ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U 2U Quad-Node GPU Microserver

ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U 2U Quad-Node GPU Microserver

Brand: ASUS | Category: GPUs

SKU: RS720Q-E12-RS8U | Part #: RS720Q-E12-RS8U | MPN: RS720Q-E12-RS8U

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About the ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U 2U Quad-Node GPU Microserver

The ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U is a 2U quad-node GPU microserver engineered for high-density enterprise compute, AI inference, and parallel processing workloads. Built on the Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) platform, the chassis houses four independent server nodes within a single 2U rack footprint, each node capable of supporting independent processors, memory, storage, and GPU expansion. This architecture delivers exceptional compute density, making it a purpose-built solution for hyperscale datacenters and enterprise AI infrastructure seeking to maximize per-rack throughput without proportionally expanding physical footprint.

Each node in the RS720Q-E12-RS8U is designed to accommodate discrete GPU acceleration, enabling distributed AI training, large-scale inference serving, and high-performance computing tasks across all four nodes simultaneously. The system supports PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, providing the necessary bandwidth headroom for modern GPU workloads and NVMe storage devices. Enterprise-grade reliability features including redundant power supply configurations and ASUS ASMB management controllers provide out-of-band IPMI-based server management, supporting ASUS Control Center and industry-standard DCIM tooling for lifecycle management across large-scale deployments.

The RS720Q-E12-RS8U is positioned as a converged, high-density platform suitable for organizations deploying GPU-accelerated workloads at scale, including generative AI model serving, scientific simulation, media transcoding, and financial analytics. Its multi-node design allows independent node management, failure isolation, and workload segmentation while sharing a common chassis infrastructure, reducing cabling complexity and power distribution overhead compared to equivalent single-node deployments. Omnixon Global supplies this platform to enterprise and datacenter customers across UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Ideal for

  • Large-scale AI inference serving with multiple independent GPU-accelerated nodes operating concurrently within a single 2U chassis
  • Distributed deep learning training across quad-node configurations, enabling parallel workload segmentation for faster model iteration
  • High-density HPC cluster deployments in space-constrained datacenter environments requiring maximum compute-per-rack-unit efficiency
  • Enterprise media and content processing pipelines, including GPU-accelerated video transcoding and rendering at datacenter scale
  • Multi-tenant cloud or managed service infrastructure where workload and billing isolation across independent nodes is operationally required
  • Scientific research computing environments demanding flexible, independently configurable nodes for diverse simulation and data analytics workloads

Technical specifications

ManufacturerASUS
Manufacturer Part NumberRS720Q-E12-RS8U
Form Factor2U Rack-Mount
Node ConfigurationQuad-Node (4 independent nodes per 2U chassis)
Processor PlatformIntel Xeon Scalable 6th Generation (Granite Rapids) / 5th Generation (Emerald Rapids)
Processor Sockets per Node1 x LGA4677 per node (4 total in chassis)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0
GPU SupportGPU expansion supported per node via PCIe slots
Memory TypeDDR5 ECC RDIMM / RDIMM
Memory Slots per Node8 x DIMM slots per node
Storage SupportNVMe and SATA SSD/HDD support per node
Drive Bays8 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (shared across chassis)
NetworkDedicated management and data network interfaces per node
ManagementIPMI 2.0, ASUS ASMB10-iKVM out-of-band management per node
Power SupplyRedundant 80 PLUS Titanium hot-swap PSUs
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux (major enterprise distributions)
Chassis WidthStandard 19-inch rack compatible
Chassis Height2U
Target WorkloadsAI/ML inference and training, HPC, virtualization, media processing

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.

Technical Specifications

BrandASUS
CategoryGPUs
SKURS720Q-E12-RS8U
Part NumberRS720Q-E12-RS8U
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberRS720Q-E12-RS8U
Form Factor2U Rack-Mount
Node ConfigurationQuad-Node (4 independent nodes per 2U chassis)
Processor PlatformIntel Xeon Scalable 6th Generation (Granite Rapids) / 5th Generation (Emerald Rapids)
Processor Sockets per Node1 x LGA4677 per node (4 total in chassis)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0
GPU SupportGPU expansion supported per node via PCIe slots
Memory TypeDDR5 ECC RDIMM / RDIMM
Memory Slots per Node8 x DIMM slots per node
Storage SupportNVMe and SATA SSD/HDD support per node
Drive Bays8 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (shared across chassis)
NetworkDedicated management and data network interfaces per node
ManagementIPMI 2.0, ASUS ASMB10-iKVM out-of-band management per node
Power SupplyRedundant 80 PLUS Titanium hot-swap PSUs
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux (major enterprise distributions)
Chassis WidthStandard 19-inch rack compatible
Chassis Height2U
Target WorkloadsAI/ML inference and training, HPC, virtualization, media processing

Frequently Asked Questions about ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U 2U Quad-Node GPU Microserver

What server platforms accept the ASUS RS720Q-E12-RS8U 2U Quad-Node GPU Microserver?

Reference servers include Dell PowerEdge XE9680 / XE9712, HPE Cray XD670, Lenovo ThinkSystem SR685a / SR675 V3, Supermicro AS-A21GE / SYS-821GE, Gigabyte G593 / G894, ASUS ESC. Share your target platform in the RFQ and we will confirm chassis-to-GPU compatibility and recommended NIC pairing.

How long is the lead time on AI GPUs?

Highly model-dependent. L40S / RTX-class: typically 3-6 weeks. H100/H200/B200 in SXM form factor: 12-16 weeks for whole-platform allocations. We quote genuine-channel ETAs only — no grey-market promises.

Do you supply matched networking (Quantum InfiniBand / Spectrum-X)?

Yes — Omnixon stocks the full NVIDIA networking lineup (Quantum-2 / Quantum-X InfiniBand, Spectrum-X Ethernet, ConnectX NICs, BlueField DPUs) so we can quote a complete training-cluster BOM, not just the GPUs.

Can you help with NVIDIA AI Enterprise licensing?

Yes. We hold genuine-channels for NVIDIA AI Enterprise software subscriptions. Add it to your RFQ and we quote node-aligned licensing along with the hardware.