
ASUS RS501A-E12-RS12U AMD EPYC 9005 Series SP5 1U 12 Bay OCP Barebone Server
12-Bay ASUS AMD EPYC SP5 Server, 1U Rackmount, 12x 2.5" Hot-Swap SATA/SAS/NVMe, PCIe 5.0, Dual 1GbE LAN, DDR5
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ASUS RS501A-E12-RS12U 1U Rackmount AMD EPYC Server
The ASUS server is engineered for cutting-edge performance and versatility, powered by AMD EPYC 9005 processors featuring 192 Zen 5c cores, 12-channel DDR5 memory at up to 5200 MHz, and support for a TDP of up to 360 watts. It offers scalable storage with up to 12 all-flash NVMe drives on the front panel, four NVMe slots in the middle bay, and three PCIe 5.0 slots for bandwidth-demanding upgrades. Flexible networking is enabled by an on-board LAN module and an OCP 3.0 module with a PCIe 5.0 slot for enhanced connectivity. Cooling is handled by an EVAC heatsink designed for processors with higher TDP. Management is streamlined with ASUS ASMB11-iKVM, ASPEED AST2600, ASUS Control Center software, and a Root-of-Trust security framework. With support for up to two single-slot GPUs, the server is ready to tackle AI and HPC workloads.
AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series Processors
The AMD EPYC™ 9005 series processors bring incredible power to single-socket servers, delivering up to 192 cores built on Zen 5c architecture. Equipped with up to 1.152 GB of L3 Cache using AMD 3D V-Cache technology and 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, these processors are ideal for intensive compute tasks, offering massive parallelism and memory capacity in a compact server setup. These CPUs amplify the AMD history of x86 architecture innovations and record-breaking performance with next generation 3nm technology as well as introducing support for high performant DDR5 DIMMs and fast PCIe® Gen 5 I/O. EPYC 9005 CPUs support 12 memory channels with two DIMMs/channel capability, delivering the resources needed for memory hungry AI-enabled data centre workloads, ML, HPC and large in-memory computations.
PCIe 5.0 Ready
PCI Express® (PCIe®) 5.0 brings a leap forward in data transfer, reaching speeds up to 32 GT/s—double that of PCIe 4.0. This speed boost allows for faster, more efficient handling of large datasets, ideal for data centres handling AI and high-performance workloads. Along with its increased bandwidth, PCIe 5.0 offers reduced power consumption, better land scalability, and is fully backward compatible, ensuring flexibility in upgrades. ASUS servers are fully PCIe 5.0-ready, designed to support today’s intensifying data demands with an architecture that scales to meet future workloads.
Performance Boost Technology
ASUS servers are equipped with Performance Boost technology, designed to fine-tune servers for optimal performance and agility by adapting to the specific needs of various workloads. This technology enhances throughput by maximising processor frequency and boost power, making it perfect for time-sensitive applications like financial services or data centre operations. Core Optimiser ensures consistent processor frequency in multi-core tasks, reducing latency by avoiding frequency shifts. Engine Boost delivers automatic power acceleration through an innovative voltage design, boosting overall server performance. Meanwhile, Workload Presets provide preconfigured BIOS profiles, tailored to specific workloads and benchmarks, ensuring both improved efficiency and performance.
Power Efficiency
ASUS select servers have earned top positions for power efficiency on the SPEC Power benchmark, showcasing their ability to deliver faster deployments while enhancing energy efficiency for IT infrastructures. ASUS Power Balancer automatically adjusts overall loading based on real-time monitoring, reducing power consumption and optimising both cost and performance. Thermal Radar 2.0 takes this further by intelligently adjusting fan curves to match real-time server usage, lowering fan power consumption and maintaining optimal thermal performance.
Scalable Storage Solution
This server features scalable storage solutions to support maximum performance for data centre flexibility, and enable industry-standard SAS/SATA/NVMe interfacing through Broadcom Tri-Mode RAID adapters for increased connectivity and security.
Dual Single-Slot GPU Support
This server is equipped with multiple PCIe 5.0 slots, supporting up to two single-slot active or passive GPUs, as well as Xilinx Alveo accelerators, to meet the demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Its scalable 1U configuration optimises acceleration for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid cloud environments, making it ideal for applications in financial computing, machine learning, computational storage, and data search and analytics.
NVIDIA Omniverse
ASUS solutions for NVIDIA Omniverse provide a comprehensive package for Omniverse Enterprise, enhancing 3D design collaboration and simulation. Their diverse portfolio allows for customised configurations that ensure full compatibility with various design environments and specific needs. With a longstanding partnership with NVIDIA and ISV certifications, ASUS is fully committed to the Omniverse ecosystem and is dedicated to supporting partners as they explore new opportunities and drive innovation on this exciting platform.
Remote Server Management
The ASUS ASMB11-iKVM is the latest server management solution from ASUS, built on the advanced ASPEED 2600 chipset, which delivers a 39% performance boost over the previous AST2500 model. Running on the latest AMI MegaRAC SP-X, this module offers a range of interfaces for efficient out-of-band server management, including WebGUI, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), and Redfish® API. This enhanced speed and versatility make it easier to manage servers remotely and maintain optimal performance across your infrastructure.
ASUS Control Centre
ASUS Control Centre (ACC) is remote IT management software designed for monitoring your hardware and software IT assets and inventory status and enabling seamless remote BIOS configurations and updates, efficient IT diagnostics and troubleshooting and enhanced security with Hotfix updates, allowing easier server management for any IT infrastructure.
Enhanced Security
ASUS servers incorporate the PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution, ensuring firmware resiliency and protecting against potential hacker access to critical infrastructure. Fully compliant with the 2018 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-193 specification, ASUS security solutions also include support for Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0), which secures hardware with integrated cryptographic keys. Regular firmware updates are provided to address vulnerabilities, helping to maintain a secure and reliable server environment.
Features
• Powerful performance: Powered by AMD EPYC 9005 processors with 192 Zen 5c cores, 12-channel, up to 5200 MHz DDR5 and support for a maximum TDP of up to 360 watts
• Scale-up storage and expansion design: Up to 12 all-flash NVMe drives on the front panel, four NVMe in middle bay, and three PCIe 5.0 slots for higher bandwidth and system upgrades
• Flexible networking module design: On-board LAN module, and OCP 3.0 module with PCIe 5.0 slot in rear panel for faster connectivity
• Advanced air-cooling solution: Features enhanced-volume air-cooling (EVAC) heatsink for processors with higher TDP
• Enhanced IT-infrastructure management: ASUS ASMB11-iKVM remote control with ASPEED AST2600, ASUS Control Center IT management software and hardware-level Root-of-Trust solution
• Read for AI and HPC workloads: Up to two single-slot GPUs.