ASUS RS520A-E12-RS12U with Intel Data Center GPU Flex 170

ASUS RS520A-E12-RS12U with Intel Flex 170 GPU – Flexible, Efficient, AI-Ready

The ASUS RS520A-E12-RS12U is a powerful 2U rack server based on the latest AMD EPYC™ 9004 series. Combined with the Intel Data Center GPU Flex 170, it provides an outstanding platform for graphics-intensive applications, edge AI, VDI environments, media processing, and modern data centers.

With up to 24 DDR5 DIMM slots offering high bandwidth and 5 PCIe 5.0 slots, the system is well equipped for memory- and compute-intensive workloads. The Flex 170 GPU adds 32 Xe cores, AV1 transcoding, and SR-IOV virtualization—ideal for multi-user scenarios or media transcoding workloads.

This combination is especially suitable for enterprises looking for a compact, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure for hybrid workloads—whether in a data center or edge environment.

Highlights of the ASUS RS520A-E12-RS12U

• Processor: Supports AMD EPYC™ 9004 CPUs with up to 128 cores and 400 W TDP
• Memory: Up to 24 DIMM slots for DDR5-4800 across 12 channels
• Drive bays: 12x hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS (front) + 2x 2.5" internal (rear)
• Expansion slots: 5x PCIe 5.0 + 1x OCP 3.0 slot
• GPU support: Up to two dual-slot GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA A100, Intel Flex)
• Networking: Flexible via OCP 3.0 network module
• Remote management: ASUS ASMB11-iKVM (AST2600) and ASUS Control Center

Specifications of the Intel Data Center GPU Flex 170

• GPU cores: 32 Xe cores with 512 execution units
• Ray tracing: 32 hardware RT units
• Memory: 16 GB GDDR6, 576 GB/s bandwidth
• Clock speed: Up to 2050 MHz GPU frequency
• Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Virtualization: Up to 31 SR-IOV virtual functions
• Video engines: Support for H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, and VP9
• Use cases: Media processing, VDI, cloud gaming, edge AI

Application Areas

• Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI)
• AI inference & image processing
• Media streaming & transcoding
• Edge computing & telco infrastructure
• GPU virtualization & container workloads

Optionally, the server can be configured with flexible networking options, and additional storage expansion. The ASUS ASMB11-iKVM platform provides full remote management, including HTML5 console and hardware monitoring.

EUROstor supplies this server preconfigured and tested on request—including GPU, memory, and drives. We are happy to advise you on a custom-tailored solution for your specific needs.