ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server
Brand: ASUS | Category: Servers
SKU: ASUS-RS520E9RS8V2 | Part #: RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | MPN: RS520-E9-RS8 V2
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About the ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server
The ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 is a purpose-built 2U storage server featuring dual third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake), supporting up to 40 cores per socket. The platform delivers dense NVMe and SAS storage capacity with eight 3.5-inch LFF hot-swap bays, making it ideal for Ceph, OpenStack, and enterprise software-defined storage architectures requiring high-capacity node density. The server integrates dual 10GbE ports standard with optional 25GbE network adapters, providing flexible networking for storage traffic segregation and cluster replication.
Ideal for
- Ceph distributed storage cluster nodes for petabyte-scale object storage backends
- Software-defined storage platforms (Proxmox VE, TrueNAS, OpenStack Swift) in mid-market data centers
- High-capacity NAS appliances and tiered storage systems requiring per-node capacity scaling
- Hyper-converged infrastructure deployments combining compute and block storage tiers
- Time-series database clusters (InfluxDB, Prometheus) with persistent local storage requirements
- Backup and archival infrastructure supporting incremental and deduplicated workloads
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Model | RS520-E9-RS8 V2 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mount |
| Processor Sockets | 2× LGA4189 |
| Max Processor Configuration | 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H (60 cores total, 3.5 GHz max turbo) |
| Memory Slots | 16× DIMM DDR5 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2.56 TB (16× 160 GB RDIMM DDR5-4800) |
| Storage Bays | 8× 3.5-inch LFF hot-swap (NVMe + SAS hybrid support) |
| Max Storage Capacity | 528 TB (8× 66 TB SAS HDD or equivalent NVMe) |
| Internal I/O | 2× M.2 NVMe slots (22110) for boot/OS |
| Onboard Network | 2× 10 GbE RJ45 |
| Expansion Slots | 3× PCIe 5.0 x16 (supports 25GbE, 100GbE, or HBA cards) |
| Power Supply | 2× 1600 W redundant 80+ Platinum PSU |
| Cooling | 6× intelligent hot-swap fans with 6-zone temperature monitoring |
| IPMI | ASPEED AST2600 BMC with dedicated 1 GbE port |
| OS Support | Linux, Windows Server, UNIX, KVM, Xen, Hyper-V |
| Launch Quarter | Q4 2022 |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Category | Servers |
| SKU | ASUS-RS520E9RS8V2 |
| Part Number | RS520-E9-RS8 V2 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | RS520-E9-RS8 V2 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mount |
| Processor Sockets | 2× LGA4189 |
| Max Processor Configuration | 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H (60 cores total, 3.5 GHz max turbo) |
| Memory Slots | 16× DIMM DDR5 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2.56 TB (16× 160 GB RDIMM DDR5-4800) |
| Storage Bays | 8× 3.5-inch LFF hot-swap (NVMe + SAS hybrid support) |
| Max Storage Capacity | 528 TB (8× 66 TB SAS HDD or equivalent NVMe) |
| Internal I/O | 2× M.2 NVMe slots (22110) for boot/OS |
| Onboard Network | 2× 10 GbE RJ45 |
| Expansion Slots | 3× PCIe 5.0 x16 (supports 25GbE, 100GbE, or HBA cards) |
| Power Supply | 2× 1600 W redundant 80+ Platinum PSU |
| Cooling | 6× intelligent hot-swap fans with 6-zone temperature monitoring |
| IPMI | ASPEED AST2600 BMC with dedicated 1 GbE port |
| OS Support | Linux, Windows Server, UNIX, KVM, Xen, Hyper-V |
| Launch Quarter | Q4 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server
What does the ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server do?
The ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.
What are the headline specs of the ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server?
Key specifications for the ASUS RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Intel Xeon Scalable 2U Storage Server: new condition; manufacturer ASUS; model RS520-E9-RS8 V2; form factor 2U Rack-mount; processor sockets 2× LGA4189; max processor configuration 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H (60 cores total, 3.5 GHz max turbo); memory slots 16× DIMM DDR5. Manufacturer part number RS520-E9-RS8 V2. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.