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- Supports 5G network infrastructure
- 2U 4-node front access server system for Edge Computing
- Single AMD EPYC™ 7002/7001 Series Processors per node
- 8-Channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM, 32 x DIMMs
- 8 x 1Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® I350-AM2
- 4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA hot-swappable bays
- 8 x M.2 slots with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
- 4 x LP PCIe Gen4 x16 slots
- 4 x LP PCIe Gen3 x16 slots
- 4 x OCP 2.0 Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots
- Dual 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
2U 4-Node - Front access
440 x 87.5 x 475
440 x 87.5 x 475
Motherboard
MZ12-HD0
CPU
AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors
AMD EPYC™ 7001 Series Processors
Single processor per node, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads
TDP up to 225W, cTDP up to 240W
Supports cTDP 280W at ambient 30°C
AMD EPYC™ 7001 Series Processors
Single processor per node, 7nm technology
Up to 64 cores, 128 threads
TDP up to 225W, cTDP up to 240W
Supports cTDP 280W at ambient 30°C
Socket
Per Node:
1 x LGA 4094
Total:
4 x LGA 4094
Socket SP3
1 x LGA 4094
Total:
4 x LGA 4094
Socket SP3
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
Per node:
8 x DIMM slots
Total:
32 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
8 x DIMM slots
Total:
32 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM up to 128GB supported
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
LAN
Per node:
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management port
Total:
8 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (4 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management ports
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management port
Total:
8 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (4 x Intel® I350-AM2)
Support NCSI function
4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management ports
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Storage
Per node:
1 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA hot-swappable bay
Total:
4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA hot-swappable bays
1 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA hot-swappable bay
Total:
4 x 2.5" Gen3 NVMe/SATA hot-swappable bays
SAS
N/A
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
Per node:
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) low-profile slot
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slot
1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4 with NCSI supported)
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
Total:
4 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) low-profile slots
4 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slots
4 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slots with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4 with NCSI supported)
8 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) low-profile slot
1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slot
1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4 with NCSI supported)
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
Total:
4 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) low-profile slots
4 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slots
4 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slots with PCIe Gen3 x16 bandwidth (Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4 with NCSI supported)
8 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
Internal I/O
Per node:
2 x M.2 slots
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
2 x M.2 slots
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x BIOS recovery jumper
Front I/O
Per node:
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Reset button
1 x System status LED
1 x ID LED
Total:
8 x USB 3.0
4 x VGA
8 x RJ45
4 x MLAN
4 x Power buttons with LED
4 x ID buttons with LED
4 x Reset buttons
4 x System status LEDs
4 x ID LEDs
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Reset button
1 x System status LED
1 x ID LED
Total:
8 x USB 3.0
4 x VGA
8 x RJ45
4 x MLAN
4 x Power buttons with LED
4 x ID buttons with LED
4 x Reset buttons
4 x System status LEDs
4 x ID LEDs
Rear I/O
N/A
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
PCIe Gen3 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s
PCIe Gen3 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply
Dual 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-7A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 8A, 50-60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 6.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-240V~
+12V/ 80.5A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1300W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 105.4A
+12Vsb/ 3A
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-7A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 8A, 50-60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 6.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-240V~
+12V/ 80.5A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1300W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 105.4A
+12Vsb/ 3A
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
- Dashboard
- JAVA Based Serial Over LAN
- HTML5 KVM
- Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.)
- Sensor Reading History Data
- FRU Information
- SEL Log in Linear Storage / Circular Storage Policy
- Hardware Inventory
- Fan Profile
- System Firewall
- Power Consumption
- Power Control
- LDAP / AD / RADIUS Support
- Backup & Restore Configuration
- Remote BIOS/BMC/CPLD Update
- Event Log Filter
- User Management
- Media Redirection Settings
- PAM Order Settings
- SSL Settings
- SMTP Settings
OS Compatibility
Citrix Hypervisor 8.1.0 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 (x64) or later
Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 EP15 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019 (x64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 (x64) or later
Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later
VMware ESXi 6.5 EP15 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019 (x64)
System Fans
3 x 80x80x38mm (16,300rpm)
1 x 40x40x28mm (25,000rpm)
1 x 40x40x28mm (25,000rpm)
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Operating humidity: 8%-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Operating humidity: 8%-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Packaging Dimensions
857 x 670 x 280 mm
Packaging Content
1 x H242-Z11
4 x CPU heatsinks
1 x 2-Section Rail kit
4 x CPU heatsinks
1 x 2-Section Rail kit
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NH242Z11MR-00-1*
- Motherboard: 9MZ12HD0NR-00
- 2-Section Rail kit: 25HB2-AA6107-K0R
- Backplane board - CBPH043: 9CBPH043NR-00
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-44320J-A0R
- Fan module: 25ST2-44282D-D0R/25ST2-88382E-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-213006-F3S
Optional parts:
- M.2 expansion card - CMTP051: 9CMTP051NR-00
- CMC kit: 6NH242Z13SR-00
- M.2 heatsink kit: 6NH242Z17SR-00-100
- RMA packaging: 6NH242Z11SR-RMA-A100
- Motherboard: 9MZ12HD0NR-00
- 2-Section Rail kit: 25HB2-AA6107-K0R
- Backplane board - CBPH043: 9CBPH043NR-00
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-44320J-A0R
- Fan module: 25ST2-44282D-D0R/25ST2-88382E-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-213006-F3S
Optional parts:
- M.2 expansion card - CMTP051: 9CMTP051NR-00
- CMC kit: 6NH242Z13SR-00
- M.2 heatsink kit: 6NH242Z17SR-00-100
- RMA packaging: 6NH242Z11SR-RMA-A100
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SUPPORT
Driver
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
QVL
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
AMD Chipset Driver
For AMD EPYC 7001/ 7002
For AMD EPYC 7001/ 7002
Version : 1.07.12.1102
17.05 MB
Aug 06, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 24.0
542.58 MB
Aug 06, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
VGA
VGA
Version
Size
Date
ASPEED Graphic Driver
Version : 1.06
1.78 MB
Aug 06, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
1. Added Redfish - System Inventory
2. Fixed non-persistent boot issue
3. Added Setup Flash
4. Updated SMBIOS Type130/131
2. Fixed non-persistent boot issue
3. Added Setup Flash
4. Updated SMBIOS Type130/131
Version : R20_F01
27.47 MB
Jul 23, 2021
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
-
0.31 MB
Jan 29, 2021
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 64bit
- Windows 10 64bit
- VMware
- Ubuntu
- Linux CentOS
- Linux
Utility
Description
Version
Size
Date
GSM CLI
Version : 2.1.77
147.89 MB
Sep 27, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2012 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux CentOS,Windows 10 64bit,Ubuntu,Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
GSM Server
Version : 2.12
926.33 MB
Jan 18, 2023
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Agent
Version : 2.5
720.29 MB
Dec 27, 2021
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Firmware
Description
Version
Size
Date
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI)
(AST2500 AMI)
Version : 12.61.21
105.38 MB
Apr 11, 2024
English
CMC Firmware (AST2520)
Note: Please make sure the system CMC firmware version is 12.40.19 or later before updating BMC firmware
Note: Please make sure the system CMC firmware version is 12.40.19 or later before updating BMC firmware
Version : 12.41.36
83.16 MB
Nov 02, 2023
English
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
Description
Version
Size
Date
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