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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE R284-SF0-AAL1 barebone server 2U dual Xeon 6 32 DIMM 12 bay 4 GPU

SKU CH-0KB3-JKWJ1 MPN R284-SF0-AAL1

2U rackmount barebone server holding dual Xeon 6 processors, 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, 12 hot-swap 3.5/2.5-inch NVMe/SATA/SAS bays and four full-height Gen5 GPU slots

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon 6 Processors - Intel Xeon 6700-Series Processors
  • Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
  • Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Processor socketLGA 4710
  • Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
  • Supports dual Xeon 6 processors up to 350W TDP each
  • 32 DDR5 DIMM slots with 8-channel memory architecture
  • 12 front hot-swap bays for 3.5" or 2.5" NVMe SATA SAS drives
  • 4 full-height PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for dual-slot GPU cards
  • 1 M.2 slot with PCIe Gen5 x4 interface from CPU_0

2U dual-socket Xeon 6 barebone

The GIGABYTE R284-SF0-AAL1 is a 2U rackmount barebone designed for dual Intel Xeon 6 processors using the LGA 4710 socket. It targets organisations building general-purpose servers that need high core counts, large memory capacity and multiple GPU accelerators. The chassis arrives without CPUs, memory or storage installed, so integrators choose the exact configuration for their workload.

Passive cooling for 350 W CPUs and four GPUs

The system relies on forced-air cooling tuned for dual processors with TDPs up to 350 W each and four full-height full-length PCIe Gen5 GPUs. Eight-channel DDR5 memory runs at up to 6400 MT/s with RDIMM or 8000 MT/s with MRDIMM, generating significant heat under sustained load. Fan speed ramps with inlet temperature, so acoustic output rises in dense rack rows but remains within typical data-centre limits.

Dual ROM, OCP 3.0 and split NVMe backplane

A dual ROM architecture provides firmware redundancy for unattended operation. The OCP NIC 3.0 slot adds a Gen5 x16 network interface without consuming a GPU slot. Twelve front hot-swap bays accept 3.5" or 2.5" drives and split NVMe connectivity evenly between the two CPUs, while a single internal M.2 slot connects to the first processor. Buyers who need more than four GPUs, more than twelve front drives or integrated graphics beyond the Aspeed AST2600 BMC will need a different platform.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameR284-SF0-AAL1
Target workloadGeneral Purpose Server
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon 6 Processors
- Intel Xeon 6700-Series Processors
- Intel Xeon 6500-Series Processors
Processor socketLGA 4710
Preinstalled processorNo CPU Installed
Max supported CPUs2
Processor detailsDual processor, TDP up to 350 W
Memory
Installed RAMNo Memory Installed
RAM slots32 × 288Pin
Supported memoryRDIMM: Up to 6400 MT/s (1DPC), 5200 MT/s (2DPC)
MRDIMM: Up to 8000 MT/s
Memory channels8 Channel
Storage
Preinstalled storageNo Storage Installed
M.2 slotsInternal M.2:
1 x M.2 (2280/22110), PCIe Gen5 x4, from CPU_0
Hot-swap drive baysFront hot-swap:
12 × 3.5 in/2.5 in Gen5 NVMe/SATA/SAS-4
- (6 x NVMe from CPU_0, 6 x NVMe from CPU_1)
Graphics
Graphics processorAspeed AST2600
Ports & slots
PCIe slots4 x FHFL PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for GPUs
1 x FHHL PCIe Gen5 x16 slot
1 x OCP NIC 3.0 PCIe Gen5 x16 slot
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)
Extra ports1 x MLAN
DisplayPort connectors1 x Mini DisplayPort
Power
Power supplyDual 2700 W 80 PLUS Titanium redundant power supply
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Product dimensions3.44 in × 17.24 in × 32.09 in
Shipping weight30.00 kg
Package size1077 × 679 × 300 mm
In the box
In the box1 x R284-SF0-AAL1
2 x CPU heatsinks
1 x Mini-DP to D-Sub cable
1 x GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 100 mm)
1 x GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 280 mm)
1 x GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 450 mm)
1 x GPU power cable (12VHPWR, 550 mm)
4 x Carriers
1 × 2-Section Rail kit
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating temperature: 10 °C to 30 °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 (disabled)
1 x Storage activity LED
1 x System status LED
Fan configuration1 × 40 × 40 × 28 mm (34,000 rpm)
4 × 80 × 80 × 56 mm (15,500 rpm)

Questions about this item

How do I install CPUs into the LGA 4710 sockets and what step is commonly missed?

Install up to two Intel Xeon 6500-Series or 6700-Series processors into the LGA 4710 sockets, then apply thermal paste and attach the heatsinks; the step often missed is populating all eight DDR5 channels per CPU with RDIMM or MRDIMM modules for full memory bandwidth.

Which components will need replacement first during the server's lifespan?

The Aspeed AST2600 management GPU and system fans are the primary components that typically require replacement before the CPUs, memory, or PCIe Gen5 slots reach end of life.

What thermal limit appears first when running four dual-slot GPUs at full load continuously?

With each CPU rated up to 350 W TDP and four GPUs drawing power through the PCIe Gen5 x16 slots, the 2U chassis airflow becomes the limiting factor before any single component hits its thermal ceiling.

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