AMD EPYC™ Processors
The New x86 Option
AMD’s return to the CPU segment delivers a whole new value proposition to the x86 world. Built on GIGABYTE’s extensive design expertise across a range of chipset platforms, this AMD EPYC™ platform is already receiving acclaim for its high specification:

Memory
I/O
Network connectivity
This platform is intended as an alternative for builders in the x86 space and packs a real punch in flexibility and expansion options.

- Memory Optimization
Memory speed of up to 2666MHz (at 1DPC)
Total memory capacity of 2TB supported
- PCIe Lanes
Up to 128 lanes in both 1P and 2P offerings providing the highest expandability options of any x86 platform
- Cores / Power
CPU power is managed at the core level, meaning that power is allocated only for specific workload needs
Security
Proprietary AMD security on chip

Comprehensive I/O
Both single- and dual-socket CPUs come equipped with 128x PCIe lanes, providing extensive I/O options. This is a huge improvement in I/O vs. incumbent x86 offerings.
Increased I/O allows for flexibility in extending your storage, networking or compute to a level previously unattainable with standard server motherboards.
In addition, the integrated nature of the processor – designed as a system-on-chip (SoC) - means that there is no need for a separate PCH and less additional switches needed for expansion lanes.

High-Speed Networking
GIGABYTE offers 10Gb across dual ports on-board, ensuring that users can get the most out of their system and are well equipped for today’s traffic demands. The server’s network performance is boosted with full-line rate throughput and CPU overhead is reduced, leaving the EPYC to focus on the real compute tasks.

Dense, High Speed Storage Support
Onboard M.2
GIGABYTE AMD EPYC™ platforms are designed to support on-board ‘M.2’ storage devices for time-sensitive operations and leaves room on the standard storage for compute tasks. Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speeds, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current mSATA devices.

Data Security
TPM 2.0 Module*
GIGABYTE’s EPYC™ platform is designed to support Trusted Platform Modules (TPM - discrete cryptographic on-board processors).

Carefully Selected Components
GIGABYTE’s passive components are carefully selected to guarantee a stable operating environment and allow the processors and the memory to deliver their maximum performance. GIGABYTE’s server motherboards are built with long lasting components for a high degree of reliability and durability.

Ease of Deployment and Management
GIGABYTE continues to be responsive to market needs and to create user-friendly solutions, including:

- Tool-less rail kit included as a default across all new server models
- Supplying multiple connector options and tools where appropriate

Efficient, Reliable Power Supply
GIGABYTE SERVER AMD EPYC™ servers are designed to guarantee high conversion efficiency regardless of load. Redundant 80 Plus ‘Titanium’ or ‘Platinum’ PSUs, combined with GIGABYTE’s precision engineering, translates to super efficient power usage which maximizes the system’s power : performance ratio and reduces OPEX for the user.

Intelligent Power Management Features
SCMP (Smart Crises Management / Protection)
SCMP is a GIGABYTE patented feature that will automatically force the system’s CPU to enter ULFM (ultra-low frequency mode for minimum power consumption) when the BMC is alerted to a PSU fault or error (such as power loss, power surge, overheating or a fan problem). This feature will prevent shutdown in systems with less than 1 + 1 PSU redundancy when one PSU is lost. In a 2U 4 Node server, only two nodes will be switched to low power mode, while two remaining nodes can continue normal operation. When the fault is resolved or the PSU is replaced, the system will automatically return to normal power mode.

GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM) is GIGABYTE’s proprietary multiple server remote management software platform, available as a free download from each GIGABYTE server product page. GSM is compatible with either IPMI or Redfish (RESTful API) connection interfaces, and comprises the following sub-programs:

GSM Server, a software program with an easy to use browser-based GUI to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.
- GSM CLI, a command-line interface program to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.
GSM Agent*, a software program installed locally on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves additional node information (CPU/Mem/HDD/PCI/…) from the OS and passes it to the BMC. This information can then be utilized by GSM Server or GSM CLI.
- GSM Agent is currently compatible with Avocent MergePoint IPMI 2.0 BMC firmware, but not yet compatible with Megarac SP-X BMC firmware.
- GSM Mobile, a remote server management mobile APP, available for both Android and iOS.
- GSM Plugin, a plugin that allows the user to manage and monitor GIGABYTE server nodes within VMware’s vCenter.

Intuitive & Informative User Interface
Starting from the GSM Server dashboard, the user can clearly understand the status of each node in the IT environment, including:

- Node connection status (system is online/offline)
- Node hardware sensor status (to detect hardware anomalies). Sensors measure voltage, fan speed and temperature
- Node usage rate status (allowing you to timely allocate more resources when they are needed), including:
- Power consumption
- Disk/RAID usage information
- Memory usage rate
- CPU usage rate
- Network card / PCI information
The user can also perform various management functions, including:

- Node remote access
- Power on / off / reset
- Launch iKVM
- Reboot BMC / BMC Account Configuration
- Network Configuration
- IPv4/IPv6 setting
- Alert Management
- SNMP trap setting
- Platform events filters
- Forwarding alerts by email
- BMC / BIOS / CPLD Update
- Power Consumption Limit Setting
- Group Management
- Create groups of nodes for BMC / BIOS update or manage power consumption settings

GSM Mobile for iOS and Android
A GSM Mobile app is available for download for both iOS and Android mobile phones for remote server management on the go.

Management through VMware vCenter
A GSM Plugin is available for VMware’s vCenter, allowing the user to perform remote monitoring and management of GIGABYTE server nodes without having to switch to a separate software platform.

Dynamic Fan Speed Control
GIGABYTE servers are enabled with dynamic fan speed adjustment. Individual fan speed will be automatically adjusted according to the system’s current temperature (according to CPU, DIMM, M.2, HDD, GPU temperature sensors), to achieve the best cooling and power efficiency. When the BMC detects a temperature change, fan speed will be automatically adjusted accordingly. Fan speed profiles may also be manually created and edited* when necessary according to the user’s custom requirements.

GIGABYTE Servers – Optimized for AMD EPYC™
GIGABYTE has demonstrated that our server design is perfectly optimized for AMD EPYC by achieving one of the top scores* of the SPEC CPU 2017 Benchmark for AMD EPYC single socket & dual socket systems.

Environmental Compliance
GIGABYTE maintains its commitment to green products, and adheres to the latest RoHS regulations (in effect July 2017).

Red Hat Certified Hardware
This server product has been officially certified by Red Hat as compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Red Hat OpenStack Platform for Compute.

VMware Technology Alliance Partner
Being a member of VMware's Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program enables GIGABYTE to rapidly develop and certify joint solutions or go-to-market products that leverage VMware virtualization and cloud solutions, enabling our customers to modernize their data centers and implement IT infrastructure and application services with speed, agility, and cost optimization.

Enquire with your GIGABYTE sales representative for more information about combining or integrating this server product with VMware solutions.

Specification

Product
Product id	841137
Brand	Gigabyte
Partnr	6NR271Z31MR-00
EAN/UPC code	4719331263140
Processor
Built-in processor	N
Processor socket	Socket SP3
Memory
Number of DIMM slots	16
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Supported DIMM module capacities	8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Maximum RDIMM memory	64 GB
Supported RDIMM clock speeds	2133 MHz
Storage
Number of storage drives supported	40
Hot-swap HDD bays	Y
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter model	Aspeed AST2500
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet interface type	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
Serial ports quantity	1
Expansion slots
PCI Express slots version	3.0
PCI Express x8 slots	2
PCI Express x16 slots	5
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
Features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Y
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Backplanes support	Y
Harmonized System (HS) code	84714100
Compatible operating systems	Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update Windows Server 2016 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 (x64) or later Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.4 (x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.3 (x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (x64) or later Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later VMware ESXi 6.5 Update1 or later VMware ESXi 6.7 or later VMware ESXi 7.0 or later Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Design
Chassis type	Rack (2U)
LED indicators	HDD, LAN, Power, System
On/off switch	Y
Reset button	Y
Cooling type	Active
Number of fans	4 ventilator(en)
Fan diameter	80 mm
Power
Power supply	800 W
Number of main power supplies	2
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Input current	10.4 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	800 W
80 PLUS certification	80 PLUS Platinum
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80 procent
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 95 procent
Weight & dimensions
Width	430 mm
Depth	710 mm
Height	87 mm
Weight	21000 g
Packaging data
Packaging content	1 x R271-Z31 system 1 x CPU heatsink 1 x Quick Installation Guide 1 x Rail kit
Package width	982 mm
Package depth	588 mm
Package height	268 mm