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G493-SB2-AAP1
HPC/AI Server - 5th/4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable - 4U DP 8 x PCIe Gen5 GPUs (with PCIe switches)
- Supports up to 8 x Dual slot Gen5 GPUs
- Dual 5th/4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- Dual Intel® Xeon® CPU Max Series
- 8-Channel DDR5 RDIMM, 32 x DIMMs
- Dual ROM Architecture
- 2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® X710-AT2
- 12 x 3.5"/2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 hot-swap bays
- 1 x M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x1 interface
- 8 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for GPUs
- 4 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
- 2 x LP PCIe Gen5 x16 slots on the front side
- 3+1 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supplies
[#1] All materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at any time without prior notice.
[#2] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
[#3] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
[#2] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
[#3] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
4U
448 x 176 x 880
448 x 176 x 880
Motherboard
MSB3-G40
CPU
5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® CPU Max Series
Dual processor, TDP up to 350W
[Note] If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® CPU Max Series
Dual processor, TDP up to 350W
[Note] If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable.
Socket
2 x LGA 4677
Socket E
Socket E
Chipset
Intel® C741
Memory
32 x DIMM slots
DDR5 memory supported
8-Channel memory per processor
5th Gen Intel® Xeon®:
RDIMM: Up to 5600 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
4th Gen Intel® Xeon®:
RDIMM: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400MT/s (2DPC)
Intel® Xeon® Max Series:
RDIMM: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
DDR5 memory supported
8-Channel memory per processor
5th Gen Intel® Xeon®:
RDIMM: Up to 5600 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
4th Gen Intel® Xeon®:
RDIMM: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400MT/s (2DPC)
Intel® Xeon® Max Series:
RDIMM: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
LAN
Front (I/O board - CDCG120):
2 x 10Gb/s LAN (1 x Intel® X710-AT2)
- Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
2 x 10Gb/s LAN (1 x Intel® X710-AT2)
- Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2600
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x VGA port
Storage
Front hot-swap:
12 x 3.5"/2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 [1]
- (2 x NVMe from CPU_0, 2 x NVMe from CPU_1)
- (4 x NVMe from PEX89144_0, 4 x NVMe from PEX89144_1)
Internal M.2:
1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x1, from PCH
[1] SAS card is required to support SAS drives.
12 x 3.5"/2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 [1]
- (2 x NVMe from CPU_0, 2 x NVMe from CPU_1)
- (4 x NVMe from PEX89144_0, 4 x NVMe from PEX89144_1)
Internal M.2:
1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x1, from PCH
[1] SAS card is required to support SAS drives.
SAS
Require SAS add-in cards
RAID
Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Onboard VROC key header
Support optional RAID add-in cards
Onboard VROC key header
Support optional RAID add-in cards
PCIe Expansion Slots
Rear:
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0, for GPUs
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1, for GPUs
2 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0
2 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1
Front:
1 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_0
1 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_1
[Note] The system is only validated with a uniform GPU model.
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0, for GPUs
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1, for GPUs
2 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0
2 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1
Front:
1 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_0
1 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_1
[Note] The system is only validated with a uniform GPU model.
Front I/O
I/O board - CDCG120:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x NMI button
1 x Reset button
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x NMI button
1 x Reset button
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
Rear I/O
N/A
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
PCIe Gen5 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s or SAS-4 24Gb/s
PCIe Gen5 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s or SAS-4 24Gb/s
Security Modules
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply[#1]
3+1 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supplies [1]
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 14.5A, 50/60Hz
- 200-220V~/ 16A, 50/60Hz
- 220-240V~/ 16A, 50/60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 16A
DC Output:
- Max 1097.4W/ 100-127V~
+12.2V/ 87A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 2598W/ 200-220V~
+12.2V/ 210A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 3037.2W/ 220-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 246A
+12Vsb/ 3A
[1] The system power supply requires C19 power cord.
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 14.5A, 50/60Hz
- 200-220V~/ 16A, 50/60Hz
- 220-240V~/ 16A, 50/60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 16A
DC Output:
- Max 1097.4W/ 100-127V~
+12.2V/ 87A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 2598W/ 200-220V~
+12.2V/ 210A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 3037.2W/ 220-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 246A
+12Vsb/ 3A
[1] The system power supply requires C19 power cord.
System Management
Aspeed® AST2600 Baseboard Management Controller
GIGABYTE Management Console web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console 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
- Advanced power capping
- 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
Please refer to OS compatibility table in support page
Additional certifications:
Windows Server 2022
Additional certifications:
Windows Server 2022
System Fans
12 x 60x60x38mm (23,000rpm)*
*Two fans share a single power connector.
*Two fans share a single power connector.
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
1200 x 800 x 444 mm w/ pallet
Packaging Content
1 x G493-SB2-AAP1
2 x CPU fansinks
8 x GPU power cables (12VHPWR, 150mm)
6 x Carriers
1 x L-shape Rail kit
2 x CPU fansinks
8 x GPU power cables (12VHPWR, 150mm)
6 x Carriers
1 x L-shape Rail kit
Part Numbers
- Barebone package (5th/4th Gen): 6NG493SB2DR000ABP1*
- Barebone package (4th Gen): 6NG493SB2DR000AAP1*
- Motherboard: 9MSB3G40NR-000*
- L-shape Rail kit: 25HB2-A96100-K0R
- CPU fansink: 25ST1-363204-C1R
- Backplane board - CBP20C7: 9CBP20C7NR-00*
- Fan module: 25ST2-663823-F1R
- I/O board - CDCG120: 9CDCG120UR-00*
- PCIe switch board - CPBGA80: 9CPBGA80NR-00*
- GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 150mm): 25CRI-150004-Y4R
- Power supply: 25EP0-23000C-D0S
Optional parts:
- RMA packaging: 6NG493SB2SR-RMA-A100
- Barebone package (4th Gen): 6NG493SB2DR000AAP1*
- Motherboard: 9MSB3G40NR-000*
- L-shape Rail kit: 25HB2-A96100-K0R
- CPU fansink: 25ST1-363204-C1R
- Backplane board - CBP20C7: 9CBP20C7NR-00*
- Fan module: 25ST2-663823-F1R
- I/O board - CDCG120: 9CDCG120UR-00*
- PCIe switch board - CPBGA80: 9CPBGA80NR-00*
- GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 150mm): 25CRI-150004-Y4R
- Power supply: 25EP0-23000C-D0S
Optional parts:
- RMA packaging: 6NG493SB2SR-RMA-A100
[#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 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.
[#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 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.
SUPPORT
Driver
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
OS
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Linux
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.19485.8386
3.81 MB
Jan 04, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
Intel® LAN Driver
Version : 28.2.1
776.69 MB
Jan 04, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
RAID
RAID
Version
Size
Date
Intel® VROC
Intel® SATA RAID and Utility
Intel® SATA RAID and Utility
Version : 8.5.0.1593
99.21 MB
Jan 04, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
Utility
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
1. Updates RC 114.D30 (EagleStream IPU 2025.2 BKC WW10_2025).
2. Updates EMR Microcode:
EMR Production A* / R* Step: m_87_c06f2_210002a7.pdb;
3. Updates SPR Microcode:
SPR Production E* / S* Step: m_87_806f8_2b000639.pdb;
SPR HBM Production B* Step: m_10_806f8_2c0003f7.pdb;
4. Updates SPS to SPS_E5_06.01.04.089.0.
5. Updates RSTe/VROC UEFI driver to v9.0.0.2018.
6. Updates TDX Seamloader to TDX-SEAMLDR_1.5.02.00.
7. Updates TDX Module to TDX_1.5.13.00.864.
8. Security updates:
CVE-2025-20054, CVE-2025-20103,
CVE-2025-20044, CVE-2024-45332,
CVE-2025-20109, CVE-2024-42446,
CVE-2024-38796, CVE-2023-6237,
CVE-2024-5535, CVE-2024-6119.
Version : R21
30.36 MB
Apr 29, 2025
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
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 : 1.1.3
37.29 MB
Apr 18, 2025
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
Description
Version
Size
Date
OS Support List
Version : R14
0.04 MB
Apr 28, 2025
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Intel® Xeon® CPU Max Series
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