Rack server ASUS RS100-E11-PI2, Intel C252, LGA 1200, 1U, 4 DIMM, DDR4 up to 128 GB, 350W PSU, 2x RJ-45, M.2

The ASUS RS100-E11-PI2 is a 1U short-depth rack server with an LGA 1200 socket and Intel C252 chipset designed for small business and edge deployments. It supports Intel Xeon E-2300 processors with up to eight cores and a TDP up to 95 W, four DIMM slots for DDR4 memory (up to 128 GB), one M.2 slot, two PCIe 4.0 slots, two NVMe-capable bays, dual Intel I210-AT LAN ports and onboard Aspeed AST2600 graphics. The server can be factory-equipped with Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) and includes the ASUS ASMB10-iKVM management module.

Advantages

The RS100-E11-PI2 offers PCIe 4.0 readiness for higher bandwidth and better scalability compared with PCIe 3.0, enabling faster storage and networking options. Built-in security features include an optional factory-fitted PFR FPGA to provide a platform root-of-trust and support for TPM 2.0 to secure hardware cryptographic keys. Dual onboard Intel I210-AT Ethernet provides reliable 1 Gbit/s server-grade connectivity, while HDMI 1.4 from the CPU and a BMC-driven VGA port allow dual-display high-resolution monitoring. Integrated management via ASUS ASMB10-iKVM and compatibility with ASUS Control Center simplify out-of-band control, remote BIOS updates and centralized system monitoring.

Suitable for

• Small business file and application servers
• Edge or branch deployments with limited rack depth
• Storage-heavy workloads using NVMe or M.2 drives
• Environments requiring remote management and secure firmware

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U short-depth rack
• Chipset / Socket: Intel C252 / LGA 1200
• CPU support: Intel Xeon E-2300 family (up to 8 cores, up to 95 W TDP)
• Memory: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR4, up to 128 GB
• Storage: 1 x M.2, two NVMe-capable bays, support for HDD/SSD and RAID
• Expansion: 2 x PCIe 4.0 slots
• Networking: Dual Intel I210-AT 1 Gbit/s LAN
• Graphics: Aspeed AST2600 (BMC) with HDMI 1.4 from CPU and VGA from BMC
• Management: ASUS ASMB10-iKVM, compatible with ASUS Control Center
• Power supply: 350 W
• Chassis colour / weight: Silver / 7.5 kg

How to use

Install a supported Intel Xeon E-2300 processor into the LGA 1200 socket and populate DDR4 DIMMs across the four slots according to the motherboard manual. Fit storage devices into the M.2 and NVMe bays or install HDD/SSD as required, and configure RAID if needed through the server's storage controller. Connect network cables to the onboard Intel I210-AT LAN ports for network access. Use the ASMB10-iKVM module for out-of-band management via WebGUI, IPMI or Redfish API, and manage multiple systems centrally with ASUS Control Center for firmware and BIOS updates, monitoring and remote tasks.

Recommendations

Specify the Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) module at the time of purchase if firmware root-of-trust is required; PFR is factory-fitted and not sold separately. For sustained workloads, follow CPU and chassis cooling guidelines, keep firmware up to date via ASUS Control Center, and enable TPM 2.0 to improve hardware-level security.