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ASUS 2U ESC4000-E10

ASUS ESC4000-E10 is a 2U GPU server with dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon CPUs, supporting 4 GPUs, 16 DIMMs, and high-speed PCIe 4.0 for AI and HPC workloads.
  • Processor: Dual-socket support for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Memory: Supports up to 16 DIMM slots
  • GPU Support: Accommodates up to 4 dual-slot GPUs
  • Storage:
    • 4 x M.2 slots
    • 8 x NVMe drives (varies by SKU)
  • Expansion Slots:
    • 11 x PCIe 4.0 slots total
    • 1 x OCP 3.0 slot (varies by SKU)
  • Remote Management: Integrated ASUS ASMB10-iKVM for out-of-band management

Configure & Buy Features Specifications

3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

 

 

The latest 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors feature core counts from 8 to 40 cores and an array of frequency and power supports, and deliver up to 40% better performance compared to the previous generations. With built-in security features, this new platform delivers outstanding performance in security including encryption, authentication and data integrity across the breadth of standards that are prevalent in networking, enterprise and the cloud.

 

 

 

 Key Platform Highlights

 

  • Powered by dual-socket 3rd Gen Intel Scalable processors, with 16 DIMMs and support for a maximum TDP of up to 205 watts per socket
  • GPU-optimized design allows four dual-slot GPUs for AI workloads
  • Up to eight all-flash NVMe and eight SATA/SAS drives on front panel to enable extensive storage and high-throughput performance
  • Up to eleven PCIe® 4.0 slots to enable higher bandwidth and improved data-transfer rates
  • Flexible air- solution to achieve lower power-usage effectiveness (PUE) and optimized TCO for data centers
  • Onboard ASUS ASMB10-iKVM for out-of-band management with ASPEED AST2600 controller
  • Integrated PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency
  • High power efficiency with redundant 2200W or 1600W 80 Plus® Platinum power supplies
  • Two hot-plug, hot-swap fans design for fully redundancy protection and thermal efficiency

 

 

 

     

GPU and FPGA support

 

ESC4000-E10 features a powerful GPU architecture that supports up to four double-slot or eight single-slot GPUs* in a 2U chassis, including NVIDIA® A100 or Quadro®, plus features NVIDIA NVLink® Bridge to enable scaling of performance in order to meet the demands of AI and high-performance computing, and to securely run workloads in virtualization environments.

ESC4000-E10 is also a Xilinx Alveo-qualified server to provide optimized acceleration for workloads across cloud and on-premises data centers, and for hybrid cloud environments in financial computing, machine learning, computational storage, and data search and analytics.

 

 

 

Scalable storage design

 

To effectively manage the storage demands of growing amounts of data, ESC4000-E10 has a dense chassis design that accommodates up to eight 3.5-inch or 2.5- inch drives, including up to eight NVMe SSDs support and one onboard 2280-length M.2 SSD to allow faster data transfer speeds for OS installation.

NVIDIA-qualified server

 

ESC4000-E10 is a NVIDIA-qualified server system that deliver unprecedented performance at a fraction of the cost, space, and power requirements of traditional CPU-based solutions, from production rendering to scalable visualization systems or HPC, AI, ML, big data analytics, and at the edge deployment options.

OCP 3.0

 

ASUS ESC4000-E10 servers feature the latest OCP NIC 3.0 card with PCIe 4.0 bandwidth for a faster time-to-market network solution, delivering the speeds of up to 200 Gbps for high bandwidth and low latency. It also features a tool-less, hot-swappable design to simplify installation and serviceability.

Enhanced security

 

ASUS ESC4000-E10 server integrate PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency to prevent from hackers from gaining access to infrastructure. ASUS security solutions are fully compliant with the 2018 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800 193 specification  . In addition, ESC4000-E10 server also include support Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys and offer regular firmware update for vulnerabilities

ASUS ASMB10-iKVM

 

ASUS ASMB10-iKVM is the latest server-management solution from ASUS, built upon the ASPEED 2600 chipset running on the latest AMI MegaRAC SP-X. The module provides various interfaces to enable out-of-band server management through WebGUI, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and Redfish® API.

ASUS Control Center

 

ASUS Control Center (ACC) is a centralized and integrated IT-management platform for monitoring and controlling ASUS servers, workstations and mini PCs. ACC enables remote BIOS updates, monitoring of multiple systems via mobile devices, and one-click software updates and dispatching, allowing easier server management for any IT infrastructure.

 

Processor / System Bus2 x Socket P+ (LGA 4189)
3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Family(205W)
Memory
Total Slots :
16 (8-channel, 1DPC)
Capacity :
Up to 4,096GB DIMM
Up to 6,144GB DIMM+PMem (200 series)
Memory Type :
DDR4 3200 RDIMM / LRDIMM / LRDIMM 3DS
Memory Size :
256GB, 128GB, 64GB, 32GB, 16GB
512GB, 256GB, 128GB Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory 200 Series (DCPMM)
Expansion SlotsRear
- 4 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen4 x16 link, FH,FL) for dual-slot GPU cards or
   8 x P Rear CIe x16 slots (Gen4 x8 link, FH,FL) for single-slot GPU cards*
- 2 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen4 x16 link, LP,HL)
Front
- SKU-1:
1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link, LP,HL)
4 x M.2 sockets (Gen4 x4 link, up to 22110 module)
- SKU-2:
1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x8 link, LP,HL)
1 x OCP3.0 slot (Gen4 x16 link)
- SKU-3:
8 x 3.5” NVMe support
Storage
Storage Controller :
Intel® PCH C621A
Optional kits Controller :
ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card
Networking2 x 1GbE LAN ports (RJ45, Intel I350-AM2)
  Front I/O Ports4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
 Rear I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x 1GbE LAN ports (RJ45)
1 x Management port (RJ45)
 Switch/LED
1 x Power Button/LED
1 x Location Button/LED
2 x LAN LED
1 x Message LED
1 x HDD Access LED
Rear :
1 x Power Button/LED
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
1 x HDD Access LED
 Management Solution
ASUS Control Center Enterprise (in-band)
ASMB10-iKVM (out-of-band/BMC AST2600)
Regulatory Compliance
BSMI, CB, CE, RCM, FCC(Class A)
Dimensions
800 x 440 x 88.9mm
Form Factor
2U
Weight
Net Weight: 34 Kg.
Gross Weight: 44 Kg.
Power Supply
1+1 Redundant 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply C-14 power inlet
Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac,12.9A/9.5A,50-60Hz
1+1 Redundant 2200W 80 PLUS TITANIUM Power Supply C-20 power inlet
Rating: 100-127Vac/200-240Vac,14A/12.6A,47-63Hz
Environment
Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
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