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Silver 2U rack server chassis with front drive bays

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE G242-P36 2U barebone server 16 DIMM slots

SKU CH-ERDF-HB7BY MPN G242-P36

2U barebone server with 16 DDR4 DIMM slots for Ampere Altra processors and dual GPU support

  • Hardware-level root of trust support secures boot and firmware integrity
  • Single Ampere Altra Max processor on 7 nm technology delivers high core density
  • 16 DIMM slots with 8-channel DDR4 enable large memory capacity
  • Two PCIe Gen4 slots accept up to two NVIDIA H100 GPU cards
  • Dual 1 GbE LAN ports plus dedicated management port simplify network connectivity

2U Arm server barebone for HPC and AI

This 2U barebone server is built around a single Ampere Altra Max or Altra processor on 7nm technology. It targets high-performance computing and artificial-intelligence workloads that benefit from Arm architecture. The platform supports up to two NVIDIA H100 PCIe Gen4 GPU cards or two NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPUs for accelerated tasks. Hardware-level root of trust support is included for supply-chain security.

Sustained load with dual GPUs and 16 DIMMs

With up to two full-length GPU cards installed the chassis must move considerable heat continuously. Eight-channel memory populated across 16 DIMM slots adds steady power draw from DDR4 modules. Dual 1 Gb/s LAN ports and a dedicated management port carry telemetry and control traffic without interrupting compute flows. The single-socket design keeps the thermal profile predictable during extended training or inference runs.

16 DDR4 DIMM slots define memory capacity

The board provides 16 DIMM slots across eight channels for RDIMM or LRDIMM DDR4 modules. This slot count is the primary factor that sets the maximum memory capacity and bandwidth available to the processor. Builders who need more memory channels or a different processor architecture will need a different platform.

Highlights

  • Hardware-level root of trust support secures boot and firmware integrity
  • Single Ampere Altra Max processor on 7 nm technology delivers high core density
  • 16 DIMM slots with 8-channel DDR4 enable large memory capacity
  • Two PCIe Gen4 slots accept up to two NVIDIA H100 GPU cards
  • Dual 1 GbE LAN ports plus dedicated management port simplify network connectivity

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the G242-P36 draw when running dual GPUs all day?

The barebone supports up to two NVIDIA H100 PCIe Gen4 GPUs; total power draw will depend on the specific GPUs and processor you install.

Which processor and memory must I supply for the G242-P36 to operate?

You must provide an Ampere Altra or Altra Max single processor plus up to 16 DDR4 RDIMM or LRDIMM modules across the 8-channel memory subsystem.

Can I keep my existing PCIe Gen3 expansion cards in the G242-P36?

The system provides two PCIe Gen4 slots for GPUs or BlueField-2 DPUs; Gen3 cards will function at Gen3 speeds in those slots.

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