• Intel-based rack server for expansional workloads

    ASUS RS720-E12-RS8G is a versatile and high-performance 2U server powered by dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, supporting up to 32 DIMMs for enhanced memory performance maximum up to 4TB and delivering exceptional efficiency across a broad range of workloads. With a modular and scalable DC-MHS architecture, RS720-E12-RS8G provide seamless integration and optimization, making them ideal for modern data centers and diverse IT environments.

    A close-up image of the server motherboard with multiple memory modules (RAM sticks) and several large processors (CPUs) installed

  • High scalable server for multi-tasking

    The RS720-E12-RS8G features a three dual-slot GPU-optimized architecture, seamlessly handling demanding graphical and computational workloads while enabling simultaneous process management and high-speed data transfer. Designed for scalability, this versatile server supports a wide range of expansion cards, including networking and RAID, for flexible storage solutions.

    System Layout Panel Layout Block Diagram
    • An internal view of the server chassis showing the layout of components such as CPU sockets, RAM slots, and PCIe slots An internal view of the server chassis showing the layout of components such as CPU sockets, RAM slots, and PCIe slots
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      110 x Expansion Slots (8 PCIe + 2 OCP3.0) 3x dual-slot GPUs supported

      232 x DIMM (Up to 5200 MT/s)
      Max up to, MCR DIMM up to 8000MHz(1DPC)

      38 x 2.5” Tool-less Hot-swap drive bays

      41+1 3200W 80 PLUS Titanium PSU

      5Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 (Sierra Forest-SP & Granite Rapids-SP) Processors Family, TDP: 350W

      66 x 6056 Tool-less hot-swappable Fan Module

    • Front Panel Rear Panel
      • the server’s front panel layout with 4 x 3.5” drive bays supporting NVMe, SATA, and SAS (with SAS requiring an optional RAID card), along with a power/location button, LED indicators, and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. the server’s front panel layout with 4 x 3.5” drive bays supporting NVMe, SATA, and SAS (with SAS requiring an optional RAID card), along with a power/location button, LED indicators, and 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
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        1[Bay 1-8] NVMe/SATA*/SAS*

        22 x USB3.2 Gen1

        3PWR/Location Button & LED

        8 NVMe/SATA/SAS*

        *SAS support only from optional SAS HBA/RAID card

      • A diagram of the server’s panel layout. It is a top-down schematic of the server chassis, with various labeled sections indicating hardware components A diagram of the server’s panel layout. It is a top-down schematic of the server chassis, with various labeled sections indicating hardware components
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        12 x PCIe Gen5 x 8 (FHFL) or 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHFL)

        22 x PCIe Gen5 x8 (FHFL) or 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHFL)

        32 x PCIe Gen5 x8 (FHFL) or 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHFL)

        4Power switch/LED

        5DM LAN port*

        62 x USB 5Gbps ports

        7PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHHL)

        8Mini Display Port

        9Location switch/LED

        10Debug Port

        11OCP3.0 Gen5 x16

        12PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHHL)

        13OCP3.0 Gen5 x16

        *The DM LAN port is for ASUS ASMB12-iKVM controller only.

    • A block diagram shows two CPUs (Sierra Forest-SP & Granite Rapids-SP), multiple DDR5 memory slots, PCIe Gen5 slots, NVMe and M.2 storage, USB 3.2 ports, and management controllers

  • Scalable modular architecture for seamless integration

    RS720-E12-RS8G features a modular DC-MHS architecture that ensures seamless integration and high performance in data center environments. Its scalable design allows businesses to adapt to changing IT workloads by adding or removing modules without disruption. This flexibility improves operational efficiency, simplifies system management and supports phased upgrades. The architecture optimizes capital expenditure and resource use, reducing upfront costs. Additionally, modular components can be replaced or upgraded quickly, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operations. The DC-MHS architecture also incorporates advanced cooling and power management systems, improving energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and supporting sustainability efforts.

    • A detailed view of the modular hardware system in full width

      M-FLW (Modular Hardware System Full Width):

      Optimizes server utilization for high-performance computing tasks like AI training and big data analytics.

    • A close-up of the Data Center Secure Control Module

      DC-SCM (Data Center Secure Control Module):

      Enhances system security by providing a trusted foundation for server operations and remote management.

    • An image of the Modular Hardware System Platform

      M-PIC (Modular Hardware System Platform Infrastructure Connectivity):

      Enables seamless communication and data transfer between different parts of the server, improving overall performance.

  • Air-cooled solutions for excellent performance

    RS720-E12-RS8G features an optimized air-cooled thermal solution with a hot-swap fan bar design and two-sided PSU placement, optimizing airflow, isolating heat sources, and ensuring efficient cooling and reliable performance for demanding applications, supporting up to 350W.

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  • Toolless design for fast, simple maintenance

    ASUS has redesigned the server-chassis structure for optimal airflow, without compromising on specifications, enhancing cooling efficiency. With a quick-release top cover and a streamlined airflow system, you can manage cables and components effortlessly, reducing maintenance time. This creates a seamless airflow path from front to back, efficiently dissipating heat and keeping the system running cool and stable, streamlining upkeep and minimizing downtime.

    • Hands sliding out a server tray/module from the server chassis

      Effortless top-cover design

    • Hands removing a fan bar from the server

      Fan bar design

    • A close-up of the back of the server, highlighting the DC-SCM card

      DC-SCM card

    • Hands lifting and removing a large heat sink or air shroud from the server's internal components

      Air Duct

  • World Records Leadership

    ASUS holds the most amount of records in dual-socket (2P) and single-socket (1P) on SPEC CPU 2017 benchmark and dominate the computing performance. These top performance results provide a useful insight into compute-intensive workloads on different computer systems, enabling our customers to reduce complexity, tackle challenging workloads and accelerate system validations.

    Computing Performance Power Efficiency

    • ASUS servers feature Performance Boost technology to achieve the best server performance and agility by tuning servers to match the requirements of workloads, letting you gain greater control of your server environment. This technology improves workload throughput by maximizing processor frequency and boost power, ideal for timesensitive applications such as financial services or data center operations.

      • A microchip icon with a blue graph line that starts flat and then rises sharply at the end, along with a small blue gear symbol inside the chip, and CPU text at the bottom.
        Core Optimizer

        Maximizes the processor frequency in multi-core operations, avoiding frequency shifting for reduced latency.

      • microchip icon with a blue diagonal line graph rising steadily from left to right, with a small blue circle containing a power symbol inside the chip, and CPU text at the bottom.
        Engine Boost

        Automatic power acceleration with an innovative voltage design to increase server overall performance.

      • An icon of three vertical sliders, each with a small blue square as a control knob, representing adjustable settings.
        Workload Presets

        Preconfigured BIOS server profiles based on workloads and benchmarks for improved performance and efficiency.

      * SPEC is a corporation formed to establish and endorse standardized benchmarks and tools to evaluate performance and energy efficiency of computer systems.

    • ASUS select servers achieved most power efficiency positions on the SPEC Power benchmark for energy efficiency and demonstrate to customers how they can achieve faster deployments and higher energy efficiency for their IT infrastructure.

      • A blue circular icon with a CPU chip and speed lines
        ASUS Power Balancer

        Adjust overall loading automatically based on real-time monitoring to decrease overall power consumption for Improved efficiency and cost/performance optimization.

      • A blue circular icon with a power plug symbol
        Thermal Radar 2.0

        Features intelligent fan-curve adjustments to fit the real-time server usage patterns and lower fan power consumption.

  • Server-management Solution

    BMC IT Infrastructure Management Software
    • Remote server management

      ASUS ASMB12-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.

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      A bar graph showing a 39% faster server management performance compared to a baseline
    • Streamline IT operations via a single dashboard

      ASUS Control Center (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.

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      An image of a computer monitor displaying server management software with multiple windows and dashboards, indicating an interface for managing server operations and monitoring performance.

  • Enhanced Security

    Hardware Root-of-Trust Solution Trusted Platform Module 2.0
    • Hardware Root-of-Trust Solution:Detect, recover, boot and protect

      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.

      * Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module must be specified at time of purchase and is factory-fitted. It is not for sale separately.

    • 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.

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