Virtualization

    ASUS Server Virtualization



    VMware HCL: System Compatibility Guide Component Level info/matrix
    Virtualization White Paper ESX Data sheet ESXi Data sheet

    IT organizations are leveraging the benefits of virtualization to create highly flexible IT environments. ASUS, a global leader in high-performance servers, is pleased to begin offering the advantages of a virtualization solution. Virtualization lets you manage the computing resources in ways that offer more flexibility that reduces costs and improves business agility.

    ASUS Virtualization Technology Consolidates Your IT Resource

    Increase server utilization and flexibility
    Virtualization supports the pooling of computing resources that is able to centrally manage through an hub to support dynamically changing business requirements

    Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership
    Virtualizing servers for multiple functions offers a rapid return on investment (ROI) through decreased management costs and increased asset utilization. You can enhance system availability and reduce the risk of data loss and business interruption by virtualizing resources for a flexible and dynamic infrastructure

    Cut power and cooling costs
    Virtualization gives you the power to right-size the IT infrastructure through server consolidation and dynamic load balancing across a pool of servers

    Simplify management
    ASUS Virtualization provides a simplified way to manage server compute nodes, freeing you from local administrative tasks with a robust set of standard-based management capabilities.


    ASUS Certified Virtualization Servers

    ASUS has partnered with VMware to deliver a comprehensive virtualization solution. With ASUS servers, you can benefit from the various advantages of a virtual infrastructure. The following are ASUS servers certified by VMware for ESX and ESXi Server.



    RS160-S5
    1U Server for High Performance Computing ASUS RS160-S5 server is designed for High Performance Computing. Featuring with green design and latest technology, the server delivers the best cost/performance choice for cluster and various computing-extensive applications.



    RS162-E4/RX4
    Most Powerful and Reliable 1U Performance Dual-Core Xeon® Server (Quad Core Support) RS162-E4/RX4 is a new Dual-Core / Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor-based server at FSB1066/1333MHz. With support of EM64T technology, 64-bit OS, ECC DDR2 memory, and dual PCI-Express Gigabit LAN, it delivers powerful functions to customers.



    RS260-E4/RX8
    Enjoy Maximal Capacity in ASUS 2U Server Solution (Quad Core Support) As one of the Taiwan Excellence Winners in 2006, ASUS Server RS260-E4/RX8 is based on two Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5000/5100 Sequence or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5300/5400 Sequence, FSB 1333MHz and up to 8M L2 cache. Running on the Intel® 5000P MCH, and Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub chipset, it supports 64-bit computing to deliver outstanding performance upgrade. RS260-E4/RX8 provides the high performance brought by the latest technology and ASUS unique features.