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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE G292-280 2U barebone server, 24 DDR4 slots, 8 GPU slots, 10GbE

SKU CH-26ZH-146B0 MPN G292-280

A 2U rackmount barebone supporting two Xeon processors, 24 DDR4 slots, eight dual-slot GPU cards and 10GbE networking

  • ProcessorSupports 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
  • Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Processor socketLGA 4189
  • Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
  • Supports dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors for high compute density
  • 24 DDR4 3200 slots enable up to 256 GB memory capacity
  • Eight PCIe Gen4 GPU slots accommodate dual-slot accelerator cards
  • Dual 10 GbE BASE-T ports via Intel X710-AT2 controller
  • Eight 2.5" hot-swap bays with four supporting Gen4 NVMe drives

2U GPU Server Barebone for Dual Xeon

The GIGABYTE G292-280 is a 2U rackmount barebone designed for dual 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors on LGA 4189 sockets. It targets workloads that need up to eight dual-slot GPU cards alongside 24 DDR4 3200 memory channels. No CPU, memory or storage is installed.

Install CPUs, Memory and GPUs in a 2U Chassis

Installing two processors and 24 DIMMs demands careful alignment in the dense 2U layout; the 288-pin slots are keyed for DDR4 3200 RDIMM or LRDIMM modules only. Eight full-length PCIe Gen4 GPU slots require matching dual-slot cards and adequate airflow, while the two half-length low-profile slots suit add-on controllers. A SAS controller card must be added before SAS drives will function.

Verify Rack Depth, Power and Cooling Before Order

Confirm the rack provides enough depth for a 2U unit with eight double-slot GPUs and eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays split between SATA/SAS-only and SATA/SAS/Gen4 NVMe trays. Dual 10GbE BASE-T ports use the Intel X710-AT2 controller. The Aspeed AST2600 provides VGA and remote management. Ensure the power infrastructure can support the chosen CPU and GPU combination.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameG292-280
Processor
ProcessorSupports 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Processor socketLGA 4189
Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
Max supported CPUs2
ChipsetIntel C621A
Memory
Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
RAM slots24 × 288Pin
Maximum supported memory256 GB
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Memory channels8 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
SATA ports8 x SATA/SAS/Gen4 NVMe ports
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0/1/5/10
Hot-swap drive bays8 × 2.5 in hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
- 4 x blue HDD trays compatible with SATA/SAS devices only
- 4 x green HDD trays compatible with SATA/SAS/Gen4 NVMe devices
SAS card is required for SAS devices support
Graphics
Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
Connectivity
Primary LAN controllerIntel X710-AT2
Top LAN speed10 Gigabit
Ports & slots
PCIe slots8 x PCIe Gen4 expansion slots for GPUs
2 x PCIe x16 Half-length low-profile slots for add-on cards
VGA ports1
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Ethernet port2 × 10Gb/s BASE-T LAN ports (Intel X710-AT2)
1 × 10/100/1000 management LAN
Power
Power supply2 × 3200 W 80 PLUS Platinum power supply
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Product dimensions17.64 in × 3.44 in × 31.5 in
Shipping weight36.58 kg
Package size1133 × 724 × 261 mm
In the box
In the box1 x G292-280
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Rail kit

Questions about this item

How do I verify the G292-280 is working after installing CPUs and memory?

After powering on, check the Aspeed AST2600 remote management interface for POST codes, confirm 24 DDR4 3200 modules are detected, and verify both 10GbE ports show link status.

What ships with the barebone and which parts must I source separately?

The 2U chassis includes the C621A motherboard, 8 GPU PCIe Gen4 slots, 2 add-in card slots, 8 hot-swap 2.5" trays (4 NVMe-ready), dual 10GbE LAN and AST2600 graphics. You must buy two LGA 4189 Xeon CPUs, DDR4 3200 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs, storage drives, GPU cards and a SAS controller if using SAS drives.

Which memory capacity should I choose for the 24 DDR4 slots?

Populate all 24 slots with DDR4 3200 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs to reach the 256GB maximum; mixing capacities is possible but full population ensures 8-channel performance per processor.

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