GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE R283-Z96-AAJ1 barebone server 2U 24-bay NVMe 4-bay SATA/SAS dual EPYC 9005/9004
A 2U rackmount barebones server supporting dual AMD EPYC 9005/9004 processors with 24 NVMe and 4 SATA/SAS hot-swap bays
- Form Factor2U Rackmount
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- CPU TypeAMD EPYC 9005 & 9004 Series
- CPU SocketSocket SP5
- Installed CPUNo CPU Installed
- Max Processors2
- Dual EPYC 9005/9004 CPUs scale compute density
- 24 front NVMe bays plus 4 rear SATA/SAS bays maximise storage
- 12-channel DDR5 4800 with 24 DIMM slots enables massive memory
- FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 plus OCP 3.0 slot accelerates workloads
- Dual 1 GbE LAN via Intel I350-AM2 provides reliable connectivity
Dual AMD EPYC 9005/9004 barebone server
The GIGABYTE R283-Z96-AAJ1 is a 2U rackmount barebone designed for dual AMD EPYC 9005 and 9004 series processors. It provides 24 DDR5 RDIMM slots across twelve memory channels per socket. The chassis integrates 24 front-access 2.5-inch Gen5 NVMe hot-swap bays and four rear 2.5-inch SATA/SAS-4 hot-swap bays. No CPU or memory is installed.
Suited for high-density NVMe storage workloads
This platform suits builders who need maximum Gen5 NVMe density in a 2U form factor with dual-socket compute. It is not for buyers who require more than two processors, or who need a single-socket configuration. It also does not suit teams lacking infrastructure for 2U rackmount deployment and high-wattage cooling.
24 front Gen5 NVMe hot-swap bays
The defining specification is the 24 front 2.5-inch bays wired for PCIe Gen5 NVMe drives. This bay count and interface combination determines whether the chassis matches the storage throughput and capacity targets of the deployment.
Highlights
- Dual EPYC 9005/9004 CPUs scale compute density
- 24 front NVMe bays plus 4 rear SATA/SAS bays maximise storage
- 12-channel DDR5 4800 with 24 DIMM slots enables massive memory
- FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 plus OCP 3.0 slot accelerates workloads
- Dual 1 GbE LAN via Intel I350-AM2 provides reliable connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model | R283-Z97-AAF1 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| CPU Type | AMD EPYC 9005 & 9004 Series |
| CPU Socket | Socket SP5 |
| Installed CPU | No CPU Installed |
| Max Processors | 2 |
| CPU Features | Dual processor, cTDP up to 300W - EPYC 9654 cTDP up to 400W |
| Memory Slots | 24 x 288Pin |
| Installed Memory Size | No Memory Installed |
| Memory Type Supported | DDR5 4800 |
| Channel Supported | 12 Channel |
| Registered | Yes |
| Installed HDD | No Storage Installed |
| M.2 | 1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x4, from CPU_0 1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x4, from CPU_1, occupied for SATA 1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x2, from CPU_1 |
| GPU/VPU | Aspeed AST2600 |
| PCI Express | 1 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot 1 x OCP NIC 3.0 PCIe Gen5 x16 slot |
| First LAN | Intel I350-AM2 |
| Max. LAN Speed | 1 Gigabit |
| Hot-Swap Bays | Front hot-swap: 24 x 2.5" Gen5 NVMe - (12 x NVMe from CPU_0, 12 x NVMe from CPU_1) Rear hot-swap: 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS-4 - (SATA via CRS2810 from CPU_1) |
| RJ45 | 2 |
| Max. Power | 1+1 2000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supplies |
| Fans | 4 x 80x80x38mm (18,300rpm) |
| 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 32.09" |
| Package Contents | 1 x R283-Z96-AAJ1 2 x CPU heatsinks 1 x Mini-DP to D-Sub cable 1 x 2-Section Rail kit |
| Shipping weight | 30.00 kg |
| Package size | 1077 × 679 × 300 mm |
Questions about this item
Will my existing DDR5-4800 RDIMMs work in the 24 slots of this R283-Z96-AAJ1?
Yes — the board accepts 24 DDR5-4800 registered DIMMs across 12 channels, so your current modules will install and run at their rated speed.
How can I verify both EPYC processors are recognised after I populate the dual SP5 sockets?
The Aspeed AST2600 BMC provides a web UI and IPMI-over-LAN; log in and check the FRU/SEL pages — each socket will show its own CPU model, core count and temperature sensors.
Which drives and accessories are included with the barebones chassis?
The unit ships with the 2U chassis, motherboard, dual-SP5 backplane, 24 front NVMe bays, 4 rear SATA/SAS-4 bays, two M.2 slots, one FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot and one OCP NIC 3.0 slot — CPUs, memory, storage drives and rails are not included.
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