Introduction

GIGABYTE servers and Intel Xeon Scalable Processors deliver incredible 1P/2P performance from edge to data center with incredible gains in I/O throughput and workload demands that need high performing CPUs with large, yet optimized, memory configurations.

Enhanced I/0: Support for PCIe 4.0 allows for double the throughput of PCIe 3.0 for fast and large data transfers. Also, 64 lanes per socket with up to 128 lanes in a 2P configuration for fast data transmission from CPU to GPU, accelerator or storage.

CPU Performance Boost: Now up to 40 cores per socket with greatly improved IPC on Intel’s 10nm architecture while operating CPUs at 105-270W. Also, an additional UPI lane is added for up to 11.2GT/s for a low latency interconnect between CPUs.

Next Gen Memory: Each processor provides eight memory channels to support 8 or 16 DIMM slots with up to DDR4-3200. There are two sub-clustering modes, Sub NUMA (SNC) and Hemisphere (HEMI), available using balanced memory that results in performance improvements. Additionally, support for Intel Optane PMem 200 series provides two modes for greater memory capacity and data persistence to process large amounts of data faster.

Next Level Security: New instructions and architecture deliver a high level of cryptographic operations for data privacy and protection. Cryptographic accelerators speed up encryption protocols as well as improvements in software guard extensions and memory encryption are added.
AI Acceleration: AI inference and training are enhanced with DL Boost Technology for greater business, operational, and security insights. Applications include HPC, AI, and Media & Graphics.


GIGABYTE Management Console
For management and maintenance of a server or a small cluster, users can use the GIGABYTE Management Console, which is pre-installed on each server. Once the servers are running, IT staff can perform real-time health monitoring and management on each server through the browser-based graphical user interface. In addition, the GIGABYTE Management Console also provides:
- Support for standard IPMI specifications that allows users to integrate services into a single platform through an open interface
- Automatic event recording, which can record system behavior 30 seconds before an event occurs, making it easier to determine subsequent actions
- Integrate SAS/SATA/NVMe devices and RAID controller firmware into GIGABYTE Management Console to monitor and control Broadcom® MegaRAID adapters.

GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
GSM is a software suite that can manage clusters of servers simultaneously over the internet. GSM can be run on all GIGABYTE servers and has support for Windows and Linux. GSM can be downloaded from GIGABYTE website and complies with IPMI and Redfish standards. GSM includes a complete range of system management functions that includes the following utilities:
- GSM Server: A software program that provides real-time, remote control using a graphical user interface through an administrator’s computer or through a server in the cluster. The software allows ease of maintenance for large clusters of servers.
- GSM CLI: A command-line interface for monitoring and managing remotely.
- GSM Agent: A software program installed on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves information from each system and devices through the OS, and this software integrates with GSM Server or GSM CLI.
- GSM Mobile: A mobile app for both Android and iOS that provides admins with real-time system information.
- GSM Plugin: An application program interface that allows users to use VMware vCenter for real-time monitoring and management of server clusters.

Processor

Processor manufacturer

Intel

Processor socket

LGA 4189

Compatible processor series

Intel® Xeon®

Maximum number of SMP processors

2

Memory

Supported memory types

DDR4-SDRAM

Number of memory slots

12

Memory slots type

DIMM

Memory voltage

1.2 V

Supported memory clock speeds

2666,2933,3200 MHz

Maximum internal memory

256 GB

Maximum RDIMM memory

128 GB

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2

RAID support

Y

RAID levels

0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

On-board graphics card

Y

Graphics card family

ASPEED

Graphics card

AST2600

Maximum resolution

1920 x 1200 pixels

Internal I/O

ATX Power connector (24-pin)

Y

Power fan connector

Y

CPU fan connector

Y

EPS power connector (8-pin)

Y

TPM connector

Y

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

2

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

2

VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

1

COM ports quantity

1

Network

Ethernet LAN

Y

Ethernet interface type

10 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

LAN controller

Intel® I210-AT

Features

Motherboard chipset

Intel C621A

Component for

Server

Motherboard form factor

Extended ATX

Motherboard chipset family

Intel

Linux operating systems supported

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04

Compatible operating systems

Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 (x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 ( x64) 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

Expansion slots

PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots

6

Number of M.2 (M) slots

2

BIOS

Clear CMOS jumper

Y

Operational conditions

Storage temperature (T-T)

-40 - 60 °C

Operating temperature (T-T)

10 - 40 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

8 - 80%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 95%

Packaging data

Package width

409 mm

Package depth

355 mm

Package height

78 mm