Key Specifications

• Form Factor: 2U rackmount, dual-socket SP5 (LGA 6096P)
• Processors: Up to 2× AMD EPYC 9005 Series, 400W TDP per socket, max 192 cores
• Memory: 24× DDR5 RDIMM slots (12-channel/CPU), up to 3TB DDR5 6400MT/s (1DPC)
• Storage:
  • 8× 2.5” hot-swap bays (NVMe/SATA/SAS, tri-mode)
  • 2× M.2 22110/2280/2260 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
   
• Expansion: 8× PCIe 5.0 slots + 2× OCP 3.0; supports 3× dual-slot 400W GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA H100)
• Networking: 1× RJ45 management port; OCP 3.0 supports 10GbE–200GbE NICs
• Power: Redundant 80PLUS Titanium PSUs (high efficiency, low OPEX)
• Dimensions: 822.16 × 484.65 × 87.3 mm (32.37 × 19.08 × 3.44 in)
• Management: ASMB12-iKVM (KVM-over-IP), ASUS Control Center Enterprise (optional)

• Core Advantages

   
  1. Unmatched Compute & GPU Performance

      

     Powered by the latest AMD EPYC 9005 processors and PCIe 5.0, the RS720A-E13-RS8G delivers industry-leading throughput for AI inference, HPC, and database workloads. Support for up to 3× 400W dual-slot GPUs makes it ideal for accelerating complex parallel tasks.
      
  2. Massive Scalability & Flexible I/O

      

     With 24 DDR5 slots (up to 3TB), 8 tri-mode storage bays, and 10 PCIe 5.0/OCP 3.0 slots, the server provides unprecedented expansion for memory, storage, and networking. Its modular DC-MHS architecture ensures seamless integration into dynamic data center environments.
      
  3. Advanced Thermal & Reliability Design

      

     Featuring 1U Enhanced-Volume Air-Cooling (EVAC) heatsinks, the system efficiently dissipates heat from high-TDP CPUs and GPUs, ensuring stability under sustained heavy loads. Tool-less design (top-cover handle, optimized fan bar) simplifies maintenance and cable management.
      
  4. Enterprise-Grade Management & Efficiency

      

     Integrated ASMB12-iKVM enables remote, out-of-band management for 24/7 monitoring and troubleshooting. Titanium-level PSUs reduce power consumption and cooling costs, aligning with green data center initiatives.
      
   

  Typical Applications

   
  • AI & HPC: GPU-accelerated inference, machine learning, scientific computing
  • Cloud & Virtualization: High-density virtual machines, private/hybrid cloud nodes
  • Enterprise Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and in-memory databases
  • Distributed Storage: NVMe-cached clusters, software-defined storage (SDS)
  • 5G & Edge: Network function virtualization (NFV), edge computing nodes
   

  Summary

   
  The ASUS RS720A-E13-RS8G is a versatile, high-performance workhorse for modern data centers. It combines AMD EPYC 9005 power, GPU optimization, and enterprise reliability to excel across AI, cloud, and mission-critical enterprise workloads.