Server Barebone N1720a-e6

Introduction

Extreme Computing Density
The ASUS RS720QA-E6/RS12 supports 96 cores in the 2U chassis and 16 DIMM slots up to 256GB memory capacity per node, delivering outstanding performance and extreme computing density. The server has four nodes in the 2U space, with 96 computing cores and 64 DIMM slots in total. It is also ready for the next generation 16/12/8 core AMD CPU.

Intelligent Power Management
Built with 1600W 80Plus (Platinum Level) redundant power supply, the RS720QA-E6/RS12 enables over 90% power efficiency for AC-DC conversion and allows auto-switch between 1+1 and 2+0 power supply mode, providing dual 1600W power supply in 1+1 mode to the maximum for enterprise applications, or one 3200W power supply in 2+0 mode to the maximum for HPC. In addition, the load balancing function allows two power supplies to undertake the work loading.

Easy Maintenance with Considerate Mechanism
The RS720QA-E6/RS12 provides several considerate designs for easy maintenance: hot swappable HDD, fans and power supply, even hot pluggable node for convenient online service and replacement; and there is individual front panel for each node for separate operations.

SAS 2.0 (6G) Storage Technology Supported (Optional)
The RS720QA-E6/RS12 supports optional ASUS PIKE upgrade kit, with only a PIKE riser card and a PIKE card, the server is upgraded from SATA storage to SAS storage. It's so easy and cost-effective!

Real-Time Server Remote Management
Optional Web GUI ASMB4-iKVM upgrade kit enables full control to server with function keys and remote server screen. Meanwhile, ASWM software provides easy deployment and management with user-friendly interface and delivers centralized management, asset management, notification mechanism and integrated BMC BIOS update.

ASWM Enterprise Supported
In order to provide easy deployment and management for customers, the RS720QA-E6/RS12 is bundled with ASUS exclusive ASWM enterprise management software. Now you can have an effective tool with user-friendly interface to control the servers remotely.

Specifications

Processor socket	Socket G34 (1944)
Processor family	AMD
Compatible processor series	Opteron
Number of processors supported	2
System bus rate	6.4 GT/s
Motherboard chipset	AMD SR5650
AMD Opteron series	6100, 6200
Number of DIMM slots	16
ECC	Yes
Maximum internal memory	256 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum RDIMM memory	256 GB
Maximum UDIMM memory	64 GB
Supported DIMM module capacities	16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Controller interface type	SATA
RAID levels	0, 1, 5
Number of hard drives supported	12
Supported hard disk drive interfaces	Serial ATA II
Hot-swap hard drive bays	Yes
Supported hard disk drive sizes	88.9 mm (3.5 ")
LAN controller	Intel 82574L
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Serial ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	3
Number of SATA connectors	6
PCI Express x16 slots	1
Maximum graphics adapter memory	8 MB
Form factor	2U
Compatible operating systems	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit, RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit, RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5.5 32/64-bit, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 32/64-bit
Power supply	1620 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes
Input frequency	50/60 Hz
Input voltage	100 - 240 V
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 90 %
Width	444 mm
Depth	750 mm
Height	87 mm
Weight	30 kg
Graphics adapter	AST2050
Graphics adapter family	Aspeed