ESC2000 Personal SuperComputer

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    Unleash Your GPU's Computing Power

    Extreme Super Computer ESC2000 supports dual Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 series and 18-DIMM slots with up to 48/144GB high scalability for memory intensive applications, which provides a leading-edge foundation for boosting up parallel computing performance. Designed for professionals in Life/Medical Sciences, Engineering & Sciences, Financial modeling and EDA & Visualization, the ESC2000 has up to 896 GPU cores to cope with the challenges of specific precise calculation tasks.
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      Unleash Your GPU’s Computing Power



      Leading-edge and Advanced System Architecture

      • Support dual latest Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 series with Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture Platform Architecture with significant performance leap
      • Support 18-DIMM slots and up to 48/144GB high scalability for memory intensive applications; and DDR3 module has higher speed and bandwidth and lower power consumption
      • Support two Tesla C2050 GPUs (graphics processing units) on full PCI-e Gen2 x16 link slots, up to 1.03 teraflops double precision performance


      High Storage Capacity with Flexible Configuration

      • ESC2000 is designed with four HDD bays to support SAS or SATA HDD
      • Optional ASUS PIKE meets the various RAID functionality requirements


      Pedestal & 5U Rack-mount Use

      • High-end server features in one compact enclosure
      • Be Rack-mountable for space-saving


      High Reliability

      • 1100W 80+ Golden Level power supply delivers reliable and high power efficient capability
      • Hot-swap HDD design allows HDD replacement without downtime


      Versatile Usage with Flex-E Technology

      • Flex-E technology allows automatic switch between one PCI-E x16 and two PCI-E x8
      • PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot is ready for professional graphic card support
      • ASUS unique MIO Audio card will deliver exhilarating surround sound for professional and entertainment usage


      Remote Control & Management

      • Optional ASMB4-iKVM module offers advanced server management
      • KVM-over internet provides OS-independent manageability
      • Ideal for remote office applications

      Model Number : N50 >

      Specifications

      • Processor / System Bus
        2 x Socket LGA1366
        Six-Core/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5600 Series (130W)
        Six-Core/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5600/X5500 Series (95W)
        Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5600/E5500 Series (80W)
        Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5600/L5500 Series (60W/40W/38W)
        QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s

        *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU Support list
      • Core Logic
        Intel® 5520 IOH
        Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller
      • Memory
        Total Slots : 18 (3-channel per CPU, 9 DIMM per CPU)
        Capacity : Maximum up to 192GB RDIMM/Maximum up to 48GB UDIMM
        Memory Type :
        Triple Channel, DDR3, , RDIMM
        Triple Channel, DDR3, , UDIMM, with ECC
        Memory Size :
        1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB RDIMM
        1GB, 2GB, 4GB UDIMM
      • Expansion Slots
        Total Slot : 6
        Slot Type:
        Workstation Mode :
        2 x PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link) (Full-Height/Full-Length)
        Server Mode :
        1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link) (Full-Height/Full-Length)
        2 x PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 Link) (Full-Height/Full-Length)
        1 x PCI 32bit/ 33MHz ()
        1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen1 X4 Link) (Full-Height/Full-Length)
        Addditional Slot 1: 1* PIKE Slot for Stroage Enhancement
        Additional Slot 2: 1 * MIO Slot for Audio
      • Storage
        SATA Controller :
        Intel® ICH10R
        6 x SATA2 3Gb/s ports
        SAS Controller :
        ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card (Optional)
        ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (Optional)
        ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card(Optional)
        ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card (Optional)
        ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card(Optional)
      • HDD Bays
        4 * Hot-swap 3.5" "HDD Bays
      • Auxiliary Storage FDD/CD/DVD
        3 * 5.25" media bays
        (Optional: No ODD/DVD-RM)
        (DVD-RW default for North America)
      • Networking
        1 x Dual Port Intel® 82576EB(VMDq) + 1 x Mgmt LAN
      • Graphic
        Aspeed AST2050 with 8MB VRAM
      • Multi-GPU Support
        Support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology, up to Dual CrossFireX
      • CUDA Core
        Up to 2 Tesla C2050/C2070
      • On Board I/O
        1 x PS/2 keyboard port
        1 x PS/2 mouse port
        4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
        1 x Internal A Type USB Port
        1 x External Serial Port
        1 x VGA port
        3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB4-iKVM)
      • OS Support
        Windows® Server 2008 R2
        Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit
        Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit
        RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit
        SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit

        *(Subject to change without any notice)
      • Management Solution
        ASMB4-iKVM Remote Management Card
        ASWM Enterprise 2.0
      • Safety
        Europe (CE, EN55022 compliance to EU Directive 89/366/EEC)
      • EMI
        US (FCC, CFR47 Part 15, Class B)
        Europe (CE, EN55022 & EN55024)
        Australia (C-TICK)
        Taiwan (BSMI)
      • Dimensions
        445mm * 217.5mm * 545mm
      • Form Factor
        5U/Tower
      • Weight
        20kg
      • Power Supply
        1100W 80PLUS Gold Single Power Supply
        (following different configuration by region)
      • Environment
        Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃ / Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
        Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
      • Accessory Box
        1 x ESC2000 User's Guide
        1 x ASUS ASWM Enterprise User's Guide (15060-01800000)
        1 x Bag of Screws
        1 x AC Power Cable
        1 x ESC2000 Support DVD
        1 x ASWM ENTERPRISE SDVD (15091-02400000 )
      • Optional Items
        Cooler for CPU 130W upgrade kit (13G074186000)
        ASUS PIKE 2008 RAID card (90-S00CS0130T)
        ASUS PIKE 2108 H/W RAID card (90-S00CS0150T)

      Part List

      • MB
        ASUS Z8PE-D18 Server board
      • HDD Backplane
        1 x ESC2000 SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) (60SC00M0-SC0B02)
      • Front Panel Board
        1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A) (60SC00N0-SC0A01)
      • CPU Heatsink/ Cooler
        2 x 130W CPU Cooler (13G074186000)
      • Power Supply Unit
        1 x 1100W Single Power Supply (04G180001400)
      • HDD Tray
        4 x Hot-swap 3.5" HDD trays (13GS1I0AM010-1)
      • HDD Cage
        1 x T50C HDD Cage (13GS1H0AM010-1)
      • Fan
        2 x ESC2000 Front Fans (80mm x 38mm) (13G074186020)
        1 x ESC2000 Rear Fan (120mm x 38mm) (13G074186010)
      • Fan Holder
        2 x Front Fan Holder (13GS1600P040-1)
      • Optical Drive
        1 x DVD-RW (17G141147005)
        (DVD-RW default for North America)
      • Mounting Rails
        1 x Rail-Kit for Tower (13GS0K00M040)
      • Cable
        4 x SATA CABLE 7P RED,L:420MM W/KR (14G000107085)
        1 x SATA 7Pin TO 7Pin, L=500mm (14G000100101)
        1 x USB CABLE 10Pin TO 10Pin, L=350mm (14G143083000)
        1 x POWER CABLE 8P TO 6+2P,L=300MM (14G000610160)
        1 x W.H CABLE 10Pin TO 8Pin, L=700mm (14G030028210)
        1 x W.H CABLE 6Pin TO 6Pin, L=550mm (14G03001120C)

      PIKE

      Scalable and Flexible Storage Options



      1U (43.3mm) chassis is commonly used in data centers for space-saving's think, however, the expandability may be sacrificed in the slim form factor.



      ASUS optional PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) meets the demand of direct SAS RAID upgrade on original servers, and what important is that it is connected through a unique slot to the server and will not occupy the slot 6 in 1U chassis, therefore no expansion capability will be given up.

      The ASUS unique PIKE provides customers with multiple I/O solutions. It helps upgrade from SATA storage to SAS storage directly, support various RAID function, without any other hardware upgrade.

      On the other hand, the PIKE kit also reduces the qualification resources for testing and inventory management efforts for customers.

      Moreover, ASUS 6Gb/s PIKE cards are backward compatible with existing 1.5Gb/s SATA and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA products and infrastructure. Upgrading only the PIKE card immediately improves performance with larger capacity and better signaling, making this a great upgrade option for consumers.

      Multiple PIKE solutions for Different Usage




      Intel Platform

      MB Model name

      PIKE series

      PIKE 6480

      PIKE 2008

      PIKE 2008/IMR**

      PIKE 2108

      5520 IOH

      Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR*

      V

      V

      V

      V

      Z8PH-D12/IFB*

      V

      V

       

       

      Z8PE-D18

      V

      V

      V

      V

      Z8PE-D12X

      V

      V

      V

      V

      Z8PE-D12

      V

      V

      V

      V

      5500 IOH

      Z8NR-D12

      V

      V

      V

      V

      Z8NH-D12*

      V

      V

      V

      V

      Z8NA-D6

      V

      V

      V

      V

      3420 PCH

      P7F-E

      V

      V

      V

      V

      C204 PCH

      P8B-E/4L

      V

      V

      V

      V


      * The MB was validated with the PIKE series by using the riser cards.
      **PIKE 2008/IMR support max 8PD and 2VD

      Remote Management

      Powerful, User-friendly and Mobile Tool for Server Management



      ASWM Enterprise ASMB6-IKVM ASMB5-IKVM ASMB4-IKVM ASWM2.0



      ASWM Enterprise

      ASWM Enterprise - System Web-based Management




      For support downloads, CLICK HERE.

      The ASWM Enterprise is a proprietary server management solution that gives a vital distinction to our servers.

      In server management, system stability is a major factor, with efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and convenience following close behind. To comply with this, we have created a reliable and user-friendly ASWM Enterprise monitoring tool. The ASWM Enterprise is a web-based interface that allows system administrators to conveniently manage computers either locally (from the same server), or remotely (using a web-browser).

      The main control panel of the ASWM Enterprise user interface


      With its colorful, graphical, and informative interface, the ASWM Enterprise makes server management a delightful experience!

      The Client Information of the selected computer is displayed as shown


      Utilization Sensor shows the utilization status of disk drives, CPU, Memory and Network. You can customized the threshold value of each sensor for sending notifications



      How ASWM Enterprise works


      The ASWM Enterprise is composed of an “agent” that generally acts as a data collector, and a set of HTTP web pages that serve as the user interface (UI). The data collected by the agent, which are essential for the continuous monitoring operations performed by ASWM Enterprise, are displayed in the UI.


      The wizard will guide you through the deployment process


      Select different Agent Deploy Mode


      In the monitoring process, the agent basically keeps track of the hardware and software status of the system. The agent has “sensors” that monitor fan rotation speeds (in RPM), working voltages, motherboard and CPU temperatures, and the backplane (if present).

      Real-time notification of each component with colored signals


      In addition, the agent also monitors hard disk drives health status through the SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature, space utilization of a file system, CPU or system memory loading, and even the traffic status of a network device.

      The disk information screen includes Name, Media Type, Status, Manufacturer, Size, S.M.A.R.T Support and S.M.A.R.T Status


      The agent records the history of the detected status of all monitored hardware items. The status record includes the time of alert events (fan, voltage, or temperature), and the type of alert event (critical, warning, or normal).

      ASWM Enterprise automatically create and record all the significant events happening on your system in the event logs


      You can also configure ASWM Enterprise to react to exceptional situations. For example, the administrator can be automatically notified by e-mail when a hard drive starts to malfunction or when a chassis intrusion is detected. In this way, ASWM Enterprise acts as an active guardian of the system’s key components.

      You can the select the notification methods of each sensor, Hardware and Utilization



      Centralized management allows administrator BIOS Flash, remote control and power control on all servers simultaneously

      BIOS Flash and show all models progress


      Click Connect button can remote control the model


      Power control on different servers simultaneously



      ASMB6-iKVM

      Romley only (Z9 Series)

      For support downloads, CLICK HERE.



      ASUS ASMB6-iKVM is an effective remote server management chip that is IPMI 2.0 compliant and provides the OS-independent and cross-platform interface for monitoring the server system such as temperature, voltage, and Fan status etc. MIS can be informed of the server working status from anywhere, anytime via real-time event notification. With simple steps, MIS is able to control servers by functions keys and remote server screen to accomplish KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) over LAN, which is based on BIOS-level access and keeps working to provide around-the-clock remote monitor and diagnosis through GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface) even the server OS is down.


      ASUS Web GUI



      Remote Server Screen


      The ASMB6-iKVM module offers advanced server management functions including “remote OS installation”, "remote power on/off/reset", "remote control", “remote hardware health monitoring” and “system event log”. Through the enhanced data encryption (in Advanced Encryption Standard), the internet security can be protected.


      Remote Power Control


      Multiple Virtual Media over LAN allows administrators to share the data saved in a local drive (simultaneous floppy, Hard disk or USB and CD or DVD redirection) to target servers, which provide a way for easy maintenance and simplify OS deployment process. At the same time, the KVM function also enables faster troubleshooting than before by fixing server problems from wherever you are and therefore reduces system downtime and operation cost.


      Multiple Virtual Media over LAN


      Network bonding could support automatic failover witch switch over automatically to a redundant network when dedicated LAN failed.


      Network Bonding support


      With ASMB6-iKVM, MIS has the most quick and efficient way to recover the system in service and improve the system's availability significantly by the complete remote management tools.


      ASMB6-iKVM SPEC summary



      ASMB5-iKVM

      IPMI 2.0 Management Upgrade Kit with KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) /SOL over LAN


      Bromolow only (P8B-E/4L, P8B-M, RS300-E7, TS300-E7, RS100-E7, TS100-E7)

      For support downloads, CLICK HERE.



      ASUS ASMB5-iKVM is an effective remote server management chip that is IPMI 2.0 compliant and provides the OS-independent and cross-platform interface for monitoring the server system such as temperature, voltage, and Fan status etc. MIS can be informed of the server working status from anywhere, anytime via real-time event notification.

      With simple steps, MIS is able to control servers by functions keys and remote server screen to accomplish KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) over LAN, which is based on BIOS-level access and keeps working to provide around-the-clock remote monitor and diagnosis through GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface) even the server OS is down. Before watchdog resets, ASMB5-iKVM will captures the screen automatically.


      Full Control Server Through ASUS Web GUI



      Remote Server Screen


      The ASMB5 iKVM module offers advanced server management functions including “remote OS installation”, "remote power on/off/reset", "remote control via SOL" (Serial-over-LAN), “remote hardware health monitoring” and “system event log”. Through the enhanced data encryption (in Advanced Encryption Standard), the internet security can be protected.


      Remote Power Control


      KVM over LAN allows administrators to share the date saved in a local drive (floppy, CD/DVD-ROM and flash device) to target servers, which provide a way for easy maintenance. At the same time, the KVM function also enables faster troubleshooting than before by fixing server problems from wherever you are and therefore reduces system downtime and operation cost. With ASMB5-iKVM, MIS has the most quick and efficient way to recover the system in service and improve the system's availability significantly by the complete remote management tools.


      ASMB5-iKVM SPEC summary



      ASMB4-iKVM
      For support downloads, CLICK HERE.




      ASUS ASMB4-iKVM is an effective remote server management chip that is IPMI 2.0 compliant and provides the OS-independent and cross-platform interface for monitoring the server system such as temperature, voltage, and Fan status etc. MIS can be informed of the server working status from anywhere, anytime via real-time event notification.

      With simple steps, MIS is able to control servers by functions keys and remote server screen to accomplish KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) over LAN, which is based on BIOS-level access and keeps working to provide around-the-clock remote monitor and diagnosis through GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface) even the server OS is down. Before watchdog resets, ASMB4-iKVM will captures the screen automatically.

      Full Control Server Through ASUS Web GUI




      Remote Server Screen


      The ASMB4 iKVM module offers advanced server management functions including “remote OS installation”, "remote power on/off/reset", "remote control via SOL" (Serial-over-LAN), “remote hardware health monitoring” and “system event log”. Through the enhanced data encryption (in Advanced Encryption Standard), the internet security can be protected.


      Remote Power Control
       

      KVM over LAN allows administrators to share the date saved in a local drive (floppy, CD/DVD-ROM and flash device) to target servers, which provide a way for easy maintenance. At the same time, the KVM function also enables faster troubleshooting than before by fixing server problems from wherever you are and therefore reduces system downtime and operation cost.

      With ASMB4-iKVM, MIS has the most quick and efficient way to recover the system in service and improve the system's availability significantly by the complete remote management tools.


      ASMB4-iKVM/SOL SPEC summary



      ASWM 2.0
      Powerful, User Friendly and Mobile Tool for Server Management

      ASWM (ASUS System Web-based Management) is ASUS' self-developed software, which allows MIS engineers to monitor, manage and upgrade server systems conveniently and remotely, is now available to provide a powerful tool for system managers.



      Remote Web-Based Control
      ASWM enables users to monitor system status from remote locations through the internet. ASWM provides a user-friendly interface by utilizing pictures and icons to help system manager identify system status easily.

      Warning Functions
      When system event occurs, ASWM will send e-mail or mobile phone message to preprogrammed recipients.

      Fast System Diagnosis
      The System View feature of ASWM consists of a computer generated image of the server, clearly illustrating system operation on every major component from the front, rear and top of the system. When system event occurs, a signal appears on the server image next to the component that causes the event.

      Clear Status Information
      The Health Information feature displays key system status such as temperature, component voltages, fan speed and capacity.

      Automatic Update Real Time Chart
      ASWM automatically updates system status every 5 seconds by setting a real-time chart for CPU operations, memory capacity, motherboard temperature etc. This feature provides the most up-to-date information and allows system managers to identify system events quickly.

      OS Support
      ASWM supports Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2003, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 3.0/4.0.









      MIO Audio Card

      Delivers Exhilarating High Definition Audio Experience

      The MIO card is a discrete audio card for professional and entertainment use that lets audio signals isolated from the signal noises on the motherboard. With better enhanced signal-to-noise ratio in a 7.1 surround channel, the MIO card offers great sound quality to complement the robust video power—delivering exhilarating surround sound. With ASUS MIO interface on motherboard, users have the flexibility to configure the system for better audio experience.



      Chipset RealTek ALC892/RealTek ALC888, 8 channels azalia audio codecs

      Interface ASUS MIO Interface

      Bracket I/O Ports S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
      6-jacks 8 channel audio I/O

      Internal I/O Connectors Azalia audio front panel connector
      CD audio in
      Audio Functions Multi-Streaming
      Jack Sensing and Enumeration
      Jack Retasking
      Board Size 6.5 cm x 10.5 cm