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G291-281
Discontinued
HPC Server - 2U 8 x GPU Server
- Supports up to 8 x double slot GPU cards
- NVIDIA® validated GPU platform; Supports for NVIDIA® Tesla® GPUs
- 2nd Gen. Intel® Xeon® Scalable and Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- 6-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 24 x DIMMs
- Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory
- 2 x 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports
- 1 x Dedicated management port
- 8 x 2.5" hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
- 8 x PCIe Gen3 expansion slots for GPUs
- 2 x PCIe x16 Half-length low-profile slots for add-on cards
- Aspeed® AST2500 remote management controller
- Dual 2000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant/hot-swap power supply
- Optimized performance with Mellanox Infiniband EDR and Ethernet 100G products
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
2U
448 x 87.5 x 800
448 x 87.5 x 800
Motherboard
MG51-G21
CPU
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable and Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® Platinum Processor, Intel® Xeon® Gold Processor, Intel® Xeon® Silver Processor and Intel® Xeon® Bronze Processor
NOTE: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable
Intel® Xeon® Platinum Processor, Intel® Xeon® Gold Processor, Intel® Xeon® Silver Processor and Intel® Xeon® Bronze Processor
NOTE: If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable
Socket
2 x LGA 3647
Socket P
TDP up to 205W
Socket P
TDP up to 205W
Chipset
Intel® C621 Chipset
Memory
24 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
* Ambient temperature 35°C
* 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 205W (Max.)
* DCPMM 128GB x6 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P1_(G1, H1, I1)
DIMM_P1_(J1, K1, L1)
NOTE:
1. 2933MHz for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 64GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 128GB supported
Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM)
1.2V modules: 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Maximum verified DCPMM configuration:
* Ambient temperature 35°C
* 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor 205W (Max.)
* DCPMM 128GB x6 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P1_(G1, H1, I1)
DIMM_P1_(J1, K1, L1)
NOTE:
1. 2933MHz for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
2. Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors only
3. The maximum number of DCPMM that can be installed is based on a maximum operating (ambient) temperature of 35°C
4. To enquire about installing a greater number of DCPMM, please consult with your GIGABYTE technical or sales representative
LAN
2 x 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports (Intel® X550-AT2)
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
Storage
8 x 2.5" hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
SAS card is required for SAS devices support
SAS card is required for SAS devices support
SATA
1 x 7-pin SATA III 6Gb/s with SATA DOM supported
By using pin_8 or external cable for power function
By using pin_8 or external cable for power function
SAS
Supported via add-on SAS Card
RAID
Intel® SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Peripheral Drives
N/A
Expansion Slots
8 x PCIe x16 slots (Gen3 x16 bus) for GPUs
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) Half-length low-profile slots
OCP type add-on card as an option
- Maximum limitation of GPU card: 285mm (L) x 111.5mm (W) x 39.5mm (H)
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model
- Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations
2 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) Half-length low-profile slots
OCP type add-on card as an option
- Maximum limitation of GPU card: 285mm (L) x 111.5mm (W) x 39.5mm (H)
- System is validated for population with a uniform GPU model
- Support is not provided for mixed GPU populations
Internal I/O
1 x 18-pin power connector
1 x 14-pin power connector
2 x 8-pin power connectors
2 x 4-pin power connectors
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x VROC connector
1 x HDD back plane board header
1 x 12-pin front panel header
1 x 23-pin front panel header
1 x JTAG header
2 x SATA SGPIO headers
1 x Front VGA header
1 x Serial header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x P12V standby connector
1 x PMBus selection jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x LT debug jumper
1 x 14-pin power connector
2 x 8-pin power connectors
2 x 4-pin power connectors
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x VROC connector
1 x HDD back plane board header
1 x 12-pin front panel header
1 x 23-pin front panel header
1 x JTAG header
2 x SATA SGPIO headers
1 x Front VGA header
1 x Serial header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x P12V standby connector
1 x PMBus selection jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x LT debug jumper
Front I/O
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x HDD activity LED
1 x System status LED
1 x Reset button
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x HDD activity LED
1 x System status LED
1 x Reset button
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
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 VGA
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
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
Backplane Board
8 x SAS/SATA ports
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
SAS card is required for SAS devices support
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
SAS card is required for SAS devices support
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply
2 x 2000W redundant PSU
80 PLUS Titanium AC Input: - 1000W: 100-127V~/ 12-9.5A, 50-60Hz - 1800W: 200-220V~/ 10-9.5A, 50-60Hz - 1980W: 220-230V~/ 10-9.8A, 50-60Hz - 2000W: 230-240V~/ 10-9.8A, 50-60Hz DC Output: - Max 1000W/ 100-127V~ + 12V/ 83.3A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 1800W/ 200-220V~ + 12V/ 150.0A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 1980W/ 220-230V~ + 12V/ 165.0A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 2000W/ 230-240V~ + 12V/ 166.7A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A
80 PLUS Titanium AC Input: - 1000W: 100-127V~/ 12-9.5A, 50-60Hz - 1800W: 200-220V~/ 10-9.5A, 50-60Hz - 1980W: 220-230V~/ 10-9.8A, 50-60Hz - 2000W: 230-240V~/ 10-9.8A, 50-60Hz DC Output: - Max 1000W/ 100-127V~ + 12V/ 83.3A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 1800W/ 200-220V~ + 12V/ 150.0A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 1980W/ 220-230V~ + 12V/ 165.0A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A - Max 2000W/ 230-240V~ + 12V/ 166.7A + 12Vsb/ 2.1A
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
Avocent® MergePoint IPMI 2.0 web interface:
- Network settings
- Network security settings
- Hardware information
- Users control
- Services settings
- IPMI settings
- Sessions control
- LDAP settings
- Power control
- Fan profiles
- Voltages, fans and temperatures monitoring
- System event log
- Events management (platform events, trap settings, email settings)
- Serial Over LAN
- vKVM & vMedia (HTML5)
OS Compatibility
For Skylake processors:
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 (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
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
For Cascade Lake processors:
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 (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
Ubuntu 22.04 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
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 (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
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.4.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
For Cascade Lake processors:
Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 (x64) or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 (x64) or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 (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
Ubuntu 22.04 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
VMware ESXi 8.0 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.1.0 CU2 or later
Citrix Xenserver 7.5.0 or later
Citrix Hypervisor 8.0.0 or later
System Fans
8 x 80x80x38mm (16,300rpm)
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Operating humidity: 8%-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature
Operating humidity: 8%-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
NOTE: Please contact Technical Support for more information about optimized GPU system operating temperature
Weight
Net Weight: 30 kg
Gross Weight: 36 kg
Gross Weight: 36 kg
Packaging Content
1 x G291-281
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
Part Numbers
- Barebone with rail kit: 6NG291281MR-00
- Motherboard: 9MG51G21NR-00
- Tool-less rail kit: 25HB2-A86102-K0R
- Fan module: 25ST2-883827-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-220003-C2S
- 2 x NVMe cable kits: 6N0ASP035PR-W6 (optional)
- 2 x 7mm internal SSD cable kit: 6NG291281SR-00-100 (optional)
- Motherboard: 9MG51G21NR-00
- Tool-less rail kit: 25HB2-A86102-K0R
- Fan module: 25ST2-883827-D0R
- Power supply: 25EP0-220003-C2S
- 2 x NVMe cable kits: 6N0ASP035PR-W6 (optional)
- 2 x 7mm internal SSD cable kit: 6NG291281SR-00-100 (optional)
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
SUPPORT
Driver
BIOS
Utility
Firmware
QVL
- All
- All
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Linux
Chipset
Chipset
Version
Size
Date
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.17861.8101
3.34 MB
Apr 18, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.18228.8176
3.12 MB
Dec 29, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Chipset Driver
Version : 10.1.18807.8279
3.29 MB
Apr 25, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
LAN
SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCI
Version
Size
Date
Intel® SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
Version : 6.0.0.1357
6.54 MB
Apr 19, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 6.0.0.1357
265.09 MB
Apr 21, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Intel® SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB devices
Version : 7.7.0.1273
7.07 MB
Apr 25, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe)
Version : 7.7.0.1273
23.58 MB
Apr 25, 2022
OS: Windows Server 2022
Utility
VGA
VGA
Version
Size
Date
ASPEED Graphic Driver
Version : 1.01.05
35.93 MB
Aug 21, 2017
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
ASPEED Graphic Driver
Version : 1.06
1.78 MB
Apr 19, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
Update for security: Vulnerabilities in EDK2 NetworkPkg include CVE-2023-45236, CVE- 2023-45237.
Version : R24
19.26 MB
May 27, 2024
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
Please download BIOS update tool from AMI Website
-
0.31 MB
Jan 29, 2021
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
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Utility
Description
Version
Size
Date
GSM CLI
Version : 2.1.77
147.89 MB
Sep 27, 2024
OS: Windows Server 2012 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux CentOS,Windows 10 64bit,Ubuntu,Windows Server 2016 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022
GSM Server
Version : 2.12
926.33 MB
Jan 18, 2023
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
GSM Agent
Version : 2.5
720.29 MB
Dec 27, 2021
OS: Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
Manual
Description
Version
Size
Date
User Guide - GIGABYTE Management Console (Vertiv)
Version : 1.2
3.92 MB
Oct 26, 2018
English
User Guide - BIOS setup manual (Intel Purley platform)
Version : 1.0
19.52 MB
Aug 17, 2017
English
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