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Gigabyte R281-G30 Server - System Overview

Description

Gigabyte R281-G30 front panel view

At 2U, the Gigabyte R281-G30 is an NVIDIA-certified system can support up to 3 double wide GPUs and offers scalability, functionality, security, and performance. The dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs support a 6-channel memory architecture, which in turn supports up to 24x DIMM slots with up to 3TB of memory. This system is ideal for artificial intelligence, visual computing, high-performance computing, and networking.

Other Gigabyte R281 Series Servers

Gigabyte R281-Z91 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 7x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMS, 8TB mem., 6x 2.5” U.2, 20x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-Z92 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 5x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMs, 8TB mem., 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 24x 2.5” U.2

Gigabyte R281-Z94 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMS, 8TB mem., 12x 2.5" or 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C2 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C1 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-G30 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMS, 4TB, 24x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-NO0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 24x 2.5” U.2

Gigabyte R281-N40 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 4x 2.5” U.2, 22x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-2O0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 26x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Performance

The Gigabyte R281-G30 server is powered by dual processors from the Intel Xeon Scalable processor family with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum SKUs. Both first and second-generation CPUs are compatible with the MR91-FS0 motherboard and support up to 24x DIMM slots. Each CPU can have up to 28 cores and 56 threads, and limited to a thermal design point of up to 205W. Some PCIe or memory operations may be unavailable if only one CPU is mounted.

Memory

With the Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, the system supports a 6-channel memory architecture, with 2x memory modules per channel, for a total of 12x per CPU and 24x DIMM slots total. DDR4 RDIMM modules support memory modules up to 64GB for a total of 1.5TB when all DIMM slots are populated. LRDIMM modules support memory modules up to 128GB for a total capacity of 3TB. In addition to DDR4 memory, the system’s motherboard also supports Intel Optane DC Persistent (DCPMM) memory modules, which can populate 12x DIMM slots with memory modules of up to 256GB each, but must be paired with RDIMMs.

Gigabyte R281-G30 rear drives and PSUs

Storage

Configured with 24x 2.5” drive bays on the front panel, this server is compatible with SATA or SAS drive formats when using an add-on controller. All drive bays are hot-swappable and can be outfitted with hard disk or solid-state drives.

Expansion

The Gigabyte R281-G30 supports up to 3x double-width GPUs including the AMD Instinct MI100, NVIDIA A100, NVIDIA V100S, and NVIDIA Quadro. As and NVIDIA-certified system, it focuses on NVIDIA architecture and NVIDIA Mellanox network adapters, for now. The system also supports three risers with up to 8x PCIe Gen3 expansion slots. 2x OCP Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots can host OCP mezzanine cards providing additional I/O ports and connection speed options.

*Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations.

Management

To manage the server, Gigabyte offers two free-of-cost options. The first software is the Gigabyte Management Console, which is intended for use with a single server. The Gigabyte Server Manager monitors and controls a group of servers. Remote troubleshooting, inventory information, health status, and out-of-band reboot are all available through a browser-based user-friendly interface.

Summary

At 2U, the Gigabyte R281-G30 server offers support for up to 3x double-width GPUS and 24x 2.5” hot-swap bays up front. In addition, the system also supports up to 3TB of memory. Compatible with Intel Xeon Scalable 1st and 2nd generation processors, the system can also be outfitted with Intel’s DCPMM while generating more speed, capacity, and security.

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Gigabyte R281-G30 Server - Specifications

Processor - Dual-Socket
  • 1st and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Intel Xeon Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze Processors
  • Motherboard: MR91-FS0
  • Up to 28 cores/56 threads per socket
  • Up to TDP 205W

  • *If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable
Memory
  • 24 x DIMM slots
  • DCPMM/DDR4 memory supported
  • 6-Channel memory architecture
  • Memory speed: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • Maximum memory configuration

  • Supports Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) 256GB x12 pcs
  • RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
  • LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Drive Bays
  • 24 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
  • LSI SAS35x36 expander
  • Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
  • Default configuration supports: 0 x SAS/SATA drives
  • SATA

  • 2 x 7-pin SATA III 6Gb/s with SATA DOM supported
  • By using pin_8 or external cable for power function
Power Supplies
  • 2 x 2000W redundant 80 PLUS Platinum power supply
Fans
  • 4 x 80x80x38mm (14,900rpm)
I/O
    Internal I/O

  • 2 x Power supply connectors
  • 4 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 NMI button
  • 1 x System status LED
  • 1 x HDD activity LED
  • 2 x LAN activity LEDs
  • Rear I/O

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

  • Front side_CBP20O2: 24 x SATA/SAS ports
  • Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
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 CRS2123:

  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height full-length
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8),Full height full-length
  • 2 x OCP mezzanine slots

  • PCIe Gen3 x16
  • Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3
Dimensions
    Height: 87.5mm (3.444")
    Width: 438mm (17.244")
    Depth: 730mm (28.740")
    Weight: 20 kg (46.297 lbs)
OS Compatibility

    For Skylake processors:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 (x64) or later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 (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 12.2 (x64) or later
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later

  • Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later

  • VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 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

  • For Cascade Lake processors:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 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 (x64) or later

  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later

  • VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 Update2 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 Update1 or later
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 or later

  • Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
  • Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
  • Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0

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