Computer case GIGABYTE R282-Z97 Rack (2U)

The GIGABYTE R282-Z97 Rack (2U) is a 2U rackmount computer case designed for AMD Socket SP3 platforms. It supports DDR4 memory up to 256 GB at clock speeds of 2933 and 3200 MHz, and is compatible with AMD EPYC™ 7003 series processors featuring large L3 caches and many cores. The chassis accepts 2.5" HDD and SSD drives with SATA and SAS interfaces, provides an Aspeed AST2500 onboard graphics controller and an Intel® I350-AM2 LAN controller offering 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet connectivity.

Advantages

The R282-Z97 provides a compact 2U rack form factor that supports high-density storage with up to twelve 3.5" bays and accommodates powerful AMD EPYC™ server CPUs using Socket SP3. Integrated management and networking components—Aspeed AST2500 and Intel® I350-AM2—simplify deployment and remote administration. Support for 2000 W power supplies and multiple memory speed options allows the system to meet demanding high-performance computing requirements while maintaining compatibility with existing 3rd Gen EPYC platforms.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing and technical workloads (HPC)
• Server virtualization and dense virtualization hosts
• Storage-heavy applications and database servers
• Enterprise rack deployments and data center use

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rackmount chassis
• CPU socket: AMD Socket SP3 (supports AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series)
• Memory: DDR4 up to 256 GB; supported speeds 2933 / 3200 MHz
• Drive bays: 12 x 3.5" bays; supports 2.5" HDD/SSD with SATA and SAS interfaces
• Onboard graphics: Aspeed AST2500
• LAN controller: Intel® I350-AM2 (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
• Power supply: supports up to 2000 W
• Expansion: up to 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes supported by compatible CPUs (AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series)

How to use

Install the GIGABYTE R282-Z97 into a standard 19" server rack occupying 2U of rack space. Fit a compatible AMD EPYC™ Socket SP3 processor and populate DDR4 DIMMs according to the motherboard documentation to reach up to 256 GB. Mount 3.5" or 2.5" drives into the available bays and connect them via SATA or SAS as supported by the backplane or motherboard. Connect network cabling to the Intel® I350-AM2 ports and configure remote management through the Aspeed AST2500 IPMI interface. Ensure the selected power supply meets the system wattage requirements and secure proper cooling and airflow in the rack cabinet.

Recommendations

For stable operation in demanding environments, use certified server-grade DDR4 modules, enterprise SATA/SAS drives, and a redundant or appropriately sized 2000 W power supply. Verify firmware compatibility for AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processors and update BMC firmware for Aspeed AST2500 where available.