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ASUS Releases the RS724Q-E6/RS12 High Performance Server

By Joy Hou - on 20 Apr 2011, 8:53am

ASUS Releases the RS724Q-E6/RS12 High Performance Server

The latest flagship server offers extreme computing density for professional and high performance applications

ASUS has today announced the launch of the RS724Q-E6/RS12, its latest flagship server based on Intel 6-core and 4-core 5500/5600 processors. It features a four-node system in a 2U chassis with 12 DIMM slots per node, offering diverse functionality, high efficiency redundant power supplies, hot swap maintenance, remote management and easy upgradability. All are specifically designed to accommodate the needs of enterprises and businesses who demand access to true high performance applications.

Extreme computing density with a four-node 2U configuration

Leveraging the power of new Intel 5500/5600 series processors, the RS724Q-E6/RS12 is equipped with 4 independent hot-pluggable nodes in a 2U chassis; each node supports 6-core and 4-core CPUs plus 12 DIMM slots with up to 96GB of memory. It delivers enhanced high density performance in a compact four-node 2U configuration, totaling 48 computing cores and 48 DIMM slots.

80Plus Platinum level high power efficiency with intelligent power management

The RS724Q-E6/RS12 ships with twin 1,600W 80Plus Platinum level high efficiency redundant power supplies, averaging 88% power efficiency under load. This ample power supply offers the stability and reliability for mission critical enterprise applications and high performance computing (HPC). Up to 1,600W of power is available in 2+0 mode, catering to more conservation-minded enterprises who wish to optimize their energy signature. Automatic load balancing also allows the two power supplies to share workloads for maximized efficiency and stability.

High speed InfiniBand QDR interconnect and easy maintenance options

Onboard InfiniBand QDR (40Gb/s) with a QFSP port makes the RS724Q-E6/RS12 highly suited for HPC applications that demand fastest transfer rates and low latency. For easy maintenance, the server provides several thoughtful features; hot swap hard drives, fans and power supplies and hot-pluggable nodes afford convenient service and replacement without having to take the server offline. Each of the four nodes has its own individual panel for effortless access, and can be maintained while the other nodes continue working.

SAS 2.0 6Gb/s storage with real time remote management

The RS724Q-E6/RS12 supports optional ASUS PIKE upgrade kits through a PIKE riser/PIKE card combo in combination with a SAS port. This upgrades storage from SATA to SAS 2.0 for fast, easy to maintain and cost effective expandability. The optional ASMB4-iKVM upgrade kit with its online graphical user interface enables full remote control of server functions, while ASUS ASWM software provides easy deployment and management with its own user friendly frontend, delivering centralized asset supervision, notification mechanisms and integrated BMC BIOS updates.

Specifications
Processor Support 2 x socket 1366 per Node
Six/Quad-Core Intel Xeon X5600 Series (95W)
Quad-Core Intel Xeon X5500 Series (95W)
Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5500/E5600 Series (80W)
Quad-Core Intel Xeon L5500/L5600 Series (60W/40W)
QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s
Core Logic Intel 5520 IOH
Intel ICH10R I/O Controller
Mellanox ConnectX MT25408 QDR 40Gbps controller
Memory Total Slots 12 DIMMs per Node (3-channel per CPU, 6 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM) per Node
Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) per Node
Memory Type DDR3 1066/1333 Reg DIMM/ Unbuffered DIMM with ECC
Memory Size 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (RDIMM)
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E Slots 1 per Node
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot ( x 16 link) (Low profile/HL ) per Node
Additional Slot 1 Optional: PIKE Riser Card
  SATA Controller Intel ICH10R:
4 SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1,5,10)
LSI MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0, 1,10)
  SAS Controller Optional: (PIKE Riser Card is Necessary)
ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card
Asus PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G H/W RAID card
HDD Bays I = internal
A or S will be hot-swappable
3 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays per Node(Total 12 x 2.5-inch HDD in 2U )
Networking LAN 2 x Intel 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN per Node
1 x Single Port Mellanox ConnectX2 QDR InfiniteBand with QSFP interface
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB
Onboard I/O Per Node:
1 x External Serial Port
3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB4-iKVM)
2 x USB 2.0 ports ( Rear * 2)
1 x VGA port
1 x Internal A Type USB Port
1 x QSFP Port fot Infiniband QDR
OS Support Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32/64-bit
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 32/64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Management Solution Software ASWM2.0
Out of Band Remote Management Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
Dimension 750mm x 444mm x 87mm(2U)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) 20kg
Power Supply 1+1 Redundant 1600W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply

 

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