Asus RS700-E10-WOCPU051Z Barebone System — 1U Rack-Mountable Dual-Processor Server

The Asus RS700-E10-WOCPU051Z barebone system is a high-density, enterprise-ready foundation engineered for demanding data center workloads. Built around a dual-processor design with LGA-4189 sockets and the Intel C621A chipset, this 1U chassis is designed to deliver scalable performance, robust memory flexibility, and reliable storage options in a compact form factor. Whether you’re building a virtualization host, a private cloud node, or a mission-critical database appliance, this barebone system provides the core infrastructure you need to achieve exceptional reliability, control, and efficiency in modern IT environments.

• Dual-processor scalability: Supports 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors in LGA-4189 sockets, leveraging the powerful Intel C621A platform to deliver multi-core performance, strong parallel processing, and enterprise-grade reliability for virtualization, database, and HPC workloads.
• Massive memory capacity: Equipped for DDR4-3200 memory with up to 32 memory slots, enabling substantial RAM footprints that accelerate virtual machines, in-memory databases, caching layers, and data analytics while maintaining stability and error correction capabilities where applicable.
• Flexible storage and RAID: Features 4 x 3.5" drive bays and a Serial ATA/600 RAID-capable controller, providing solid data protection, flexible storage tiering, and scalable I/O to meet performance and capacity requirements of growing systems and data centers.
• Management-ready with robust graphics: Includes an ASPEED AST2600 controller with 64 MB graphics memory to support out-of-band management, remote KVM, and console access—critical for maintenance, monitoring, and quick recovery in rack deployments.
• Enterprise-class chassis design: 1U rack-mountable form factor optimized for dense data centers, with built-in expansion potential and reliable components designed to deliver consistent uptime, easy maintenance, and straightforward integration with existing infrastructure.

Technical Details of Asus RS700-E10-WOCPU051Z Barebone System

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis designed to maximize data center density while ensuring accessible maintenance and serviceability.
• Processor support: Supports 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors in the LGA-4189 socket, providing scalable compute power for virtualization, clustering, and compute-intensive workloads.
• Chipset: Intel C621A chipset, delivering enterprise-grade platform infrastructure and features suitable for multi-processor configurations and demanding workloads.
• Memory: DDR4 SDRAM with support for DDR4-3200 speeds; up to 32 memory slots to enable large RAM configurations for heavy virtualization and database workloads.
• Memory reliability: Supports memory types and configurations designed for reliability in server environments (availability of ECC/registered memory depends on CPU/memory selection).
• Storage controller: Serial ATA/600 RAID-supported controller for data protection and performance optimization in storage configurations.
• Drive bays: 4 x 3.5" bays for flexible HDD/SSD deployment, enabling straightforward expansion and scalable storage solutions.
• Drive connections: Includes 2 SATA connections in addition to the 4 bays, enabling RAID arrays and expanded storage options within the chassis.
• Graphics and management: ASPEED AST2600 with 64 MB graphics memory supports IPMI-based management, remote console access, and monitoring for hands-off administration in data-center environments.
• Other considerations: As a barebone system, CPUs are not included; the motherboard, chassis, and essential controllers are provided to support a customized dual-processor configuration.

How to install Asus RS700-E10-WOCPU051Z

• Prepare your workspace and rack: ensure a clean, grounded environment and a compatible 19" rack with the necessary rails and clearance for a 1U chassis.
• Install processors: insert the two Intel Xeon Scalable processors into the LGA-4189 sockets, secure the processors according to the motherboard guidelines, and apply appropriate thermal paste before attaching the cooling solution.
• Seat memory modules: populate the 32 memory slots with compatible DDR4-3200 memory modules, following the processor and motherboard guidelines for dual-processor configurations to maximize memory bandwidth and stability.
• Install storage: place drives into the 4 x 3.5" bays and connect them to the Serial ATA/600 RAID controller. If RAID is required, configure the RAID array in the system’s BIOS/RAID controller utility before operating system installation.
• Connect management and cables: attach the IPMI management cables and verify the ASPEED AST2600 management controller is functional for remote monitoring, KVM access, and system health reporting.
• Power and boot: install the power supplies (per your chosen configuration), power up the chassis, and enter the system BIOS. Configure processor settings, memory settings, boot order, RAID, and any enterprise features such as IPMI network settings and alerting.
• Install the operating system and drivers: load your preferred server OS, install required drivers for storage controllers, management interface, and network adapters, and apply latest firmware updates for stability and security.
• Validation: run basic hardware checks, verify that both CPUs are recognized, memory is detected fully, storage arrays are healthy, and IPMI/KVM access works as expected for ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What exactly is included with the Asus RS700-E10-WOCPU051Z?
A: This is a barebone system, offering the chassis, dual-processor support framework (LGA-4189 sockets), Intel C621A platform, memory slots, and drive bays. CPUs, RAM, and some option cards are not included and must be added according to your performance needs.

Q: How many processors can this barebone chassis hold?
A: It supports 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors in LGA-4189 sockets, enabling dual-processor configurations for high-throughput workloads.

Q: How much memory can I install?
A: The chassis supports up to 32 DDR4 memory slots with DDR4-3200 speeds, allowing substantial RAM capacity for virtualization, databases, and in-memory applications, depending on the memory type and CPU configuration selected.

Q: What storage options are available?
A: The system provides 4 x 3.5" drive bays with an integrated Serial ATA/600 RAID controller and 2 additional SATA connections, offering flexible RAID configurations and scalable storage capacity for enterprise workloads.

Q: Is there built-in management support?
A: Yes. The ASPEED AST2600 controller enables out-of-band management, remote console (KVM), and health monitoring to simplify administration and recovery in rack deployments.

Q: Is this suitable for a data center environment?
A: Absolutely. With a compact 1U form factor, dual-processor capability, expansive memory, RAID-ready storage, and robust management features, it is designed for data center racking, virtualization hosts, and scalable enterprise deployments.