Asustek Computer has launched its new RS300-E6 series rack-mount servers featuring the Intel 3420 PCH chipset and Xeon 3400 series processors.
The RS300-E6 series supports 45nm quad-core CPUs and dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory. The series is also designed to support upcoming next-generation 32nm dual-core CPUs, and utilizes Asustek's proprietary CPU heatpipe technology to provide cooling for more stable computing operations.
Some selected models also include a special-designed slot to connect an optional Asustek PIKE card, which allows support of SAS storage.
| Asustek RS300-E6 series server specifications | ||
| Model | RS300-E6/PS2 | RS300-E6/PS4 |
| CPU support | Quad-core Intel 3400 series | |
| FSB | DMI/ FDI | |
| Chipset | Intel 3420 PCH | |
| Memory. | 6-DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066/1333 up to 32GB for RDIMM and 16GB for UDIMM | |
| Storage | Two SATA2 (hot-swappable) | Four SAS/SATA2 (hot-swappable) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1 (Windows) | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows) |
| VGA | AST2050 | AST2050 |
Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2009
Asustek RS300-E6 series servers
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