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Silver 1U rack server chassis with twelve 2.5 inch drive bays

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE R163-Z32-AAB1 barebone server AMD EPYC 9004 1U 12-bay SATA/SAS

SKU CH-RT1T-TDD6A MPN R163-Z32-AAB1

1U barebone server for AMD EPYC 9004 CPUs with twelve 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hot-swap bays

  • ProcessorAMD EPYC 9004 Series
  • Processor socketSocket SP5
  • Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
  • Single-socket AMD EPYC 9004 delivers high compute density
  • 12-channel DDR5 memory provides 50% more bandwidth
  • 12 hot-swappable 2.5" SATA/SAS bays offer flexible storage
  • Dual ROM architecture adds firmware resilience
  • Dedicated management port simplifies remote administration

1U barebone server for AMD EPYC 9004

The GIGABYTE R163-Z32-AAB1 is a 1U rackmount barebone server built around the Socket SP5 platform for AMD EPYC 9004 series processors. It supports a single CPU with up to 128 cores and 5nm architecture. The chassis provides twelve 2.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays for SATA or SAS storage. This barebone unit is intended for system integrators building general-purpose servers.

Suited for integrators needing dense SATA/SAS

This server suits builders who require high core counts and twelve front-accessible 2.5-inch bays in a 1U form factor. It is not for buyers who need NVMe-only backplanes or dual-processor configurations. The single 1GbE LAN port and dedicated management port limit connectivity for multi-network deployments. Organisations requiring GPU acceleration or larger 3.5-inch drive support should look at alternative platforms.

Twelve 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hot-swap bays define

The defining specification is the twelve 2.5-inch hot-swappable bays that accept both SATA and SAS drives. This bay count and interface mix sets the storage ceiling for the platform. Twelve DDR5 RDIMM slots and PCIe Gen5 support accompany the storage layout. Matching the backplane to the chosen drive protocol is the critical integration step.

How it compares

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Price $1,415.99
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Specifications

Product
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Processor
ProcessorAMD EPYC 9004 Series
Processor socketSocket SP5
Size & build
Shipping weight25.38 kg
Package size1041 × 597 × 241 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install a CPU into the SP5 socket on this 1U server, and what step is commonly missed?

Align the processor with the SP5 socket keys, lower the retention frame evenly, and torque the captive screws in the prescribed sequence; the step often missed is following the exact tightening order, which prevents uneven contact.

Which components in this barebones unit will need replacement over time, and what are their specs?

The 12 DDR5 RDIMM slots accept registered ECC modules for memory upgrades, and the 12 hot-swappable 2.5-inch bays allow SATA or SAS drive replacements without tools.

What thermal or power limit appears first when all 12 drive bays and a high-core-count EPYC 9004 CPU run continuously?

The 1U chassis relies on high-speed internal fans to cool the single processor and 12 drives; sustained loads typically hit the thermal envelope before the power delivery limit.

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