Designed to support demanding applications such as media streaming, cloud computing, and virtualization, the barebone RS500A-E12-RS4U-8TW Rackmount Server from ASUS allows you to fully customize its performance while having room to scale as your needs grow. Fitting 1 RU rackmount space with its included rails, this system features a single AMD EPYC 9004 series processor socket and twenty-four 12-channel DDR5-4800 RDIMM memory slots to support demanding applications, including AI workloads and 3D design.

The front panel includes four hot-swappable 3.5" / 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays. There are also two internal M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 SSD slots available. Up to 6144GB of memory may be installed, and multiple PCIe Gen 5 x16 and x8 slots are available for single-slot GPUs and other compatible expansion cards. The two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports allow you to quickly integrate the server with your network. This server includes dual 800W power supplies with the second one providing failover redundancy.

4 x 3.5"/2.5" NVMe & SATA/SAS Drive Bays    2 x M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 SSD Slots    Supports AMD EPYC 9004 Series CPU    24 x DDR5 4800 MHz RDIMM RAM Slots    2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports    2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x VGA    2 x PCIe Gen 5 x16 | 1 x PCIe Gen 5 x8    1+1 Redundant 800W Power Supply    Includes 1 RU Rackmount Rails

Based on the Zen 4 architecture, AMD EPYC 9004 series CPUs feature up to 128 cores, supporting 12-channel DDR5-4800 memory and up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering the resources needed for memory hungry AI, ML, HPC, and large in-memory computations.

PCI Express 5.0 delivers 32 GT/s bandwidth, which is twice the speed of PCIe 4.0, and offers lower power consumption, better lane scalability, and backwards compatibility. ASUS servers are PCIe 5.0 ready, with scalable designs to satisfy the increasing workloads or modern data centers.

An on-board LAN module and OCP 3.0 module with PCIe 5.0 slot in rear panel allow for faster connectivity.

Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports are available, supporting up to 5 Gb/s transfer with compatible peripherals. The VGA port allows you to connect an external display when using CPUs with integrated graphics.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can I run 3 hdmi 1080HD projectors from the PN42?

A: Yes, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Mini PC Kit (Barebone) can run 3 HDMI 1080HD projectors. You will need a USB-C to HDMI adapter and a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to connect two of the projectors. This is the link for the DisplayPort to HDMI adapter https://bhpho.to/3hokXRx and this is the link for the USB-C to HDMI adapter https://bhpho.to/2xJ77b0.

Q: 2. What is the difference between the 3 part numbers? BBFN1000X1FU BBFN1000X1FC BBFN1000X1TD

A: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Mini PC Kit (Barebone) is very similar to the other two models, with the only difference being the number/type of USB ports, or the dimensions of the computer. You can use the following link to get a good idea of what the differences are. See: https://bhpho.to/467FhjI

Q: 3. Can I add an extra NVME or SSD?

A: No, there is only one M.2 slot on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 Mini Desktop Computer.

Q: 4. What nic is in the unit controlling the 2 2.5gbe interfaces? I-225, I-226, or a mediatek

A: The manufacturer doesn't specify what is used to control the 2.5 Gb/e interfaces on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Mini PC Kit (Barebone).

Q: 5. Does the PN64-BB7000X1TDR come with a DisplayPort for video out?

A: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) BH #ASPN64BB7X1 has 2x HDMI ports and a USB Type-C port that supports DisplayPort.

Q: 6. the Barebone kit "base" model lists under key features "Includes US Power Cord", is it different than the $155 power cable kit?

A: The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Tall Barebone Kit version with the power cable kit is a different SKU for enterprise-level customers only.

Q: 7. Can more memory be added?

A: If you're referring to RAM, 16GB is the maximum that can be installed in the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Desktop Computer.

Q: 8. Is Windows 11 included?

A: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN53 Mini PC Barebone Computer BH #ASPN53BB7000 is a barebones PC. It does not come with an operating system.

Q: 9. Does MFR #PN64-BB7000X1TDR include a power adapter in the box?

A: Yes, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 Mini Desktop Computer (Barebone) includes an AC adapter.

Q: 10. Does it come with a power supply? If not, what are specs for such?

A: The ASUS ExpertCenter PN53 Mini Desktop Computer, B&H # ASPN53731PX1, includes a power supply.