Asus RS724Q-E7/RS12 Barebone System — High-Density 2U Dual-Node HPC Platform

Experience the power of dense computing with the Asus RS724Q-E7/RS12 Barebone System, a 2U rack-mountable chassis engineered for HPC, data analytics, and demanding enterprise workloads. Built around the Intel Xeon E5-2600 family on Socket R LGA-2011, this ASUS flagship server brings four independent nodes into a compact footprint. Each node supports dual processors, enabling scalable performance across a wide range of compute-intensive tasks. With 16 DIMM slots per node and support for up to 512GB of R-DIMM memory per node, the RS724Q-E7/RS12 is designed to maximize memory bandwidth and parallelism, helping your applications run faster when handling large datasets, simulations, and parallel workloads. A redundant 1+1 1620W power supply with 80+ Platinum efficiency delivers reliable power delivery for continuous operation in data centers, labs, and high-demand environments. If you’re seeking a high-density, flexible, and reliable server platform that can scale with your HPC or virtualization goals, this barebone system delivers the core building blocks you need.

• Ultra-dense HPC architecture: Four independent 2U nodes create an exceptionally compact dual-processor platform, allowing you to deploy multi-node simulations, analytics clusters, or virtualized environments without sacrificing rack space. This design is ideal for high-performance computing workloads that demand parallel processing, large memory footprints, and efficient power use in a compact footprint.
• Massive memory footprint per node: Each node offers 16 DIMM slots and supports up to 512GB of RDIMM memory, enabling substantial RAM capacity in parallel across all nodes. With four nodes, this configuration can deliver up to 2TB of system memory, providing ample headroom for large-scale in-memory databases, high-fidelity simulations, and memory-intensive applications.
• Robust and efficient power: The system is equipped with 1+1 redundant 1620W power supplies delivering high efficiency, typically rated to 80+ Platinum, helping minimize energy costs and ensure uptime. Redundant power installation reduces single-point failures and supports continuous operation in demanding environments.
• Intel Socket R LGA-2011 compatibility for E5-2600 family: The RS724Q-E7/RS12 is designed around the Intel Socket R LGA-2011 platform, enabling compatibility with the Xeon E5-2600 series processors and the performance and scalability those CPUs offer for compute-heavy workloads. The dual-processor per node configuration (and the 4-node chassis) provides substantial multi-threaded performance across the entire system.
• Designed for HPC, virtualization, and data-center workloads: With high-density 2U packaging and per-node dual-processor capability, this barebone is tailored for environments that require scalable compute, memory bandwidth, and efficient cooling in a compact footprint. Whether you’re building a private cloud, a high-performance cluster, or research infrastructure, RS724Q-E7/RS12 provides the foundational platform to achieve your performance and efficiency goals.

Technical Details of Asus RS724Q-E7/RS12 Barebone System

• Chassis form factor: 2U rack-mountable chassis housing four independent nodes for high-density computing.
• Processors and sockets: Intel Xeon E5-2600 family support on Socket R LGA-2011; dual processors per node, with a total of four nodes in the chassis, enabling robust multi-processor configurations.
• Memory: 16 DIMM slots per node; up to 512GB RDIMM memory per node; total system memory can reach up to 2TB (depending on memory configuration and capacity per module).
• Power: Redundant 1+1 1620W power supplies with 80+ Platinum efficiency for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Other notes: Four-node high-density compute platform designed for HPC and enterprise workloads; optimized for parallel processing, memory bandwidth, and scalable performance in a compact 2U form factor.

How to install Asus RS724Q-E7/RS12

• Step 1: Prepare a compatible rack and rails: Position the 2U chassis in a 19-inch rack, attach rails according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and ensure there is adequate clearance for access to the rear and sides for maintenance and cable routing.
• Step 2: Install and configure processors: In each node, install the dual Xeon processors into the Socket R LGA-2011 sockets, applying the proper thermal interface material and securing the heatsinks as required by ASUS documentation for dual-CPU configurations per node.
• Step 3: Populate memory: Install RDIMM memory modules in each node’s 16 DIMM slots, following recommended population guidelines for balanced bandwidth and memory channel performance. Use matched speeds and keep to the supported memory capacities per node to maximize reliability and performance.
• Step 4: Connect power and interconnects: Attach the redundant 1620W power supplies and connect power and management cables. Verify that both PSUs are powering the chassis and that management controllers recognize each node. Install any required storage controllers, NICs, or PCIe expansion cards as needed for your deployment.
• Step 5: Configure firmware and install OS or hypervisor: Boot the system and update the BIOS/firmware across all nodes. Configure boot order and any RAID or storage controllers, then install your chosen operating system or virtualization platform. After installation, validate the environment with representative HPC workloads to ensure system stability and performance under load.

Frequently asked questions

• What workloads is the Asus RS724Q-E7/RS12 best suited for? It is designed for high-density computing, HPC, data analytics, and virtualization scenarios where multiple nodes deliver parallel processing power in a compact 2U footprint.
• How many processors can be installed in total? The chassis is built around four independent nodes, with dual processors per node, providing substantial multi-processor capability across the four-node system.
• What memory capacity is supported? Each node supports up to 512GB RDIMM memory, for a potential total of up to 2TB across the four nodes depending on installed memory modules and configurations.
• What power configuration does it use? The system features a 1+1 redundant 1620W power supply setup with 80+ Platinum efficiency to support reliability and energy efficiency in data centers.
• Is this a ready-to-run server or a barebone? It is a barebone system intended to be completed by the user with CPUs, memory, storage, and networking components; operating system and some components are not included in the base package.
• What kind of expansion or I/O options are available? The RS724Q-E7/RS12 is designed to support multi-node HPC workloads with expansion options typical for enterprise-grade server platforms, including PCIe add-ins and networking interfaces, though exact configurations depend on the chosen hardware and modules.