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H231-G20
High Density Server - 2nd/1st Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable - 2U 2-Node DP 2 x PCIe Gen3 GPUs
- Supports up to 2 x Dual slot Gen3 GPUs
- NVIDIA® validated GPU platform; Supports for NVIDIA® Tesla® GPUs
- 2U 2-node rear access server system
- Dual 2nd/1st Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors per node
- 6-Channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM, 32 x DIMMs
- Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory
- 4 x 10Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® X550-AT2
- 1 x CMC port
- 4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
- 20 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
- 2 x LP PCIe Gen3 x16 slots
- 2 x LP PCIe Gen3 x8 slots
- 2 x OCP Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots
- Dual 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
- Optimized performance with Mellanox Infiniband EDR 100G or Ethernet 100G products
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
2U 2-Node - Rear access
440 x 87 x 820
440 x 87 x 820
Motherboard
MH61-HD3
CPU
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Dual processor per node, TDP up to 165W
Note: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Dual processor per node, TDP up to 165W
Note: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
Socket
Per Node:
2 x LGA 3647
Total:
4 x LGA 3647
Socket P
2 x LGA 3647
Total:
4 x LGA 3647
Socket P
Chipset
Intel® C621
Memory
Per node:
16 x DIMM slots
Total:
32 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
*Ambient temperature 35°C
*2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 165W (Max.)
*DCPMM 256GB x2 pcs (Per Node)
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P1_(G1, J1)
Note:
1. 2933MT/s memory is supported only with 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only.
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C.
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative.
16 x DIMM slots
Total:
32 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
*Ambient temperature 35°C
*2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 165W (Max.)
*DCPMM 256GB x2 pcs (Per Node)
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P1_(G1, J1)
Note:
1. 2933MT/s memory is supported only with 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only.
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C.
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative.
LAN
Per node:
2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® X550-AT2)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management port
Total:
4 x 10Gb/s LAN ports (4 x Intel® X550-AT2)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps CMC port
*Omni-Path is supported in option.
2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® X550-AT2)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management port
Total:
4 x 10Gb/s LAN ports (4 x Intel® X550-AT2)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps CMC port
*Omni-Path is supported in option.
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500 x 2
- 2 x VGA ports
- 2 x VGA ports
Storage
Per node:
2 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
10 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
1 x Broadcom SAS35x24R expander
Default configuration supports:
2 x U.2 and 0 x SAS/SATA drives
Onboard SATA DOM support (PIN_7, PIN_8 or external cable)
Total:
4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
20 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
2 x Broadcom SAS35x24R expander
Default configuration supports:
4 x U.2 and 0 x SAS/SATA drives
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
2 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
10 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
1 x Broadcom SAS35x24R expander
Default configuration supports:
2 x U.2 and 0 x SAS/SATA drives
Onboard SATA DOM support (PIN_7, PIN_8 or external cable)
Total:
4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
20 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
2 x Broadcom SAS35x24R expander
Default configuration supports:
4 x U.2 and 0 x SAS/SATA drives
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
RAID
For SATA drives:
Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
For U.2 drives:
Intel® Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) RAID 0/1
Note: VROC module is for Intel® SSD only.
Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
For U.2 drives:
Intel® Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) RAID 0/1
Note: VROC module is for Intel® SSD only.
Expansion Slots
Per node:
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) FHFL slot, for GPUs
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slot
1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) low-profile slot
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth
Total:
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slots
2 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) low-profile slots
2 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth
Note: For the latest GPU QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative.
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) FHFL slot, for GPUs
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slot
1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) low-profile slot
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth
Total:
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slots
2 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) low-profile slots
2 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth
Note: For the latest GPU QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative.
Internal I/O
Per node:
1 x TPM header
1 x TPM header
Front I/O
Per node:
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Status LED
Total:
2 x Power buttons with LED
2 x ID buttons with LED
2 x Status LEDs
*1 x CMC status LED
*Only one CMC status LED per system.
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Status LED
Total:
2 x Power buttons with LED
2 x ID buttons with LED
2 x Status LEDs
*1 x CMC status LED
*Only one CMC status LED per system.
Rear I/O
Per node:
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID LED
Total:
4 x USB 3.0
2 x VGA
4 x RJ45
2 x MLAN
2 x ID LEDs
*1 x CMC port
*Only one CMC port per system.
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID LED
Total:
4 x USB 3.0
2 x VGA
4 x RJ45
2 x MLAN
2 x ID LEDs
*1 x CMC port
*Only one CMC port per system.
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
PCIe Gen3 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s
PCIe Gen3 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s
TPM
1 x TPM header with LPC interface
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
Power Supply
Dual 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 14A, 47-63Hz
- 200-240V~/ 12.6A, 47-63Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 12.6A
DC Output:
- Max 1200W/ 100-127V~
+12.12V/ 95.6A
+12Vsb/ 3.5A
- Max 2200W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.12V/ 178.1A
+12Vsb/ 3.5A
Note:
1) The system power supply requires C19 power cord.
2) 2000W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply as an option.
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 14A, 47-63Hz
- 200-240V~/ 12.6A, 47-63Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 12.6A
DC Output:
- Max 1200W/ 100-127V~
+12.12V/ 95.6A
+12Vsb/ 3.5A
- Max 2200W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.12V/ 178.1A
+12Vsb/ 3.5A
Note:
1) The system power supply requires C19 power cord.
2) 2000W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply as an option.
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller
Aspeed® AST1250 Chassis Management Controller (-100/A00)
Aspeed® AST2520 Chassis Management Controller (-B00)
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
Aspeed® AST1250 Chassis Management Controller (-100/A00)
Aspeed® AST2520 Chassis Management Controller (-B00)
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
- Network settings
- Network security settings
- Hardware information
- Users control
- Services settings
- IPMI settings
- Sessions control
- LDAP settings
- Power control
- Fan profiles
- Voltages, fans and temperatures monitoring
- System event log
- Events management (platform events, trap settings, email settings)
- Serial Over LAN
- vKVM & vMedia (HTML5)
OS Compatibility
For Skylake processors:
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 or later
Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
For Cascade Lake processors:
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 Update2 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 or later
Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
For Cascade Lake processors:
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 Update2 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
System Fans
8 x 80x80x38mm (16,300rpm)
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Note: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature.
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Note: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature.
Weight
30 kg (full packaging)
Packaging Dimensions
1167 x 700 x 309 mm
Packaging Content
1 x H231-G20
4 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
1 x VROC module
4 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
4 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
1 x VROC module
4 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NH231G20MR-00*
- Motherboard: 9MH61HD3NR-00
- VROC module: 25FD0-R181N0-10R
- Rail kit: 25HB2-NJ2102-N1R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253203-F2R/25ST1-253204-F2R
- Backplane board - CBPH0O0: 9CBPH0O0NR-NJ
- Fan module: 25ST2-883828-D0R/25ST2-88382A-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-222001-D0S
Optional parts:
- C19 power cord 125V/15A (US): 25CP1-018000-Q0R
- C19 power cord 250V/15A (US): 25CP1-018300-Q0R
- C19 power cord 250V/16A (EU): 25CP3-01830H-Q0R
- Ring topology kit: 6NH23NR48SR-00
- Motherboard: 9MH61HD3NR-00
- VROC module: 25FD0-R181N0-10R
- Rail kit: 25HB2-NJ2102-N1R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253203-F2R/25ST1-253204-F2R
- Backplane board - CBPH0O0: 9CBPH0O0NR-NJ
- Fan module: 25ST2-883828-D0R/25ST2-88382A-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-222001-D0S
Optional parts:
- C19 power cord 125V/15A (US): 25CP1-018000-Q0R
- C19 power cord 250V/15A (US): 25CP1-018300-Q0R
- C19 power cord 250V/16A (EU): 25CP3-01830H-Q0R
- Ring topology kit: 6NH23NR48SR-00
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SUPPORT
Driver
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
QVL
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Linux
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.17861.8101
3.34 MB
Apr 18, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.18228.8176
3.12 MB
Dec 29, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 23.5
487.48 MB
Apr 18, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCI
Version
Size
Date
Intel® SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
Version : 6.0.0.1357
6.54 MB
Apr 19, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 6.0.0.1357
265.09 MB
Apr 21, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Utility
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
Update for security: Vulnerabilities in EDK2 NetworkPkg include CVE-2023-45236, CVE- 2023-45237.
Version : R20
19.27 MB
May 27, 2024
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
-
0.31 MB
Jan 29, 2021
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
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- Linux
Utility
Description
Version
Size
Date
GSM CLI
Version : 2.1.77
147.89 MB
Sep 27, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2012 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux CentOS,Windows 10 64bit,Ubuntu,Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
GSM Server
Version : 2.12
926.33 MB
Jan 18, 2023
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Agent
Version : 2.5
720.29 MB
Dec 27, 2021
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Firmware
Description
Version
Size
Date
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI)
(AST2500 AMI)
Version : 12.61.21
105.38 MB
Apr 11, 2024
English
CMC Firmware (AST2520)
Note: Please make sure the system CMC firmware version is 12.40.19 or later before updating BMC firmware
Note: Please make sure the system CMC firmware version is 12.40.19 or later before updating BMC firmware
Version : 12.41.36
83.16 MB
Nov 02, 2023
English
BMC Firmware (AST1250) for CMC module
NOTE: For System Part Number -100/-A00, please download this file for AST1250 controller
NOTE: For System Part Number -100/-A00, please download this file for AST1250 controller
Version : 1.36
30.83 MB
Jul 22, 2020
English
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - GIGABYTE Management Console (Vertiv)
Version : 1.2
3.92 MB
Oct 26, 2018
English
User Guide - BIOS setup manual (Intel Purley platform)
Version : 1.0
19.52 MB
Aug 17, 2017
English
Description
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Date
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