ASUS RS521A-E12-RS24U AMD EPYC 9005 Series SP5 1U 4 Bay OCP Barebone Server

ASUS RS501A-E12-RS12U 2U Rackmount AMD EPYC Server

Driven by AMD EPYC 9005 processors with 192 Zen 5c cores, 12-channel DDR5 memory at up to 5200 MHz, and support for a maximum TDP of 360 watts. Its scale-up design accommodates up to 24 all-flash NVMe drives on the front panel, two additional rear drives, and five PCIe 5.0 slots, offering unmatched bandwidth and upgrade potential. Flexible networking is enabled through an on-board LAN module and an OCP 3.0 module with PCIe 5.0 support for lightning-fast connectivity. Enhanced cooling with an advanced heatsink achieves lower power-usage effectiveness (PUE), optimising total cost of ownership (TCO) for diverse data centre workloads. IT management is streamlined via the ASUS ASMB11-iKVM remote solution with ASPEED AST2600, ASUS Control Center software, and robust Root-of-Trust security. Designed for AI and HPC tasks, the server supports up to two dual-slot GPUs, including NVIDIA A100 and A40, AMD Instinct, and Xilinx accelerators.

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.

Scalable Storage

This server features scalable storage solutions to support maximum performance for data center flexibility, and enable industry-standard SAS/SATA/NVMe interfacing through Broadcom Tri-Mode RAID adapters for increased connectivity and security.

• 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 24 all-flash NVMe drives on the front panel, two drives in the real panel, and 5 PCIe 5.0 slots for higher bandwidth and system upgrade
• Flexible networking module design: On-board LAN module, and OCP 3.0 module with PCIe 5.0 slot in rear panel for faster connectivity
• Air cooling solution: With heatsink achieves lower power-usage effectiveness (PUE) and optimized TCO for data centers for versatile workloads
• 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 dual-slot GPUs, including NVIDIA A100 and A40, AMD Instinct and Xilinx