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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE R163-SG2-AAC1 1U Barebone Server, Single Xeon, 16 DIMM, 10 Bays, 1 GPU

SKU CH-KVZE-Q5V87 MPN R163-SG2-AAC1

1U rackmount barebones server supports a single Xeon Scalable or Xeon CPU Max processor, 16 DDR5 DIMM slots, ten 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays and one dual-slot PCIe Gen5 GPU

  • ProcessorSupports: - 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors -
  • Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
  • Form factor1U Rackmount
  • Processor socketLGA 4677
  • Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
  • Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
  • Single-socket 350 W Xeon platform for dense compute
  • 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots with eight-channel bandwidth up to 5600 MT/s
  • 10 hot-swap 2.5" bays including four Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 slots
  • Dual-slot PCIe Gen5 x16 GPU support for AI acceleration
  • OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16 plus M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 for flexible I/O

1U Rack Server with Dual-Slot Gen5 GPU Support

The GIGABYTE R163-SG2-AAC1 is a 1U barebone server designed for compute-intensive workloads. It accommodates a single 5th or 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor or an Intel Xeon CPU Max Series with HBM. The platform provides 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots across eight channels and includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a full-height, full-length dual-slot GPU. Ten hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays and an M.2 slot complete the storage foundation.

Suited for AI Inference and HPC.

This server targets teams deploying GPU-accelerated AI inference, deep learning, or high-performance computing in a dense 1U form factor. It suits builders who need Gen5 NVMe speed and a single high-TDP processor up to 350 W. Buyers requiring dual-processor scaling, more than one double-width accelerator, or 3.5-inch drive carriers should evaluate alternative chassis.

Single LGA 4677 Processor with 350 W TDP Limit

The platform supports exactly one processor in an LGA 4677 socket with a thermal design power ceiling of 350 W. This constraint determines which Xeon Scalable or Xeon CPU Max Series parts can be installed and directly governs the cooling and power infrastructure the build requires.

How it compares

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Price $1,660.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameR163-SG2-AAC1
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Processor
ProcessorSupports:
- 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
- 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
- Intel Xeon CPU Max Series
Processor socketLGA 4677
Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
Max supported CPUs1
Processor detailsSingle processor, TDP up to 350 W
ChipsetIntel C741
Memory
Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
RAM slots16 × 288Pin
Supported memory5th Gen Intel Xeon: Up to *5600 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
4th Gen Intel Xeon: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
Intel Xeon Max Series: Up to 4800 MT/s (1DPC), 4400 MT/s (2DPC)
Memory channels8 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0/1/5/10
M.2 slots1 x M.2 slot:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen3 x4, from PCH
- Supports 2280/22110 cards
Hot-swap drive bays4 × 2.5 in Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 hot-swappable bays
8 × 2.5 in SATA/SAS-4 hot-swappable bays
Ports & slots
PCIe slots1 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot for GPUs
1 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot
1 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot
1 x OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16 slot
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
Extra ports1 x MLAN
DisplayPort connectors1 x Mini DisplayPort
Power
Power supply1+1 1300 W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies
Size & build
Form factor1U Rackmount
Product dimensions1.71 in × 17.24 in × 32.09 in
Product weight46.61 lb (21.1 kg)
Shipping weight23.14 kg
Package size1038 × 588 × 238 mm
In the box
In the box1 x R163-SG2-AAC1
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x Mini-DP to D-Sub cable
1 x GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 400 mm)
3 x Carriers
1 × 2-Section Rail kit
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C
Humidity rangeOperating humidity: 8%-80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating humidity: 20%-95% (non-condensing)
More details
Registered statusYes
Button count1 x Reset button
Indicator lights1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs (disabled)
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
Fan configuration8 × 40 × 40 × 56 mm (32,000 rpm)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4 x 2.5" Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4 bays or the 8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS-4 bays for my storage pool?

Use the 4 Gen5 bays for NVMe drives that need PCIe 5.0 bandwidth; the 8 SATA/SAS-4 bays suit high-capacity hard drives or SATA SSDs where Gen5 speed is not required.

What does the 5600 MT/s DDR5 figure mean once the server is built?

With a 5th Gen Xeon and one DIMM per channel the memory runs at 5600 MT/s; populating two DIMMs per channel drops the speed to 4400 MT/s.

How does the OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16 slot limit network card choices?

The slot provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 link to the CPU, so any OCP 3.0 NIC that operates at Gen5 x16 or lower will run at its rated throughput.

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