ExpertCenter D5 SFF (D500SD)

Name: ExpertCenter D5 SFF (D500SD)
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 19251

Exceptional small-business value

ASUS ExpertCenter D5 SFF features powerful, dependable and expandable performance, created especially for the unique needs of small businesses. Its ultracompact, flexible and sleek small form factor allows business users to enjoy a flexible and neat workspace. Also, with help of our simplified small-business support services, you can enjoy reduced downtime and lower total cost of ownership.

Productivity

Exceptional performance, whatever the task

To make light work of all your business tasks, ExpertCenter D5 SFF is powered by a cutting-edge 12th Gen Intel^® Core^™ processor with the latest DDR4 RAM. An NVIDIA^® discrete GPU is an option for those requiring advanced graphics performance for demanding visual tasks.

An ExpertCenter D5 SFF is placed right to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse on a white table in an office.

Windows 11 Pro

12th Gen

Intel^® CPU

Up to

64 GB

DDR4 RAM

Up to

2 TB + 1 TB¹

HDD + SSD

Up to

NVIDIA^® GeForce^® GT1030 2GB

graphics

Design

Streamline your workspace with a compact device

Whether you want to save space, create a tidy workspace, fit more computers into offices or connect more business peripherals, slim and compact ExpertCenter D5 SFF is made for you. To ensure both consistent performance and minimum noise from a small package, we optimized ExpertCenter D5 SFF’s thermal design by creating dedicated isolated air chambers for PC’s main heat generators to prevent heat pooling inside — ensuring quiet operation even during its highest performance.

A man working on an ExpertCenter D5 SFF in a white office with 3 other people in the room. The ExpertCenter D5 SFF is placed left to a monitor on the desk.

An ExpertCenter D5 SFF is placed horizontally on a marble table, with an ASUS monitor showing a presentation on top of the ExpertCenter D5 SFF.

Compact and flexible

Designed to fit any workspace, ExpertCenter D5 SFF has a modern, compact and stylish small-form-factor chassis that can stand either vertically or horizontally. So for example, you can place a monitor beside it or on top of it — the choice is yours!

Noise Cancelation

AI noise-canceling audio technology for business

To level up professional conferencing, ExpertCenter D5 SFF has two-way AI noise-canceling technology that employs sophisticated machine-learning techniques. The technology includes both an upstream function to filter noise around the speaker, and a downstream function to eliminate noise from the person at the other end of the conversation. Try the demo to experience the amazing difference that ASUS two-way AI noise-canceling technology can make.

Turn on your device’s audio and press play to experience AI noise-canceling technology.

Connectivity

Ready for the business world

A full array of I/O ports is ready to connect to a wide range of business peripherals. Flexible serial and parallel ports on chassis leave more PCI slots available for additional upgrades. An SD card reader is optional for an easy transaction, data transfer, or other business-related tasks.

The front and rear of ExpertCenter D5 SFF D500SD is shown, with all the ports and connections labelled. From top to bottom, left to right. On the rear side, there are: PS/2 mouse port, PS/2 keyboard port, optional serial port, VGA port, HDMI port, four USB 2.0 ports, LAN (RJ-45) port, microphone port, line out port, line in port, optional parallel port. On the front side, there are: hard disk drive indicator, optional optical disk drive, headphone port, audio combo jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, optional smart card reader and SD card reader.

Design

Easy to use and manage

As with all ExpertCenter desktops, clever business-focused design details abound to help you upgrade and manage your PCs effortlessly.

Side view of an ExpertCenter D5 SFF with a third of the side open at an angle and a blue arrow pointing out from the optical disc drive.

Hassle-free maintenance and upgrades

ExpertCenter D5 SFF has a tool-free chassis design so you can open it up with no tools required. The HDD and ODD can also be easily pulled out with just fingers. This saves time and effort, making component upgrades and routine servicing easy.

Watch the tutorial

An open-sided view of an ExpertCenter D5 SFF showing the expansion capabilities. From left to right: two M.2 for storage, one M.2 for WiFi, one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16, two PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1, two DIMMs, a 3.5” hard disk drive bay, an optical disc drive bay, and a 2.5” hard disk drive bay.

Power to do more

A clever internal layout gives maximum space for expansion in a compact form factor. The internal steel case allows ExpertCenter D5 SFF to accommodate two storage devices, while PCIe slots enable the easy addition of graphics cards, WiFi connectivity and extra I/O ports. ExpertCenter D5 SFF is easy to configure today, and ready for whatever you might need tomorrow.

Side view of an ExpertCenter D5 SFF with cold air flowing from the front panel into the fan and air chamber, while waste heat exiting from the back panel.

Less heat, more productivity

To ensure stable performance in the compact chassis, ExpertCenter D5 SFF employs an innovative multi-channel cooling system. This comprises dedicated, isolated air chambers that allow independent heat-venting channels for the PC’s main thermal generators — the CPU, GPU and power supply. ExpertCenter D5 SFF also includes the exclusive MyASUS app to optimize the operation of the CPU and system fans, automatically moderating the speeds and switching them off completely when possible, striking the perfect balance between maximum performance and minimum noise.

Reliability

Built to last

To minimize your the total cost of ownership (TCO) to your business, ExpertCenter D5 SFF is designed to offer our users 100% reassurance for long-term usage. To achieve this goal, we choose world-leading components — delivering dependable quality and exceptional endurance.

An ASUS motherboard in black and a square CPU highlighted in an orange overlay in the center.

World’s #1 motherboards

ExpertCenter desktops use ASUS motherboards — the world’s #1 motherboards² — which are renowned for offering comprehensive system protection to safeguard hardware, 24/7 stability through extensive testing, and consistent performance.

Nine gold solid capacitors in two runs, running diagonally from the bottom left to the top-right corner.

100% solid capacitors

ExpertCenter desktops are engineered with 100% solid capacitors for better performance and longevity, with a lifespan that’s up to 2x greater than traditional capacitors with the CPU under full load and 6x longer during everyday use³. This maximizes your investment and minimizes the need for maintenance — all contributing to a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

Military Grade

Ready for action

Expert series PCs are solidly-built and tested to the most demanding industry requirements, including MIL-STD-810H US military standards and stringent ASUS in-house testing. The inevitable minor shocks and everyday workplace accidents won’t jeopardize your precious data.⁴

An ExpertCenter D5 SFF standing on a rocky hill with a US MIL-STD-810H icon next to it.

Security

Secure and safe solutions

ASUS understands that IT security must evolve to effectively serve as the first line of defense against business disruptions. ExpertCenter desktops feature sophisticated security features to keep your business, and its future, safe.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Stores passwords and encryption keys for added security⁵

Kensington security slot and Padlock slot

Prevent physical theft of the PC from unsupervised locations

USB ports read and write control icon with a USB drive and a lock overlapping the right side of the USB drive.

USB ports read / write control

Enable / disable the use of USB devices or optical drives

Management

Simplifying business processes

Management is made easier with ExpertCenter desktops. ASUS management solutions help streamline routine tasks, allowing IT staff to remotely control and manage company assets, saving your organization time and money.

An ASUS monitor displaying the ASUS Control Center dashboard.

ASUS Control Center⁶

ASUS Control Center is a centralized IT-management suite that’s capable of remote management, hardware and software monitoring, and task scheduling via a user-friendly web-based interface, allowing system administrators to conveniently manage company assets through a single portal.

ASUS Business Manager

ASUS Business Manager is a PC-based platform that facilitates the management of individual PCs. It includes USB Blocker data-movement controls, system back-track to restore the system to its optimal status, and an encrypted virtual partition to store important data.

MyASUS

MyASUS is the easy way to access handy ASUS apps that help you get more out of your laptop or desktop PC. Manage fan profiles for different scenarios, pair your iOS or Android phone with your desktop, activate and adjust the AI noise-cancelation features or contact after-sales service and support — all with just a few clicks.

Learn more about MyASUS

Eco-friendly

Preserve the environment

Committed to creating a sustainable future, ExpertCenter PCs adopt stringent environmental requirements at all stages of the product lifecycle and optimize energy use to lower your operating cost in the long term.

The power wasted in 80 Plus Platinum certified device is 8% of its total power consumed, which is 12% lower than the standard 80 Plus certified device. — Power usage comparison between 80+ and 80+ Platinum devices.

Efficient power consumption

To ensure a high-efficiency power supply, ExpertCenter D5 SFF utilizes top-end capacitors. The power supply features 80 PLUS^® Platinum certification indicating minimum wasted energy, which results in less heat generation and long-term cost savings.⁹

Service

Maximum support, minimum effort

The ASUS Service Package offers a wider range of solutions that go beyond the standard warranty to meet the needs of business-critical IT environments. The extended offerings protect both the hardware and your business, giving you the freedom to customize a service solution that best meets your needs.

Please note that ExpertCenter D5 SFF includes two up to 1 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for a total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB.
ASUS secured the #1 spot for motherboard market share as of 2017, with DigiTimes reporting that the Taiwanese PC component giant owns 45% of the motherboard market.
Based on ASUS internal testings. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
The testing data includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is optional.
ASUS Control Center is optional and availability varies according to country. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.
Service and warranty coverage may vary depending on country and territory. Service may not be available in all markets. We recommend that you check with your local retailers to confirm the options available.
Must be purchased and activated within 180 days of your ASUS product purchase date via ASUS Premium Care.
Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.
D500SDES refers to the SKUs of D500SD with Energy Star and EPEAT certifications.