Asus RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS Barebone System

The Asus RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS is a high-density, 2U rack-mountable barebone server designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers. Built to accommodate up to two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, this system delivers scalable compute for virtualization, analytics, AI inference, and HPC workloads while maintaining a compact footprint. Its architecture is tailored for liquid cooling solutions, enabling higher sustained performance with improved thermals and energy efficiency—an essential combination for dense deployments, colocation, and edge computing where space and reliability matter most. With support for up to 16 DIMMs, 2 PCIe 5.0 slots, 8 NVMe drives, and two 10G LAN interfaces per node, the RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS provides a flexible, future-proof platform that can be tuned to meet a wide range of workloads. This barebone system is the foundation for a customized server solution, empowering data center operators to select the exact memory, storage, and expansion options required to optimize performance, latency, and total cost of ownership. Whether you’re consolidating workloads in a virtualized environment, accelerating data analytics, or building a scalable AI inference node, this 2U chassis is engineered to deliver reliable, repeatable performance in a configurable, serviceable package.

• Dual-socket flexibility: Ready to support up to two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors on the LGA-4677 socket, delivering robust multi-core compute power for demanding workloads and virtualization environments.
• Dense 2U form factor: A true 2U rack-mountable barebone chassis optimized for data-center density, offering generous internal space for memory, storage, and expansion while fitting seamlessly into standard racks.
• Liquid cooling compatibility: Engineered to accommodate liquid cooling solutions, enabling higher thermal headroom for sustained turbo performance and improved energy efficiency in dense deployments.
• Memory and I/O backbone: Supports up to 16 DIMMs for expansive memory capacity and bandwidth, plus 2 PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, ensuring room for modern accelerators, GPUs, or high-speed I/O cards.
• High-speed storage and networking: Includes up to 8 NVMe drive bays for ultra-fast local storage and two 10G LAN per node to support fast clustering, virtualization, and data transfer workloads.

Technical Details of Asus RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS

• Chassis: 2U rack-mountable barebone system
• Processor support: Up to two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Socket LGA-4677)
• Memory: Up to 16 DIMMs for high capacity and memory bandwidth
• Expansion slots: 2 PCIe 5.0 slots for modern GPUs, NICs, or accelerators
• Storage: Up to 8 NVMe drive bays for rapid local storage
• Networking: Two 10G Ethernet connections per node for fast data and management networking
• Cooling: Designed for compatibility with liquid cooling solutions to maximize performance and efficiency

How to Install Asus RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS

• Prepare your rack, power supply, and any required rail kits. Confirm you have compatible processors (up to two 4th Gen Xeon CPUs) and memory DIMMs that fit the 16-DIMM capacity.
• Install the processors into the LGA-4677 sockets, apply thermal interface material as required, and secure the CPU heatsinks or water-cooling blocks according to your cooling solution’s instructions.
• Populate memory DIMMs in the designated slots to reach your target capacity and performance. Use the motherboard/CPU guidelines to enable balanced memory channels and optimal bandwidth.
• Install NVMe drives into the available drive bays, ensuring proper alignment and secure screw retention. Route any NVMe cables or backplane connections as needed for your storage configuration.
• Insert PCIe 5.0 expansion cards (if any) into the available slots, connect power and data cables, and verify physical clearance for airflow and cooling.
• Mount the barebone chassis into the rack, connect power, and attach network cables. Power on and configure the system through the management interface or BMC, set up BIOS/firmware, and install your chosen operating system and virtualization stack.

Frequently asked questions

• What workloads is the Asus RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS best suited for? This 2U barebone system is designed for dense data-center deployments that require dual Xeon compute, high memory bandwidth, fast NVMe storage, and PCIe 5.0 expansion. It excels in virtualization, data analytics, AI inference, and HPC workloads where space efficiency and scalability are critical.
• Can this barebone support liquid cooling? Yes. The RS720Q-E11-RS8U-3WSTEVHS is built to be compatible with liquid cooling solutions, enabling higher sustained performance and improved energy efficiency in high-density configurations.
• How many processors and memory modules can I deploy? The system supports up to two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 16 DIMMs, offering substantial compute power and memory capacity for virtualization and memory-intensive workloads.
• What storage and networking options are available? It provides up to 8 NVMe drive bays for fast, low-latency storage and two 10G LAN connections per node, delivering high-throughput networking essential for clustered environments and data-intensive applications.
• Is this a complete server or a barebone that requires additional components? It is a barebone system. You will need to supply the CPUs, memory, storage drives, and any required expansion cards or accelerators to complete your server configuration.