R243-EG0-AAL1
Rack Server - AMD EPYC™ 8004 - 2U UP 4 x PCIe Gen5 GPUs Titanium
Another Step Forward in Energy Efficiency and TCO
Building on the tremendous success of their predecessors, the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors continue to push AMD’s 5nm “Zen 4c” architecture with a focus on greater energy efficiency and cost optimized. The new 8004 series achieves higher performance/watt and performance/$ and of this is achieved while retaining the features of mainstream general-purpose processors, including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory with ECC support. The AMD EPYC 8004 Series processors are best suited for cloud service providers, edge/telco, storage, and SMB.
4th Gen AMD EPYC Processors for SP6 Socket
5nm
architecture
Compute density increased with more transistors packed in less space
Zen 4c
cores
Rearranged CPU design creates even higher core density at 5nm
SP6
compatibility
The new socket lowers BOM cost while keeping future upgrade potential
DDR5
memory
Increased memory throughput and higher DDR5 capacity
PCIe 5.0
lanes
Increased I/O throughput achieving 128GB/s bandwidth
CXL 1.1+
support
Disaggregated compute architecture possible via Compute Express Link
Low
TDP
Lowest TDP in the EPYC portfolio with improved perf/W and perf/$
SFF
design
Smaller form factor enables shallow depth and small-footprint server designs
Select GIGABYTE for the AMD EPYC 8004 Platform
High Performance
Servers and motherboards by GIGABYTE are tested to ensure peak performance for demanding CPU workloads. All the latest technology is supported.
Fast & Stable Connectivity
Keeping pace with the challenges for next gen technology, well designed GIGABYTE boards provide users the signal integrity for PCIe 5.0.
Modularity
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.
Optimal Price
Our broad portfolio of products allows customers to only select the features they require while doing so at a lower TCO.
Continuous Operation
Systems are rigorously designed and tested to ensure downtime will not occur. Customers have come to expect stable performance around the clock.
Energy Efficiency
Our engineers have baked in features to achieve higher efficiency by customizing fan curves and by the choice of PSU -Titanium or Platinum.
R243-EG0-AAL1 Product Overview
R243-EG0-AAL1 Block Diagram
Edge / Telecom Application Focus Server
In response to the gradual integration of 5G into modern life and the increasing utilization of edge computing for localized data processing, GIGABYTE offers servers with a short depth and compact form factor. These servers are designed to fit into various facilities while ensuring system stability and security, all aiming toward a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This comprehensive range guarantees a perfect fit for every use case, addressing the need for affordable, easily adoptable, and maintainable solutions that can function effectively even in non-traditional data center environments.
Power Efficiency
Automatic Fan Speed Control
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.
Cold Redundancy
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.
High Availability
Smart Ride Through (SmaRT)
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.
Smart Crises Management and Protection (SCMP)
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.
Dual ROM Architecture
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.
Hardware Security
Optional TPM 2.0 Module
For hardware-based authentication, the passwords, encryption keys, and digital certificates are stored in a TPM module to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to your data. GIGABYTE TPM modules come in either a Serial Peripheral Interface or Low Pin Count bus.
User Friendly
Tool-less Drive Bays Design
Clipping mechanism secures the drive in place. Install or replace a new drive in seconds.
OCP 3.0 Ready
GIGABYTE offers servers that feature an onboard OCP 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
Certified Ready with Software Partners
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.
Value-added Management
GIGABYTE offers free-of-charge management applications via a specialized small processor built on the server.
GIGABYTE Management Console
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 can be run on all GIGABYTE servers and has support for Windows and Linux. GSM can be downloaded from GIGABYTE website and complies with IPMI and Redfish standards. 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.
* 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.
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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.