GC68C-B8056

1U AMD EPYC^™ 9004 Cloud Server

The GC68C-B8056 is a high-performance 1U single-socket cloud server designed for versatile data center applications. This server, with its hybrid NVMe/SAS/SATA backplane, leverages the latest AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processors, offering exceptional computational power and memory capacity for demanding cloud and enterprise workloads.

Key Features:

Processor and Memory:

Single AMD SP5 Socket: Supports AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processors, providing powerful performance for cloud applications.
Memory Capacity: (24) DDR5 DIMM slots supporting DDR5-4800 RDIMM/3DS RDIMM up to 3,072GB, offering extensive memory for high-demand tasks.

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, flexible storage.
- (2) NVMe M.2 22110/2280 slots for additional storage capacity and speed.

Networking and Management:

Network Connectivity:
- B8056G68CE12HR-2T SKU: (2) 10GBase-T LAN ports + (1) 1000Base-T dedicated IPMI port.
- B8056G68CE12HR SKU: (1) 1000Base-T dedicated IPMI port.
Management:
- AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 & Redfish support for advanced remote management.

Power Supply and Cooling:

Power Supply: (1+1) slim 1U 860W hot-swap power supplies with 80+ Titanium efficiency, ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery.
Cooling: Designed to maintain optimal temperatures in a compact 1U form factor.

Applications:

Cloud Computing:

Public and Private Clouds: Ideal for deploying scalable cloud infrastructure, supporting high-density virtual machines and containers.
Hybrid Cloud Solutions: Integrates seamlessly with on-premises and cloud environments, providing flexibility and efficiency.

Data Center Deployments:

Web Hosting: Efficiently manages web server workloads, ensuring high availability and performance for websites and applications.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Supports fast, reliable content delivery for streaming services, online gaming, and other high-bandwidth applications.

Enterprise Applications:

Database Management: Suitable for running large-scale databases and transaction processing systems with high reliability and performance.
Virtualization: Provides robust support for virtualization technologies, enabling efficient resource utilization and cost savings.

Big Data and Analytics:

Data Warehousing: Offers the performance and capacity needed for large-scale data storage and real-time analytics.
Business Intelligence: Supports advanced data analysis and reporting tools, aiding in data-driven decision-making.

AI and Machine Learning:

Inference and Training: Capable of handling AI workloads, including machine learning model training and inference, with its powerful processing and memory capabilities.

The GC68C-B8056 is a powerful and versatile 1U cloud server designed for a wide range of data center applications. With support for the latest AMD EPYC processors, extensive memory capacity, flexible PCIe expansion, and robust storage options, it is well-equipped to handle the demands of modern cloud computing and enterprise environments. Its efficient power supply and advanced management features make it a reliable and efficient choice for data centers looking to maximize performance and scalability.