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Rich Expandability & Discrete Storage Solution |
With ASUS unique PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) and Flex-E (Flexibility of PCI-E), and the latest 45nm Intel® Xeon® 5400/5200 processor ready platform serverboard, featuring with cutting-edge technology that includes FSB 1333MHz, DDR2 667/533, ASUS DSAN-DX is the best choice for enterprise-class and computing demanding applications.
ASUS PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) - Flexible storage options for end users
 Optional PIKE 1064E (4-port SAS), PIKE 1068E (8-port SAS with RAID 0, 1, 1E) and PIKE 1078 (8-port SAS with Hardware RAID5 & RAID6) are available for SAS RAID support
PIKE card enables on-demand upgrade, and allows customers to invest on basic SKUs for current use
Reduce qualification resource and inventory management efforts
Multiple I/O solutions are available without occupying slot 6 in 1U chassis
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ASUS Flex-E (Flexibility of PCI-E) – Auto-switch PCI-E configuration for Graphic Card or Storage utilization
This unique feature makes DSAN-DX a dual-use serverboard. With the auto-switch function, users can enjoy the flexibility of Server/Worksrtaion mode. PCI Express x16 (x16 link) supports professional workstation graphic card; and for Storage utilization, PCI Express x16 (x8 link) is ideal for Infiniband HBA, SATA RAID HBA, Internal & external SATA RAID HBA
Support one PCI Express x16 (x16 link) (auto switch to x8 link if PCI Express x8 (x8 link) on slot five is occupied)
High Computing Capability & DDR2 Support
Support two Dual-Core/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors by Intel® 5100 chipset, ready for broad range of 64-bit applications
6 DIMM slots support DDR2 533/667 Reg. ECC up to 48GB memory space, which provides excellent computing capability while reduce heat generation from memory modules
Reliable Data Protection
Offers 6-port SATA storage interface to support S/W RAID 1, 10, 5 for Windows via built-in Intel® Matrix Storage driver
Bundled LSI® MegaRAID provides enhanced S/W RAID 1, 10 support for major Linux distributions
With optional ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS card, DSAN-DX can support RAID 0, 1, 1E, without extra investment on another add-on card or serverboard for SAS storage support
With optional ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS card, DSAN-DX can support Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, without extra investment on another add-on card for SAS storage support
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
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Processor |
Dual LGA771 sockets support
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300/5400 Series
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100/5200 Series |
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FSB |
FSB 800/1066/1333MHz |
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Core Logic |
Intel® 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel® ICH9R |
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Memory |
6 DIMM slots support DDR2 667 Registered, ECC, max. up to 48GB+ |
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Storage Interface |
6-port SATA2 (8-port SATA2 reserved for PIKE SAS/SATA connection)
1-IDE connector form IT8213F |
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RAID Support |
6 SATA2 300MB/s ports:
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
LSI Mega RAID support RAID 0, 1, 10
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS card (support integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E)
ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS card (support integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E)
ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS card (support integrated H/W RAID 0,1,10, 5, 50, 6, 60) |
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NIC |
2 * Broadcom® BCM5721 Dual Port GbE LAN |
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Onboard Gfx |
XGI Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDR VRAM |
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Expansion Slot |
1 * PCI-E x16 (x16 link, Auto switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied )
1 * PCI-E x8
1 * PCI-E x8 (x8 link)
1 * PCI
1 * PCI-E x8 (x4 link, Would Auto disable if PIKE slot is occupied )
1 * PIKE Slot
1 * SODIMM for ASMB3 |
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Form Factor |
12"x10.5", CEB 1.1 |
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