ASUS
ESC8000 G5
Best high-performance server for demanding AI and deep learning research teams.
This 4U rackmount server is engineered for demanding AI, deep learning, and HPC workloads. It supports dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and accommodates up to eight dual-slot GPUs for exceptional processing power. With extensive DDR4 ECC memory capacity and versatile hot-swap storage, it excels at complex data analysis and large-scale virtualization. Its robust cooling system and redundant power supplies ensure continuous operation and reliability for critical business applications.
$6274.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
306
/ 479
#306 in Computer Servers
Price vs Category Average
-6%
Below average
Form Factor
4
/ U Rackmount
Who it's for
- AI researchers needing massive parallel processing power
- Data scientists requiring ultra-fast, low-latency GPU communication
- IT managers running servers under continuous, heavy workloads
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious teams with limited hardware investment capital
- Small businesses lacking specialized data center power and cooling
- Generalists without dedicated high-performance computing expertise
Performance breakdown
GPU Density
Supports eight dual-slot GPUs for massive parallel processing capability.
Memory Capacity
Handles massive datasets with up to 4TB of ECC memory support.
Thermal Management
Advanced cooling architecture maintains stability under extreme computational stress.
Expansion Potential
Ten PCIe Gen4 slots provide significant headroom for future hardware upgrades.
System Reliability
Redundant power supplies ensure continuous uptime for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
Management Efficiency
Integrated ASMB9-iKVM allows for seamless remote control and system monitoring.
Key Specs
Form Factor
4U Rackmount
Processor Support
Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
GPU Support
Up to 8x Dual-slot GPUs
Power Supply
2200W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant
Memory Type
DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
Maximum RAM
4096 GB
Storage Bays
8x 3.5"/2.5" Hot-swap bays, 2x M.2 slots
PCIe Slots
8x PCIe Gen4 x16 (GPU), 2x PCIe Gen4 x16 (Expansion)
Know before you buy
This server is purpose-built for high-intensity tasks like AI training, deep learning, and high-performance computing (HPC). Its architecture is specifically designed to handle large-scale virtualization and complex data analysis that require significant GPU and memory resources.
Yes, the ESC8000 G5 is engineered to support up to eight dual-slot GPUs. It features eight dedicated PCIe Gen4 x16 slots specifically for graphics cards, ensuring maximum compute density for your parallel processing needs.
The server utilizes an optimized airflow design and a robust cooling system specifically configured to maintain thermal stability under heavy compute loads. This ensures that your processors and GPUs remain within safe operating temperatures during continuous, high-demand operations.
Yes, the chassis includes eight hot-swap bays that accommodate both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives. This allows you to replace or upgrade storage drives without powering down the server, minimizing downtime for critical business applications.
The ESC8000 G5 features the integrated ASUS ASMB9-iKVM module. This allows for efficient, out-of-band remote system control and monitoring, giving administrators full access to the server's health and management functions from anywhere on the network.
Yes, the server comes equipped with redundant 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies. This redundancy ensures that your server remains operational even if one power unit fails, which is essential for maintaining uptime in mission-critical environments.
The system supports up to 4096 GB (4TB) of DDR4 ECC memory. This massive capacity is ideal for running large datasets entirely in memory, which significantly accelerates performance for data-intensive research and analytics.
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