The ASUS RS720A-E13-RS8G is a high-performance, GPU-optimized 2U rack server built for the AMD EPYC 9005 (Turin) platform. Engineered for modern data centers, it balances exceptional compute power, massive scalability, and efficient thermal design to handle demanding workloads like AI inference, virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing (HPC).

• 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)

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.

• 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

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.