Gigabyte R263-ZG0-AAL2 (Rev. 3.x) 2U Rack Server Barebone, Single AMD SP5, 12x 3.5/2.5-inch Bays, 2x 1200W PSU

Unleash the power of AMD EPYC 9004 series processors with the Gigabyte R263-ZG0-AAL2, a 2U rack server barebone that delivers exceptional compute density and scalability for demanding data center workloads. Supporting up to 3TB of DDR5 ECC memory and featuring 12 hot-swap drive bays, this platform is engineered for reliability and high performance in enterprise environments.

Overview

This barebone server provides a flexible foundation for building a powerful server tailored to your exact needs. It supports the latest AMD EPYC 9004 series processors on a single SP5 socket, ensuring ample bandwidth for virtualization, database, and HPC applications. The R263-ZG0-AAL2 features a robust storage architecture with 12 front accessible 3.5"/2.5" SATA/SAS bays, plus internal 2.5" and M.2 options for OS or cache drives.

What stands out

• Single AMD SP5 socket supporting EPYC 9004 series (Genoa/Bergamo) processors
• 12 x DDR5 ECC RDIMM slots, up to 3TB memory capacity
• 12 x 3.5"/2.5" hot-swap SATA/SAS drive bays for massive storage
• Redundant 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies for high availability
• Dedicated management port with ASPEED AST2600 for remote IPMI 2.0 management

Technical details

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• CPU Socket: Single AMD SP5
• Supported CPU: AMD EPYC 9004 Series
• Memory: 12 x DDR5 DIMM slots, ECC RDIMM, max 3TB
• Storage: 12 x 3.5"/2.5" hot-swap bays (front), 2 x 2.5" internal (rear), 2 x M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
• PCIe Expansion: 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (FHFL), 1 x PCIe Gen5 x16 (LP), 1 x OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16 (LP)
• Network: 2 x 1GbE LAN (Intel I350-AM2)
• Management: ASPEED AST2600 (IPMI 2.0 with KVM over IP)
• Power Supply: 2 x 1200W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant (1+1)
• Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.0
• Rear I/O: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x Dedicated Management LAN
• Supported OS: Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi
• Chassis Type: Barebone Server
• Motherboard Model: GIGABYTE MZ63-G20
• Cooling: Optimized for AMD EPYC 9004 Series

Our verdict

The Gigabyte R263-ZG0-AAL2 is a powerhouse barebone that offers unmatched flexibility and performance for enterprises seeking to deploy AMD EPYC 9004 series processors. With extensive memory capacity, versatile storage options, and redundant power, it's a reliable choice for critical workloads.