Configuration Guide
Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2
1.1 Key features
ASUS ESC4000 G2 is the latest high-density GPU server based on dual Intel
Xeon E5-2600 processor platform, featuring eight hot-swap 3.5” SATA HDD cages,
1+1 80+ Platinum 1620W redundant power supply and nine PCI-E Gen3 x16
expansion slots. It delivers high density computing power, scalable expansion
capability, intelligent thermal solution and green design, making it an ideal choice
for applications in the HPC eld of life and medical science, engineering science,
nancial modeling and virtualization.
8+1 Flexible Expansion Slots
The ESC4000 supports up to eight PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots for high expandability,
compatible with versatile expansion cards. In addition, there is an optional riser for
a low prole/half-length card and PIKE solution.
Intelligent System Fan Control II Function
To improve heat-dispersion and a stable computing environment, independent
smart fans provide cooling for each area of the GPU and CPU, and a dual-fan
design for GPU cards provides an extra thermal back-up solution.
1+1 Redundant PSU (1620W 80+ Platinum)
The ESC4000 is equipped with a 1620W 80+ Platinum level redundant power
supply with power efciency up to 94% for energy savings, while the hot swappable
design reduces power loss, improves power efciency and saves more TCO for
users.
Comprehensive RAID Solutions
The ESC4000 supports the optional ASUS RAID PIKE upgrade kit. With only a
PIKE riser card and a PIKE card, upgrade the server from a SATA to SAS based
storage system by re-connecting the cable from the onboard SATA to a PIKE riser
SAS port. Users now have exible choices for multiple storage options!
Complete Server Remote Management Solution
By installing an optional Web GUI ASMB6-iKVM module, users can have full
control of the server with an out-of-band server-based management (IPMI 2.0
standard) and 24x7 real-time remote monitor. Meanwhile, ASWM Enterprise
software provides one-to-multiple centralized management including BIOS ash,
remote control, power control and asset management through a user-friendly
interface. Users can utilize an effective tool with a user-friendly interface to control
the servers remotely.