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GIGABYTE1 R272-P32 Rev. 100 Barebone System - 2U Rackmount - Socket LGA-4926 Altra - DDR4-3200 - 16 Slots - 12 Bays - 6 PCIe
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This barebone system integrates a Serial ATA/600 controller for direct-attached storage with support for up to 12 drives across the available bays. The AST2500 graphics controller with shared DDR4 SDRAM provides basic display output through a single VGA port, suitable for out-of-band management and initial configuration.
Connectivity includes 5 USB 3.0 ports for peripheral attachment and a Gigabit Ethernet port for network integration. The system is validated for a range of Linux distributions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, CentOS 8.3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2, and others, offering flexibility in operating system deployment.
This section brings together practical product details such as Number of Processors Supported, Processor Socket, Processor Supported, Memory Technology, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The R272-P32 delivers a balanced combination of compute density, memory capacity, and expansion flexibility in a standard 2U form factor. Its support for the Altra processor platform targets workloads benefiting from high core counts and energy efficiency, while the extensive PCIe and drive bay layout accommodates diverse storage and accelerator configurations.
Memory Scalability
With 16 DDR4-3200 slots, the system supports large memory configurations ideal for virtualization, in-memory databases, and high-performance computing applications.
- DDR4 SDRAM technology
- PC4-25600 standard
- Reduces processor idle time
Expansion Flexibility
The 6 PCIe slots and 12 drive bays allow for tailored storage, networking, and accelerator setups, from all-flash arrays to GPU compute nodes.
- 5 PCIe x16 slots
- 1 PCIe x8 slot
- 12 total expansion bays
Deployment / Use Cases
This barebone system is engineered for environments where custom server configurations and scalability are priorities. Its 2U rackmount design fits standard data center cabinets, making it suitable for consolidated server deployments, private cloud infrastructure, and high-density compute clusters.
Typical use cases include Linux-based application servers, storage servers using the Serial ATA/600 controller, virtualization hosts leveraging the high memory capacity, and development/test platforms for software-defined infrastructure. The broad Linux OS support ensures compatibility with enterprise and open-source software stacks.
Data Center Server
Deploy as a scalable compute node in hyper-converged or traditional data center racks, utilizing the dual power supplies and management features for high availability.
Storage Server
Configure with multiple drives across the 12 bays for NAS, backup, or object storage solutions, supported by the integrated SATA controller.
Physical Profile
The chassis measures 3.44" (87.5 mm) in height, 17.24" (438 mm) in width, and 25.98" (660 mm) in depth, conforming to the 2U rack standard. Its steel construction includes tool-less drive bays and hot-swappable power supply units for easy maintenance. The front panel provides USB 3.0 and activity LEDs, while the rear houses expansion slots, VGA, and network ports.
- Width
- 17.24" (438 mm)
- Depth
- 25.98" (660 mm)
- Height
- 2U
What's in the Box
The barebone system ships with essential components for assembly and installation.
Highlights
- Supports Altra processor via Socket LGA-4926 for energy-efficient compute
- 16 DDR4-3200 memory slots enable large memory configurations
- 12 expansion bays and 6 PCIe slots for flexible storage and add-in cards
- Dual 800W hot-swappable power supplies with 120V/230V AC input
- Validated for Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE, and other Linux distributions
- Integrated Serial ATA/600 controller for direct-attached storage
- Gigabit Ethernet and 5 USB 3.0 ports for connectivity
- 2U rackmount form factor fits standard data center cabinets
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE Technology, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R272-P32 |
| Brand Name | GIGABYTE1 |
| Product Model | R272-P32 (Rev. 100) |
| Product Name | R272-P32 (Rev. 100) Barebone System |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Barebone System |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 1 |
| Processor Socket | Socket LGA-4926 |
| Processor Supported | Altra |
| Memory | |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR4-3200/PC4-25600 |
| Total Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | No |
| Display & Graphics | |
| Graphics Controller Model | AST2500 |
| Graphics Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Graphics Memory Accessibility | Shared |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 12 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 6 |
| Number of PCI Express x8 Slots | 1 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 5 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 5 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 5 |
| Number of VGA Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System Supported | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 x64,CentOS 8.3,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 x64,Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64,Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS x64,Fedora 33,FreeBSD 13.0,Oracle Linux,Debian 10.9 |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC,230 V AC |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 2 |
| Maximum Power Supply Wattage | 800 W |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Height | 3.44" (87.50 mm) |
| Width | 17.24" (438 mm) |
| Depth | 25.98" (660 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | R272-P32 (Rev. 100) Barebone System Motherboard: 9MP32AR1NR-00 Rail kit: 25HB2-3A0202-K0R CPU heatsink: 25ST1-353109-T1R Back plane board: 9CBP20O5NR-00 Front panel board: 9CFP2001NR-00 Fan module: 25ST2-883829-D0R Fan duct for CPU: 25HA8-R27234-S5R OCP type SATA HBA Card: 9CSTO180NR-00 2 x Power supply: 25EP0-208004-L0S |
FAQ
What processor does this barebone system support?
The system supports a single Altra processor using the Socket LGA-4926 interface. This processor platform is designed for high core counts and energy efficiency, suitable for server workloads in data center and cloud environments.
How much memory can I install in this system?
The chassis includes 16 DDR4 SDRAM slots that support DDR4-3200/PC4-25600 memory modules. This allows for substantial memory configurations, ideal for virtualization, in-memory databases, and other memory-intensive applications.
What expansion options are available?
The system provides 12 total expansion bays for storage drives and 6 PCIe expansion slots (5 x16 and 1 x8). This flexibility supports add-in cards such as GPUs, network adapters, and storage controllers, along with multiple drive configurations.
What operating systems are compatible?
The barebone system is validated for several Linux distributions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 x64, Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS x64, CentOS 8.3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 x64, Fedora 33, FreeBSD 13.0, Oracle Linux, and Debian 10.9.
What power supplies are included?
Two 800W power supplies are installed, supporting hot-swap redundancy and wide-range input voltages of 120V AC and 230V AC. This ensures reliable power delivery and uptime for critical server deployments.
What are the physical dimensions and rack compatibility?
The system measures 3.44" (87.5 mm) high, 17.24" (438 mm) wide, and 25.98" (660 mm) deep, conforming to the 2U rack standard. It includes a rail kit for installation in standard 19-inch server racks.
What processor or platform detail is listed?
This product uses the Socket LGA-4926 processor for everyday performance and multitasking.
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