Introduction

AMD EPYC 7003 Series Processors – “Milan”
GIGABYTE servers and AMD EPYC 7003 Series Processors deliver the highest possible I/O throughput to pave the way for fast communication between CPU and accelerator in HPC and data analytics.


Easy, Flexible & Powerful Storage Deployment
The S252-ZC0 offers the following advantages to your storage deployment:
- x86 architecture means compatibility with a large variety of SDS (Software Defined Storage) platforms & applications
- 24 x 3.5” SATA / SAS drive bays for large scale out capacity, over 400TB raw capacity per server
- Rear 2 x 2.5” SATA drive bays for caching to improve I/O performance
GIGABYTE has also validated and created reference architectures for our products with various open source software defined storage systems to help make your deployment even faster and easier.

Hardware Security
Hardware-level Root of Trust *
Protection is built in the silicon to ensure systems will not be vulnerable to security attacks or cyber threats. This hardware-level root of trust (ROT) helps isolate the system as the boot process starts to make sure a verified code is used.

Provides:
- Integrity of cryptographic keys and secure key generation
- Boot process protected and verified
- Secure application environment and protection at runtime
* Available on select models

Optional TPM 2.0 Module
For hardware-based authentication, the passwords, encryption keys, and digital certificates are stored in a TPM module to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to your data. GIGABYTE TPM modules come in either a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) or low pin count (LPC) interface.

Power Efficiency
Automatic Fan Speed Control
GIGABYTE servers are enabled with Automatic Fan Speed Control to achieve the best cooling and power efficiency. Individual fan speeds will be automatically adjusted according to temperature sensors strategically placed in the servers.

Cold Redundancy
To take advantage of the fact that a PSU will run at greater power efficiency with a higher load, GIGABYTE has introduced a power management feature called Cold Redundancy for servers with N+1 power supplies. When the total system load falls lower than 40%, the system will automatically place one PSU into standby mode, and results of 10% improvement in efficiency.

High Availability
Smart Crises Management and Protection (SCMP)
SCMP is a GIGABYTE patented feature which is deployed in servers with non-fully redundant PSU design. With SCMP, in the event of faulty PSU or overheated system, the system will force the CPU into an ultra-low power mode that reduces the power load, which prevents the system from unexpected shutdown and avoids component damage or data loss.

Dual ROM Architecture
If the ROM that stores the BMC and BIOS fails to boot, the system will reboot with the backup BMC and/or BIOS replacing the primary. Once the primary BMC is updated, the ROM of the backup BMC will automatically update the backup through synchronization. For the BIOS, it can be updated based on user's choice of firmware version.

Value-added Management
GIGABYTE offers free-of-charge management applications via a specialized small processor built on the server.

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.

Certified Ready with Software Partners
Being a member of key software alliance partner programs enables GIGABYTE to together rapidly develop and validate joint solutions, enabling our customers to modernize their data centers and implement IT infrastructure and application services with speed, agility, and cost optimization. GIGABYTE servers have a compatibility across various ecosystems.

Processor

Built-in processor

N

Processor socket

Socket SP3

Compatible processor series

AMD EPYC

Memory

Number of DIMM slots

16

Supported memory types

DDR4-SDRAM

Maximum internal memory

256 GB

Supported RDIMM clock speeds

2933,3200 MHz

Memory channels

Octa-channel

Storage

Number of storage drives supported

26

Hot-swap HDD bays

Y

Number of 2.5" bays

2

Number of 3.5" bays

24

Storage drive sizes supported

2.5,3.5"

Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD

Graphics

On-board graphics card model

Aspeed AST2500

Network

Ethernet LAN

Y

Ethernet interface type

Gigabit Ethernet

Ports & interfaces

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

4

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

1

Expansion slots

PCI Express x16 slots

6

Features

Backplanes support

Y

Design

Chassis type

Rack (2U)

Product colour

Black, Grey

LED indicators

Y

On/off switch

Y

Reset button

Y

Number of fans

6 fan(s)

Fan diameter

6 cm

Power

Power supply

1300 W

Redundant power supply (RPS) support

Y

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%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 95%

Weight & dimensions

Width

438 mm

Depth

880 mm

Height

87 mm

Packaging data

Package width

1168 mm

Package depth

697 mm

Package height

341 mm