ASUS ESC8000A-E12 4U Rack Server with 2x AMD EPYC, 32 DIMM Slots, 8x 2.5 inch Hot-Swap Bays, 2x 10GbE, 3000W Redundant PSU

The ASUS ESC8000A-E12 is a high-performance 4U rack server designed for GPU-accelerated workloads, AI, and HPC applications. Powered by dual AMD EPYC 7003/7002 series processors and supporting up to 4TB DDR4 memory, this server delivers exceptional compute density. With support for up to 8 dual-slot GPUs and 8 hot-swap 2.5" storage bays, it offers flexible expansion and storage capabilities. The 3000W (2+2) redundant power supply ensures reliability, while the integrated Intel X710-AT2 10GbE controller provides high-speed networking.

Advantages

Optimized for GPU acceleration, the ESC8000A-E12 maximizes performance for deep learning, rendering, and virtualization. Its 4U form factor allows ample space for high-power GPUs and efficient cooling. The redundant power supply and IPMI 2.0 management ensure high availability and easy remote administration.

Suitable for

• AI and deep learning training/inference
• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Virtualization and cloud infrastructure
• Data analytics and big data processing
• Rendering and media production

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
• Processor Sockets: 2x AMD SP3
• Supported Processors: AMD EPYC 7003/7002 Series
• Memory: 32x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 4TB DDR4 3200MHz
• GPU Support: Up to 8x Dual-slot PCIe Gen4 x16 GPUs
• Storage: 8x 2.5" Hot-swap SATA/NVMe (U.2)
• Network: 2x 10GbE RJ45 (Intel X710-AT2)
• Management: 1x GbE RJ45 (IPMI 2.0, ASPEED AST2600)
• Power Supply: 3000W (2+2) Redundant, 80 PLUS Platinum
• Front I/O: 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x VGA
• Rear I/O: 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x VGA, 1x Serial Port
• PCIe Expansion (Non-GPU): 3x PCIe Gen4 x16 (2x FHFL, 1x HHHL)

Recommendations

Ideal for enterprises and data centers requiring scalable GPU compute power. Pair with high-speed NVMe storage and redundant networking for maximum performance and reliability.