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Gigabyte R163-Z32-AAC1 1U Rackmount Barebone System - Socket SP5 LGA-6096 - AMD EPYC Platform - DDR5-4800 - 12Gb/s SAS - Dual PSU
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This barebone system features a comprehensive expansion architecture with 12 total expansion bays and 2 PCI Express x16 slots for adding network adapters, storage controllers, or specialized accelerator cards. The AST2600 graphics controller provides basic display output for management and configuration tasks.
The platform supports a wide range of enterprise operating systems including Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6/9.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4, and Ubuntu 20.04.5/22.04 LTS. This compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing data center environments with established software stacks.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Processors Supported, Processor Socket, Processor Supported, Chipset Manufacturer. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The R163-Z32-AAC1 delivers enterprise-grade reliability and performance in a compact 1U footprint, maximizing rack space utilization while providing essential server capabilities. The dual power supply configuration with 1.30 kW capacity each ensures power redundancy for mission-critical applications.
High-Density Memory Architecture
Twelve DDR5 memory slots support up to 256GB of high-speed memory, providing the bandwidth needed for memory-intensive applications and virtualization workloads.
- DDR5-4800/PC5-38400 standard
- 12 DIMM slots maximum
- 256GB total capacity
Enterprise Storage Connectivity
The integrated 12Gb/s SAS controller delivers exceptional storage performance for enterprise applications, supporting both SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage configurations.
- 12Gb/s SAS interface
- Serial ATA/600 compatibility
- Enterprise-grade reliability
Comprehensive OS Support
Broad operating system compatibility includes major Windows Server and Linux distributions, ensuring deployment flexibility across diverse IT environments.
- Windows Server 2019/2022
- RHEL 8.6/9.0
- Ubuntu 20.04.5/22.04 LTS
Deployment / Use Cases
This barebone system is ideally suited for data center deployments where rack space optimization and compute density are primary considerations. The 1U form factor allows for high-density server installations while maintaining accessibility to essential components.
Typical deployment scenarios include virtualization hosts, database servers, web application servers, and storage servers. The platform's expansion capabilities make it suitable for network appliance deployments, with PCI Express slots available for additional network interfaces or specialized processing cards.
Virtualization Host
With support for AMD EPYC processors and substantial memory capacity, this system serves as an efficient virtualization platform for consolidating multiple virtual machines.
Enterprise Storage Server
The 12Gb/s SAS controller and 12 expansion bays provide an excellent foundation for building high-performance storage servers with enterprise-grade reliability.
Physical Profile
The system occupies a single rack unit (1U) with dimensions of 1.71" (43.50 mm) height, 17.24" (438 mm) width, and 27.95" (710 mm) depth. This compact footprint maximizes rack density while providing sufficient internal space for components and cooling. The rack-mountable design includes standard mounting hardware for secure installation in 19-inch server racks.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 1U, 17.24" (438 mm), 27.95" (710 mm). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 17.24" (438 mm)
- Depth
- 27.95" (710 mm)
- Height
- 1U
Highlights
- 1U rackmount form factor for high-density data center deployments
- Socket SP5 LGA-6096 supports AMD EPYC processors
- Up to 256GB DDR5-4800 memory across 12 DIMM slots
- 12Gb/s SAS controller for enterprise storage connectivity
- Dual 1.30 kW power supplies for redundancy
- 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slots
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for peripheral connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet for network connectivity
- Compatible with Windows Server and major Linux distributions
- 12 total expansion bays for storage and peripheral devices
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE Technology, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R163-Z32-AAC1 |
| Brand Name | GIGABYTE |
| Product Model | R163-Z32 |
| Product Name | R163-Z32 (rev. AAC1) Barebone System |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Barebone System |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket SP5 LGA-6096 |
| Processor Supported | EPYC |
| 64-bit Processing | Yes |
| Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
| Memory | |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR5-4800/PC5-38400 |
| Total Number of Memory Slots | 12 |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | 12Gb/s SAS,Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | No |
| Display & Graphics | |
| Graphics Controller Model | AST2600 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 12 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 2 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 4 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System Supported | Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 x64,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 x64,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 x64,Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS x64,Ubuntu 22.04 LTS x64 |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC,230 V AC |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 2 |
| Maximum Power Supply Wattage | 1.30 kW |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 1U |
| Height | 1.71" (43.50 mm) |
| Width | 17.24" (438 mm) |
| Depth | 27.95" (710 mm) |
FAQ
What processors are compatible with this barebone system?
The Gigabyte R163-Z32-AAC1 supports AMD EPYC processors through the Socket SP5 LGA-6096 interface. This socket is designed for AMD's enterprise server processors, providing 64-bit processing capabilities for data center workloads. The system supports a single processor configuration.
How much memory can this system support?
This barebone system supports up to 256GB of DDR5 SDRAM memory across 12 DIMM slots. The memory operates at DDR5-4800/PC5-38400 speeds, providing high bandwidth for memory-intensive applications. The DDR5 technology offers improved performance and efficiency compared to previous memory generations.
What storage interfaces are available?
The system includes a 12Gb/s SAS controller that also supports Serial ATA/600 drives. This provides enterprise-grade storage connectivity for SAS drives while maintaining compatibility with SATA drives. The controller does not support hardware RAID functionality, so RAID configurations would need to be implemented at the operating system level.
What expansion capabilities does this system offer?
The R163-Z32-AAC1 provides 12 total expansion bays and 2 PCI Express x16 slots for adding additional components. This allows for installation of network adapters, storage controllers, accelerator cards, or other expansion devices. The system also includes 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for peripheral connectivity.
What operating systems are supported?
This barebone system supports multiple enterprise operating systems including Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 x64, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 x64, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 x64, Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS x64, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS x64. This broad compatibility ensures deployment flexibility in diverse IT environments.
What are the power supply specifications?
The system includes two 1.30 kW power supplies that support input voltages of 120 V AC and 230 V AC. The dual power supply configuration provides redundancy for mission-critical applications, ensuring continuous operation if one power supply fails. This design is essential for enterprise environments where uptime is critical.
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