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ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8
Essential workstation powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors, with DDR5 ECC UDIMM, dual 2.5GbE LAN, Triple M.2 and up to one NVIDIA RTX™ dual-slot graphics card, Support up to three M.2 slots, two SlimSAS port, four SATA 5Gbps, Thunderbolt™ 4, 20Gbps USB Type-C, and ASUS Control Center Express
- Ready for 2D/3D rendering with support for one NVIDIA® Quadro RTX™
- Dual onboard 2.5GbE ethernet ports for faster high-density, high-bandwidth and low-latency
- Triple M.2 for up to 32Gbps for better performance and data redundancy
- Two SlimSAS ports, ready for industrial-grade NVMe storage devices
- Rich I/O options including Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 20Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type A and USB 5Gbps for versatile connectivity
- A EPEAT Bronze-certified workstation for greener environment
- Independent software vendor (ISV) certification for validated reliability and compatibility with key applications
- ASUS Control Center Express empowers real-time IT monitoring and management for enhanced data protection
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ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 Workstation
ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 is a mainstream workstation that delivers professional performance and flexible expandability ideal for a range of applications from design to virtualization. Equipped with the Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and ECC memory, plus support for an NVIDIA RTX™ PRO graphics card and independent software vendor (ISV) certification, ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 delivers the performance, reliability and guaranteed compatibility you can trust for your professional workflows.
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Support Intel® LGA 1851 socket and Intel® W880 chipset
NVIDIA RTX™ PRO
Empower your workflow with ray tracing, deep learning and VR
128 GB ECC memory
Experience lightning-fast rendering and video editing performance
Dual Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Faster file transfer, smoother high-res video streaming
Professional performance
Designed for creative professionals who require outstanding performance, reliability and enhanced security, ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 is powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory to automatically detect and correct data corruption, reducing the chance of system crashes to ensure workstation stability.
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
Dual LAN connectivity
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your Ethernet connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement for a significant speed upgrade over traditional Gigabit LAN connections. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
2.5Gb Ethernet x 2
Multiple network connections
Support multiple displays
ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 provides total display flexibility with support multiple displays via onboard graphic output ports include one HDMI port and one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C®, making it perfect for multitasking environments. Thunderbolt™ 4 supports multiple 4K displays or a single 8K display for clear and smooth visuals, essential for professional applications.
New bezel design
ASUS ExpertCenter workstations are purpose-built systems for creative professionals that deliver exceptional performance for complex design, modeling and analytics tasks. With an aesthetic design that integrates artistry and functionality, ASUS ExpertCenter workstations are built to satisfy the most discerning designers.
The chassis features an attractive vertical-slatted front panel that also facilitates airflow through the system for improved thermal control to ensure reliability and sustained performance.
Independent software vendor (ISV) certification
We understand the importance of compatibility and that ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 must be ready to power the applications you need. ASUS works in close partnership with numerous independent software vendors to test and verify compatibility with our hardware. These ISV certifications provide the peace of mind your organization needs to be assured that ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 will perform reliably and effectively for your needs.
Media and Entertainment
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CC
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS CC
3DS MAX
MAYA
AEC-Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
REVIT
3DS MAX
AUTOCAD
Product Design and Manufacturing
AUTOCAD
FUSION 360
INVENTOR
ASUS Control Center Express interface
Server-grade remote management
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions.
Learn more about ASUS Control Center Express
Optimize IT endpoint management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locationss remotely
Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest Bioses, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility
Serviceability with tool-less design
ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 features an easy-to-service design that helps maximize system uptime by enabling system administrators to perform maintenance and upgrade system components easily with no tools required to install the storage drive.
Enhanced security with integrated design
Discrete and Firmware TPM design
A secure trust element meets Microsoft Windows 11 requirements for TPM 2.0 and Measured Boot for systems on which TPM 2.0 is required.
Bioses Password Setup
You can set a password in the ASUS UEFI Bioses Utility to prevent unauthorized changes to system settings.
Ports & Slots
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Power LED
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HDD access LED
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USB 5Gbps
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USB 20Gbps Type-C®
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Audio ports
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Card reader or optical drive
(Optional)
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Power connector
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6 x USB 10Gbps
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Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C®
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HDMI™
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COM serial port
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Bioses Flashback™
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USB 20Gbps Type-C®
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120x120 mm system fan
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Dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet
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8-CH audio
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Expansion slots
LPT printer port(optional)
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User-Friendly tool-less
design with hand screw
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Power supply unit
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System fans
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CPU and cooler
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M.2
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PCIe slots
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M.2
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PCIe slots
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M.2
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Card reader or optical drive (optional)
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4 x DIMM (DDR5 UDIMM)
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4 x 2.5”/3.5” storage bays
with user-friendly tool-less design
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System fans
