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Gigabyte R261-3C0 Server - System Overview

Description

As a networking platform, the 2U Gigabyte R261-3C0 server can be used as a general file server, shared VPN connection, to host an Intranet, a virtualized server and a host of other applications. The system supports either dual 1st or 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, but only with both processors installed will all memory channels and PCIe slots be available. 12x SATAIII hot-swappable storage bays up front provide ample storage for use as a general file server. The system is powered by a single 800W 80PLUS Platinum PSU that can be upgraded to support dual redundant PSUs.

Gigabyte R261-3C0 front drive bays

Performance

1st or 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors are supported on this system. Installed CPUs are limited to a thermal design power (TDP) of 125W, which includes support for CPUs with 22 physical cores and 30.25MB of L3 cache.

Memory

With 6x memory channels per socket, the R261-3C0 will support up to 2TB of memory using 128GB Load-Reduced DIMMS (LRDIMM) in all 16x memory module slots. Only DDR4 LRDIMM or Registered DIMMs (RDIMM)are supported. Depending on your choice of CPUs and memory modules, memory will run at speeds of 2133MHz, 2400MHz, 2666MHz, or 2933MHz. The fastest memory speed of 2933MHz is only supported using 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Storage

12x 3.5-inch hot-swappable storage bays on the front of the chassis can be outfitted with SATA or SAS hot-swappable HDDs or SSDs, either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive types. SAS drive types will require a discrete HD/RAID controller. 2x PCIe Gen3 x4 slots on the system board are for 2260/2280 M.2 drive support and can be used to boot the system in a RAID for redundancy. 2x SATA DOM (Disk on Module) drives are supported that can also be used to boot the system in a redundant RAID configuration.

Gigabyte R261-3C0 rear ports

Expansion

With 8x PCIe Gen3 slots on the system board, there are expansion options to tailor the system to your specific needs. Required for support of SAS drives is a HD/RAID controller. There are also options for network controllers, including a Mellanox card delivering dual ports at 200Gb/s per port. The system also features dual GbE LAN ports via the Intel I210-AT controller in back with a dedicated Gb management port.

Management

The dedicated Gb MLAN port on the back of the system provides access to the ASPEED AST2500 baseboard management controller for remote and at-chassis management of the system. In addition to intelligent power management features, Gigabyte also provides two software suites to manage either a single system or a large group of servers. The Gigabyte Management Console comes pre-loaded on the system and allows administrators to manage a single server or small server cluster. The Gigabyte Server Management or GSM provides more robust features and is available for download free of charge. GSM is designed to manage many servers or large server clusters.

Summary

Offering dual sockets with support for up to 2TB of memory, the Gigabyte R261-3C0 server is designed to support a number of business-critical networking functions. At only 2U it supports 12x 3.5-inch SATA3 hot-swappable drive bays and features support for dual M.2 NVMe drives and dual SATA DOM either of which can be used to boot the system in a redundant RAID. Generous PCIe 3.0 slots on the back of the server provide options to tailor the unit to support your unique workload demands.

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Gigabyte R261-3C0 Server - Specifications

Processor - 2 Sockets
  • Dual 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Intel Xeon Platinum Processor, Intel Xeon Gold Processor,Intel Xeon Silver Processor and Intel Xeon Bronze Processor
  • CPU TDP up to 125W
  • Motherboard: MR51-CE0
  • 2 x LGA 3647, Socket P
Memory
  • 16x DIMM slots
  • DDR4 memory supported only
  • 6-channel memory architecture
  • RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
  • LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
  • 1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz

  • NOTE: 2933MHz for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
Storage
  • 12 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
  • Rear: 2 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swap HDD/SSD bays (as an option)
  • 12 x SATA ports default from PCH
  • SAS card is required for SAS devices support
Expansion Slots
    Riser Card CRS2131:

  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x8), Full height half-length
  • Riser Card CRS2132:

  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x8), Full height half-length
  • Riser Card CRS2124:

  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Low profile half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Low profile half-length
  • M.2

  • 2x M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4
  • Supports 2260/2280 cards
Chipset
    Intel C621 Express Chipset
Input/Output
    Internal I/O

  • 2 x Power supply connectors
  • 5 x SlimSAS connectors
  • 2 x SATA 7-pin connectors
  • 2 x CPU fan headers
  • 1 x USB 3.0 header
  • 1 x TPM header
  • 1 x VROC connector
  • 1 x Front panel header
  • 1 x HDD back plane 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 Reset button
  • 1 x System status LED
  • 1 x HDD activity LED
  • 1 x NMI button
  • 2 x LAN activity LEDs
  • Rear I/O

  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
  • 2 x COM (optional)
  • 2 x RJ45
  • 1 x MLAN
  • 1 x ID button with LED
  • Backplane I/O

  • 12 x SATA/SAS ports
  • Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
  • TPM

  • 1 x TPM header with SPI interface
  • Optional TPM 2.0 Kit: CTM010
OS Compatibility
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server: 2012 R2, 2016 & 2019

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.3 (x64) or later
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 (ARM64)

  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (ARM64)
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (ARM64)

  • VMware ESXi 6.0 Update 3 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 Update 2 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 1 or later
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 or later

  • Oracle Linux 7.6 UEK Release 5 Update 2
  • Oracle VM 3.4.6 (UEK Release 4 Update 7)

  • Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
  • Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
  • Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
System Fans
  • 4 x 80x80x38mm (16,300rpm)
Power Supply
  • 800W single PSUs 80 PLUS Platinum
Management
  • Aspeed AST2500 management controller
Chassis
    Enclosure
    Height: 3.42" (87.5mm)
    Width: 17.25" (438mm)
    Depth: 28.7" (730mm)

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