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Silver 2U rackmount barebone server with twenty-four front drive bays

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE R272-Z34 2U barebone server 24 NVMe bays 16 DDR4 slots 2×1200W PSU

SKU CH-XNV8-XF208 MPN R272-Z34

A 2U rackmount barebone with 24 front NVMe bays, two rear SATA/SAS bays, 16 DDR4-3200 slots and dual 1200 W platinum PSUs

  • ProcessorSupports AMD EPYC 7003 series processor family Compatible wi
  • Graphics processorAspeed AST2500
  • Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Processor socketSocket SP3
  • Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
  • Supports AMD EPYC 7003 and 7002 series processors on Socket SP3
  • 16 DDR4 3200 memory slots in 8-channel configuration for high bandwidth
  • 24 front U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays plus 2 rear SATA/SAS bays for dense storage
  • Dual 1200W redundant power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
  • Six low-profile PCIe Gen4/Gen3 expansion slots including three x16 slots

2U barebone with 24 NVMe bays

The GIGABYTE R272-Z34 is a 2U rackmount server barebone designed for storage-dense workloads. It supports a single AMD EPYC 7003 or 7002 series processor in an SP3 socket. Sixteen DDR4 3200 memory slots provide eight-channel architecture. Two redundant 1200W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency are included.

Check CPU cooler clearance and rail depth

Verify that your rack provides enough depth for a 2U chassis and that the chosen SP3 cooler fits within the height limit. Confirm the CPU is from the supported EPYC 7002 or 7003 families, as no processor is installed. Plan for sixteen DDR4 3200 modules to populate all channels. The front panel offers twenty-four U.2 NVMe bays running at PCIe Gen3 x4 each.

Replaces 1U systems needing more drive slots

This barebone upgrades from 1U platforms that cannot accommodate twenty-four front NVMe bays plus two rear SATA/SAS bays. The jump is worth it when a single-socket build requires maximum local flash density and dual M.2 slots for boot drives. It is not suited for dual-socket configurations or workloads needing full-height expansion cards beyond the six low-profile PCIe slots.

How it compares

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Price $1,722.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameR272-Z34
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD EPYC 7003 series processor family
Compatible with AMD EPYC 7002 series processor family
Processor socketSocket SP3
Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
RAM slots16 × 288Pin
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Memory channels8 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
SATA portsFront side_CBP20O5: 24 x NVMe ports
Rear side_CBP2021: 2 x SATA/SAS ports
Speed and bandwidth: PCIe Gen3 x4 per port
M.2 slots2 x M.2 slots:
- M-key
- PCIe Gen4 x4
- Supports NGFF-2242/2260/2280 cards
Hot-swap drive baysTotal 26 × 2.5 in hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
- Front side: 24 × 2.5 in Gen4 U.2 hot-swappable SSD bays
- Rear side: 2 × 2.5 in SATA/SAS hot-swappable HDD/SSD bays
Graphics
Graphics processorAspeed AST2500
Connectivity
Primary LAN controllerIntel I350-AM2
Top LAN speed1 Gigabit
Ports & slots
PCIe slotsTotal 6 x low profile PCIe Gen4 / Gen3 expansion slots
Slot_6: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA
Slot_5: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x8 bus) slot
Slot_4: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA
Slot_3: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA
Slot_2: 1 x PCIe x8 (Gen3 x0 or x8 bus) slot; no function
Slot_1: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen3 x16 or x8 bus) slot; Occupied by CNV3134, 4 x NVMe HBA
1 x OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot with PCIe Gen3 x16; Occupied by CNVP143, 4 x NVMe HBA
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Serial ports1
VGA ports1
Rear USB ports3 x USB 3.0
Ethernet port2 x RJ45
1 x MLAN
Power
Power supply2 × 1200 W redundant PSUs
80 PLUS Platinum
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Product dimensions3.44 in × 17.24 in × 25.98 in
Product weight39.2 lb (17.8 kg)
Shipping weight26.76 kg
Package size2489 × 597 × 267 mm
In the box
In the box1 x R272-Z34 system
1 x CPU heatsink
1 x 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)

Questions about this item

Does the GIGABYTE R272-Z34 come with any CPUs, memory or drives pre-installed, and what must I source separately?

The barebone arrives with no CPU, no DDR4 modules and no storage installed. You must supply one AMD EPYC 7002 or 7003 series processor, up to 16 DDR4 3200 DIMMs and up to 26 2.5-inch drives.

Should I choose the EPYC 7002 or 7003 series for this Socket SP3 system?

Both series fit the single Socket SP3; the 7003 series generally offers higher per-core performance while the 7002 series may provide better price-per-core for throughput workloads.

What does the 24 NVMe front-bay figure mean for real-world drive speed?

Each front U.2 bay connects through a PCIe Gen3 x4 link, so every NVMe SSD is limited to Gen3 x4 bandwidth even though the chassis is labelled Gen4.

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