ASUS TS700-E8-RS8 Server Barebone

ASUS TS700-E8-RS8 Dual-Socket Xeon E5 8-Bay Server Barebone

Overview

The ASUS TS700-E8-RS8 is a dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 series server barebone built for deployments that demand expandable processing headroom, dense local storage, and enterprise-grade memory capacity in a single chassis. Measuring 27.56 x 16.54 x 23.43 inches and weighing 51 lb, this is a purpose-built rack platform — not a repurposed desktop. Whether you're running a multi-channel NVR workload, a warehouse management backend, or a converged edge compute node, the TS700-E8-RS8 gives you the hardware foundation to spec the build around the workload rather than the other way around.

Key Features

• Dual LGA 2011-v3 Processor Sockets (Intel C612 Chipset): Two sockets for Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors mean you can start with one CPU and add a second as demand grows — or populate both from day one for workloads that benefit from parallelism (video analytics, database, virtualization). The Intel C612 chipset is a validated enterprise platform with mature driver and firmware support across major operating systems.
• 16 DIMM Slots, DDR4-SDRAM up to 1TB: Sixteen slots supporting DDR4 at 1600, 1866, 2133, and 2400 MHz gives you room to grow from a modest starting config to 1TB of RAM — relevant for in-memory database caches, large video indexing buffers, or VM-dense deployments. DDR4 at 2400 MHz also delivers measurably lower power draw per GB compared to DDR3, which matters at scale.
• Supported DIMM Capacities — 4GB through 64GB per Module: Flexibility to mix 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB RDIMMs means you're not locked into a single module tier. Populate eight slots with 32GB RDIMMs and you're at 256GB; fill all sixteen with 64GB and you hit the 1TB ceiling.
• 8 Hot-Swap 3.5-Inch SATA III Bays: Eight front-accessible hot-swap bays let you pull and replace a failed drive without taking the system offline — essential for any application with a continuous uptime requirement. The 3.5-inch form factor means you're working with the highest-capacity SATA surveillance and nearline drives, not constrained to the smaller pool of 2.5-inch options.
• RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Support: Native RAID support across four levels covers the practical range: RAID 1 for mirrored redundancy on critical OS volumes, RAID 5 for balanced storage efficiency on data volumes, RAID 10 for throughput-sensitive workloads that also need fault tolerance. No external RAID card required for basic configurations.
• M.2 + Serial ATA III Storage Interfaces: Beyond the eight hot-swap bays, M.2 support allows you to add a fast NVMe or SATA SSD for OS boot or tiered-cache duties without consuming a spinning-disk bay — useful when you want the OS isolated from the surveillance or data storage pool.
• Aspeed AST2400 On-Board Graphics with 32MB VRAM: The AST2400 is a BMC-integrated graphics controller, not a display workstation GPU. Its primary purpose here is remote IPMI/KVM-over-IP management — attach a monitor for initial setup or emergency console access without needing a discrete card. This keeps the PCIe slots available for HBAs, additional NICs, or GPU compute cards.
• On-Board Ethernet LAN: Integrated LAN reduces slot consumption for basic network connectivity and is available from first POST for out-of-band management provisioning before the OS is installed.

Integration and Compatibility

The TS700-E8-RS8 (often searched as TS700 E8 RS8) is a barebone platform — it ships without processors, memory, or drives, so the configuration is entirely buyer-specified. Processor compatibility is scoped to Intel Xeon E5-2600 series parts in the LGA 2011-v3 socket; verify TDP limits against the platform's cooling and power delivery specs before populating both sockets with high-core-count 135W+ SKUs. RDIMM clock speeds top out at 2400 MHz, but actual operating frequency depends on the installed CPU's memory controller and number of populated channels — check Intel's Xeon E5-2600 memory configuration guides for populated-slot frequency drop-offs. For storage, SATA III (6 Gb/s) is the native interface for the eight hot-swap bays; M.2 adds flexibility for boot or cache media. RAID functionality uses the on-board controller — if your workload requires a hardware RAID card with a larger battery-backed cache, factor in a PCIe slot for that controller.

This chassis is sized for rack server deployments in data center or server room environments. At 27.56 inches deep, verify rack depth clearance before ordering. The 51 lb shipping weight is consistent with a fully-populated mid-depth 2U or 4U chassis; confirm your rack rail kit compatibility with ASUS before committing to an enclosure. For builds targeting video surveillance back-end workloads, pair with NVR software platforms that publish validated hardware compatibility lists — platform certification requirements vary significantly between enterprise VMS vendors. If you're sourcing surveillance-rated hard drives for the eight SATA bays, prioritize drives rated for 24/7 operation and high write duty cycles rather than desktop-class media. Consult the server platform selection guide for workload-to-spec matching across this product class, and review PoE switch options if this server will anchor a broader IP security infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the ASUS TS700-E8-RS8 come with processors, memory, or hard drives?

A: No. The TS700-E8-RS8 is a barebone server chassis. It does not include processors, RAM, or storage drives. You select and install Intel Xeon E5-2600 series CPUs (LGA 2011-v3 socket), DDR4 RDIMMs, and 3.5-inch SATA III drives separately based on your workload requirements.

Q: What is the maximum RAM this server supports?

A: The TS700-E8-RS8 supports up to 1TB of DDR4-SDRAM across 16 DIMM slots. Supported module sizes are 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB RDIMMs at speeds of 1600, 1866, 2133, or 2400 MHz.

Q: Are the hard drive bays hot-swappable?

A: Yes. All eight 3.5-inch SATA III bays are hot-swap capable, allowing failed drives to be replaced without powering down the server — an important consideration for continuous-operation deployments.

Q: What RAID levels does the TS700-E8-RS8 support?

A: The platform supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 via the on-board controller. This covers mirrored redundancy (RAID 1), parity-based storage efficiency (RAID 5), and high-throughput fault-tolerant configurations (RAID 10).

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the TS700-E8-RS8?

A: The chassis measures 27.56 x 16.54 x 23.43 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 51 lb. Verify rack depth clearance and rail kit compatibility before installation.

Q: Does the TS700-E8-RS8 have remote management capabilities?

A: The on-board Aspeed AST2400 graphics controller supports IPMI/KVM-over-IP remote management functionality, allowing console access and system administration without requiring a discrete GPU or physical presence at the server.

Karl Wilson

The TS700-E8-RS8 is a platform decision as much as a product purchase — you're committing to the Intel C612 chipset and LGA 2011-v3 socket ecosystem, which defines your CPU ceiling at the Xeon E5-2600 family. That's a deliberate, mature platform: excellent software support, broad OS compatibility, and a well-understood thermal and power envelope. For security infrastructure builds — NVR back-ends, access control servers, or edge analytics nodes — that predictability is worth more than chasing the latest socket generation.

Technical Highlights:

• 16 DIMM Slots / 1TB DDR4 Ceiling: For multi-channel video analytics or in-memory indexing workloads, being able to reach 1TB RAM without a platform swap is a genuine architectural advantage. Start conservatively and scale; the slots are there when you need them.
• 8 Hot-Swap 3.5-Inch SATA III Bays + RAID 0/1/5/10: Eight front-accessible hot-swap bays with native RAID means your storage layer can absorb a drive failure without a maintenance window. For 24/7 surveillance recording, RAID 5 across six drives with two cold spares is a practical starting config.
• Aspeed AST2400 BMC Graphics: The AST2400 is purpose-built for remote console management, not display output. This keeps your PCIe lanes free for a GPU compute card or additional HBA if your workload demands it — don't populate a discrete display card here and waste the slot.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 27.56 inches deep and 51 lb, rail kit compatibility is non-trivial — confirm ASUS-validated rail options for your specific rack enclosure before the chassis ships, not after.
• Both CPU sockets can be populated with Xeon E5-2600 parts, but high-TDP dual-socket configs (two 135W+ CPUs) will stress the platform's power delivery — verify PSU headroom with your full memory and storage configuration loaded.

This platform fits best in a centralized security operations build: a rack-mounted NVR back-end handling 32+ camera channels with local RAID storage, or a converged access control and video management server where raw compute headroom and storage density both matter and a compact 1U appliance won't cut it.