Powering the Next Generation of Server Architecture and Energy Efficiency
The path to AMD 5nm Zen 4 architecture was paved with many successful generations of EPYC innovations and chiplet designs, and AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors continue this progression. Adding a host of new features to target a wide range of workloads, the new family of EPYC processors will deliver even better CPU performance and performance per watt, and do so on a platform with 2x the throughput of PCIe 4.0 lanes that also has support for 50% more memory channels. For this new platform, GIGABYTE has products ready to get the most out of EPYC-based systems that support fast PCIe Gen5 accelerators and Gen5 NVMe drives, in addition to support for high performant DDR5 memory.
5nm architecture
Compute density increased with more transistors packed in less space
Up to 128 CPU cores
Dedicated cores and targeted workloads for Zen 4c & Zen 4 cores
Large L3 cache
Select CPUs have 3x or more L3 cache for technical computing
SP5 Compatibility
All 9004 series processors are supported on one platform
12 channels
Memory capacity can achieve 6TB per socket
DDR5 Memory
Increased memory throughput and higher DDR5 capacity per DIMM
PCIe 5.0 Lanes
Increased IO throughput achieving 128GB per second bandwidth in PCIe x16 lanes
CXL 1.1+ support
Disaggregated compute architecture possible via Compute Express Link
Servers and motherboards by GIGABYTE are tested to ensure peak performance for demanding CPU workloads. All the latest technology is supported.
One single socket solution can outperform many dual CPU servers. Dual socket models also support 192 cores in a 1U chassis. More compact performance.
Keeping pace with the challenges for next gen technology, well designed GIGABYTE boards provide users the signal integrity for fast PCIe 5.0 speeds.
Our building block design allows new models to quickly come to market. And users can now have BMC on a OCP module customized by GIGABYTE.
AMD and GIGABYTE have maintained a healthy relationship that values shared knowledge in order to get the latest technology into data centers.
Our broad portfolio of products and models allows customers to only select the features they require while doing so at a lower TCO.
GIGABYTE servers are enabled with Automatic Fan Speed Control to achieve the best cooling and power efficiency. Individual fan speeds will be automatically adjusted according to temperature sensors strategically placed in the servers.
To take advantage of the fact that a PSU will run at greater power efficiency with a higher load, GIGABYTE has introduced a power management feature called Cold Redundancy for servers with N+1 power supplies. When the total system load falls lower than 40%, the system will automatically place one PSU into standby mode, resulting in a 10% improvement in efficiency.
To prevent server downtime and data loss as a result of loss of AC power, GIGABYTE implements SmaRT in all our server platforms. When such an event occurs, the system will throttle while maintaining availability and reducing power load. Capacitors within the power supply can supply power for 10-20ms, which is enough time to transition to a backup power source for continued operation.
SCMP is a GIGABYTE patented feature which is deployed in servers with non-fully redundant PSU design. With SCMP, in the event of faulty PSU or overheated system, the system will force the CPU into an ultra-low power mode that reduces the power load, which prevents the system from unexpected shutdown and avoids component damage or data loss.
If the ROM that stores the BMC and BIOS fails to boot, the system will reboot with the backup BMC and/or BIOS replacing the primary. Once the primary BMC is updated, the ROM of the backup BMC will automatically update the backup through synchronization. For the BIOS, it can be updated based on user's choice of firmware version.
Clipping mechanism secures the drive in place. Install or replace a new drive in seconds.
GIGABYTE offers servers that feature an onboard OCP NIC 3.0 slot for the next generation of add on cards. Advantages of this new type include:
- Easy Serviceability: Simply slot in or pull out the card, without opening the server or using tools
- Improved thermal design: Horizontal position and optimal heat sink design allow for air cooling to eliminate the heat efficiently
Being a member of key software alliance partner programs enables GIGABYTE to rapidly develop and validate joint solutions, enabling our customers to modernize their data centers and implement IT infrastructure and application services with speed, agility, and cost optimization.
GIGABYTE H-series servers feature a new multiplexing management topology that allows servers to efficiently utilize a ring topology or a redundancy function via one MLAN port per server. The management LAN port of any node in a server can aggregate the information from its other nodes and connect with the management network of adjacent servers, so that IT personnel can arrange the best cable routing with the least amount of network cables to monitor and manage all servers in a rack, providing customers with low OPEX and high efficiency.
For management and maintenance of a server or a small cluster, users can use the GIGABYTE Management Console, which is pre-installed on each server. Once the servers are running, IT staff can perform real-time health monitoring and management on each server through the browser-based graphical user interface. In addition, the GIGABYTE Management Console also provides:
- Support for standard IPMI specifications that allows users to integrate services into a single platform through an open interface
- Automatic event recording, which can record system behavior 30 seconds before an event occurs, making it easier to determine subsequent actions
- Integrate SAS/SATA/NVMe devices and RAID controller firmware into GIGABYTE Management Console to monitor and control Broadcom MegaRAID adapters.
GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
GSM is a software suite that can manage clusters of servers simultaneously over the internet. GSM includes a complete range of system management functions that includes the following utilities:
- GSM Server: A software program that provides real-time, remote control using a graphical user interface through an administrator's computer or through a server in the cluster. The software allows ease of maintenance for large clusters of servers.
- GSM CLI: A command-line interface for monitoring and managing remotely.
- GSM Agent: A software program installed on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves information from each system and devices through the OS, and this software integrates with GSM Server or GSM CLI.
- GSM Mobile: A mobile app for both Android and iOS that provides admins with real-time system information.
- GSM Plugin: An application program interface that allows users to use VMware vCenter for real-time monitoring and management of server clusters.
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* 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.
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* 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.