Giga Computing GigaByte R263-S30-AAH2 2U Rackmount Server Barebone, 12x 3.5 inch/2.5 inch Hot-Swap Bays, 2x 1300W Redundant PSU, Intel C236, LGA 1151

The Giga Computing GigaByte R263-S30-AAH2 is a high-performance 2U rackmount server barebone designed for demanding enterprise environments. Built on the Intel C236 chipset and supporting LGA 1151 processors (Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6, Core i3/Pentium/Celeron), it offers a robust platform for virtualization, storage, and data-intensive applications. With 12 hot-swap drive bays supporting both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA/SAS drives, dual 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies, and comprehensive management via IPMI 2.0, this barebone delivers reliability and scalability.

Advantages

Optimized for maximum uptime and performance, the R263-S30-AAH2 features redundant power supplies and hot-swap drive bays, minimizing downtime during maintenance. The integrated ASPEED AST2400 BMC with IPMI 2.0 enables remote monitoring and management, while dual Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure fast and reliable network connectivity. Its 2U form factor provides an excellent balance between density and expandability, making it ideal for data centers and server rooms.

Suitable for

• Enterprise server deployments requiring high availability
• Virtualization hosts running VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Storage servers with up to 12 drives for NAS or SAN environments
• Cloud computing and edge computing applications

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Processor Socket: LGA 1151
• Chipset: Intel C236
• Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 64GB ECC UDIMM
• Drive Bays: 12x 3.5"/2.5" Hot-Swap SATA/SAS
• Network: 2x Intel I210 Gigabit Ethernet
• Management: ASPEED AST2400 BMC with IPMI 2.0
• Power Supply: 2x 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant PSU
• Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe Gen3 x16 (FHFL), 1x PCIe Gen3 x8 (LP)
• Front I/O: 2x USB 2.0
• Rear I/O: 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA, 2x RJ45 GbE, 1x RJ45 Mgmt

Recommendations

This barebone server is ideal for IT professionals building custom server solutions. Pair with Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 processors and ECC DDR4 memory for optimal performance. For storage-intensive workloads, populate with enterprise-grade SATA or SAS drives. The redundant PSUs ensure continuous operation, making it suitable for mission-critical applications.