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MD72-HB2
Motherboard - 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable - E-ATX DP 10Gb/s LAN
- Dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 16 x DIMMs
- Supports Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 200 series
- Intel® C621A Chipset
- 2 x 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports via Intel® X710-AT2
- 2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® I210-AT
- 3 x SlimSAS connectors for 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 2 x M.2 slots with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
- 6 x PCIe Gen4 x16 expansion slots
* 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
Form Factor
E-ATX
305W x 330D mm
305W x 330D mm
CPU
3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Dual processor, 10nm technology
TDP up to 270W
Dual processor, 10nm technology
TDP up to 270W
Socket
2 x LGA 4189
Socket P+
Socket P+
Chipset
Intel® C621A
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
3DS RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 256GB supported
Memory speed: 3200/2933/2666 MT/s
DDR4 memory supported only
8-channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
3DS RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 256GB supported
Memory speed: 3200/2933/2666 MT/s
LAN
2 x 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports (Intel® X710-AT2)
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I210-AT)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I210-AT)
Support NCSI function (by switch)
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2600
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Audio
N/A
Storage Interface
PCH:
- 3 x SlimSAS connectors for 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 3 x SlimSAS connectors for 12 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
RAID
Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Expansion Slots
Slot_6: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_5: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_4: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_2: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_1: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4, from CPU_0
- Support 2280/22110 cards
Slot_5: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_4: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
Slot_3: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_2: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_0
Slot_1: PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, from CPU_1
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4, from CPU_0
- Support 2280/22110 cards
Internal I/O
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector for PCIe slots
2 x CPU fan headers
5 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x2 header
2 x M.2 slots
3 x SlimSAS connectors
2 x SATA connectors
1 x VROC connector
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus header
1 x IPMB header
1 x TPM header
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector for PCIe slots
2 x CPU fan headers
5 x System fan headers
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 x2 header
2 x M.2 slots
3 x SlimSAS connectors
2 x SATA connectors
1 x VROC connector
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus header
1 x IPMB header
1 x TPM header
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x VGA
1 x RJ45 serial port
4 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
1 x VGA
1 x RJ45 serial port
4 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
OS Compatibility
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019 (x64)
Windows Server 2022 (x64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update2 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later
Windows Server 2019 (x64)
Windows Server 2022 (x64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update2 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later
Board Management
Aspeed® AST2600 management controller
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
- Dashboard
- HTML5 KVM
- Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.)
- Sensor Reading History Data
- FRU Information
- SEL Log in Linear Storage / Circular Storage Policy
- Hardware Inventory
- Fan Profile
- System Firewall
- Power Consumption
- Power Control
- Advanced power capping
- LDAP / AD / RADIUS Support
- Backup & Restore Configuration
- Remote BIOS/BMC/CPLD Update
- Event Log Filter
- User Management
- Media Redirection Settings
- PAM Order Settings
- SSL Settings
- SMTP Settings
PSU Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x 6-pin ATX 12V power connector
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Retail Packaging Content
1 x MD72-HB2
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
1 x SlimSAS to 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable (600mm)
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single boxes in one carton
1 x I/O shield
1 x Quick start guide
1 x SlimSAS to 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable (600mm)
Single Box dimensions: 409 x 355 x 78 mm
Carton dimensions: 729 x 415 x 432 mm
Quantity: 10 x single boxes in one carton
Bulk Packaging Content
10 x MD72-HB2
10 x I/O shields
Carton dimensions: 600 x 473 x 495 mm
10 x I/O shields
Carton dimensions: 600 x 473 x 495 mm
Reference Numbers
Retail: 9MD72HB2MR-00-1*
Bulk: 9MD72HB2NR-00-1*
Part Numbers:
- I/O shield: 12AIO-MD72HB-00R
- SlimSAS to 4 x SATA cable (600mm): 25CFM-600800-A4R
Optional parts:
- Fansink: 25ST4-353203-M1R
Bulk: 9MD72HB2NR-00-1*
Part Numbers:
- I/O shield: 12AIO-MD72HB-00R
- SlimSAS to 4 x SATA cable (600mm): 25CFM-600800-A4R
Optional parts:
- Fansink: 25ST4-353203-M1R
* 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 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Linux
Chipset
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 26.2
678.06 MB
Jun 10, 2021
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 27.0
714.97 MB
Apr 21, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
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 : 7.5.0.1991
4.17 MB
Sep 08, 2021
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 7.5.0.1991
23.93 MB
Sep 08, 2021
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
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 : 7.7.0.1273
7.07 MB
Apr 25, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 7.7.0.1273
23.58 MB
Apr 25, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
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.
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 64bit
- Windows 10 64bit
- VMware
- Ubuntu
- Linux CentOS
- 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
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI AST2600)
Version : 1.0
11.72 MB
Aug 12, 2024
English
Description
Version
Size
Date
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