GIGABYTE G494-SB4-AAP2
HPC/AI Server - Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500 - 4U DP 8 x PCIe Gen5 GPUs
- · Supports up to 8 x Dual slot Gen5 GPUs
- · Conditionally supports
- · 8 x NVIDIA H200 NVL PCIe GPUs with 4-way NVLink bridges or
- · 8 x NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs
- · Dual Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500-Series Processors
- · 8-Channel DDR5 RDIMM / MRDIMM, 32 x DIMMs
- · 2 x 10Gb/s LAN ports via Intel® X710-AT2
- · 12 x 2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 hot-swap bays
- · 8 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for GPUs
- · 2 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
- · 3 x LP PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
- · 2 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots on the front side
- · Quad 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supply
Boosting Individual Applications with On-Point Features
Intel® Xeon® 6 is a new generation of processors that has tailored its CPU lineup to target all uses cases such as Cloud Computing, AI, Analytics, and Edge & IOT. Whether it's high compute density that is dependent on core count and power efficiency or AI/HPC applications that heavily rely on strong single-core performance, this new platform covers them all with its Performance cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores). Along with flexible I/O options, integrated accelerators, and support for CXL 2.0 devices, Intel Xeon 6 fulfills customer needs across the broadest range of data center workloads, segments, and deployment models.
Core Technology Aligned with Aspirations
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Accelerators
built-in*Incredible performance and efficiency improvements with the easy adoption of on-chip accelerators
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8 or 12
ChannelsIncreased memory frequency and throughput with DDR5 RDIMM support
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PCIe 5.0
lanesUp to 136 lanes for 1S designs, supporting all the latest drives and accelerators
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CXL 2.0
support**Flexible support between PCIe and CXL, utilizing DDR5 and CXL memory as one unified region
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Up to 288
E-cores per CPUCore dense and optimized efficiency for cloud-native and hyperscale workloads
Intel Xeon 6 Processors with E-cores
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Up to 128
P-cores per CPUGreater core performance with improved TCO, accelerating AI and compute intensive workloads
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MRDIMM
supportUnprecedented frequency on the advanced MRDIMM, boosting memory-intensive application to a whole new level
Intel Xeon 6 Processors with P-cores
- * Different on-chip accelerators are supported depending on CPU SKUs, and they require a one-time activation. Please visit Intel's official website or contact technical support for details.
- ** CXL peripheral support varies by product. Please refer to the QVL list for validated configurations.
Select GIGABYTE for the latest Gen Intel Xeon Platform
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High CPU Performance
The best in computational performance relies on a system well designed by our engineers to adequately dissipate heat to achieve peak performance.
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Energy Efficiency
Our engineers have baked in features to achieve higher efficiency from power supplies and server fans. Along with Titanium and Platinum offerings.
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Optimal Price
GIGABYTE releases multiple product models and configurations to target exactly what users want without paying for extra features that go unused.
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Ease of Administration
GIGABYTE servers come with GIGABYTE Management Console for server management. Using a web based browser remotely is key to easing management.
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Continuous Operation
Systems are rigorously designed and tested to ensure downtime will not occur. Customers have come to expect stable performance.
G494-SB4-AAP2 Product Overview
G494-SB4-AAP2 Block Diagram
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High Performance
Support Various Computing Accelerators
GIGABYTE servers have been tested and validated across a range of workloads with various computing accelerators designed to deliver high levels of performance for 3D rendering, deep learning and high-performance computing, which enables content creators, data scientists, researchers, and engineers to tackle challenges that were once impossible.
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Power Efficiency
Automatic Fan Speed Control
GIGABYTE servers are enabled with Automatic Fan Speed Control to achieve the best cooling and power efficiency. Individual fan speeds will be automatically adjusted according to temperature sensors strategically placed in the servers.
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User Friendly
Tool-less Drive Bays Design
Clipping mechanism secures the drive in place. Install or replace a new drive in seconds.
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Certified Ready with Software Partners
Being a member of key software alliance partner programs enables GIGABYTE to rapidly develop and validate joint solutions, enabling our customers to modernize their data centers and implement IT infrastructure and application services with speed, agility, and cost optimization.
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High Availability
Smart Ride Through (SmaRT)
To prevent server downtime and data loss as a result of loss of AC power, GIGABYTE implements SmaRT in all our server platforms. When such an event occurs, the system will throttle while maintaining availability and reducing power load. Capacitors within the power supply can supply power for 10-20ms, which is enough time to transition to a backup power source for continued operation.
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Smart Crises Management and Protection (SCMP)
SCMP is a GIGABYTE patented feature which is deployed in servers with non-fully redundant PSU design. With SCMP, in the event of faulty PSU or overheated system, the system will force the CPU into an ultra-low power mode that reduces the power load, which prevents the system from unexpected shutdown and avoids component damage or data loss.
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Dual ROM Architecture
If the ROM that stores the BMC and BIOS fails to boot, the system will reboot with the backup BMC and/or BIOS replacing the primary. Once the primary BMC is updated, the ROM of the backup BMC will automatically update the backup through synchronization. For the BIOS, it can be updated based on user's choice of firmware version.
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Hardware Security
Optional TPM 2.0 Module
For hardware-based authentication, the passwords, encryption keys, and digital certificates are stored in a TPM module to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to your data. GIGABYTE TPM modules come in either a Serial Peripheral Interface or Low Pin Count bus.
Value-added Management
GIGABYTE offers free-of-charge management applications via a specialized small processor built on the server.
GIGABYTE Management Console
For management and maintenance of a server or a small cluster, users can use the GIGABYTE Management Console, which is pre-installed on each server. Once the servers are running, IT staff can perform real-time health monitoring and management on each server through the browser-based graphical user interface. In addition, the GIGABYTE Management Console also provides:
- ✔Support for standard IPMI specifications that allows users to integrate services into a single platform through an open interface
- ✔Automatic event recording, which can record system behavior 30 seconds before an event occurs, making it easier to determine subsequent actions
- ✔Integrate SAS/SATA/NVMe devices and RAID controller firmware into GIGABYTE Management Console to monitor and control Broadcom® MegaRAID adapters.
GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
GSM is a software suite that can manage clusters of servers simultaneously over the internet. GSM can be run on all GIGABYTE servers and has support for Windows and Linux. GSM can be downloaded from GIGABYTE website and complies with IPMI and Redfish standards. GSM includes a complete range of system management functions that includes the following utilities:
- ✔GSM Server: A software program that provides real-time, remote control using a graphical user interface through an administrator’s computer or through a server in the cluster. The software allows ease of maintenance for large clusters of servers.
- ✔GSM CLI: A command-line interface for monitoring and managing remotely.
- ✔GSM Agent: A software program installed on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves information from each system and devices through the OS, and this software integrates with GSM Server or GSM CLI.
- ✔GSM Mobile: A mobile app for both Android and iOS that provides admins with real-time system information.
- ✔GSM Plugin: An application program interface that allows users to use VMware vCenter for real-time monitoring and management of server clusters.
- [#1] Power cords are not included with server packages. Customers are responsible for selecting appropriate power cords from the optional accessories or contacting sales for customization.
- [#2] All materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at any time without prior notice.
- [#3] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
- [#4] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
Specifications
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Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
4U
448 x 176 x 880
448 x 176 x 1000.5 (with optional fan kit) -
Motherboard
MSB4-G40 -
CPU
Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors
- Intel® Xeon® 6700-Series Processors
- Intel® Xeon® 6500-Series Processors
Dual processor, TDP up to 350W[Note] If only 1 CPU is installed, some PCIe or memory functions might be unavailable. -
Socket
2 x LGA 4710
Socket E2 -
Chipset
System on Chip -
Memory
32 x DIMM slots
Support DDR5 RDIMM/MRDIMM [1]
8-Channel memory per processor
RDIMM: Up to 6400 MT/s (1DPC), 5200 MT/s (2DPC)
MRDIMM: Up to 8000 MT/s[1] MRDIMMs are supported only on select Intel® Xeon® 6 processors with P-cores and only in a 1DPC configuration. -
LAN
Front:
2 x 10Gb/s LAN (1 x Intel® X710-AT2)
- Support NCSI function
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Management LAN -
Video
Integrated in ASPEED® AST2600
- 1 x VGA port -
Storage
Front hot-swap:
12 x 2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 [1]
- (2 x NVMe from CPU_0, 2 x NVMe from CPU_1)
- (4 x NVMe from PEX89144_0, 4 x NVMe from PEX89144_1)[1] Storage card is required to support SATA and SAS drives.
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PCIe Expansion Slots
Rear:
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0, for GPUs
4 x FHFL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1, for GPUs
1 x FHHL x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_0
1 x FHHL x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1
2 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_0
1 x LP x16 (Gen5 x16), from PEX89144_1
Front:
1 x FHHL x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_0
1 x FHHL x16 (Gen5 x16), from CPU_1[Note] The system supports up to 8 x 600W GPUs with an optional fan kit. GPU video output ports are not available. Please refer to the QVL list for validated GPUs.[Note] The system supports 8 x NVIDIA H200 NVL PCIe GPUs at 25°C ambient, arranged as two 4-GPU sets, each with a 4-way NVLink bridge.[Note] The system supports 8 x RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs at 25°C ambient.[Note] The system is only validated with a uniform GPU model. -
Front I/O
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ45 ports
1 x MLAN port
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x NMI button
1 x Reset button
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED -
Rear I/O
N/A -
Security Modules
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
- Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM012
1 x PRoT connector (only enabled on RoT SKU)
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Power Supply [#1]
Quad 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supply [1]
AC Input:
- 100-127V~/ 15.5A, 50-60Hz
- 200-220V~/ 15.5A, 50-60Hz
- 220-240V~/ 15.5A, 50-60Hz
DC Input: (Only for China)
- 240Vdc/ 15.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-127V~
+12.2V/ 81A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 2600W/ 200-220V~
+12.2V/ 213A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 3000W/ 220-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 245A
+12Vsb/ 3A[1] The system power supply requires C19 power cord. -
OS Certifications
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System Fans
2 x 40x40x28mm
12 x 60x60x56mm -
Operating Properties
Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Operating humidity: 8% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
Non-operating humidity: 20% to 95% (non-condensing) -
Weight
Net Weight: 66.8 kg
Gross Weight: 68.8 kg -
Packaging Dimensions
1300 x 800 x 439 mm -
Packaging Content
1 x G494-SB4-AAP2
2 x CPU fansinks
8 x GPU power cables (16-pin, 150mm)
4 x Carriers
1 x L-shape Rail kit -
Part Numbers
- Barebone package: 6NG494SB4DR000AAP2*
- Motherboard: 9MSB4G40UR-000*
- L-shape Rail kit: 25HB2-A96100-K0R
- Front panel board - CFPG440: 9CFPG440NR-00*
- Backplane board - CBP10C2: 9CBP10C2NR-00*
Optional parts:
- 8080 fan kit for 600W GPUs: 6NG494SBXK002AFN001*
(packaging dimensions: L441 x W242 x H272 mm)
- [#1] Power cords are not included with server packages. Customers are responsible for selecting appropriate power cords from the optional accessories or contacting sales for customization.
- [#2] All materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at any time without prior notice.
- [#3] Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical values as specified by the respective chipset vendors or standards organizations. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration.
- [#4] All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.