Asus Z9PA-U8 256GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard

The ATX-sized(EEB mounting hole locations) Z9PA-U8 supports the latest Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 and E5-1600 product family, featuring high computing capacity and faster data transmission. Additionally, the Z9PA-U8 fulfills different storage configurations via ASUS PIKE RAID cards, and through the ASUS ASMB6-iKVM server management interface offers better system management.

Optimized dual-use server and high-end workstation performance

Commercial way to upgrade to Romley platform
The ATX-sized(EEB mounting hole locations) Z9PA-U8 supports the latest Intel® Xeon® E5-1600 and E5-2600 processor family, featuring high computing capacity and faster data transmission. This server motherboard provides customer a cost-effective way to enter into Romley platform with one way CPU and Desktop (ATX) power supply.

Design for Datacenter Cache Server application
The Z9PA-U8 delivers outstanding data transmission performance with two DIMM per channel and up to 256GB LRDIMM. Thus, it is suitable for datacenter on Cache Server application which speeds up the access to data and quick response the demand from network.

Dual Use for Server and High End Workstation
The design and features of the Z9PA-U8 accommodate usage as a medium to large scale server or high-end workstation for even the most complex tasks. Additionally, it adopts the latest hardware standards, including USB 3.0 for faster data transfers and PCI Express 3.0 enhanced signaling and data integrity.

MIO-892 Card Supported for 7.1 ch Audio Experience
The Z9PA-U8 supports the latest ASUS MIO-892 Card. With better enhanced signal-to-noise ratio in a 7.1 surround channel, the MIO card offers great sound quality to complement the robust video power—delivering exhilarating surround sound. Accompany with graphic card and MIO-892, Z9PA-U8 becomes powerful E5-2600 single socket workstation.

Comprehensive Server Management Solution: ASMB6-iKVM and ASWM Enterprise
The ASMB6-iKVM upgrade kit enables dashboard system health monitoring, remote power on/off and control, virtual media over LAN, management LAN fail-over support, and user-friendly web-based graphical interface through all major browsers. Moreover, ASWM Enterprise provides one-to-multiple centralized management including BIOS flash, remote control, power control through a colorful, graphical, and informative interface.

Technical Details

Model

Brand : ASUS
Model : Z9PA-U8

Specifications

Processor / System Bus
1 x Socket 2011
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600 product family
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-1600 v2 product family
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v2 product family

Core Logic : Intel® C602-A PCH

Memory
Total Slots : 8 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity : Maximum up to 256GB LRDIMM

Memory Type
DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 RDIMM
DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 UDIMM
DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 LRDIMM

Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB, 2GB RDIMM
8GB, 4GB, 2GB UDIMM
32GB, 16GB, 8GB LRDIMM

Expansion Slots
Total Slot : 7
Slot Location 1 : PCI-E x8 (Gen2 X4 Link)
Slot Location 2 : PCI 32bit/33MHz
Slot Location 3 : PCI-E x8 (Gen3 X8 Link)
Slot Location 4 : PCI-E x16 (Gen3 X16 Link), Auto switch to x8 link if slot 3 is occupied
Slot Location 5 : PCI-E x8 (Gen3 X8 Link)
Slot Location 6 : PCI-E x16 (Gen3 X16 Link), Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied
Slot Location 7 : MIO Slot for Audio card
Additional Slot 1 : PIKE Slot for Stroage expansion
Follow SSI Location No

Form Factor : ATX (12"x9.6")

ASUS Features
FAN speed control
Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use)
ASWM Enterprise

Storage

SATA Controller
Intel® C602-A AHCI
4 x SATA2 3Gb/s ports
2 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise(RSTe) (For Windows Only)
(Support Software RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 )
LSI® MegaRAID (For Linux/Windows)
(Support Software RAID 0, 1, 10 )

SAS Controller
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card (Optional)
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card(Optional)
ASUS PIKE 2108-32PD 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card (Optional)
ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card (Optional)
ASUS PIKE 2308 8-port SAS 6G RAID card (Optional)
ASUS PIKE 9230 4-port SATA 6G RAID card (Optional)

Networking
2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN

Graphic
Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM

On Board I/O
1 x TPM header
1 x PSU Power Connector (24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector)
1 x Management Connector , Onboard socket for management card
1 x USB connector
2 x USB pin header , Up to 4 Devices
6 x Fan Header , 4pin
1 x SMBus
1 x Chassis Intruder
2 x Front LAN LED
1 x Serial Port Header

Back I/O Ports
1 x External Serial Port
4 x External USB Port
2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0﹞
1 x VGA Port
2 x RJ-45 + 1 x Mgmt LAN
1 x PS/2 KB/Mouse

Regulatory Compliance
CE, FCC(Class B)

Management Solution
ASWM Enterprise
Optional ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet

Environment
Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)

Accessories
Gift Box Pack:
6 x SATA Data Cables
1 x I/O Shield
1 x ASUS Mainboard Support CD
1 x ASWM Support CD
1 x User's Guide
1 x USB to SATA DOM Power cable
Bulk Pack:
1 x I/O Shield
1 x ASUS Mainboard Support CD
1 x ASWM Support CD
1 x User's Guide