ASUS RS720Q-E11-RS8U: 2U4N High-Density Server for Scale-Out Infrastructure
Product Overview
The ASUS RS720Q-E11-RS8U is a high-density 2U rack server featuring four independent dual-socket nodes (2U4N architecture) powered by 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors . Designed for scale-out infrastructure, this server delivers exceptional compute density, flexible cooling options (air or direct liquid cooling), and enterprise-grade reliability for cloud, CDN, HCI, and hyperscale environments .
Key Features
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2U4N High-Density Architecture: Four independent server nodes in a standard 2U chassis – maximizes rack space efficiency for scale-out deployments
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Dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors per Node: Up to 21% greater general-purpose performance per watt, significantly improving AI inference and training capabilities
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Flexible Cooling Solutions: Supports advanced air cooling (EVAC heatsink up to 270W), direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling (up to 350W), and single-phase immersion cooling
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PCIe 5.0 Ready: 32GT/s bandwidth – twice the speed of PCIe 4.0, with 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots per node
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High-Speed Storage: 8 x 2.5" hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS drive bays per node + 2 x M.2 slots per node
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Redundant Titanium Power Supplies: 1+1 redundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium PSUs for maximum power efficiency
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Comprehensive Management: ASMB11-iKVM with ASPEED AST2600 BMC, ASUS Control Center, and hardware-level Root-of-Trust security
Per-Node Specifications
| Category | Specification |
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| Processor | 2 x Socket P (LGA 4677) – 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable; Air cooling up to 205W (EVAC up to 270W); Liquid cooling up to 350W |
| Memory | 16 x DDR5 DIMM slots (8-channel per CPU, 1DPC) – Up to 4800MHz (4th Gen) / 5600MHz (5th Gen); Supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 series |
| Storage | 8 x 2.5" hot-swap drive bays (NVMe/SATA/SAS); 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 link, up to 22110) |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (low-profile, half-height, half-length) |
| Networking | 2 x Intel X710 10GbE LAN ports + 1 x Dedicated Management LAN port |
| I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x RJ-45 GbE LAN, 1 x RJ-45 Management port |
| Graphics | Aspeed AST2600 with 64MB VRAM |
System-Level Specifications
| Category | Specification |
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| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount (4 nodes in 2U chassis) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 800 x 444 x 88 mm (31.5" x 17.48" x 3.46") |
| Net Weight | 32.50 kg (71.65 lbs) |
| Power Supply | 1+1 redundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium |
| Total Drive Bays | 32 x 2.5" hot-swap bays (8 per node) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C |
| Certifications | BSMI, CE, CB, FCC Class A |
Cooling Options
The RS720Q-E11-RS8U offers multiple cooling solutions to fit diverse data center requirements :
| Cooling Solution | TDP Support | Key Benefits |
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| Standard Air Cooling | Up to 205W | Standard heat sink |
| EVAC Air Cooling | Up to 270W | Enhanced Volume Air Cooling for higher TDP |
| Direct-to-Chip (D2C) Liquid Cooling | Up to 350W | 92% lower fan power consumption, 29.6% lower noise |
| Single-Phase Immersion Cooling | Up to 350W | Improved PUE, lower carbon emissions |
Management and Security
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ASMB11-iKVM: On-board remote management with KVM-over-IP
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ASUS Control Center: Centralized IT management software for multi-server environments
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Hardware Root-of-Trust: Hardware-level security for firmware resiliency
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Redfish API Support: For automated data center management and orchestration
Target Applications
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Content Delivery Networks (CDN): High-density compute nodes for edge content distribution
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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI): Scale-out storage and compute clusters
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Cloud Computing: High-density virtualization and container hosting
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High-Performance Computing (HPC): Dense compute clusters for scientific workloads
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Scale-Out Infrastructure: Web servers, database clusters, and distributed applications
Supported Operating Systems
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (certified)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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CentOS
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Ubuntu
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VMware ESXi
Consult ASUS website for latest OS support and version compatibility.
Why Choose ASUS RS720Q-E11-RS8U?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Compute Density | 4 nodes with 8 processors in 2U – ideal for space-constrained data centers |
| Flexible Cooling | Air, direct liquid cooling, or immersion cooling – optimize for any environment |
| Scale-Out Ready | Four-node architecture designed for CDN, HCI, and cloud workloads |
| PCIe 5.0 Future-Proofing | 32GT/s bandwidth – 2x PCIe 4.0 speed for next-gen accelerators and storage |
| High Storage Density | 32 NVMe drives (8 per node) for all-flash configurations |
| Enterprise Reliability | 1+1 redundant Titanium PSUs, hot-swap components |
| Comprehensive Management | ASMB11-iKVM, AST2600 BMC, ASUS Control Center, Redfish API |
| Hardware Security | Root-of-Trust solution for firmware protection |
| Red Hat Certified | Validated compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux |
| Thermal Radar 2.0 | Real-time thermal monitoring and optimization for improved PUE |
Part Number Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | RS720Q-E11-RS8U |
| SKU Example | 90SF02K1-M00070 |
| Generation | E11 (4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable) |
| Form Factor | 2U4N (4 nodes in 2U chassis) |
Warranty
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Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year standard warranty
Conclusion
The ASUS RS720Q-E11-RS8U is a high-density 2U4N server platform that delivers exceptional compute density, flexible cooling options, and enterprise-grade reliability for scale-out infrastructure deployments. With support for 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 8 total processors in 2U), 32 DDR5 DIMM slots (16 per node), 32 NVMe drive bays (8 per node), 8 PCIe 5.0 expansion slots (2 per node), and redundant 3000W Titanium power supplies, this server is ideal for CDN, HCI, cloud computing, and HPC environments.
Backed by ASUS's comprehensive management suite (ASMB11-iKVM, ASUS Control Center), hardware Root-of-Trust security, Red Hat certification, and flexible cooling solutions (air, direct liquid cooling, or immersion cooling), the RS720Q-E11-RS8U is the ideal choice for organizations seeking a powerful, scalable, and energy-efficient 2U4N server platform for modern data center and hyperscale environments.
