SATA Controller Intel PCH Integrated
SAS Controller
Optional kit(s):
- Broadcom 9560-16i MegaRAID card
- Broadcom 9540-8i RAID card
- ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port HBA card
- ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port HW RAID card
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Model Name ESC N8-E11
Storage Bays
Storage Bays
8 x 2.5-inch Front Hot-swap Storage Bays
- PCIe switch direct: 8 x NVMe
2 x 2.5-inch Rear Hot-swap Storage Bays
- CPU2 direct: 2 x NVMe/SATA(PCH)/SAS*
* SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card
Backplane
Connectors
4 x EXAMAX
1 x MCIO
1 x Mini SAS HD
Motherboard
Connectors
1 x MCIO
1 x Mini SAS HD
Default Cables 1 x MCIO cable
1 x Mini SAS HD cable
Networking LAN 2 x Dual Port Intel® X710-AT2 10GbE LAN controller
1 x Management Port
VGA Aspeed AST2600 64MB
Graphic HGX H100 8 GPUs with NVLink NVSwitch
Front I/O
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 LAN ports
1 x RJ-45 management LAN port
Switch/LED
Front: Rear:
1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
2 x LAN LED
1 x Message LED
Security Options TPM-SPI / PFR (optional)
OS Support
Windows Server, RedHat® Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu,
VMWare
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/event/Server/OS_support_list/
OS.html for the latest supported OS list
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
Onboard ASMB11-iKVM
Software ASUS Control Center
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Model Name ESC N8-E11
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CB, CE, FCC, KCC (Class A)
Dimensions (HH x WW x DD) 885mm x 447 mm x 306.65 mm (7U)
Net Weight 99kg (excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD)
Gross Weight 154kg (including packaging, excluding CPU, DRAM, and HDD)
Power Supply / Power Rating 4+2 or 3+3 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply
Rating: 200-220 Vac, 15.8A (x6), 50-60Hz
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non-operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non-operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Location switch/LED
2.5-inch storage bay 1-8
Steel pull handle
USB 3.2 Gen 1 portsQ-Code LED
Power switch/LEDLAN ports
DM port*
1.4 Front panel features
Steel pull handleGPU fans
VGA port
The DM (Dedicated Management) port is for ASUS ASMB11-iKVM only.
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1.5 Rear panel features
2.5-inch storage bay 9-10
Full-Height, Half-Length (FH/HL) expansion slotsRedundant power supply units
Redundant power supply units
Half-Height, Half-Length (HH/HL) expansion slots
Location switch/LED Power switch/LED
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
SW 1
SW 4
Slot-3
SW 1
SW 4
Slot-3
SW 3
SW 2
SW 1SW 1
Upper level (with PCIe switchboard and HH/HL PCIe expansion card brackets)
Lower level (without PCIe switchboard and HH/HL PCIe expansion card brackets)
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1. 2.5-inch storage bays
2. PCIe expansion card brackets with half-height, half-length expansion slots
3. PCIe switchboard
4. PCIe expansion card brackets with full-height, half-length expansion slots
5. Redundant power supply units
6. ASUS Z13PN-D32 server board
7. System fans
*WARNING*
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Remove the protection
film before turning on the system for sufficient heat dissipation.
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