What are the primary target workloads and architectural advantages of the ESC8000-E11P platform?

The NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server is engineered for intensive workloads such as LLM training, high-throughput AI inference, and complex HPC simulations. By utilizing dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and a dedicated PCIe 5.0 Switch Solution, this 4U system minimizes latency between the host CPUs and up to eight dual-slot accelerators. This architecture ensures maximum data throughput for multi-GPU parallel processing tasks.

Which GPU form factors and power envelopes does the ESC8000-E11P support?

This Elite APEX system features eight dedicated PCIe Gen5 x16 slots designed to accommodate dual-slot active or passive GPUs. The server's power delivery system supports high-TDP accelerators, allowing deployment of enterprise-grade GPUs for intensive AI and visualization workloads. Thermal management is optimized via high-static pressure cooling fans that maintain stable operating temperatures across all installed PCIe cards.

How can federal agencies and public sector organizations procure the ESC8000-E11P under contract vehicles?

Government and education buyers can procure this Elite APEX GPU platform through established federal contract vehicles including SEWP V, ITES-4H, and various SLED cooperative purchasing agreements. NTS provides fully compliant, engineer-to-order configurations assembled in Fremont, CA, complete with trade-compliant components and secure supply chain assurances. Procurement officers can request customized quotes tailored to specific agency technical requirements and compliance standards.

How customizable is NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server, and what is a realistic lead time?

CPU, memory, storage, accelerators, power, and networking are selectable in Configure and Buy, with engineer-to-order options when catalog builds are not enough. Catalog configurations often ship in weeks when silicon is available; custom clusters call out long-lead parts at quote. Every system receives Fremont burn-in, imaging as required, and a documented acceptance package.

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NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server

MPN ESC8000-E11P

4U dual-socket GPU server powered by 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors that supports eight dual-slot GPUs, PCIe 5.0 Switch Solution, 32 DIMM, 13 PCIe 5.0, eight NVMe, four 3000W Titanium power supplies, OCP 3.0

Key capabilities

Asset Tag
32 x DIMM, DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 RDIMM/ 3DS RDIMM
2 x 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
1 x M.2 (Up to 22110)
4 x PCIe slot for NIC (Gen5 x16 link)
1 x PCIe slot for HBA/RAID cards (Gen5 x16 link,LP,HL)
8 x PCIe slot for GPU (Gen5 x16 link, support up to eight dual slot GPU)
2+2 Redundant 2600W/3000W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply
8 x 3.5” Hot-swap HDD Bays

Part#: APXI034U8G-V2

Key applications

GEO · procurement facts

At a glance

Structured summary for architects, buyers, and assistants evaluating this platform.

Buyers use this page to confirm form factor, accelerator and storage options, and contract-ready quoting. Configure CPU, memory, GPU, drives, and networking below; NTS returns a validated BOM with firmware baselines, burn-in evidence, and CLIN-aligned documentation for SEWP V, ITES-4H, GSA, and SLED cooperatives when your program requires them.

Integration is owned end-to-end: rack elevation, power and cooling checks, imaging, and serial-tracked acceptance—so site install is not a first-time assembly. Lifecycle support follows the same staging records used at handoff.

Product: NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server
Part number: ESC8000-E11P
Category: Systems › GPU Systems
Form factor: 4U rackmount
Typical workloads: AI training, inference, and HPC
Configuration: Engineer-to-order via Configure (CPU, memory, GPU, storage, networking).
Procurement: Federal, defense, and SLED contract vehicles
Vendor: RackmountNTS (New Tech Solutions, Inc.), Fremont, California, USA.
Facility: ISO-aligned staging, imaging, and burn-in at NTS HQ in Fremont, CA.

NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server is quoted engineer-to-order by New Tech Solutions (RackMountNTS). Use Configure to select CPU, memory, accelerators, storage, and networking; NTS validates power, cooling, firmware, and drivers in Fremont, California before systems ship.

Federal, defense, and SLED programs can align the same BOM to SEWP V, ITES-4H, GSA MAS, or cooperative vehicles when the SOW allows. Commercial buyers receive the same staging discipline, serial-tracked acceptance, and lifecycle support path after handoff.

Share workload notes, target GPU or CPU counts, fabric preference (Ethernet, InfiniBand, or NVLink where applicable), rack power budget, and delivery window through contact NTS or Request a Quote. We return a validated option set with lead times, dual-source notes when required, and a package ready for contracting review.

Related reading: AI and GPU infrastructure, data center and HPC, BOM validation, and contract vehicles. From pilot nodes to multi-rack cells, NTS keeps one design authority across chassis, accelerators, and storage so scale-out does not restart engineering after the first system lands.

After you select options in Configure, pricing updates in real time. Request a Quote to receive a package with lead times, dual-source notes when required, and acceptance documentation aligned to your receiving process. Gold SKUs ship as fixed platforms; configurable SKUs remain engineer-to-order with the same Fremont staging path.

Questions about GPU count, liquid cooling, InfiniBand or Ethernet fabrics, storage density, or contract-vehicle packaging can be answered from this page’s overview, FAQ, and Configure workbench—or by contacting an NTS specialist with your draft BOM.

NTS supports commercial, federal, defense, and SLED buyers with the same engineering process: design review, parts validation, assembly, firmware and driver prep, and ship-ready documentation from our Fremont facility.

Product overview

Highlights and workloads for NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server.

Overview

Processor / System Bus	2 x Socket 4th Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Up to 350W) 5th Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Up to 350W)
Memory	Total Slots: 32 (8 channel per CPU, 16 DIMM per CPU) Capacity: Maximum up to 3TB per CPU socket Memory Type: 4th: DDR5 4400 RDIMM/ 3DS RDIMM (2DPC) 5th: DDR5 4400 RDIMM/ 3DS RDIMM (2DPC) Memory Size: 64GB, 32GB, 16GB RDIMM 256GB, 128GB RDIMM 3DS * Refer to support page for more information
Expansion Slots	8 x PCIe slots (Gen5 x16 link, FH,FL) for dual-slot GPU cards SKU-1 (5PCIe + 4NVMe) Front: 1 x PCIe slot (Gen5 x16 link ,LP,HL) for HBA/RAID cards Rear: 4 x PCIe slot (Gen5 x16 link) for NIC SKU-2 (4PCIe + 1OCP3.0)(optional) Front: 1 x PCIe slot (Gen5 x16 link ,LP,HL) for HBA/RAID cards Rear: 3 x PCIe slot (Gen5 x16 link) for NIC 1 x OCP3.0 NIC socket (Gen5 x16 link)
Storage	Optional Kits: -Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i -Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-8i -ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port HBA Card -ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port HW RAID Card
Networking	2 x 10GbE LAN ports (RJ45, X710-AT2) or 2 x Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45, I350-AM2) 1 x Management Port
Multi-GPU Support	Please find the latest GPU support from https://servers.asus.com/support/gpu
Front I/O Ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 1 x VGA port
Rear I/O Ports	1 x COM port 2 x 10GbE/1GbE LAN ports (RJ45, build for order) 1 x Management port (RJ45)
Switch/LED	Front : 1 x Power Button w/LED 1 x Location Button w/LED 1 x Message LED 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED 1 x Clear CMOS Switch 1 x Reset Switch 1 x M.2 LED Rear : 1 x Power Button w/LED 1 x Location Button w/LED
OS Support	Please find the latest OS support from https://servers.asus.com/support/os
Management Solution	ASUS Control Center Enterprise (in-band) ASMB11-iKVM for (out-of-band/BMC AST2600)
Regulatory Compliance	BSMI, CB, CE, FCC(Class A), RCM
Dimensions	800mm x 440mm x 174.5mm
Form Factor	4U
Weight	Net Weight: 27 Kg Gross Weight: 52 Kg
Power Supply	2+2 Redundant 2600W/3000W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply 2+1 Redundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply Rating: 220-240 Vac, 15.5A(x4), 50-60 Hz
Environment	Operation temperature: 10℃ \~ 35℃ Non operation temperature: -40℃ \~ 70℃ Non operation humidity: 20% \~ 90% ( Non condensing)
FRU Part List	Z13PG-D32:90SB0B50-M1XBN6 BP8LE-35-C4P-C:90SC0KL0-M0XBN2 FPB-C4P-C:90SC0KN0-M0XBN1 RG16L-OCP-C4P-C:90SC0KP0-M0XBN2 CB-1G-C4P-C:90SC0KR0-M0XBN2 CB-10G-C4P-C:90SC0KS0-M0XBN1 FAN-C4P-C:90SC0LW0-M0XBN2 PCIE16X10-C4P-C:90SC0M60-M0XBN2 PCIE16X12-PLX-C4P-C:90SC0M90-M0XBN3 GPU POWER CABLE:90SKS000-M28BN0 RAID CABLE KIT:90SKS000-M2PAN0 PIKE RAID CABLE KIT:90SKS000-M2QAN0 GPU CABLE KIT:90SKS000-M2RAN0 SKU1 MCIO CABLE KIT:90SKS000-M5FAN0 SKU2 MCIO CABLE KIT:90SKS000-M5GAN0 C4P-B CABLE ARM:90SK0000-MNQAN0 CPU CARRIER KIT:90SKS000-M4EAN0 6056 FAN:90SKS000-M45AN0 8038 FAN:90SKS000-M4GAN0 FRONT BEZEL:90SK0000-MPTBN0 HDD TRAY:90SKH000-MPRBN0 HEATSINK: 90SKS000-M4JAN0 3000W PSU:90SKP000-M36AN0 2600W PSU:90SKP000-M46AN0 RAIL KIT: 90SK0000-MM9AN0

Why teams choose NTS

Engineer-to-order platforms with U.S. integration, federal contract paths, and workload-aware BOM review — not catalog-only SKUs.

Enterprise GPU rack servers staged for engineer-to-order deployment

Built in the USA

Configuration, burn-in, and rack staging from Fremont, California with nationwide delivery.

Contract-native quoting

ITES-4H, SEWP V, and OMNIA Partners paths with CLIN-ready BOM structure.

Engineer-to-order

Choose CPU, memory, up to 8 gpus, storage, network, and redundant power per workload.

Rack-ready delivery

Serial capture for CMDB, integration validation, and specialist turn-up support.

Platform at a Glance

4U server chassis staged for factory burn-in and rack-ready deployment

4U Chassis

Custom engineer-to-order 4u chassis featuring rigorous factory burn-in, thermal validation, and seamless rack-ready deployment.

Enterprise server PCIe expansion with NICs, HBAs, and accelerator cards

Enterprise Expansion

High-bandwidth PCIe Gen 4/5 expansion slots supporting high-speed NICs, SAS/SATA/NVMe HBAs, and dedicated hardware accelerators.

U.S. Integration

Secure U.S.-based configuration, multi-point validation, and compliant logistics tailored for federal, defense, and SLED programs.

Procurement specialist preparing federal and SLED contract quotes

Contract Quoting

Streamlined procurement via ITES-4H, NASA SEWP V, and SLED cooperative contracts with pre-negotiated pricing.

Delivery & Integration Lifecycle

From initial BOM design to production-ready deployment, our dedicated engineering team manages the complete lifecycle of your NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server.

NTS engineers staging server racks with structured cabling before datacenter deployment

Build & Burn-In
Precision factory assembly, custom firmware baselining, rigorous stress testing, and comprehensive asset documentation prior to shipment.
Rack Integration
Structured cabling, optimized power distribution, and comprehensive in-rack validation aligned with your specific data center standards.
Image & Tag
Custom OS/hypervisor imaging, host-name provisioning, and automated serial/asset tag capture for seamless CMDB and ITAM integration.
Deliver & Support
Secure, coordinated logistics combined with post-delivery engineering support to ensure rapid, hassle-free site turn-up.
GPU Readiness
Cluster networking checks and workload smoke tests before handoff.

GPU server architecture with accelerators, host compute, and high-speed I/O

System Architecture

NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server is engineer-to-order for GPU Systems workloads — built for sustained accelerator duty cycles, in-rack serviceability, and network fabric headroom as your cluster scales.

Right-size CPU, memory, and I/O in an engineer-to-order BOM — validated and burn-tested in Fremont before ship
Add NICs, HBAs, and accelerators through PCIe expansion without chassis constraints
Scale east-west and cluster traffic on 10/25/100GbE-class networking without platform upgrades
Match storage latency to workload — NVMe, SAS, or SATA tiers in the same chassis
Keep mission workloads online with redundant power and cooling for 24×7 operation
Image, monitor, and troubleshoot remotely from day one via IPMI / BMC

Federal procurement specialist reviewing contract compliance documentation alongside secure server integration

Procurement & Compliance

Procure NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server through SEWP V, ITES-4H, and SLED cooperative contracts. Benefit from CLIN-ready BOM structures, full compliance documentation, and secure delivery coordinated by our Fremont integration specialists.

Acquire federal, DoD, and public-sector quotes precisely mapped to your contract CLINs, funding cycles, and periods of performance
Access complete Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance and country-of-origin documentation for seamless contracting officer approval
Streamline agency acquisition reviews with detailed Energy Star ratings and power-efficiency metrics
Maintain strict property accountability with pre-captured serial numbers, MAC addresses, and custom asset tags for audit-ready tracking
Ensure compliance with FIPS 140-3 and NIST SP 800-53 security standards through pre-award engineering consultations
Coordinate secure, scheduled delivery windows directly with your ACO or COR, arriving fully integrated and rack-ready

SEWP V ITES-4H SLED Cooperatives CLIN-ready BOM Fremont, CA

Contract vehicles for this SKU are listed under Available through next to the product image. Explore SEWP V, ITES-4H, GSA, and SLED procurement paths →

Ideal Use Cases

Enterprise deployment scenarios where NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server delivers optimal price-performance, high reliability, and simplified serviceability.

GPU cluster training large language models at scale in an NTS data center

LLM Training

Fine-tune and train large language models at scale.

Deep Learning

Multi-GPU training for CV, NLP, and GenAI workloads.

High-density HPC compute cluster running scientific simulations on NTS systems

HPC Simulations

Scientific computing and high-density parallel jobs.

AI Inference

Real-time inference and batch data processing.

Computer Vision

Training and deployment for vision pipelines.

Generative AI

Diffusion, LLM serving, and RAG infrastructure.

Common workload profiles

Typical deployment patterns aligned to NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server capacity, I/O profile, and service tiers.

Next Steps

Move from evaluation to a validated deployment for NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server — engineer-to-order BOMs, contract pricing, and rack-ready integration from one U.S. program team.

Configure and quote engineer-to-order BOM for NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server

U.S. integration in Fremont, CA · SEWP V & ITES-4H quoting · Engineer-to-order lead times on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical and procurement topics for NTS Elite APEX 4U 8-GPU PCIe Gen5 AI & HPC Server. Additional questions are handled by our specialists and knowledge base.

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Coverage, procurement, and domain expertise for AI Solutions platforms — backed by U.S. integration and contract-native quoting.

Built & Supported in the USA Factory-aligned configuration, validation, burn-in, and rack integration from Fremont, CA — with nationwide logistics for federal and commercial programs.
Nationwide Coverage Delivery and post-sales engineering across all U.S. regions — defense, civilian agency, higher education, and commercial data center.
Contract-Native Quoting CLIN-aligned BOMs for ITES-4H, SEWP V, and SLED cooperative vehicles — view all contract paths.
AI Solutions Expertise Dedicated solution architects for AI, HPC, virtualization, storage, and edge — from first quote through rack turn-up.