This is a configuration guide for RS300-E7/PS4. The document describes the features and characteristics of the product.
The ASUS RS300-E7/PS4 is a 1U rack‑mount server designed for entry‑level and virtualization use. This guide provides detailed information on safety procedures, hardware components, upgrade options, and system specifications.
Key sections include safety warnings, a component overview, installation and upgrade instructions, and a comprehensive list of supported operating systems. The guide also outlines the server's expandability with PCI‑E slots, Quad‑LAN networking, and optional ASUS PIKE SAS storage solutions.
| Form factor | 1U rack‑mount server |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | Quad‑LAN (4 GbE) |
| Power supply | 350W Single Power Supply |
| Expansion slots | 2+1 1/O slots, PCI‑E x8, PCI‑E x16 |
| Supported OS | Windows Server 2003/2008, Vista, XP, RHEL, SLES, Fedora, etc. |
Unplug all power cables for the system and attached devices, use a qualified service technician, keep metal objects away from connectors, and avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
The server supports Windows Server 2003/2008 (32/64‑bit), Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Fedora Core 10, and virtualization platforms such as VMware ESX4.0.
It provides a Quad‑LAN configuration with four Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be teamed into a single high‑bandwidth link.
The chassis includes two primary expansion slots (one PCI‑E x8 and one PCI‑E x16) plus an additional slot for the optional ASUS PIKE SAS controller card.