Gigabyte G493-SB1-AAP1 4U Rackmount Server Barebone - Dual LGA4677, 8x PCIe Gen5 x16 GPU Slots, 12x 2.5 inch Hot-swap Bays

This 4U rackmount server barebone delivers exceptional GPU acceleration with support for up to 8 dual-slot PCIe Gen5 x16 graphics cards, making it ideal for AI training, HPC, and data-intensive workloads. Powered by dual 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 8TB of DDR5 ECC memory, it offers uncompromising performance and scalability.

Advantages

Experience unmatched parallel computing power with eight PCIe Gen5 x16 slots dedicated to GPUs, enabling massive throughput for deep learning and simulation. The Intel C741 chipset and dual LGA4677 sockets support the latest Sapphire Rapids processors, delivering high core counts and advanced security features. With 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, memory bandwidth is maximized for memory-bound applications. Storage flexibility is ensured with 12 hot-swap 2.5" bays, including 8 NVMe/SATA/SAS and 4 NVMe/SATA, plus dual M.2 slots for high-speed boot drives. Redundant 3000W Platinum power supplies and 12 hot-swap fans provide enterprise-grade reliability and efficient cooling.

Suitable for

• AI and machine learning training clusters
• High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific research
• Virtualization and cloud computing infrastructure
• Big data analytics and in-memory databases
• Media rendering and VDI deployments

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
• CPU Sockets: 2 x LGA4677 (4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable)
• Chipset: Intel C741
• Memory: 32 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 8TB ECC RDIMM
• GPU Support: Up to 8 x dual-slot PCIe Gen5 x16
• Expansion Slots: 8 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (GPU), 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHFL), 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP), 1 x OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16
• Storage: 12 x 2.5" hot-swap bays (8x NVMe/SATA/SAS, 4x NVMe/SATA), 2 x M.2 2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
• Network: 2 x 1GbE LAN (Intel I350-AM2)
• Management: Aspeed AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 and KVM over IP
• Power: 4 x 3000W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant PSUs
• Cooling: 12 x 80x80mm hot-swap fans
• Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA
• Rear I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 2 x 1GbE LAN, 1 x Management LAN

Recommendations

For organizations deploying GPU-accelerated workloads, this server provides the density and power efficiency needed to maximize ROI. Pair with high-performance NVMe drives and 4th Gen Xeon processors to unlock full potential. Ensure proper rack depth and power provisioning for optimal operation.