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Silver 2U rackmount server chassis with front drive bays and control panel

ASUS

ASUS RS720A-E13-RS8G-32KW10G-EPYC-9655 barebone server EPYC 9655 96-core 2.60 GHz 256GB DDR5 960GB SSD

SKU CH-NTKE-T4R3K MPN RS720A-E13-RS8G-32KW10G-EPYC-9655

A 2U rackmount barebones server with a 96-core AMD EPYC 9655 at 2.60 GHz, 256GB DDR5 memory and a 960GB SSD

  • Product nameEPYC 9654
  • ProcessorAMD EPYC 9005 Series
  • Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Video RAM64 MB
  • 96-core EPYC 9655 at 2.60 GHz powers heavy parallel workloads
  • 256 GB DDR5 6400/5600 RDIMM across 24 slots enables large datasets
  • 960 GB SSD provides fast boot and application storage
  • 2U rackmount with 8 hot-swap 2.5" bays simplifies drive maintenance
  • 12-channel memory and PCIe Gen5 slots deliver high I/O bandwidth

2U barebone for dense compute

The ASUS RS720A-E13-RS8G-32KW10G-EPYC-9655 is a 2U rackmount barebone server built around an AMD EPYC 9655 processor with 96 cores and 192 threads at 2.60 GHz. It targets organisations that need high core density in a compact chassis for virtualisation, database or HPC workloads.

96-core EPYC 9655 with 12-channel DDR5

The single specification that decides fit is the pre-installed EPYC 9655 delivering 96 cores and 192 threads on Socket SP5 with 12 memory channels. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR5 6400/5600 RDIMM across 24 slots and supports up to 3 TB, so memory bandwidth scales directly with the processor you already have.

256 GB DDR5 and 960 GB SSD headroom

The 256 GB of installed DDR5 handles large in-memory datasets and heavy virtualisation comfortably, while the 960 GB SSD provides fast boot and scratch space. Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays allow storage expansion without downtime, but the barebone includes no additional drives, so buyers needing multi-terabyte capacity must supply their own.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Barebone Servers & DIY Kits, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $8,212.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).
Video RAM 64 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 17 items is 0.06 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRS720A-E13-RS8G-32KW10G-EPYC-9655
Product nameEPYC 9654
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Processor
ProcessorAMD EPYC 9005 Series
Processor socketSocket SP5
Max supported CPUs2
Processor details96-Core, 192-Thread
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
RAM slots24 × 288Pin
Maximum supported memory3 TB
Supported memoryMemory Type :
DDR5 6400/5600 RDIMM/ 3DS RDIMM
Memory channels12 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
Hot-swap drive bays8 × 2.5 in hot-swap drive bays
Graphics
Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
Video RAM64 MB
Ports & slots
PCIe slots6 x PCIE Gen5 x8 or 3 x PCIE Gen5 x16 (FHFL)
2 x PCIE Gen5 x16 (FHHL)
2 x OCP3.0 Gen5 x16 (SFF)
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
DisplayPort connectors1 x Mini-DP port
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
Ethernet port1 x RJ-45 Management LAN port
Extra ports1 x Debug port
Power
Power supply1+1 Redundant 80 PLUS 3200 W Titanium PSU
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Product dimensions3.44 in × 19.08 in × 32.37 in
Product weight39.29 lb (17.8 kg)
Shipping weight20.41 kg
Package size889 × 559 × 152 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperation temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C
Non operation temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C
Humidity rangeNon operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
More details
Indicator lightsFront Switch/LED:
1 x Power Switch w/ LED
1 x Reset Switch
1 x Location Switch w/ LED
1 x HDD Access LED
1 x Message LED
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Power Switch w/ LED
1 x Location Switch w/LED
1 x Message LED
Fan configuration6

Questions about this item

What does the 96-core EPYC 9655 deliver in a live 2U rackmount server?

The installed EPYC 9655 provides 96 cores and 192 threads at 2.60 GHz, giving dense multi-threaded throughput for virtualization, databases or HPC workloads inside a 2U chassis.

How do the PCIe Gen5 slots and OCP 3.0 ports limit add-in card bandwidth?

Six PCIe Gen5 x8 or three x16 full-height full-length slots plus two x16 full-height half-length slots and two OCP 3.0 x16 SFF bays all share Gen5 lanes, capping each device at its configured lane width.

What physical space and rails does the 2U barebones need to mount in a rack?

The unit occupies 2U of rack height and uses standard 2U rackmount rails; eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays fill the front, while power supplies and rear I/O sit at the back.

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