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GIGABYTE G242-Z11 2U Rackmount Server Barebone Socket SP3 DDR4 3200
- Up to 4 x NVIDIA PCIe Gen4 GPU cards
- NVIDIA-Certified system for scalability, functionality, security, and performance
- Single AMD EPYC 7003 series processor family
- 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 per processor, 8 x DIMMs
- 1 x dedicated management port
- 4 x SATA 3.5" hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays in front side
- 2 x 2.5" Gen4 U.2/SAS/SATA hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays in rear side
- 2 x PCIe Gen4 expansion slots
- 1 x OCP 3.0 Gen4 x16 mezzanine slot
- 2 x 80 PLUS Platinum 1600W (240V) redundant PSU
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
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The GIGABYTE G242-Z11 is a 2U rackmount barebone server for AI/ML and HPC deployments, supporting AMD EPYC 7003/7002 processors and up to four PCIe Gen4 GPU cards; it suits data-center teams building GPU-accelerated systems, with CPU, memory, and storage selected separately.
Recommended For
- AI/ML teams deploying a qualified, consistent set of up to four PCIe GPUs in a rack for model training or inference; GIGABYTE positions the system for AI workloads and validates it for a uniform GPU model, not mixed GPU populations.
- HPC and research teams running GPU-accelerated compute that need a 2U rack server with EPYC 7001/7002 support, PCIe Gen4 GPU slots, and eight-channel DDR4 memory.
- Infrastructure teams building GPU virtualization, development, or CI/test hosts that benefit from remote management and a mix of GPU, NVMe, and SATA storage; a Level1Techs lab used the G242-Z11 for GPU virtualization experiments and development workloads.
- Data-center operators who need a rackmount GPU platform with hot-swappable drive bays, redundant power supplies, and browser-based server management for remotely administered workloads.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | AI/ML/HPC deployments needing a 2U rackmount platform with support for AMD EPYC processors, GPU expansion, and hot-swappable storage |
| Processor And Platform | Socket SP3 platform supporting AMD EPYC 7002 and 7003 series processors, with up to 2 processors; no CPU installed |
| Memory Configuration | 8 x 288-pin memory slots supporting 8-channel DDR4-3200; no memory installed |
| GPU And Expansion | 4 x PCIe Gen4 x16 slots for GPU cards; CRSG120 riser provides 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen4 x16 or x8) and 1 x PCIe x8 slot (Gen4 x0 or x8); includes an OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen4 x16 bandwidth. Aspeed AST2500 graphics controller |
| Storage And Hot-Swap Bays | Front: 4 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA bays, also supporting 2.5-inch drives; SATA devices only. Rear: 2 x 2.5-inch hot-swappable Gen4 U.2/SAS/SATA hybrid bays. Front ports support SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s; rear ports support SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, or PCIe x4 per port. No storage installed |
| Ports And Connectivity | 1 x front USB 3.0, 2 x rear USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, and 1 x RJ45 MLAN management port; internal TPM and front-panel headers |
| Power Supply | 2 x 1600W redundant power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification |
| Operating Environment | Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C; non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C. Operating humidity: 8–80% non-condensing; non-operating humidity: 20–95% non-condensing |
| Operating System Compatibility | Compatible with Windows Server 2016 and 2019; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 or later; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 or 15 SP2 or later; Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS or 20.04 LTS or later; VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or 7.0 Update1 or later; Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later |
| Form Factor And Dimensions | 2U rackmount chassis measuring 3.44 x 17.24 x 32.28 inches |
| Model Identifiers | GIGABYTE G242-Z11 |
| Included Items | CPU heatsink and rail kit |