Asus RS500A-E6/PS4 Barebone System

The Asus RS500A-E6/PS4 Barebone System is a compact, high-density solution engineered for data centers, virtualization hubs, and enterprise workloads. Built on the dual-socket AMD G34 platform, it accepts AMD Opteron 6100-series processors in a true 2U rack-mount chassis, delivering impressive multi-core performance for demanding applications. With support for up to 8-core or 12-core per CPU and two CPUs, this barebone system is ready to scale from virtualized environments to mission-critical databases. It emphasizes reliability and expandability, featuring 16 DIMM slots for memory-intensive workloads, four hot-swap 3.5" HDD bays for flexible storage configurations, and an 80+ Gold certified 500W power supply to balance performance and energy efficiency. The RS500A-E6/PS4 also incorporates ASUS’s energy-aware EPU technology and virtualization readiness, making it an ideal foundation for modern, resource-intensive workloads in a rack-ready form factor.

• Dual-socket AMD G34 platform with LGA-1944 (Socket G34) support: Engineered for high-density compute, this barebone system accommodates two AMD Opteron 6100-series processors, enabling scalable multi-core performance and enhanced parallel processing across virtualization, databases, and HPC workloads.
• Flexible CPU options with robust core counts: Each socket supports 8-core or 12-core Opteron processors, allowing configurations that maximize throughput, parallelism, and energy efficiency depending on workload requirements.
• 16 DIMM slots for memory density and reliability: The RS500A-E6/PS4 provides ample room for high-capacity ECC memory, delivering improved error correction and system stability essential for enterprise applications and virtualized environments.
• Storage versatility with four hot-swap 3.5" bays: Four 3.5" hot-swap drive bays offer flexible storage layouts, straightforward maintenance, and rapid drive replacement in 2U space—ideal for databases, virtualization storage, and large-scale file services.
• Efficient, dependable power and management: An 80+ Gold certified 500W power supply combines with ASUS EPU technology to optimize energy usage, reduce operational costs, and support continuous data-center workloads while maintaining reliability.

Technical Details of Asus RS500A-E6/PS4

• : Rack-mountable 2U chassis designed for data-center deployment and high-density infrastructure.
• : Dual-socket AMD G34 platform with LGA-1944 sockets; supports AMD Opteron 6100-series processors (8-core or 12-core per CPU).
• : 16 DIMM slots to accommodate high-density ECC memory configurations for reliability and performance in virtualization and enterprise workloads.
• : 4 x 3.5" hot-swappable HDD bays for flexible storage capacity, easy maintenance, and enhanced drive replacement in active environments.
• : 80+ Gold certified 500W power supply, engineered to deliver solid performance with energy efficiency suitable for round-the-clock operation.
• : Designed with virtualization in mind, plus EPU energy-management technology to optimize power consumption and performance per watt.
• : 2U rack-mountable chassis that fits standard data-center racks, enabling scalable deployments and efficient cable management.
• : Ideal for virtualization hosts, database servers, and HPC-lite clusters that benefit from dual-socket CPU performance and dense memory capacity.

How to install Asus RS500A-E6/PS4 Barebone System

• Step 1: Prepare the rack, motherboard area, and power connections. Verify rack rails and ensure proper grounding before handling components.
• Step 2: Install the two AMD Opteron processors into the G34 sockets, applying thermal interface material as required and securing the heatsinks with the correct torque specifications.
• Step 3: Populate the 16 DIMM slots with ECC memory modules in the recommended channel configuration to maximize memory bandwidth and reliability for virtualization workloads.
• Step 4: Install storage drives into the four 3.5" hot-swap bays. Attach any required backplanes or cabling according to your storage configuration, ensuring proper airflow for thermal management.
• Step 5: Connect the 500W power supply to appropriate power sources and ensure all cables are routed for optimal airflow and serviceability within the 2U chassis.
• Step 6: Power on and enter the system BIOS/UEFI to configure core multipliers, memory settings, and virtualization features as needed for your workload (e.g., enabling VT-x/AMD-V equivalents, PCIe settings, and boot order).
• Step 7: Install your preferred operating system or hypervisor onto the configured drives, then install and configure any management software or guest operating systems as part of your deployment workflow.
• Step 8: Run initial hardware checks, validate temperatures and fan behavior, and update firmware and drivers to ensure stable operation in your production environment.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What processors are compatible with the Asus RS500A-E6/PS4? A: The system is designed for dual AMD Opteron 6100-series processors on the G34 platform (Socket G34, LGA-1944) with 8-core or 12-core configurations per CPU. Check your specific Opteron model for thermal and power requirements before installation.
• Q: How many memory modules can I install? A: The RS500A-E6/PS4 supports 16 DIMM slots, allowing you to configure high-density ECC memory for improved reliability and performance in virtualization and database workloads.
• Q: How many drives can I install? A: The chassis includes four hot-swappable 3.5" drive bays, providing flexible storage expansion while enabling easy maintenance without downtime.
• Q: Is this a complete server or a barebone? A: This model is a barebone system designed to be populated with CPUs, memory, and storage by the user or system integrator to fit specific workloads and performance goals.
• Q: Does it support virtualization? A: Yes. The RS500A-E6/PS4 is designed with virtualization in mind, leveraging dual-socket AMD CPUs and ample memory capacity to support multiple virtual machines and dense virtualization environments, alongside ASUS energy-management features.