Gigabyte MZ31-AR0 Server Motherboard – AMD Chipset – Socket SP3

Overview

• AMD EPYC™ 7000 series processor family
• 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 16 x DIMMs
• 2 x SFP+ 10Gb/s LAN ports (Broadcom^® BCM 57810S)
• 1 x Dedicated management port
• 4 x SlimSAS (for 16 x SATA 6Gb/s) ports
• Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
• Up to 4 x PCIe Gen3 x16 slots and 3 x PCIe Gen3 x8 slots
• Aspeed^® AST2500 remote management controller

AMD EPYC™

The New x86 Option

AMD’s return to the CPU segment delivers a whole new value proposition to the x86 world. Built on GIGABYTE’s extensive design expertise across a range of chipset platforms, this AMD EPYC™ platform is already receiving acclaim for its high specification:

• Memory
• I/O
• Network connectivity

This platform is intended as an alternative for builders in the x86 space and packs a real punch in flexibility and expansion options.

CPU Key Features

• Memory Optimization
  Memory speed of up to 2666MHz (at 1DPC)
  Total memory capacity of 2TB supported
• PCIe Lanes
  Up to 128 lanes in both 1P and 2P offerings providing the highest expandability options of any x86 platform
• Cores / Power
  CPU power is managed at the core level, meaning that power is allocated only for specific workload needs
• Security
  Proprietary AMD security on chip

Comprehensive I/O

Both single- and dual-socket CPUs come equipped with 128x PCIe lanes, providing extensive I/O options. This is a huge improvement in I/O vs. incumbent x86 offerings.
Increased I/O allows for flexibility in extending your storage, networking or compute to a level previously unattainable with standard server motherboards.
In addition, the integrated nature of the processor – designed as a system-on-chip (SoC) – means that there is no need for a separate PCH and less additional switches needed for expansion lanes.

High-Speed Networking

GIGABYTE is the first vendor to offer 10Gb across dual ports on-board. This ensures that users can get the most out of their system and are well equipped for today’s traffic demands. This boosts the server’s network performance with full-line rate throughput and reduces CPU overhead, leaving the EPYC to focus on the real compute tasks.

Dense, High Speed Storage SupportOnboard M.2

GIGABYTE’s AMD EPYC 1S 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, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current mSATA devices.

Data Security

TPM 2.0 Module

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

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. GIGABYTE’s server motherboards are built with ultra long lasting components for the highest reliability attainable which allows us to offer some of the most durable servers in the industry.