RS720-E9-RS8-G is built on the latest 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors to deliver incredible 2U server performance, packing incredible power into minimal space. RS720-E9-RS8-G offers breakthrough performance with the latest Intel Optane™ DC persistent memory with an over 88% gain in input/output operations per second (IOPS) compared with the same configuration in SSD. Featuring the latest Intel Deep Learning Boost technology to enhance deep learning capabilities, RS720-E9-RS8-G achieves a 3.1X performance improvement in the ResNet-50 and SSD VGG-16 models, fully demonstrating the inference capability of the new platform.
RS720-E9-RS8-G supports two double-deck GPU cards including NVIDIA Tesla and Quadro to deliver outstanding computing throughput and unparalleled performance, ideal for graphics-intensive applications. Delivering 10.87 TFLOPS of Double-Precision Performance with two NVIDIA Tesla V100 GPU, RS720-E9-RS8-G provides maximum performance for artificial intelligence and deep learning.
ASUS servers feature exclusive 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 time-sensitive applications such as financial services or data center operations. In the BIOS you can choose from pre-configured server profiles optimized for specific workloads, maximizing overall performance and reducing server-configuration time.
Core Optimizer
Maximizes the processor frequency in multi-core operations, avoiding frequency shifting for reduced latency
Engine Boost
Automatic power acceleration with an innovative voltage design to increase server overall performance
Workload Presets
Preconfigured BIOS server profiles based on workloads and benchmarks for improved performance and efficiency
RS720-E9-RS8-G features ASUS-exclusive Thermal Radar technology with ambient sensors placed in CPU, memory, NVMe, SSD, OCP mezzanine connector for internal and external temperature monitoring, and dynamic fan-curve adjustment, which lowers fan power consumption by up to 20% and reduces total cost of ownership — ideal for data centers with extreme workloads.
RS720-E9-RS8-G is designed with dedicated airflow channels for the whole system, four dedicated fans for the GPU, and four system fans for the CPU to deliver reliable performance and thermal control.
RS720-E9-RS8-G is designed for easy scalability to fit growing businesses and multiple workloads. It is available with a choice of two PCIe Gen3 x16 links to fit full-height, full-length GPU cards, and it features three PCIe x8 links for HBA/RAID cards to deliver parallel computing power.
RS720-E9-RS8-G also features multiple interface types for flexible storage configurations, including dual PCIe or SATA M.2, and port-to-port OCuLink with Intel VROC technology for four hot-swappable 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs. It also fits up to eight 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch 6Gbps SATA HDDs or eight 2.5-inch SAS HDDs with an HBA/RAID card.
RS720-E9-RS8-G features two embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports and one PCIe slot for 100G high speed LAN cards. Additionally, it supports one OCP 2.0 Mezzanine card, ideal for HPC applications that require high-bandwidth, low-latency network support to connect multiple nodes and clusters.
RS720-E9-RS8-G features an embedded iKVM module and is bundled with ASUS Control Center to provide comprehensive out-of-band and in-band management features for small and mid-size businesses.
The embedded ASMB9-iKVM module supports remote BIOS updates, fan control, standalone KVMs, video recording, and BSOD capture, providing around-the-clock remote monitoring and diagnostics — even if the operating system is down or offline — through a user-friendly, web-based graphical interface that works with all major browsers.
ASUS Control Center (ACC) is a centralized and integrated IT management platform for monitoring and controlling ASUS commercial products, including servers, workstations and digital signage. ACC enables remote BIOS updates, monitoring of multiple systems via mobile devices, and one-click software updates and dispatching, allowing easier server management for any IT infrastructure.
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1200W and 1300W 80 Plus Platinum power supply with 94%+ efficiency directly reduce operating costs and capital expenses.
ASUS ProCool is designed without hollow area, this enables lower impedance, facilitates faster heat dissipation, resulting in cooler operating temperature. Reduces power loss and increases cost savings.
RS720-E9-RS8-G provides instant system information during initialization and reports any unusual diagnostic results for more efficient IT operation and easy troubleshooting.
RS720-E9-RS8-G has a visible Q-Code/port 80 LED display for simple monitoring of the entire boot process, from power on through loading of the operating system.
An internal USB 3.0 port accepts boot disks, providing a safer way to install Linux or VMware Hypervisor as well as additional access for debugging.
A baseboard management controller (BMC) with microSD support facilitates remote OS updates via image files, log data tracking and video storage.
