Ampere’s Altra® family of processors are designed to deliver on predictable performance, high scalability and power efficiency. Ampere’s leadership on all these metrics deliver exceptional results and lower the TCO for Cloud Service Providers.
Why Ampere® Altra® Max based Server?
G242-P35 Product Overview
G242-P35 Block Diagram
Hardware Security
Hardware-level Root of Trust (RoT)
Protection is built in the silicon to ensure systems will not be vulnerable to security attacks or cyber threats. This ROT helps isolate the system as the boot process starts to verify cryptographic operations and ensures the firmware is not compromised by malware.
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.
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.
Cold Redundancy
To take advantage of the fact that a PSU will run at greater power efficiency with a higher load, GIGABYTE has introduced a power management feature called Cold Redundancy for servers with N+1 power supplies. When the total system load falls lower than 40%, the system will automatically place one PSU into standby mode, resulting in a 10% improvement in efficiency.
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.
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.
User Friendly
Tool-less Drive Bays Design
Clipping mechanism secures the drive in place. Install or replace a new drive in seconds.
Server Management
GIGABYTE offers free-of-charge server management applications via small processor (BMC) built on the server.
Provides:
Server health monitoring
Remote troubleshooting
Resource utilization monitoring
Reduction in server downtimes
GIGABYTE Management Console
Single server management
Feature-rich and easy to use browser-based interface
Integration of 3rd party applications
Automatic recording function
SAS / RAID controller monitoring function
GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
Multiple server management platform
Compatible w/ IPMI or Redfish
Qualified Component List
Software Ecosystem
VDO is one of Vietnam's leading distributors of server and workstation products, representing globally renowned brands such as Dell EMC, HPe, IBM, Fujitsu, SuperMicro, and more. Notably, VDO is the official distributor of Gigabyte server products in Vietnam.
For detailed consultation on servers, workstations, and related products, please contact our hotline at 1900 0366 or email info@vdo.vn. All VDO server products include official warranty policies, technical support, and 24/7/365 services.
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Ampere® Altra® Max or Altra® Processors
Single processor, 7nm technology
Up to 128-core per processor, TDP 250W
Socket
1 x LGA 4926
Chipset
System on Chip
Memory
16 x DIMM slots
DDR4 memory supported only
8-Channel memory architecture
RDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
LRDIMM modules up to 256GB supported
Up to 4TB of memory capacity supported per processor
Memory speed: Up to 3200 MHz
NOTE: Only supports configurations with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs
LAN
Rear side:
2 x 1GbE LAN ports (1 x Intel® I350-AM2)
NCSI function supported
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps management LAN
Video
Integrated in Aspeed® AST2500
2D Video Graphic Adapter with PCIe bus interface
1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp, DDR4 SDRAM
Storage
Front side:
4 x 2.5" Gen4 NVMe hot-swappable bays
Gen4 NVMe SSD supported only
SAS
N/A
RAID
N/A
Expansion Slots
Riser Card CRSG01B x 4:
- 4 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) FHFL slots, for GPUs - *Compatible with NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe GPUs at ambient 30°C
Total 2 x PCIe Gen4 low-profile slots on rear side
Slot_7: Disabled
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, occupied by CRSG02F
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16) slot, occupied by CRSG02F
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen4 x8) slot, occupied by CNV3132
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8) slot
*Please refer to optional parts for H100 power cables. 3x360mm+1x490mm configuration is recommended.
Internal I/O
2 x M.2 slots
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Backplane board header
1 x PMBus connector
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Buzzer
Front I/O
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
1 x Reset button
1 x System status LED
1 x HDD activity LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs
Rear I/O
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2
1 x VGA
1 x Debug port
2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
1 x ID button with LED
Backplane Board
Speed and bandwidth:
PCIe Gen4 x4
TPM
1 x TPM header with SPI interface
Optional TPM2.0 kit: CTM010
Power Supply
Dual 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum power supply (-100)
AC Input:
- 100-120V~/ 12A, 50-60Hz
- 200-240V~/ 10A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 10A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12V/ 81.5A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12V/ 133A
+12Vsb/ 2.5A
Dual 1600W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply (-1T0)
AC Input:
- 100-240V~/ 12-9.5A, 50-60Hz
DC Input:
- 240Vdc/ 9.5A
DC Output:
- Max 1000W/ 100-120V~
+12.2V/ 82A
+12Vsb/ 3A
- Max 1600W/ 200-240V~ or 240Vdc Input
+12.2V/ 131.2A
+12Vsb/ 3A