Overview
ASUS RS720-E11-RS12U is a 2U dual-socket 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable server (Intel C741, DDR5 ECC) with 12x U.2 NVMe drive bays and PCIe expansion for AI GPU cards. Configured by Viperatech for AI deployments. Combines ASUS enterprise server reliability with Intel's latest Xeon Scalable platform for AI inference and HPC workloads.
Key Features
- Dual 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (C741, DDR5 ECC)
- 12x U.2 NVMe/SATA bays — high storage density
- PCIe 5.0 expansion for AI GPU cards
- ASUS ASMB11-iKVM IPMI remote management
- 2U rack-mount form factor
Ideal For
Enterprise IT teams deploying a cost-effective 2U dual-socket Xeon server for AI inference or HPC compute, where high-density local NVMe storage alongside GPU expansion is required.
Processor / System Bus
Intel®Xeon® Processor Scalable Family
Generation
4th/5th
Core Logic
Intel® C741 Chipset
Memory
Total slot:32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)Capacity:Maximum up to 4TBMemory type:4th: 4800 MHz (1DPC)/ 4400 MHz (2DPC)5th: 5600/4800 MHz (1DPC)/4400(2DPC)Memory size:64GB, 32GB, 16GB RDIMM256GB, 128GB RDIMM 3DS* Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information
Expansion Slots
Up to 9 slots (with OCP)• 6 x PCIe Gen5 x8 link or 3 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP)• 1 x OCP 3.0Up to 9 slots (without OCP) • 8 x PCIe Gen5 x8 link or 4 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP)
Storage
Configuration #1 (Non-GPU support)Front Bays:12 x 3.5”/2.5" hot-swap drive bays8 x NVMe/SAS*/SATA + 4 NVMe/SATARear Bays (Optional):2 x 2.5" hot-swap drive bays2 x NVMe/SATAConfiguration #2 (GPU support)12 x 3.5”/2.5" hot-swap drive bays8 x NVMe/SAS*/SATA + 4 NVMe/SATA*HBA/RAID card is required to support SAS hard drives
Drive Bays
12 x 3.5”/2.5" hot-swap bay2 x M.2 slot
System Fan
4
Networking
Configuration #1 (Non-GPU support)1 x Mgmt LAN4 x1Gbe(Intel I350-AM4) RJ45 port (optional) or 2 x 10Gbe(Intel X710-AT2) RJ45 port (optional)Configuration #2 (GPU support)1 x Mgmt LAN2 x 10Gbe(Intel X710-AT2) RJ45 port (optional)
Graphic
Aspeed AST2600 64MB
Front I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
Rear I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports1 x VGA port1 x RJ-45 Management LAN port2 x 10G or 4 x 1G RJ-45 GbE LAN port (optional)
Switch/LED
Front Switch/LED:1 x Power Switch (w/ LED)1 x Location Switch (w/ LED)
Dimensions
840mm x 447mm x 88mm
Form Factor
2U
Weight
26.855kg
Power Supply
Configuration #1 (Non-GPU support)1+1 Redundant AC:2600W/1600W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply2000W/1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power SupplyConfiguration #2 (GPU support)1+1 Redundant AC:2600W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply2000W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply
CPU Heatsink/ Cooler
Configuration #1 (Non-GPU support)2U Standard HeatsinkConfiguration #2 (GPU support)1U Standard Heatsink1U EVAC Heatsink
Prices may vary. Verify on vendor site.
Quick Specs
- Processor / System Bus
- Intel®Xeon® Processor Scalable Family
- Generation
- 4th/5th
- Core Logic
- Intel® C741 Chipset
- Memory
- Total slot:32 (8-channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU)Capacity:Maximum up to 4TBMemory type:4th: 4800 MHz (1DPC)/ 4400 MHz (2DPC)5th: 5600/4800 MHz (1DPC)/4400(2DPC)Memory size:64GB, 32GB, 16GB RDIMM256GB, 128GB RDIMM 3DS* Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information
- Expansion Slots
- Up to 9 slots (with OCP)• 6 x PCIe Gen5 x8 link or 3 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP)• 1 x OCP 3.0Up to 9 slots (without OCP) • 8 x PCIe Gen5 x8 link or 4 x PCIe Gen5 x16 link (FHFL)• 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP)
- Storage
- Configuration #1 (Non-GPU support)Front Bays:12 x 3.5”/2.5" hot-swap drive bays8 x NVMe/SAS*/SATA + 4 NVMe/SATARear Bays (Optional):2 x 2.5" hot-swap drive bays2 x NVMe/SATAConfiguration #2 (GPU support)12 x 3.5”/2.5" hot-swap drive bays8 x NVMe/SAS*/SATA + 4 NVMe/SATA*HBA/RAID card is required to support SAS hard drives