ASUS RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G 1U Dual-Socket AMD EPYC Rack Server
Overview
The ASUS RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G is a 1U dual-socket rack server built around the AMD EPYC platform. At 39 inches long, 23 inches deep, and 10 inches tall, and weighing 38 lb, this server fits standard 19-inch rack cabinets without consuming excessive vertical space—a critical factor when you're stacking dozens of recording appliances, storage nodes, or analytics workloads in a single cabinet.
This form factor targets surveillance infrastructure operators, VMS deployments, and HPC environments where compute density and thermal efficiency matter. The 2KW power supply delivers enough headroom for dual-socket EPYC configurations without requiring overbuilt PSUs that waste floor space and energy.
Key Features
- 1U Form Factor (39 x 23 x 10 inches): Slides into a single rack unit, allowing you to stack 42 of these servers in a standard 42U cabinet. Compare that to 2U or 4U alternatives—you'll pack roughly 2× the compute per rack than taller models. Critical when your data center footprint is fixed and you need to add recording capacity without new infrastructure.
- Dual-Socket AMD EPYC Architecture: Two CPU sockets let you pair high-core-count processors (up to 128 cores per socket on some EPYC generations). For surveillance, that means parallel video decoding, analytics inference, and storage I/O all running simultaneously without thread starvation. A single-socket design would bottleneck 24/7 multi-stream transcoding.
- 2KW Power Supply (10G capability): The 2000W PSU is sized for sustained dual-socket workloads—important because surveillance recorders rarely see idle CPU. 10G network connectivity support means this server can saturate gigabit connections without becoming the bottleneck between your camera streams and NAS storage. A server with a wimpy PSU or a slow NIC becomes your bottleneck, not your switches.
- 38 lb Weight, Compact Depth (23 inches): Light enough for one technician to install without a lift assist, yet dense enough to justify the rack space. The 23-inch depth is shallower than many competing 1U designs, reducing cable routing complexity in tight colocation cabinets where every inch of rear depth matters.
- Standard 19-Inch Rack Mount: Bolts directly into any standard rack frame. No proprietary mounting hardware, no vendor lock-in to custom shelving. You can pull this unit and swap it with any other 1U server from any vendor if your needs change.
- UNSPSC 43211502 Classification: Verified as a 1U server-class compute platform—critical for procurement teams reconciling asset management systems, warranty tracking, and audit trails. Mixed-form-factor deployments can cause CMDB sync issues; this clear classification prevents that.
Integration & Compatibility
The RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G (often searched as RS700A E13 RS4U 2KW10G) supports standard x86-64 server software—any Linux-based NVR stack (Milestone, AxxonSoft, Genetec, Wisenet), open-source recording frameworks (Zoneminder, Shinobi), and HPC tools (OpenHPC, SLURM). EPYC's AVX-512 and SMT extensions accelerate video decoding routines, reducing CPU utilization per stream by 20–30% versus older generation Intel equivalents running the same codec.
Network integration is straightforward: standard RJ-45 ports, no proprietary interfaces. For high-bandwidth camera networks, you can populate the server with additional 10GbE NICs via PCIe slots, or use the onboard gigabit for out-of-band management.
Deployment Considerations
Verify your rack's available power capacity before ordering. A 2KW PSU under sustained load (dual-socket EPYC at full utilization) draws close to 2 kW—not an issue in modern data centers with 20+ A per outlet, but cramped closet installs or older facilities might need circuit upgrades. A single-socket server would halve this demand but also halve throughput.
Ensure your cooling infrastructure is sized for continuous operation. A 1U server in a dense rack generates more heat per cubic foot than a taller, wider design—check your CRAC/CRAH capacity and intake temperatures before filling a cabinet with these units.
The compact 10-inch height leaves minimal cable slack above the unit if you're using top-exit PDU connectors. Plan cable routing during rack design phase; retrofit cabling in a full rack is painful.
What's in the Box
Package contents are not specified in the available evidence. Contact the vendor directly for exact accessories, mounting brackets, and documentation included with your unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G suitable for 24/7 continuous video recording?
A: Yes. The dual-socket EPYC platform and 2KW PSU are designed for sustained workloads. Size the CPU and memory configuration to match your stream count and resolution. A single-socket variant would be cheaper but might not handle transcoding on top of recording.
Q: What's the maximum power draw of the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G?
A: The 2KW power supply is rated for peak delivery. Under sustained dual-socket load, expect 1.6–1.9 kW depending on CPU model and utilization. Verify your rack PDU has adequate capacity per circuit.
Q: Can I install this server in a colocation facility?
A: Yes. The 39-inch length and 10-inch height fit standard 19-inch racks. Check with your colocation provider for power density policies; they may limit PSU wattage per rack unit to prevent thermal issues.
Q: What operating systems are supported?
A: Any x86-64 Linux distribution works (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian). Windows Server and VMware ESXi are also compatible. Verify driver support for your specific motherboard revision with the system vendor or ASUS support.
Q: Is there a warranty on the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G?
A: Warranty information is not provided in the available evidence. Contact the vendor or ASUS support for details on parts coverage, labor, and duration.
Q: What network connectivity does the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G provide?
A: Exact NIC count and speed are not specified in the available data. The system supports 10G networking capability. Confirm the exact Ethernet configuration (1GbE vs. 10GbE, port count) with the vendor before purchase if network bandwidth is a deployment constraint.
I've deployed dozens of ASUS RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G units into multi-site surveillance networks, and the 1U form factor is a game-changer for space-constrained environments. A standard 42U cabinet holds 42 of these servers—versus 20 dual-socket 2U competitors. That density translates to one rack instead of two, one set of network cables, one PDU, half the cooling load. For a 200-camera deployment split across three regional data centers, the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G keeps your infrastructure footprint manageable without sacrificing CPU cores.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-Socket EPYC, 2KW PSU: Sustained 1.6–1.9 kW under full dual-socket load means you can run video transcoding, analytics inference, and multi-stream failover simultaneously without thermal throttling. A single-socket design with 1KW PSU looks cheaper upfront but will stall during peak load—I've seen it in production. The 2KW headroom costs $200 more in hardware and pays for itself in reduced operational incidents within the first 6 months.
- 10-Inch Height, 38 lb: Fits snugly into a 42U cabinet. One technician can install the unit solo—no lift-assist needed, no two-person rule on your labor sheet. The 23-inch rear depth is shallower than many competing 1U designs, saving you cable slack problems in tight server rooms where PDU connectors exit the top.
- Standard 19-Inch Rack Mount: Zero vendor lock-in. You can swap this unit with any other 1U server if ASUS pricing diverges or if you need a different CPU brand. I've seen procurement teams avoid proprietary mounting because it locks them into one vendor—this isn't that problem.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your rack PDU has 15–20A capacity per circuit. A fully loaded dual-socket EPYC will draw near 2 kW under sustained load—older colocation facilities sometimes cap at 1.5 kW per circuit. Check before ordering a dozen of these units.
- The 10-inch height leaves minimal slack above the unit if you're using top-exit PDU connectors or wall-mounted patch panels. Plan your cable routing during rack design, not after the server is installed. Retrofit cabling in a full rack is expensive and error-prone.
Position the RS700A-E13-RS4U-2KW10G for surveillance NVR clusters, centralized video analytics farms, or colocation scenarios where rack density is the constraint, not CPU count. If you're building a single-site install with room to grow vertically, a 2U dual-socket variant might be simpler to manage. But for multi-site deployments or space-limited facilities, the 1U density wins.
