GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE R272-Z34 2U barebone server 24 NVMe bays 16 DDR4 slots 2×1200W PSU
A 2U rackmount barebone with 24 front NVMe bays, two rear SATA/SAS bays, 16 DDR4-3200 slots and dual 1200 W platinum PSUs
- Form Factor2U Rackmount
- CPU TypeSupports AMD EPYC 7003 series processor family Compatible wi
- CPU SocketSocket SP3
- Installed CPUNo CPU Installed
- Max Processors1
- Memory Slots16 x 288Pin
- Supports AMD EPYC 7003 and 7002 series processors on Socket SP3
- 16 DDR4 3200 memory slots in 8-channel configuration for high bandwidth
- 24 front U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays plus 2 rear SATA/SAS bays for dense storage
- Dual 1200W redundant power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
- Six low-profile PCIe Gen4/Gen3 expansion slots including three x16 slots
2U barebone with 24 NVMe bays
The GIGABYTE R272-Z34 is a 2U rackmount server barebone designed for storage-dense workloads. It supports a single AMD EPYC 7003 or 7002 series processor in an SP3 socket. Sixteen DDR4 3200 memory slots provide eight-channel architecture. Two redundant 1200W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency are included.
Check CPU cooler clearance and rail depth
Verify that your rack provides enough depth for a 2U chassis and that the chosen SP3 cooler fits within the height limit. Confirm the CPU is from the supported EPYC 7002 or 7003 families, as no processor is installed. Plan for sixteen DDR4 3200 modules to populate all channels. The front panel offers twenty-four U.2 NVMe bays running at PCIe Gen3 x4 each.
Replaces 1U systems needing more drive slots
This barebone upgrades from 1U platforms that cannot accommodate twenty-four front NVMe bays plus two rear SATA/SAS bays. The jump is worth it when a single-socket build requires maximum local flash density and dual M.2 slots for boot drives. It is not suited for dual-socket configurations or workloads needing full-height expansion cards beyond the six low-profile PCIe slots.
Highlights
- Supports AMD EPYC 7003 and 7002 series processors on Socket SP3
- 16 DDR4 3200 memory slots in 8-channel configuration for high bandwidth
- 24 front U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays plus 2 rear SATA/SAS bays for dense storage
- Dual 1200W redundant power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
- Six low-profile PCIe Gen4/Gen3 expansion slots including three x16 slots
Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | R272-Z34 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Type | Supports AMD EPYC 7003 series processor family Compatible with AMD EPYC 7002 series processor family |
| CPU Socket | Socket SP3 |
| Installed CPU | No CPU Installed |
| Max Processors | 1 |
| Memory Slots | 16 x 288Pin |
| Installed Memory Size | No Memory Installed |
| Memory Type Supported | DDR4 3200 |
| Channel Supported | 8 Channel |
| Installed HDD | No Storage Installed |
| Serial ATA | Front side_CBP20O5: 24 x NVMe ports Rear side_CBP2021: 2 x SATA/SAS ports Speed and bandwidth: PCIe Gen3 x4 per port |
| M.2 | 2 x M.2 slots: - M-key - PCIe Gen4 x4 - Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280 cards |
| GPU/VPU | Aspeed AST2500 |
| PCI Express | Total 6 x low profile PCIe Gen4 / Gen3 expansion slots Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 bus) slot Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8 bus) slot; no function Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA 1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16; Occupied by CNVP143, 4 x NVMe HBA |
| First LAN | Intel I350-AM2 |
| Max. LAN Speed | 1 Gigabit |
| Hot-Swap Bays | Total 26 x 2.5" hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays - Front side: 24 x 2.5" Gen4 U.2 hot-swappable SSD bays - Rear side: 2 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays |
| Front USB | 2 x USB 3.0 |
| COM | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Rear USB | 3 x USB 3.0 |
| RJ45 | 2 x RJ45 1 x MLAN |
| Other Ports | Internal I/O 2 x M.2 slots 1 x USB 3.0 header 1 x USB 2.0 header 1 x COM_2 header 1 x TPM header 1 x Front panel header 1 x HDD back plane board header 1 x PMBus connector 1 x IPMB connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x BIOS recovery jumper 1 x Buzzer |
| Max. Power | 2 x 1200W redundant PSUs 80 PLUS Platinum |
| System Compatibility | Windows Server 2016 ( X2APIC/256T not supported) Windows Server 2019 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 ( x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 ( x64) or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 ( x64) or later Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS (x64) or later Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (x64) or later VMware ESXi 6.7 Update3 P03 or later VMware ESXi 7.0 Update1 or later Citrix Hypervisor 8.2.0 or later |
| Temperature | Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C |
| Humidity | Operating humidity: 8-80% (non-condensing) Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 3.44" x 17.24" x 25.98" |
| Weight | 39.20 lbs. |
| Package Contents | 1 x R272-Z34 system 1 x CPU heatsink 1 x Rail kit |
| Shipping weight | 26.76 kg |
| Package size | 2489 × 597 × 267 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the GIGABYTE R272-Z34 come with any CPUs, memory or drives pre-installed, and what must I source separately?
The barebone arrives with no CPU, no DDR4 modules and no storage installed. You must supply one AMD EPYC 7002 or 7003 series processor, up to 16 DDR4 3200 DIMMs and up to 26 2.5-inch drives.
Should I choose the EPYC 7002 or 7003 series for this Socket SP3 system?
Both series fit the single Socket SP3; the 7003 series generally offers higher per-core performance while the 7002 series may provide better price-per-core for throughput workloads.
What does the 24 NVMe front-bay figure mean for real-world drive speed?
Each front U.2 bay connects through a PCIe Gen3 x4 link, so every NVMe SSD is limited to Gen3 x4 bandwidth even though the chassis is labelled Gen4.
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