Barebone Systems

High-density server with great scalability for High-Performance Computing (HPC)

• 2U4N design with great scalability for compute-intensive workloads
• Robust native storage interface support with up to 24 SATA/SAS drives or a combination of up to 8 NVMe SSDs and 16 SATA/SAS drives.
• Comprehensive IT infrastructure management solution - ASUS Control Center and ASMB9-iKVM
• Exclusive thermal radar technology for energy efficiency
• Simplified maintenance and management

2U4N design with great scalability for compute-intensive workloads

RS720Q-E9-RS24-S is the ideal server solution for compute-intensive workloads that require scalability, density and performance, including high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, datacenter operations and private cloud applications. Featuring a modular 2U chassis containing four server nodes that handle twice the workload per rack unit, RS720Q-E9-RS24-S delivers incredible performance with reduced space requirement and operating costs.

Robust native storage interface support

RS720Q-E9-RS24-S natively supports up to 24 hot-swappable SATA and SAS drives or a combination of up to 16 SATA and SAS drives plus eight direct-connected NVMe SSDs for high-speed data access. IT administrators can also add 2.5" HDDs or SSDs to the front hot-swap bays for even more storage. Additional HBA cards are not required, leaving expansion slots available for other components.

Comprehensive IT infrastructure management solution

RS720Q-E9-RS24-S features an embedded ASMB9-iKVM module and is bundled with ASUS Control Center software to provide comprehensive in-band and out-of-band management.

Powered by the latest 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors

Each node of RS720Q-E9-RS24-S is engineered to run two of the latest 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, featuring up to total 28 cores per processor and 165W power consumption. This 4-node server features 48 memory slots in total that fit up to 6TB of DDR4 2666 memory for intensive computing. RS720Q-E9-RS24-S offers breakthrough performance with the latest Intel Optane™ DC persistent memory with an over 88% gain in input/output operations per second (IOPS) compared with the same configuration in SSD.

Exclusive thermal radar technology for energy efficiency

RS720Q-E9-RS24-S features a smart Thermal Radar design with more ambient thermal sensors for the CPU, memory, NVMe SSD, PSU and front-panel board that provide improved temperature monitoring and enable dynamic fan speed adjustment for better power efficiency. This smart thermal design reduces fan power consumption by up to 20% and eliminates the power-sharing board for improved efficiency and lower operation costs.

Simplified maintenance and management

Easy-to-swap nodes
With accessible computing nodes that each have their own power button, IT administrators can easily swap malfunctioning nodes without affecting the operation of other nodes.

Visible Q-Code
A visible Q-Code (port 80) LED display provides easy monitoring of the entire boot process, from power-on until the operating system loads.

Quick initialization guidance
Instant system initialization information and diagnostic results are available for efficient IT operation and easy troubleshooting.

1U dual-socket server powered 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors that supports up to 32 DIMMs, one dual-slot GPU, 12 NVMe, four PCIe lots, one OPC 3.0, one M.2 and ASUS ASMB10-iKVM.

• Powered by dual-socket 3rd Gen Intel Scalable processors, with 32 DIMMs and support for a maximum TDP of up to 270 W per socket
• GPU-optimized design allows one dual-slot GPU for AI workloads
• Up to 12 all-flash NVMe drives on front panel to enable extensive storage and high-throughput performance
• Up to three PCIe® 4.0 slots to enable higher bandwidth and improved data-transfer rates
• Flexible onboard LAN-module design to enable four 1 Gb LAN or two 10 Gb LAN options
• Flexible air- and liquid-cooling solution to achieve lower power-usage effectiveness (PUE) and optimized TCO for data centers
• Onboard ASUS ASMB10-iKVM for out-of-band management with ASPEED AST2600 controller
• Integrated PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency
• High power efficiency with redundant 1600 W or 1200 W 80 Plus® Titanium/Platinum power supplies

Mass storage and flexibility in 2U and additional OS Kernal Disk

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 is equipped with 12 SAS/SATA/3.5-inch disk drive bays. The hot-swappable design provides non-stop high availability, making short work of maintenance. RS520-E8-RS8 V2 also offers great freedom when it comes to the choice of operating system drive type and placement, with M.2 slot available.

Effective cooling with Rack-optimized design

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 offers excellent thermal solution, heat dissipation and energy savings. It's even possible to adjust the fan speed manually, so you have flexible control to meet different working environment. Advanced air-ducting technology and high efficiency 2U heat sink allows RS500-E8-RS8 V2 to work at high operating temperature.

ASUS PIKE II & 12G SAS Integration

ASUS PIKE II offers the latest 12Gb/s SAS together with PCI-E 3.0 solution. While ASUS latest 12Gb/s SAS doubles the data rate running at twice the speed of the previous generation, PCI-E 3.0 offers high reliability and faster speed connection. ASUS PIKE II meets user needs with support for 6Gb/s SATA and 12Gb/s SAS storage and integrated RAID data protection. Just placing the PIKE II card can immediately enlarge the capacity, improve the performance, and strengthen the signaling, making it the great upgrade option. Additionally, multiple HBAs allow multi-paths which improve over performance.

3+1 expansion

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 has high expandability with 3+1 expansion ports in a configuration: that means one PCI-E Gen3x 16 slot, one PCI-E Gen3x 8 slot, plus one PCI-E Gen3x 8 slot OCP Mezzanine card. This flexible expansion offers diverse applications in storage and networking to meeting the demands of future expansion.

Premium components for premium efficiency

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 benefits from premium components hand-chosen and carefully arranged by ASUS engineers to provide premium efficiency. With ASUS Beat Thermal Chokes, Dr. MOS and 1+1 Redundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply, it delivers great durability and up to 94% power efficiency. The 1+1 Redundant 770W 80PLUS Gold Power Supply design allows the server to keep working even if one power supply requires maintenance, enabling uninterrupted operation. RS520-E8-RS8 V2 has durable 12k solid capacitors that are able to withstand up to 12,000 hours of high ambient temperatures. These 12K capacitors also boast lower equivalent series resistance (ESR) for increased efficiency and minimal heat generation.

Easy Diagnostic and Deployment

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 has a built-in Q-code/port 80 LED display panel for simple monitoring of the entire boot process, from the early hardware-awakening stages to the launch of the operating system and beyond. A bright power lamp on the rear lets you check the server's status instantly. RS520-E8-RS8 V2 also benefits from an exclusive tool-less rail kit design, easing deployment for systems administrators for increased efficiency.

User friendly design

RS520-E8-RS8 V2 includes a front-side VGA port, so you're able to connect a display quickly and easily. The server also carries an asset tag for fast identification. RS520-E8-RS8 V2 also offers great freedom when it comes to the choice of operating system drive type and placement, with both M.2 slot for independent OS available.

Mass storage and flexibility in 2U and additional OS Kernal Disk

RS520-E8-RS12-E V2 is equipped with 12 SAS/SATA 3.5-inch disk drive bays. The hot-swappable design provides non-stop high availability, making short work of maintenance. RS520-E8-RS12-E V2 also offers great freedom when it comes to the choice of operating system drive type and placement, with M.2 slot available, and two hot-swappable 2.5-inch SSD bays.