ASUS RS700-E12-RS4U-2KW10G 1U Dual Xeon 6 Rack Server Barebone

ASUS RS700-E12-RS4U-2KW10G 1U Dual Xeon 6 Rack Server Barebone

Overview

ASUS RS700-E12-RS4U-2KW10G is a 1U dual-socket rackmount server platform designed for compute-dense data center deployments where rack space efficiency and balanced I/O are required. It is typically deployed by infrastructure teams managing virtualization clusters, cloud nodes, and enterprise workloads.

The platform supports dual Intel Xeon 6 Scalable processors, delivering high core density and compute scalability for multi-tenant environments. It integrates 32 DDR5 RDIMM slots, enabling large memory configurations with high bandwidth, supporting workloads such as virtualization, analytics, and in-memory applications.

Storage configuration is optimized for up to 4 front-access hot-swap bays supporting NVMe, SATA, or SAS drives, providing flexible storage tiers depending on controller configuration. Additional dual M.2 slots allow OS boot or caching layers without consuming front drive capacity.

This system fits into standard 19-inch racks (1U form factor) and is deployed in data centers, hyperscale environments, and enterprise server rooms where density per rack unit is critical. Compared to higher-bay variants, this model prioritizes compute and expansion over storage capacity.

Connectivity and expansion include PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP 3.0 networking modules, enabling integration with high-speed NICs (10GbE/25GbE/100GbE) and RAID/storage controllers. It includes ASUS ASMB12-iKVM, providing out-of-band management via IPMI and Redfish for remote administration.

A practical deployment example includes use as a virtualization node with moderate local storage and high memory density, or as a compute-focused cloud node relying on external storage fabrics.

This system is not suitable for storage-heavy deployments requiring high drive counts, or environments needing GPU-dense configurations typically handled by 2U/4U platforms.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

• High-density virtualization nodes with external storage
• Cloud compute nodes in hyperscale environments
• Application servers with moderate local storage needs
• Database front-end or compute-tier servers
• Enterprise rack deployments with limited rack space

Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with 19-inch enterprise racks, DDR5 RDIMM memory modules, and NVMe/SATA/SAS drives (via controller). Designed for integration with virtualization platforms, container environments, and enterprise orchestration systems. Supports OCP 3.0 networking ecosystem and PCIe Gen5 expansion cards.