| SKU |
Motherboard |
Networking |
UPC code |
| B8056G68AE12HR-2T |
S8056GM2NE-2T |
(2) 10GbE + (1) GbE dedicated for IPMI |
635872055386 |
| B8056G68AE12HR |
S8056GME |
(1) GbE dedicated for IPMI |
635872056345 |
GC68A-B8056
1U AMD EPYC™ 9004 Cloud Storage Server
The GC68A-B8056 is a high-performance 1U1S cloud storage server designed for efficient and scalable data center deployments. It features a hybrid NVMe/SAS/SATA backplane, providing flexibility and speed for various storage needs. Powered by AMD EPYC 9004 series processors, this server is tailored for cloud storage and demanding computational tasks, offering robust performance and reliability.
Key Features:
Processor and Memory:- Single AMD SP5 Socket: Supports AMD EPYC 9004 CPU.
- Memory Capacity: (24) DDR5 DIMM slots supporting DDR5-4800 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM up to 3,072GB, ensuring high memory capacity for intensive workloads.
Expansion and Storage:- PCIe Expansion Slots:
- (2) Full-Height, Half-Length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for high-speed I/O.
- (1) PCIe 5.0 x16 OCP v3.0 mezzanine slot for additional networking options.
- Storage Options:
- (12) Hot-swap, tool-less NVMe U.2 trays for fast and flexible storage.
- (2) NVMe M.2 22110/2280 slots for additional high-speed storage.
Networking and Management:- Network Connectivity:
- Management:
- Integrated AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 & Redfish support for advanced server management and monitoring.
Power Supply:
- Power Supply: (1+1) 850W hot-swap redundant power supply units (RPSU) with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, ensuring reliable power delivery and energy efficiency.
Applications:
Cloud Storage:- Public and Private Clouds: Ideal for deploying scalable cloud storage solutions, supporting high-density data storage with fast access times.
- Hybrid Cloud: Provides seamless integration with on-premises and cloud environments, offering flexibility and efficiency for cloud storage.
Data Center Deployments:- Enterprise Storage: Suitable for large-scale data storage needs in enterprise environments, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Backup and Recovery: Provides robust storage solutions for backup and disaster recovery applications, ensuring data integrity and security.
Big Data and Analytics:- Data Warehousing: Capable of managing large datasets, providing fast data access and real-time analytics.
- Business Intelligence: Supports advanced data analysis and reporting tools, helping businesses make data-driven decisions.
Virtualization:- Virtual Storage Appliances: Efficiently supports virtual storage appliances, enhancing resource utilization and reducing costs.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Provides robust support for VDI environments, ensuring high performance and scalability for virtual desktops.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN):- Streaming Services: Supports fast and reliable content delivery for streaming services, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted media playback.
- Web Hosting: Efficiently manages web server workloads, providing high availability and performance for hosted websites and applications.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:- Data Storage for AI Workloads: Provides high-speed storage solutions for AI and machine learning data, ensuring fast access and processing times.
- Model Training and Inference: Supports storage needs for training and inference of AI models, offering robust performance for AI applications.
The GC68A-B8056 is a versatile and high-performance 1U1S cloud storage server designed for modern data center deployments. With support for AMD EPYC processors, extensive memory capacity, flexible PCIe expansion, and robust storage options, it is well-suited for a wide range of cloud storage and data-intensive applications. Its advanced networking, management features, and efficient power supply make it a reliable and efficient choice for enterprises looking to maximize performance and scalability in their data centers.
