GIGABYTE MF51-ES2 (rev. 1.0)

Intel^® Xeon^® W Processors

Engineered For Your Enterprise

GIGABYTE brings Intel’s Skylake architecture to the SOHO segment with a new offering: the ‘Basin Falls’ single-socket platform for workstations. This new build offers a wealth of I/O options, including multiple PCIe lanes to support graphics, and other add-on card options, as well as direct SATA and USB ports.

GIGABYTE’s precision engineering enables you to fulfil your workstation workload needs with ease.

CPU Key Features

Computeup to 18 cores

Memory4 channels

I/O48 PCIe 3.0 lanes (+ 16 from PCH)

StorageSATA and PCIe HDD options

Intel’s Skylake-W (Basin Falls) platform brings increases in compute, I/O and memory compared to the previous generation. This functionality, with multiple USB and SATA connections from the chipset, allows for:

I/O Options
20% more PCIe lanes gen-on-gen
Extra 16 PCIe lanes from the PCH
Supports USB and SATA connectors

Memory
11% more bandwidth vs. previous generation
4 channels – maximum 2666MT/s at 1DPC or 2DPC

Compute
1S: up to 18 cores; Intel HS Hyper-threading; per core power management

MF51-ES2 Block Diagram

MF51-ES2 Product Overview

Add-On Modules

Onboard M.2

GIGABYTE’s MF51-ES2 platforms are designed to support on-board ‘M.2’ storage devices for time-sensitive operations and leaves room on the standard storage for compute tasks.

Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speeds through a PCIe connection, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current mSATA devices.

Compliant with four different M.2 form factors.

TPM 2.0 Header

GIGABYTE’s MF51-ES2 platform is designed to support Trusted Platform Modules (TPM - discrete cryptographic on-board processors).

(*Available from GIGABYTE as P/N: 9CTM000NR-00)

VROC Module

VROC Module Supplied For PCIe RAID Management

Carefully Selected Components

GIGABYTE’s passive components are meticulously selected to guarantee a super stable operating environment and allow the processors and the memory to deliver their maximum performance. With some of the longest service lifetimes in the industry, our server motherboards build on 30 years’ company-wide experience in motherboard design to attain the highest reliability levels.

GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)

GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM) is GIGABYTE’s proprietary multiple server remote management software platform, available as a free download from each GIGABYTE server product page. GSM is compatible with either IPMI or Redfish (RESTful API) connection interfaces, and comprises the following sub-programs:

GSM Server, a software program with an easy to use browser-based GUI to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.

GSM CLI, a command-line interface program to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.

GSM Agent, a software program installed locally on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves additional node information (CPU/Mem/HDD/PCI/…) from the OS and passes it to the BMC. This information can then be utilized by GSM Server or GSM CLI.

GSM Mobile, a remote server management mobile APP, available for both Android and iOS.

GSM Plugin, a plugin that allows the user to manage and monitor GIGABYTE server nodes within VMware’s vCenter.

Intuitive & Informative User Interface

Starting from the GSM Server dashboard, the user can clearly understand the status of each node in the IT environment, including:

Node connection status (system is online/offline)

Node hardware sensor status (to detect hardware anomalies). Sensors measure voltage, fan speed and temperature

Node usage rate status (allowing you to timely allocate more resources when they are needed), including:

Power consumption

Disk/RAID usage information

Memory usage rate

CPU usage rate

Network card / PCI information

The user can also perform various management functions, including:

Node remote access

Power on / off / reset

Launch iKVM

Reboot BMC / BMC Account Configuration

Network Configuration

IPv4/IPv6 setting

Alert Management

SNMP trap setting

Platform events filters

Forwarding alerts by email

BMC / BIOS / CPLD Update

Power Consumption Limit Setting

Group Management

Create groups of nodes for BMC / BIOS update or manage power consumption settings

GSM Mobile for iOS and Android

A GSM Mobile app is available for download for both iOS and Android mobile phones for remote server management on the go.

 Download GSM APP for iOS Download GSM APP for Android
(Google Play Store)

(iOS Store)

Management through VMware vCenter

A GSM Plugin is available for VMware’s vCenter, allowing the user to perform remote monitoring and management of GIGABYTE server nodes without having to switch to a separate software platform.

GIGABYTE BMC Interface

Easy BIOS Upgrade

GIGABYTE has developed this integrated function (requiring no additional software) that allows users to update the BIOS of motherboards through the BMC controller:

No need to install core components such as CPUs, memory, drives and OS

No need to power on the system (NB. PSU must be connected)

Update individual (IPMI 2.0) or multiple boards simultaneously (Command Line)

Dynamic Fan Speed Control

GIGABYTE servers are enabled with dynamic fan speed adjustment. Individual fan speed will be automatically adjusted according to the system’s current temperature (according to CPU, DIMM, M.2, HDD, GPU temperature sensors), to achieve the best cooling and power efficiency. When the BMC detects a temperature change, fan speed will be automatically adjusted accordingly. Fan speed profiles may also be manually created and edited* when necessary according to the user’s custom requirements.

* Enabled on selected models & performed through BMC console management GUI

Environmental Compliance

GIGABYTE maintains its commitment to green products, and adheres to the latest RoHS regulations (in effect July 2017).

VMware Technology Alliance Partner

Being a member of VMware's Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program enables GIGABYTE to rapidly develop and certify joint solutions or go-to-market products that leverage VMware virtualization and cloud solutions, enabling our customers to modernize their data centers and implement IT infrastructure and application services with speed, agility, and cost optimization.

Enquire with your GIGABYTE sales representative for more information about combining or integrating this server product with VMware solutions.