ASUS ESC8000A-E12
Brand: ASUS | Category: Servers
SKU: ASUS-ESC8000A-E12 | Part #: ESC8000A-E12 | MPN: ESC8000A-E12
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About the ASUS ESC8000A-E12
The ASUS ESC8000A-E12 is a 2U AMD EPYC rack server purpose-built for virtualisation, AI inference, and high-performance database workloads, delivering enterprise-grade density with hot-swap redundancy across power, cooling, and storage subsystems. This architecture qualifies it for mission-critical environments where uptime and data integrity cannot be compromised.
Built on fourth or fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors, the ESC8000A-E12 scales to 12 TB+ memory across 12 DIMM slots with DDR5 support, enabling memory-intensive analytics, machine learning model serving, and large-scale virtualisation tasks. Storage architects and AI infrastructure teams favour this platform for its configurable NVMe, SAS, and SATA hot-swap drive bays, coupled with dual or quad 1GbE and 10GbE Ethernet options. ASUS delivers comprehensive management via IPMI 2.0 and vendor-specific tools, while redundant hot-swap PSU modules and fan arrays eliminate single points of failure. Available warranty options—ProSupport, Foundation Care, and Premier—ensure long-term operational continuity. The ESC8000A-E12 fits standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack installations, making it ideal for hyperconverged infrastructure deployments and data centre consolidation projects where performance density matters.
Key Specifications
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount, EIA-310 19-inch standard
- Processor Socket: AMD EPYC (fourth/fifth generation)
- Maximum Memory: 12 TB+ (12x DIMM slots, DDR5 capable)
- Storage: Hot-swap configurable NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives
- Networking: Dual/quad 1GbE or 10GbE RJ45 (configurable)
- Redundancy: Hot-swap power supplies and cooling modules
- Management: IPMI 2.0 and vendor-specific management interfaces
Contact Omnixon Global for detailed configuration options and to request an RFQ for the ESC8000A-E12.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Category | Servers |
| SKU | ASUS-ESC8000A-E12 |
| Part Number | ESC8000A-E12 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 4U |
| Chassis Standard | EIA-310 19-inch rack |
| PSU Redundancy | Redundant hot-swap supported |
| Drives | Hot-swap NVMe / SAS / SATA (configurable) |
| Management | iDRAC / iLO / XCC / IPMI 2.0 (vendor-specific) |
| Warranty | 3-year ProSupport / Foundation Care / Premier (configurable) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ESC8000A-E12 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processor Socket | AMD EPYC (fourth/fifth generation) |
| Drive Configuration | Hot-swap NVMe / SAS / SATA (configurable) |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap supported |
| Management Interface | IPMI 2.0, Vendor-specific management tools |
| Use Case | Virtualization, database, AI, hyperconverged infrastructure |
| Cooling | Hot-swap redundant fan modules |
| Network Interface | Dual/quad 1GbE or 10GbE RJ45 (configurable) |
| Max Memory | 12 TB+ (12x DIMM slots, DDR5 capable) |
Frequently Asked Questions about ASUS ESC8000A-E12
Can you ship the ASUS ESC8000A-E12 configured to my BOM?
Yes. Submit your CTO BOM (CPU SKU, memory layout, drives, NIC, GPU, OS preload) in the RFQ and we return a configured-to-order quote with realistic lead time. Standard CTO turn is 4-6 weeks vendor-side.
Do you offer Dell ProSupport / HPE Foundation Care alongside the hardware?
Yes — we attach the matching support contract during quoting. Available tiers: ProSupport / ProSupport Plus / Mission Critical (Dell), Foundation Care / Proactive Care 24x7 (HPE), Premier (Lenovo). Recommend 3y minimum for production.
Is rack installation available in Dubai / GCC?
Yes for Dubai (same-week scheduling) and on quotation for the broader GCC via certified partners. Includes rack-and-stack, cable management, OS install, and post-install verification.
How does pricing compare to going direct to the OEM?
For SMB and mid-market quantities, channel pricing is typically equal to or better than direct OEM, with faster quote turn (24h vs 2-3 weeks). For multi-million-dollar projects, we partner with the OEM directly and pass through a transparent margin.