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G242-P36
HPC/AI Arm Server - Ampere® Altra® Max - 2U UP 2 x PCIe Gen4 GPUs
- Hardware-level root of trust support
- Up to 2 x NVIDIA® H100 PCIe Gen4 GPU cards
- Up to 2 x NVIDIA® BlueField-2 DPUs
- Ampere® Altra® Max or Altra® Processors
- Single processor, 7nm technology
- 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 16 x DIMMs
- 2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I350-AM2)
- 1 x Dedicated management port
- 4 x 2.5" Gen4 NVMe hot-swappable bays
- 2 x M.2 slots with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
- 2 x FHFL PCIe Gen4 x16 slots for GPUs
- 2 x LP PCIe Gen4 x16 slots on rear side for DPUs
- 2 x LP PCIe Gen4 x8 slots on rear side
- 1+1 1600W (240V) 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies
* 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
438 x 87.5 x 820
438 x 87.5 x 820
Motherboard
MP32-AR2
CPU
Ampere® Altra® Max or Altra® Processors
Single processor, 7nm technology
Up to 128-core per processor, TDP 250W
Single processor, 7nm technology
Up to 128-core per processor, TDP 250W
Socket
1 x LGA 4926
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
Up to 4TB of memory capacity supported per processor
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MHz
NOTE: Only supports configurations with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
Up to 4TB of memory capacity supported per processor
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MHz
NOTE: Only supports configurations with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs
LAN
Rear side:
2 x 1GbE LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
NCSI function supported
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps management LAN
2 x 1GbE LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
NCSI function supported
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
Storage
Front side:
4 x 2.5" Gen4 NVMe hot-swappable bays
Gen4 NVMe SSD supported only
4 x 2.5" Gen4 NVMe hot-swappable bays
Gen4 NVMe SSD supported only
SAS
N/A
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
Riser Card CRSG01B x 2:
- 2 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs
- *Compatible with optional NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe GPUs
Total 4 x PCIe Gen4 low-profile slots on rear side
Slot_7: Disabled
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot
- Compatible with optional NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPUs
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot
- Compatible with optional NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPUs
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen4 x8) slot
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
*Please refer to optional parts for H100 power cables. 1x360mm+1x490mm configuration is recommended.
- 2 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs
- *Compatible with optional NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe GPUs
Total 4 x PCIe Gen4 low-profile slots on rear side
Slot_7: Disabled
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot
- Compatible with optional NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPUs
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot
- Compatible with optional NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPUs
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen4 x8) slot
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot
2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4
- Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 cards
*Please refer to optional parts for H100 power cables. 1x360mm+1x490mm configuration is recommended.
Internal I/O
2 x M.2 slots
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Buzzer
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Buzzer
Front I/O
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
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
2 x LAN activity LEDs
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
2 x LAN activity LEDs
Rear I/O
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x VGA
1 x Debug port
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
1 x VGA
1 x Debug port
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
PCIe Gen4 x4
PCIe Gen4 x4
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply
1+1 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies (-100)
AC Input:
- 100-120V~/ 12A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 10A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 10A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12V/ 81.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 133A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
1+1 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium power supplies (-1T0)
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-9.5A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 9.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12.2V/ 82A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 131.2A
+12Vsb/ 3A
AC Input:
- 100-120V~/ 12A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 10A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 10A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12V/ 81.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 133A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
1+1 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium power supplies (-1T0)
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-9.5A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 9.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12.2V/ 82A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 131.2A
+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
- 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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 (aarch64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5 (aarch64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 (aarch64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 (aarch64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS (aarch64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (aarch64) or later
Fedora Server 33-1.2 (aarch64) or later
Fedora Server 35-1.2 (aarch64) or later
OracleLinux R8 U2
OracleLinux R8 U5
Debian 10.9 (Buster)
Debian 11.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5 (aarch64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 (aarch64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 (aarch64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS (aarch64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (aarch64) or later
Fedora Server 33-1.2 (aarch64) or later
Fedora Server 35-1.2 (aarch64) or later
OracleLinux R8 U2
OracleLinux R8 U5
Debian 10.9 (Buster)
Debian 11.1
System Fans
5 x 80x80x38mm (16,300rpm)
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
1077 x 679 x 300 mm
Packaging Content
1 x G242-P36
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x 2-Section Rail kit
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x 2-Section Rail kit
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NG242P36MR-00-1*
- Motherboard: 9MP32AR2NR-00
- 2-Section Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-2534Z0-C1R
- Front panel board - CFP1000: 9CFP1000NR-00
- Backplane board - CBP1047: 9CBP1047NR-00
- Fan module: 25ST2-88382A-D0R
- Fan board - CBPG041: 9CBPG041NR-00
- Fan duct for CPU: 25HA8-G24232-S5R
- GPU Riser card - CRSG01B: 9CRSG01BNR-00
- PCIe Riser card - CNV3132: 9CNV3132NR-00
- Power supply (-100): 25EP0-216008-L0S
- Power supply (-1T0): 25EP0-21600E-L0S
Optional parts:
- Power cable (2x4P to 12+4P, 360mm): 25CRI-360102-Y4R
- Power cable (2x4P to 12+4P, 490mm): 25CRI-490102-Y4R
- Motherboard: 9MP32AR2NR-00
- 2-Section Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-2534Z0-C1R
- Front panel board - CFP1000: 9CFP1000NR-00
- Backplane board - CBP1047: 9CBP1047NR-00
- Fan module: 25ST2-88382A-D0R
- Fan board - CBPG041: 9CBPG041NR-00
- Fan duct for CPU: 25HA8-G24232-S5R
- GPU Riser card - CRSG01B: 9CRSG01BNR-00
- PCIe Riser card - CNV3132: 9CNV3132NR-00
- Power supply (-100): 25EP0-216008-L0S
- Power supply (-1T0): 25EP0-21600E-L0S
Optional parts:
- Power cable (2x4P to 12+4P, 360mm): 25CRI-360102-Y4R
- Power cable (2x4P to 12+4P, 490mm): 25CRI-490102-Y4R
* 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
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
QVL
BIOS
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
- 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
Ubuntu Server for ARM 22.04.1 LTS
(Including installation guide)
Ubuntu Server for ARM 22.04.1 LTS
(Including installation guide)
Version : 2.5
226.76 MB
Oct 14, 2022
OS: Ubuntu
Firmware
Description
Version
Size
Date
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI for ARM platform)
(AST2500 AMI for ARM platform)
Version : 12.61.06
105.37 MB
Feb 29, 2024
English
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
Description
Version
Size
Date
QVL Support List
Version : 1.0
0.2 MB
Apr 09, 2024
QVL for G242-P36 (2024/Q2)
Added H100 pupport
Added H100 pupport
RESOURCES
Solutions
Video
Video | October 17, 2023
Explore AmpereOne servers by GIGABYTE with Ampere's Jeff Wittich
At Computex 2023 we had one of our important partners, Ampere Computing, stop by our booth to discover the future with the new ...
News
Media Review
Phoronix | March 19, 2024
Benchmarking Ubuntu Linux on Ampere Altra Max platform
Phoronix's Michael takes a look at how Ubuntu performs from 22.04 to 23.10 to 24.04 in a GIGABYTE server for Ampere Altra Max processor.
Phoronix | January 17, 2024
GIGABYTE G242-P36: A Great Ampere Altra Max Platform For AI/GPU Computing
GIGABYTE G242-P36 hardware and firmware has been reliable and robust without any annoying quirks or other troubles to worry about it like with the reference boards or other early ARM products.
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