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Silver 1U rackmount barebone server chassis with four front hot-swap drive bays

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE R163-Z30-AAB1 barebone server 1U AMD EPYC 9004/9005 12 DIMM 4-bay Gen4 NVMe/SATA/SAS

SKU CH-5FDE-TYEKP MPN R163-Z30-AAB1

1U rackmount barebone supporting AMD EPYC 9004/9005 with 12 DDR5 slots, 4 hot-swap Gen4 NVMe/SATA/SAS bays and PCIe Gen5 expansion

  • ProcessorAMD EPYC 9005 & 9004 Series
  • Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
  • Form factor1U Rackmount
  • Processor socketSocket SP5
  • Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
  • Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
  • Supports AMD EPYC 9004 and 9005 series processors
  • 12 DDR5 RDIMM slots deliver up to 4800 MT/s memory speed
  • Four hot-swap bays accept 3.5" or 2.5" Gen4 NVMe, SATA or SAS drives
  • Two FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots plus two OCP NIC 3.0 Gen5 x16 slots for expansion
  • Single processor design with cTDP up to 300 W at 25 °C ambient

1U EPYC 9004/9005 barebone

This 1U rackmount barebone supports a single AMD EPYC 9004 or 9005 series processor up to 300W cTDP at 25°C ambient. It provides 12 DDR5 RDIMM slots running at up to 4800 MT/s across 12 channels. The chassis includes four hot-swap bays accepting 3.5" or 2.5" Gen4 NVMe, SATA or SAS drives.

Expansion and networking

Two full-height half-length PCIe Gen5 x16 slots and two OCP NIC 3.0 PCIe Gen5 x16 slots handle accelerators or high-speed network cards. A single M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface supports 2280 or 22110 form factors. One 1Gb/s LAN port via Intel I210-AT provides basic management connectivity.

Pre-order checks

Verify the selected EPYC processor TDP does not exceed the 300W cTDP limit at 25°C ambient. Confirm DDR5 RDIMM modules are registered and rated for 4800 MT/s operation. Ensure any NVMe, SATA or SAS drives fit the 3.5" or 2.5" hot-swap carrier dimensions. Check that PCIe Gen5 add-in cards and OCP 3.0 modules match the x16 slot electrical and mechanical specifications.

How it compares

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Price $1,373.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameR163-Z30-AAB1
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Processor
ProcessorAMD EPYC 9005 & 9004 Series
Processor socketSocket SP5
Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
Max supported CPUs1
Processor detailsSingle processor, cTDP up to 300 W
- At 25 °C ambient, cTDP up to 400 W
Memory
Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
RAM slots12 × 288Pin
Supported memoryRDIMM: Up to 4800 MT/s
Memory channels12 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
M.2 slots1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen3 x4
Hot-swap drive bays4 × 3.5 in/2.5 in Gen4 NVMe/SATA/SAS
Ports & slots
PCIe slots2 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
2 x OCP NIC 3.0 PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
Ethernet port1
Extra ports1 x MLAN
DisplayPort connectors1 x Mini DisplayPort
Power
Power supply1+1 800 W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies
Size & build
Form factor1U Rackmount
Product dimensions1.71 in × 17.24 in × 27.95 in
Product weight45.79 lb (20.8 kg)
Shipping weight23.14 kg
Package size1038 × 588 × 238 mm
In the box
In the box1 x R163-Z30-AAB1
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x Mini-DP to D-Sub cable
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 NMI button
1 x Reset button
Indicator lights1 x Power button with LED
1 x ID button with LED
2 x LAN activity LEDs (1 x LED disabled)
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
Fan configuration2 × 40 × 40 × 28 mm (25,000 rpm)
4 × 40 × 40 × 56 mm (29,700 rpm)

Questions about this item

What memory modules will need replacing when the twelve DDR5 RDIMM slots reach their 4800 MT/s limit?

Registered DDR5 RDIMM modules rated for up to 4800 MT/s populate all twelve 288-pin slots and are the only memory type supported for future upgrades.

Which thermal ceiling appears first when the single EPYC processor runs at its 300 W cTDP continuously?

The platform is rated for 300 W cTDP at 25 °C ambient; sustained loads at that level will hit the processor's thermal design limit before the chassis cooling capacity is exceeded.

How loud and hot does the 1U chassis get when all four Gen4 NVMe bays and both PCIe Gen5 slots are active all day?

With a 300 W cTDP processor, four hot-swap drive bays and two full-height PCIe Gen5 cards, the 1U enclosure relies on high-speed internal fans that generate noticeable airflow noise and exhaust heat under continuous load.

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