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R281-G30 (rev. 400)
Intel® C621 Express Chipset
| Application:
AI
,
AI Training
,
AI Inference
,
Visual Computing
,
HPC
&
Networking
Application:
- Supports up to 3 x double slot GPU cards
- NVIDIA-Certified system for scalability, functionality, security, and performance
- 2nd Gen. Intel® Xeon® Scalable and Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- 6-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 24 x DIMMs
- Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory
- Dual 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I350-AM2)
- 1 x Dedicated management port
- Onboard 12Gb/s SAS expander
- 24 x 2.5" SATAIII hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
- 8 x PCIe Gen3 expansion slots
- 2 x OCP Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots
- Aspeed® AST2500 remote management controller
- Dual 2000W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
- Optimized performance with Mellanox Infiniband EDR 100G or Ethernet 100G products
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* 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 730
438 x 87.5 x 730
Motherboard
MR91-FS0
CPU
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable and 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 205W
NOTE: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable
Intel® Xeon® Platinum Processor, Intel® Xeon® Gold Processor, Intel® Xeon® Silver Processor and Intel® Xeon® Bronze Processor
CPU TDP up to 205W
NOTE: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable
Socket
2 x LGA 3647
Socket P
Socket P
Chipset
Intel® C621 Express Chipset
Memory
24 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
* Ambient temperature 35°C
* 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 205W (Max.)
* DCPMM 256GB x12 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P0_( A1, B1, C1)
DIMM_P0_( D1, E1, F1)
DIMM_P1_( G1, H1, I1)
DIMM_P1_( J1, K1, L1)
NOTE:
1. 2933MHz for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
* Ambient temperature 35°C
* 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 205W (Max.)
* DCPMM 256GB x12 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P0_( A1, B1, C1)
DIMM_P0_( D1, E1, F1)
DIMM_P1_( G1, H1, I1)
DIMM_P1_( J1, K1, L1)
NOTE:
1. 2933MHz for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative
LAN
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports (Intel® I350-AM2)
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
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
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
Audio
-
Storage
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
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
LSI SAS35x36 expander
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
Default configuration supports:
0 x SAS/SATA drives
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
SATA
2 x 7-pin SATA III 6Gb/s with SATA DOM supported
By using pin_8 or external cable for power function
By using pin_8 or external cable for power function
SAS
Supported via add-on SAS Card
RAID
Depends on RAID card
Peripheral Drives
-
Expansion Slots
Riser Card CRS2131:
- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8),Full height full-length
- 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height full-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 full-length
- 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height full-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
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model
-Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations
- For the latest QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative
- 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8),Full height full-length
- 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height full-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 full-length
- 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height full-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
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model
-Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations
- For the latest QVL, please contact your GIGABYTE representative
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
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
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 USB 3.0
1 x VGA
1 x COM (RJ45 type)
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
1 x VGA
1 x COM (RJ45 type)
2 x RJ45
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
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
TPM
1 x TPM header with LPC interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM000
Power Supply
2 x 2000W redundant PSUs
80 PLUS Platinum
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 12.5A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 12.5A, 50-60Hz
DC Output:
- Max 1008W/ 100-127V~
+12V/ 84A
+12Vsb/ 2A
- Max 2004W/ 200-240V
+12V/ 167A +12Vsb/ 2A
NOTE: The system power supply requires C19 type power cord
+12V/ 167A +12Vsb/ 2A
NOTE: The system power supply requires C19 type power cord
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
- Network settings
- Network security settings
- Hardware information
- Users control
- Services settings
- IPMI settings
- Sessions control
- LDAP settings
- Power control
- Fan profiles
- Voltages, fans and temperatures monitoring
- System event log
- Events management (platform events, trap settings, email settings)
- Serial Over LAN
- vKVM & vMedia (HTML5)
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 Update 3 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 or later
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 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
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
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 Update 3 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 or later
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 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
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Weight
21 kg
System Fans
4 x 80x80x38mm (14'900rpm)
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)
NOTE: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature
Packaging Dimensions
982 x 588 x 268 mm
Packaging Content
1 x R281-G30
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carrier
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carrier
Part Numbers
Barebone package: 6NR281G30MR-00
Part Numbers:
- Motherboard: 9MR91FS0NR-00
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253100-F2R
- Back plane board_24-port: 9CBP20O2NR-00
- Front panel board: 9CFP2001NR-00
- Power supply: 25EP0-22000A-L0S
- RJ45 type COM cable: 25CR0-200400-Y4R (optional)
- SAS Expander module: 9CEP26O0NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2131: 9CRS2131NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2132: 9CRS2132NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2123: 9CRS2123NR-00
- C19 type power cord 125V/15A (US): 25CP1-018000-Q0R (optional)
- C19 type power cord 250V/16A (EU): 25CP3-01830H-Q0R (optional)
- C19 type power cord 250V/15A (US): 25CP1-018300-Q0R (optional)
Part Numbers:
- Motherboard: 9MR91FS0NR-00
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253100-F2R
- Back plane board_24-port: 9CBP20O2NR-00
- Front panel board: 9CFP2001NR-00
- Power supply: 25EP0-22000A-L0S
- RJ45 type COM cable: 25CR0-200400-Y4R (optional)
- SAS Expander module: 9CEP26O0NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2131: 9CRS2131NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2132: 9CRS2132NR-00
- Riser card - CRS2123: 9CRS2123NR-00
- C19 type power cord 125V/15A (US): 25CP1-018000-Q0R (optional)
- C19 type power cord 250V/16A (EU): 25CP3-01830H-Q0R (optional)
- C19 type power cord 250V/15A (US): 25CP1-018300-Q0R (optional)
* 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
- Choose your OS
- Choose your OS
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Linux
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.17861.8101
3.34 MB
2019/04/18
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.18228.8176
3.12 MB
2019/12/29
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 23.5
487.48 MB
2019/04/18
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCI
Version
Size
Date
Intel® SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
Version : 6.0.0.1357
6.54 MB
2019/04/19
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 6.0.0.1357
265.09 MB
2019/04/21
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Utility
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
1. Updated RC 0610.D02 (2020.2 IPU PV)
2. Updated microcode: SKX-H0: MB750654_02006A08, CLX-B0: MBF50656_04003003, CLX-B1: MBF50657_05003003
2. Updated microcode: SKX-H0: MB750654_02006A08, CLX-B0: MBF50656_04003003, CLX-B1: MBF50657_05003003
Version : R14
20.73 MB
2021/01/25
1. Add microcode for Processor P-8124 and P-8136
2. Add two setup item "Custom Refresh Enable" and "Custom Refresh Rate”
2. Add two setup item "Custom Refresh Enable" and "Custom Refresh Rate”
Version : R13
20.4 MB
2020/09/17
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
-
0.39 MB
2020/04/27
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.
- Choose your OS
- Choose your OS
- 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 : 2.1.44
114.54 MB
2021/03/06
OS: Windows Server 2012 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux CentOS,Windows 10 64bit,Ubuntu,Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Server
Version : 2.04
1147.65 MB
2020/12/04
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Agent
Version : 1.02
671.51 MB
2018/09/21
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 : 12.51.07
94.76 MB
2021/04/24
English
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI)
1. Vertiv BMC EOL & Update Procedure
2. Guidelines to Preserve Configuration Settings (ErP Lot9 Update)
(AST2500 AMI)
1. Vertiv BMC EOL & Update Procedure
2. Guidelines to Preserve Configuration Settings (ErP Lot9 Update)
Version : 12.40.30
84.21 MB
2020/03/08
English
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - BIOS setup manual (Intel Purley platform)
Version : 1.0
19.52 MB
2017/08/17
English
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Video
News
Security & Technical Advisory
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