G291-Z20Legacy | Software updates supported

HPC Server - 2U 8 x GPU Server
  • Supports up to 8 x Dual slot GPU cards
  • AMD EPYC™ 7002 and 7001 series processors
  • 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 8 x DIMMs
  • 2 x SFP+ 10Gb/s LAN ports (Mellanox® ConnectX-4 Lx)
  • 1 x Dedicated management port
  • 8 x 2.5" SATA hot-swappable bays
  • 2 x M.2 slots with PCIe Gen3 x4/x2 interface
  • 8 x FHFL PCIe Gen3 x16 slots for GPUs
  • 2 x LP PCIe Gen3 x16 slots for add-on cards
  • Aspeed® AST2500 remote management controller
  • Dual 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant/hot-swap power supply
  • Optimized performance with Mellanox Infiniband EDR and Ethernet 100G products
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Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
2U
448 x 87.5 x 800
Motherboard
MZ21-G20
CPU
AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processors
Single processor, 7nm technology
Up to 64-core, 128 threads per processor
TDP up to 225W, cTDP up to 240W

Fully support 280W

Compatible with AMD EPYC™ 7001 series processors
Socket
1 x LGA 4094
Socket SP3
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
8 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Memory speed: Up to 3200*/2933 MHz

Note: Follow BIOS setting and memory QVL list if running 3200 Mhz
LAN
Rear side:
2 x SFP+ 10Gb/s LAN ports (Mellanox® ConnectX-4 Lx)
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
Storage
Front side:
8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable bays

SAS card is required for SAS devices support

Recommended 12Gb/s SAS cards:
CRA4448
CRA4548
SAS
Depends on SAS Add-on card
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
8 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16) low-profile slots

1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4
- Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280/22110 cards

1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x2
- Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280/22110 cards

- Maximum limitation of GPU card: 285mm (L) x 111.5mm (W) x 39.5mm (H)
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model
- Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations
- For the latest GPU cards QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative
Internal I/O
1 x TPM header
1 x Sli-SAS connectors
2 x M.2 slots
1 x Serial header
1 x Buzzer
Front I/O
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x HDD activity LED
1 x System status LED
1 x Reset button
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x SFP+
1 x MLAN
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
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s
TPM
1 x TPM header with LPC interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
Power Supply[#1]
2 x 2200W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies

AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 14A, 47-63Hz
- 200-240V~/ 12.6A, 47-63Hz

DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 12.6A

DC Output:
- Max 1200W/ 100-127V~
+ 12.12V/ 95.6A
+ 12Vsb/ 3.5A
- Max 2200W/ 200-240V~
+ 12.12V/ 178.1A
+ 12Vsb/ 3.5A

NOTE: The system power supply requires C19 power cord
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
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
For AMD EPYC™ 7002 series processors

Windows Server 2016 (X2APIC/256T not supported)
Windows Server 2019

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

Citrix Hypervisor 8.1.0 or later

For AMD EPYC™ 7001 series processors

Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4 (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 11 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later

VMware ESXi 6.5 Update1 or later
VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
VMware ESXi 7.0 or later
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later

Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
System Fans
8 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)
Packaging Dimensions
1133 x 724 x 261 mm
Packaging Content
1 x G291-Z20
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x Rail kit
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NG291Z20MR-00-A*
- Motherboard: 9MZ21G20NR-00-2*
- Tool-less rail kit: 25HB2-A86102-K0R
- CPU heatsink for 200W CPU: 25ST1-153104-A8R
- CPU heatsink for 240W CPU: 25ST1-44320G-A0R (optional)
- Fan module: 25ST2-883827-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-222001-D0S
- C19 power cord 125V/15A (US): 25CP1-018000-Q0R (optional)
- C19 power cord 250V/16A (EU): 25CP3-01830H-Q0R (optional)
- 2 x Internal SSD kit: 6NG291281SR-00 (optional)

[#1] Power cords are not included with server packages. Customers are responsible for selecting appropriate power cords from the optional accessories or contacting sales for customization.

[#2] All materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at any time without prior notice.

[#3] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.

[#4] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.

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