ASUS XA NB3I-E12 GPU Server, Dual Intel Xeon 6760P, HGX B300, 2048GB DDR5 Server

Next-Level 8-GPU Server for Enterprise / CSP Heavy AI workloads

Equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell HGX B300 8-GPU and dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Scalable processors, ASUS XA NB3I-E12 is designed for heavy AI workloads with 8 embedded CX8 InfiniBand on GPU, 5 expansion PCIe slots, 32 DIMM, 10 NVMe, and dual 10Gb LAN. It transforms data into intelligence for efficient real-world automation and is ideal for large enterprises and cloud service providers running large language models (LLMs), research institutions and universities performing scientific computing, as well as financial and automotive sectors focused on AI model training and inference.

Unmatched End-to-End Accelerated Computing Platform

The NVIDIA HGX B300 integrates NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs with high-speed interconnects to propel the data centre into a new era of accelerated computing and generative AI. As a premier accelerated scale-up platform, NVIDIA Blackwell-based HGX systems are designed for the most demanding generative AI, data analytics, and HPC workloads.

HGX B300 delivers next-level AI performance, achieving up to 11X higher inference performance compared to the previous NVIDIA Hopper™ generation on models such as Llama 3.1 405B. Powered by the second-generation Transformer Engine with custom Blackwell Tensor Core technology and TensorRT™-LLM optimisations, it accelerates inference for large language models while enabling up to 4X faster training with 8-bit floating point (FP8) and new precisions.
This breakthrough is further enhanced by fifth-generation NVLink with 1.8TB/s GPU-to-GPU interconnect, InfiniBand networking, and NVIDIA Magnum IO™ software, ensuring efficient scalability for enterprises and large-scale GPU computing clusters.

Embedded CX8 Supports XDR/800G per SXM

The GPU comes with 8 integrated CX8 InfiniBand ports, supporting up to 800G/s networking. This native integration delivers ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity, eliminating the need for additional NICs, simplifying system design, reducing cabling complexity, and optimising both power consumption and space efficiency.

Modular Design with Reduced Cable Usage

The modular design minimises cable usage, speeding up system assembly and simplifying routing, while improving thermal performance by reducing airflow obstruction. Board-to-board connections further lower cable loss and latency, making maintenance easier and ensuring high serviceability.

Advanced NVIDIA Technologies

XA NB3I-E12 accelerates the development of AI and data science by incorporating fourth generation NVLink and NVSwitch technology, as well as NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SmartNIC. This also empowers GPUDirect® RDMA, storage with NVIDIA Magnum IO, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise – the software layer of the NVIDIA AI platform.

Optimised Thermal Design

XA NB3I-E12 features a streamlined design with dedicated CPU and GPU airflow tunnels for efficient heat dissipation. The two-level GPU and CPU sled design enhances thermal efficiency, scalability, and overall performance by allowing heat to be expelled into the surrounding ambient air – resulting in greater energy efficiency and overall system power savings.

5+5 Power Supplies

To minimise operating costs, XA NB3I-E12 provides effective cooling and innovative components. Exceptional power efficiency is achieved with 5+5 80 PLUS Titanium power supplies, delivering reliable and abundant power.

Remote Server Management

ASUS ASMB11-iKVM is the latest server-management solution from ASUS, built upon the ASPEED 2600 chipset running on the latest AMI MegaRAC SP-X. The module provides various interfaces to enable out-of-band server management through WebGUI, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and Redfish® API.

IT Infrastructure-Management Software

ASUS Control Center (ACC) is remote IT-management software application designed for monitoring 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.

Hardware Root-of-Trust Solution

ASUS servers integrate PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency to prevent from hackers from gaining access to infrastructure. ASUS security solutions are fully compliant with the 2018 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800 193 specification.

Trusted Platform Module 2.0

ASUS servers also include support Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys and offer regular firmware update for vulnerabilities.

Intel Xeon 6 Processors

Intel Xeon 6 processors represent a significant leap forward in performance and efficiency, specifically designed to meet the demands of advanced AI, networking and data centre workloads. Featuring an all-P-core architecture, these processors deliver exceptional computational power, enabling enterprises to tackle the most demanding applications with ease. With support for high-speed DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 I/O, the Intel Xeon 6 processors ensure seamless scalability and enhanced data throughput, making them ideal for modern high-performance environments. Additionally, their optimised energy efficiency and robust design cater to the evolving needs of next-generation data centres, solidifying Intel's leadership in AI and networking solutions.

System:
• 1x XA NB3I-E12 (w/o Baseboard, w/o Bezel), with 3200W Titanium PSU x10, Rail Kit.
• 1x HGX B300 Baseboard (Including onboard CX8).
CPU:
• 2x Intel 6760P.
Memory:
• 32x DRAM Module (DDR5 RDIMM) /6400/64G_Samsung.
SSD:
• 2x 2.5 PCIe Gen5 1.92TB/PM9D3a/Samsung.
• 8x 2.5 PCIe Gen5 3.84TB/PM9D3a/Samsung.
RAID:
• 1x RAID Card 9540-8i/Broadcom/05-50134-03.
NIC:
• 1x B3240.