Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Key features
As one of the Taiwan Excellence Winners in 2006, ASUS Server RS260-E4/RX8
is based on two Dual-Core Intel
®
Xeon
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processor 5000/5100 Sequence or Quad-
Core Intel
®
Xeon
®
processor 5300/5400 Sequence, FSB 1333MHz and up to 8M L2
cache. Running on the Intel
®
5000P MCH, and Intel
®
6321ESB I/O Controller Hub
chipset, it supports 64-bit computing to deliver outstanding performance upgrade.
The RS260-E4/RX8 also supports 8 hot-swap SAS or SATA2 HDDs within the
limited 2U server space. The 12 DIMM slots enable DDR2 533/667 fully buffered
memory up to 48GB, significantly raising memory performance of server systems.
RS260-E4/RX8 provides the high performance brought by the latest technology
and ASUS unique features.
The RS260-E4/RX8 offers complete RAID functions: RAID 0, 1, 1E, providing
reliable data protection. In addition, optional ZCR PCI-X card for customer, providing
hardware RAID 5, 50 function for upgrading in the future. Such storage solutions help
enterprises get highest level of data integrality, storage efficiency, system usability,
and application flexibility.
The system thermal is always the key factor which affects system stability. Thermal
solution is critical for maintaining system temperature, so every excellent server
should have an outstanding cooling system. The RS260-E4/RX8 adopted the Smart
Fan II technology, which could monitor system temperature and intelligently adjust
fan speeds for optimal cooling or quiet operation.
Like other ASUS servers, the RS260-E4/RX8 incorporated ASWM2.0 system
management software, an effective management and monitoring system. With ASUS
finest after-sales service and free “0800 special telephone line” service, customers can
use RS260-E4/RX8 without worrying about possible malfunctions during operation.
As a leading provider of performance and quality server solutions, ASUS server and
server board products are recognized by the international market depending on its
powerful R&D strength and solid quality. With the excellent representation of stability,
compatibility and cooling capability, RS260-E4/RX8 is one of the best choices for
enterprises to build an electronic environment.