Asus RS160-E5/PA4 is a mainstream dual-socket rack server with green server features. It has low operating noise, supports high-performance computing and professional graphics cards. It uses an 80PLUS certified power supply and offers an optional remote management kit.
The RS160‑E5/PA4 is a mainstream dual‑socket 1U rack server that emphasizes low noise (35 dB) and energy efficiency. It supports Intel Xeon 2‑core to 4‑core processors, up to 24 GB DDR2 ECC RAM across six DIMM slots, and offers integrated SATA RAID with optional PIKE SAS extensions.
Management is provided via the web‑based ASWM 2.0 platform and an optional ASMB3‑SOL remote‑management card, both supporting SNMP, BIOS updates, and real‑time monitoring of hardware health. The server includes two Broadcom Gigabit NICs, a 460 W 80PLUS certified power supply, and flexible PCI‑E expansion slots. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | 1U rackmount |
|---|---|
| Processor options | Intel Xeon 2‑core (5100‑5200) to 4‑core (5300‑5400) series |
| Memory | DDR2 533/667 MHz ECC REG, up to 24 GB, 6 DIMM slots |
| RAID | Integrated SATA RAID 0/1/0+1/5, optional PIKE SAS RAID |
| Storage drives | 4 hot‑swap SATA drives (upgradeable to SAS with PIKE) |
| Network interfaces | 2 × Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power supply | 460 W 80PLUS certified |
| Expansion slots | 1 × PCI‑E x16 (x8 link) + 1 × PCI‑E x8 (x8 link), optional extra x16 |
The server runs at only 35 dB of noise.
It provides over 85 % conversion efficiency, exceeding the 80 % minimum at all load levels.
It supports four hot‑swap SATA drives, which can be upgraded to SAS drives with the optional PIKE kit.
The server includes the web‑based ASWM 2.0 management platform and an optional ASMB3‑SOL remote‑management card.