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S451-3R1
Discontinued
4U 42-Bay Dual Processors Storage Server (Intel)
- 2nd Gen. Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
- 6-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 per processor, 16 x DIMMs
- Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory
- 2 x 10Gb/s SFP+ and 2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports
- 1 x dedicated management port
- 36 x 3.5" SATA/SAS hot-swap HDD/ SSD bays
- 6 x 2.5" SATA/SAS/NVMe hybrid hot-swap bays
- SAS expander with 12Gb/s transfer speed
- 3 x PCIe Gen3 expansion slots
- Aspeed® AST2500 remote management controller
- Dual 1200W or 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supply
* 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)
4U
482.6 x 177 x 625
482.6 x 177 x 625
Motherboard
CPU
2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
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® 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
Socket
2 x LGA 3647
Socket P
CPU TDP up to 165W
Socket P
CPU TDP up to 165W
Chipset
Intel® C621 Chipset
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
6-channel memory per processor 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 256GB x4 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P0_(A1, D1)
DIMM_P1_(G1, J1)
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 per processor 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 256GB x4 pcs
DCPMM installation locations:
DIMM_P0_(A1, D1)
DIMM_P1_(G1, J1)
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 SFP+ LAN ports (QLogic® QL41102)
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports
1 x 10/100/1000 management LAN
2 x 1Gb/s LAN ports
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
Audio
N/A
Storage
Front side: 24 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
Rear side: 12 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
Rear side device bays: 6 x 2.5" SATA/SAS/NVMe hybrid hot-swappable SSD bays
2 x Broadcom 12Gb/s expanders
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
Default configuration supports:
6 x SATA/SAS/NVMe drives on rear side
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
Suggested 12Gb/s SAS cards:
CRA4648
CSA4648
Rear side: 12 x 3.5" or 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
Rear side device bays: 6 x 2.5" SATA/SAS/NVMe hybrid hot-swappable SSD bays
2 x Broadcom 12Gb/s expanders
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
Default configuration supports:
6 x SATA/SAS/NVMe drives on rear side
SAS card is required to enable the drive bays
Suggested 12Gb/s SAS cards:
CRA4648
CSA4648
SATA
2 x 7-pin SATA III 6Gb/s with SATA DOM supported
SAS
Depends on SAS add-on Card
RAID
For NVMe drives:
Intel® Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) RAID 0, 1, 10, 5
Note: VROC module is compatible for Intel®SSD only
Intel® Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) RAID 0, 1, 10, 5
Note: VROC module is compatible for Intel®SSD only
Peripheral Drives
N/A
Expansion Slots
Slot_7 (PCIe_4): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_1, Occupied by CNV3124, 4 x NVMe ports
Slot_6 (PCIe_3): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_1
Slot_5 (PCIe_2): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_1
Slot_4 (PCIe_1): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_0
Slot_6 (PCIe_3): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_1
Slot_5 (PCIe_2): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_1
Slot_4 (PCIe_1): 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 bus) slot from CPU_0
Internal I/O
2 x SATA 7-pin connectors
1 x TPM header
1 x VROC connector
1 x TPM header
1 x VROC connector
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 System status LED
4 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Reset button
1 x System status LED
4 x LAN activity LEDs
Rear I/O
2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
2 x SFP+
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
1 x VGA
2 x SFP+
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
Backplane Board
Bandwidth: SATAIII 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s per port
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply
2 x 1200W redundant PSUs ( For -1xx)
80 PLUS Platinum
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 12.47A, 47-63Hz
- 200-240V~/ 7.08A, 47-63Hz
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-127V~
+12V/ 82A
+12Vsb/ 2A
- Max 1200W/ 200-240V~
+12V/ 98A
+12Vsb/ 2A
2 x 1300W redundant PSUs ( For -Bxx)
80 PLUS Platinum
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-7A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 8A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 6.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-240V~
+12V/ 80.5A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1300W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 105.4A
+12Vsb/ 3A
80 PLUS Platinum
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 12.47A, 47-63Hz
- 200-240V~/ 7.08A, 47-63Hz
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-127V~
+12V/ 82A
+12Vsb/ 2A
- Max 1200W/ 200-240V~
+12V/ 98A
+12Vsb/ 2A
2 x 1300W redundant PSUs ( For -Bxx)
80 PLUS Platinum
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-7A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 8A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 6.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-240V~
+12V/ 80.5A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1300W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 105.4A
+12Vsb/ 3A
System Management
Aspeed® AST2500 management controller
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface
- Dashboard
- JAVA Based Serial Over LAN
- HTML5 KVM
- Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.)
- Sensor Reading History Data
- FRU Information
- SEL Log in Linear Storage / Circular Storage Policy
- Hardware Inventory
- Fan Profile
- System Firewall
- Power Consumption
- Power Control
- LDAP / AD / RADIUS Support
- Backup & Restore Configuration
- Remote BIOS/BMC/CPLD Update
- Event Log Filter
- User Management
- Media Redirection Settings
- PAM Order Settings
- SSL Settings
- SMTP Settings
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
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
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
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
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
4 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)
Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
Weight
Net Weight: 30kg
Gross Weight: 55 kg
Gross Weight: 55 kg
Packaging Dimensions
843 x 610 x 290 mm
Packaging Content
1 x S451-3R1
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
1 x VROC module
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit
1 x VROC module
2 x Non-Fabric CPU carriers
Part Numbers
Barebone package: 6NS4513R1MR-00
Spare parts:
- Motherboard: 9MD61SC2NR-00
- VROC module: 25FD0-R181N0-10R
- 4-port NVMe card : 9CNV3124NR-00
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A6104-I0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253105-F2R
- Fan module: 25ST2-883829-D0R
- 1200W power supply: 25EP0-212003-D0S ( For -1xx)
- 1300W power supply: 25EP0-213006-F3S ( For -Bxx)
- VROC module: 25FD0-R181N0-10R
- 4-port NVMe card : 9CNV3124NR-00
- Rail kit: 25HB2-3A6104-I0R
- CPU heatsink: 25ST1-253105-F2R
- Fan module: 25ST2-883829-D0R
- 1200W power supply: 25EP0-212003-D0S ( For -1xx)
- 1300W power supply: 25EP0-213006-F3S ( For -Bxx)
* 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 2019
- Windows Server 2016 64bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit
- Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS x64
- Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS x64
- SLES 12.2 x64
- SLES 11.4 x64
- RHEL 7.3 x64
- RHEL 6.9 x64
- 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
LAN
LAN
Version
Size
Date
QLogic LAN Driver
Version : 18.80.1.2
8.43 MB
Aug 21, 2017
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows Server 2016 64bit
QLogic LAN Driver
Version : 8.18.16.0
12.27 MB
Aug 21, 2017
OS: SLES 11.4 x64,RHEL 7.3 x64,SLES 12.2 x64,Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS x64,Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS x64,RHEL 6.9 x64
Intel® LAN Driver and Utility
Version : 23.5
487.48 MB
Apr 18, 2019
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Linux,Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2019
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
Utility
BIOS
Description
Version
Size
Date
1) Includes multiple security updates:
- CVE-2024-28047, CVE-2024-28956
- CWE-190, iSCSI Remote Memory Corruption and Dos.
- CWE-269, UEFI Variable Access - PlatformLang and Timeout.
2) Includes multiple feature updates.
Version : R24
20.28 MB
Nov 27, 2024
Update for security: Vulnerabilities in EDK2 NetworkPkg include CVE-2023-45236, CVE-
2023-45237.
Version : R22
20.27 MB
May 27, 2024
Windows and UEFI mode flash BIOS SOP
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
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Version
Size
Date
GSM CLI
Version : 2.1.78
147.79 MB
Dec 12, 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
Firmware
Description
Version
Size
Date
BMC Firmware with embedded GIGABYTE Management Console
(AST2500 AMI)
(AST2500 AMI)
Version : 12.61.35
105.32 MB
Mar 20, 2025
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