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- Supports up to 3 x Dual slot Gen3 GPUs
- Dual AMD EPYC™ 7003/7002 Series Processors
- 8-Channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM, 32 x DIMMs
- 2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® I350-AM2
- 12 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays
- 1 x M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
- 6 x FHFL PCIe Gen3 x16 and x8 slots
- 2 x FHHL PCIe Gen3 x8 slots
- 2 x OCP Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots
- Dual 2000W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
* 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
438 x 87 x 710
438 x 87 x 710
Motherboard
MZ91-FS0 Rev. 3.0
CPU
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors
Dual processor, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads per processor
TDP up to 225W, cTDP up to 240W
Conditional support 280W
Note: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors
Dual processor, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads per processor
TDP up to 225W, cTDP up to 240W
Conditional support 280W
Note: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
Socket
2 x LGA 4094
Socket SP3
Socket SP3
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
32 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: Up to 3200*/2933 MT/s
*Follow BIOS setting and memory QVL if running 3200 MT/s with 2DPC.
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: Up to 3200*/2933 MT/s
*Follow BIOS setting and memory QVL if running 3200 MT/s with 2DPC.
LAN
Rear side:
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x VGA port
Storage
SAS
Supported via SAS add-in cards
RAID
Depends on SAS add-in cards
Expansion Slots
Riser Card CRS2133:
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_0, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_0
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) FHHL slot, from CPU_0
Riser Card CRS2134:
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) FHHL slot, from CPU_1
Riser Card CRS2123:
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3), from CPU_0
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3), from CPU_1
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4, from CPU_0
- Supports 2242/2260/2280 cards
- CPU TDP is limited to 180W if using M.2 device
Note:
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model.
- Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations.
- For the latest QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative.
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_0, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_0
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) FHHL slot, from CPU_0
Riser Card CRS2134:
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x8) FHHL slot, from CPU_1
Riser Card CRS2123:
- 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1, for GPUs
- 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8) FHFL slot, from CPU_1
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3), from CPU_0
1 x OCP mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3), from CPU_1
1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4, from CPU_0
- Supports 2242/2260/2280 cards
- CPU TDP is limited to 180W if using M.2 device
Note:
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model.
- Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations.
- For the latest QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative.
Internal I/O
6 x SlimSAS connectors
1 x M.2 slot
2 x CPU fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
7 x PCIe expansion slots
2 x OCP mezzanine slots
2 x Power supply connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
1 x M.2 slot
2 x CPU fan headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
7 x PCIe expansion slots
2 x OCP mezzanine slots
2 x Power supply connectors
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
Front I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x NMI button
1 x Reset button
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x NMI button
1 x Reset button
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM (RJ45)
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
1 x VGA
1 x COM (RJ45)
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s
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 2000W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
AC Input:
- 100-120V~/ 12A, 50/60Hz
- 180-240V~/ 10A, 50/60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 10A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12.2V/ 81.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1600W/ 180-199V~
+12.2V/ 131A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1800W/ 200-220V
+12.2V/ 147.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 2000W/ 221-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 163.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
AC Input:
- 100-120V~/ 12A, 50/60Hz
- 180-240V~/ 10A, 50/60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 10A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12.2V/ 81.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1600W/ 180-199V~
+12.2V/ 131A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1800W/ 200-220V
+12.2V/ 147.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 2000W/ 221-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 163.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller
GIGABYTE Management Console web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console web interface
- Dashboard
- JAVA Based Serial Over LAN
- 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
- 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
OS Compatibility
Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 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 18.04.5 LTS 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 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 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 18.04.5 LTS 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 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
System Fans
4 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:
1) Ambient temperature limited to 30°C if using 280W CPU.
2) 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:
1) Ambient temperature limited to 30°C if using 280W CPU.
2) Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature.
Packaging Dimensions
982 x 588 x 268 mm
Packaging Content
1 x R281-Z94
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NR281Z94MR-00-B*
- Motherboard: 9MZ91FS0NR-00-3*
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-44320G-A0R
- Front panel board - CFP2001: 9CFP2001NR-00
- Backplane board - CBP20C4: 9CBP20C4NR-00
- Fan module: 25ST2-883829-D0R
- Riser card - CRS2133: 9CRS2133NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2134: 9CRS2134NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2123: 9CRS2123NR-00
- Power supply: 25EP0-22000A-L0S
Optional parts:
- RJ45 type COM cable: 25CR0-200400-Y4R
- Motherboard: 9MZ91FS0NR-00-3*
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-44320G-A0R
- Front panel board - CFP2001: 9CFP2001NR-00
- Backplane board - CBP20C4: 9CBP20C4NR-00
- Fan module: 25ST2-883829-D0R
- Riser card - CRS2133: 9CRS2133NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2134: 9CRS2134NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2123: 9CRS2123NR-00
- Power supply: 25EP0-22000A-L0S
Optional parts:
- RJ45 type COM cable: 25CR0-200400-Y4R
* 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
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
AMD Chipset Driver
For AMD EPYC 7002/ 7003
For AMD EPYC 7002/ 7003
Version : 2.10.09.156
17.22 MB
Mar 05, 2021
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 24.0
542.58 MB
Aug 06, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
VGA
VGA
Version
Size
Date
ASPEED Graphic Driver
Version : 1.06
1.78 MB
Aug 06, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
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 : 2.1.76
147.87 MB
May 22, 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
Engelska
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI)
Version : 1.0
14.16 MB
Jun 10, 2020
Engelska
Description
Version
Size
Date
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You may be familiar with the term, “big data”, but how firm is your grasp of the concept? Have you heard of the “5 V’s” of big data? Can you recite the “Three Fundamental Steps” of how to use big data? Most importantly, do you know how to reap the benefits through the use of the right tools? GIGABYTE Technology, an industry leader in high-performance server solutions, is pleased to present our latest Tech Guide. We will walk you through the basics of big data, explain why it boasts unlimited potential, and finally delve into the GIGABYTE products that will help you ride high on the most exciting wave to sweep over the IT sector.
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