
ASUS RS700A-E12-RS12U Dual AMD EPYC 9004 Series SP5 1U 12 Bay OCP Barebone Server
12-Bay ASUS AMD EPYC SP5 Server, Dual CPU, 2U Rackmount, 12x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe, PCIe 5.0, Quad 1G LAN, DDR5
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ASUS RS700A-E12-RS12U 1U 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™ 9004 Series Processors
The AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series processors elevate the performance of enterprise systems, building on AMD's legacy of x86 architecture innovation. Powered by next-generation 5nm technology, these processors introduce support for high-performance DDR5 memory and fast PCIe® Gen 5 I/O. With 12 memory channels and 2 DIMMs per channel, the EPYC 9004 series is perfectly suited for demanding AI, ML, HPC, and large-scale in-memory applications. Boasting up to 128 cores on Zen 4c architecture and up to 1.152 GB of L3 cache with AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, these processors offer unparalleled processing power. The 9004 series also supports up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes in single-socket configurations and 160 PCIe 5.0 lanes in dual-socket setups, ensuring maximum bandwidth for high-speed data transfer.
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.
Features Powerful performance: Powered by AMD EPYC 9004 processors with 128 Zen 4c cores, 12-channel, up to 4800 MHz DDR5 and support for a maximum TDP of up to 400 watts per socket
Scale-up storage and expansion design: A total of 12 bays in combination of Tri-Mode NVMe/SATA/SAS drives on the front panel and three PCIe 5.0 slots for higher bandwidth and system upgrade
Flexible networking module design: Optional two 10 Gbps or four 1 Gbps 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 up to a maximum 400W 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 one dual-slot GPU, including NVIDIA A100 and A40, AMD Instinct and Xilinx*