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Gigabyte R281-3C1 Server - System Overview

Description

Gigabyte R281-3C1 front panel view

Outfitted with 24x DIMM slots and 14x storage bays, the Gigabyte R281-3C1 server supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors from the 1st or second generation. The system is managed by the Gigabyte Server Management (GSM) for multiple systems or the Gigabyte Management Console (GMC) for a single server. This server is designed to be an integral part of your networking environment offering file storage, Internet hosting, file access via VPN, share internet connection, and for use as a virtual server.

Other Gigabyte R281 Series Servers

Gigabyte R281-Z91 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 7x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMS, 8TB mem., 6x 2.5” U.2, 20x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-Z92 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 5x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMs, 8TB mem., 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 24x 2.5” U.2

Gigabyte R281-Z94 Server
2x AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 32x DIMMS, 8TB mem., 12x 2.5" or 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C2 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C1 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 slots, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-G30 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMS, 4TB, 24x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-NO0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA/SAS, 24x 2.5” U.2

Gigabyte R281-N40 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 4x 2.5” U.2, 22x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-3C0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 2x 2.5” SATA, 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS

Gigabyte R281-2O0 Server
2x Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd, 8x PCIe 3.0 GPUs, 24x DIMMs, 4TB, 26x 2.5” SATA/SAS

Performance

Gigabyte’s R281-3C1 server is optimized for a high thermal design point of up to 205W for each of the dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors installed on the MR91-FS0 motherboard. First-generation and second-generation CPUs are supported on this system, including the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum SKUs. These CPUs have up to 28 cores and 56 threads per socket, and support 24x DIMMs through a 6-channel memory architecture, but if only one CPU is installed some memory and PCIe functions will be unavailable.

Memory

This system is able to support up to 12x DIMMs per processors, with 2x DIMMs per channel, for a total of 24x DIMM slots in a two-processor configuration. Fast and efficient performance is provided by the 3TB of memory supported on the MR91-FS0 motherboard when load-reduced (LRDIMM) memory modules are installed. Up to 1.5TB of memory is supported when registered (RDIMM) memory modules are installed. In addition to the DDR4 modules, this system also supports up to 12x Intel Optane DC Persistent (DCPMM) memory modules with each module supporting up to 256GB.

Storage

Gigabyte R281-3C1 rear ports and PSUs

To eliminate the possibility of performance interruptions, the R281-3C1 server features hot-swap drive bays. There are 12x 3.5” SATA/SAS drives on the front panel, also compatibility with 2.5” drive form factors. A SAS card is required to enable the drive bays. In addition, there is a drive cage on the rear panel that can support 2x 2.5” SAS/SATA drives for additional storage or to support the operating system. 2x Internal SATA disk on module (DOM) are also supported providing an alternative for hosting the OS or hypervisor. Viurtual RAID on CPU or vROC is also supported providing standard RAID functions for SSD storage devices. All drive bays are compatible with hard disk or solid-state drives.

Expansion

3x risers provide options for mounting PCIe cards with up to 8x PCIe Gen3 expansion slots. There are also 2x open compute project (OCP) Gen3 x16 mezzanine slots towards the back of the server providing additional options for I/O ports and connection speeds.

Management

The Gigabyte Management Console is designed for single-server deployments. Furthermore, administrators can use the Gigabyte Server Manager to manage many servers. Both render a browser-based user interface that provides remote troubleshooting, inventory information, health status, and out-of-band reboot. Both are also available free of charge.

Summary

Powered by Intel’s cutting-edge Xeon Scalable processors, the dual CPUs offer support for 24x DIMMs with up to 3TB of DDR4 memory. This server also supports Intel Optane DC memory modules for overall better performance and higher memory density. Ideal for file storage, file access, and networking, the system will handle any computing task.

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Gigabyte R281-3C1 Server - Specifications

Processor - Dual-Socket
  • 1st or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Intel Xeon Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze
  • Motherboard: MR91-FS0
  • CPU TDP up to 205W
Memory
  • 24 x DIMM slots
  • Compatible: DDR4 memory/Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
  • 6-Channel memory architecture
  • Memory speed: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • Maximum memory configuration

  • RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
  • LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
  • DCPMM modules up to 256GB supported with 12x pieces
Drive Bays
  • Front side: 12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays (2.5" HDD/SSD supported)
  • Rear side: 2 x 2.5" SATA hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays connected to onboard SATA ports
  • 12 x SATA ports by default setting

  • LSI SAS35x24R expander
  • Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
  • Default configuration supports: 2 x SATA drives

  • Suggested 12Gb/s SAS Cards:
  • CRA4448
  • CRA4548
  • CRAO438
  • CRAO558
Power Supplies
  • 2 x 1200W redundant 80 PLUS Platinum power supply
Fans
  • 4 x 80x80x38mm (14,900rpm)
I/O
    Internal I/O

  • 2 x Power supply connectors
  • 4 x SlimSAS connectors
  • 2 x SATA 7-pin connectors
  • 2 x CPU fan headers
  • 1 x USB 3.0 header
  • 1 x TPM header
  • 1 x VROC connector
  • 1 x Front panel header
  • 1 x HDD Back plane board header
  • 1 x IPMB connector
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • 1 x BIOS recovery jumper
  • Front I/O

  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x Power button with LED
  • 1 x ID button with LED
  • 1 x Reset button
  • 1 x NMI button
  • 1 x System status LED
  • 1 x HDD activity LED
  • 2 x LAN activity LEDs
  • Rear I/O

  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
  • 1 x COM (RJ45 type)
  • 2 x RJ45
  • 1 x MLAN
  • 1 x ID button with LED
  • Backplane I/O

  • Front side_CBP21C0: 12 x SATA/SAS ports
  • Rear side_CBP2020: 2 x SATA ports
  • Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
Expansion Slots

    Riser Card CRS2131:

  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x8), Full height half-length
  • Riser Card CRS2132:

  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Full height half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x8), Full height half-length
  • Riser Card CRS2124:

  • 1 x PCIe x8 slots (Gen3 x0 or x8), Low profile half-length
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 or x8), Low profile half-length
  • 2 x OCP mezzanine slots

  • PCIe Gen3 x16
  • Type1, P1, P2, P3, P4, K2, K3
Dimensions
    Height: 87.5mm (3.444")
    Width: 438mm (17.244")
    Depth: 730mm (28.740")
OS Compatibility

    For Skylake processors:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 (x64) or later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 (x64) or later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.4 (x64) or later
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.2 (x64) or later
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later

  • Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later

  • VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 or later
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 or later

  • Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
  • Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
  • Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0

  • For Cascade Lake processors:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.3 (x64) or later
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 (x64) or later

  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (x64) or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later

  • VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 Update2 or later
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 Update1 or later
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 or later

  • Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
  • Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
  • Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0

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