ASUS 2U Dual-Socket Barebone Server

Overview

The ASUS RS720-E11-RS24U-20WGP10G is a 2U dual-socket barebone server designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers. It supports two 4th or 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and offers up to 4 TB of DDR5 memory across 32 DIMM slots running at speeds up to 5600 MHz. This combination provides the compute density and memory capacity required for virtualization clusters, in-memory databases, and analytics workloads, ensuring high performance and scalability.

With 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays supporting NVMe, SATA, or SAS drives, the server offers flexible storage options that can be tailored to specific workload requirements. Additional expansion slots and configurable networking options make it adaptable to evolving infrastructure demands.

Key features

• Supports dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors for robust compute power.
• Up to 4 TB of DDR5 memory across 32 DIMM slots to handle memory-intensive applications efficiently.
• 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays compatible with NVMe, SATA, or SAS drives for versatile storage configurations.
• Four PCIe Gen5 expansion slots and one OCP 3.0 slot to accommodate high-speed network adapters, GPUs, or accelerators.
• Onboard networking options include four 1 GbE ports or two 10 GbE ports, allowing flexible connectivity setups.
• Redundant 2600 W or 1600 W power supplies certified 80 PLUS Titanium or Platinum to ensure reliable uptime and energy efficiency.
• Integrated platform firmware resiliency module and TPM 2.0 provide hardware-level security against firmware tampering and unauthorized access.

Key specs

• Processor support: dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
• Chipset: Intel C741
• Memory: up to 4 TB DDR5, 32 DIMM slots, speeds up to 5600 MHz
• Storage bays: 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays supporting NVMe, SATA, SAS
• Internal storage: 2 M.2 slots for boot or cache drives
• Expansion slots: 4 PCIe Gen5, 1 OCP 3.0
• Networking: 4 x 1 GbE ports or 2 x 10 GbE ports onboard
• Power supplies: redundant 2600 W or 1600 W, 80 PLUS Titanium or Platinum certified
• Security: platform firmware resiliency module, TPM 2.0

Connectivity and compatibility

This server offers flexible networking options to fit various data center environments. The choice between four 1 GbE ports or two 10 GbE ports allows integration with existing network infrastructure or upgrades to higher throughput connections. The four PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP 3.0 slot provide ample bandwidth for adding high-speed network cards, GPUs, or specialized accelerators, making it suitable for workloads that demand fast data transfer and processing.

Performance and reliability

Designed for high availability, the server includes redundant power supplies with 80 PLUS Titanium or Platinum certification, ensuring efficient power use and minimizing downtime. The platform firmware resiliency module and TPM 2.0 enhance security by protecting against firmware attacks and unauthorized access, which is critical in multi-tenant or edge computing scenarios. The large memory capacity and support for the latest Intel Xeon processors deliver the performance needed for virtualization, HPC, and AI workloads.

Ideal uses and environments

This barebone server is well suited to data centers requiring scalable compute and memory resources. It works well in virtualization clusters, memory-heavy database applications, and analytics platforms. Its flexible storage and expansion options also make it a strong choice for high-performance computing and AI clusters. IT teams looking for a balance of power, expandability, and security will find this server fits naturally into demanding enterprise and edge deployments.