GC68A-B8056

1U AMD EPYC^™ 9005 / 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 9005 / 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 9005 / 9004 CPU.
Memory Capacity: (24) DDR5 DIMM slots supporting DDR5-5200 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM up to 6,144GB, 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:
- (2) 10GBase-T LAN ports for high-speed network connections.
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.