Gigabyte E283-Z91-AAV1 (rev. 3.x) Edge Server 2U Dual Socket SP5 Barebone

The Gigabyte E283-Z91-AAV1 (rev. 3.x) is a high-performance 2U edge server designed for demanding workloads at the network edge. Powered by dual AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors (Socket SP5), it delivers exceptional compute density and scalability in a compact form factor. This barebone system includes a robust chassis, dual 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum redundant power supplies, and extensive storage and expansion options, making it ideal for edge computing, virtualization, and data-intensive applications.

Advantages

Optimized for edge environments, the E283-Z91 offers a perfect balance of performance, storage, and expandability. With support for up to 6TB of DDR5 memory across 24 DIMM slots, 12 front hot-swap drive bays (8x NVMe/SATA/SAS + 4x NVMe/SATA), and 2 rear hot-swap bays, it provides flexible storage configurations. The server also features 3 PCIe Gen5 x16 slots and an OCP 3.0 Gen5 slot for high-speed networking and accelerators. Dual 1GbE onboard LAN and a dedicated management port ensure reliable connectivity and remote management via IPMI 2.0.

Suitable for

• Edge computing and IoT deployments
• Virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure
• Data analytics and AI inference at the edge
• Telecommunications and 5G applications
• Enterprise data centers requiring high-density compute

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Processor Sockets: 2 x AMD EPYC 9004 Series (Socket SP5)
• Memory: 24 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 6TB, 4800MHz
• Front Drive Bays: 12 x 2.5" Hot-swap (8x NVMe/SATA/SAS, 4x NVMe/SATA)
• Rear Drive Bays: 2 x 2.5" Hot-swap (SATA/NVMe)
• Internal M.2: 2 x M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
• PCIe Expansion: 3 x PCIe Gen5 x16 FHFL
• OCP Slot: 1 x OCP 3.0 Gen5 x16
• Onboard LAN: 2 x 1GbE (Intel I350-AM2)
• Management: 1 x Dedicated 1GbE (Aspeed AST2600), IPMI 2.0
• Power Supply: 2 x 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum Redundant
• Supported OS: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors and high-speed DDR5 memory. This barebone system is ideal for organizations seeking a powerful, reliable edge server with extensive storage and expansion capabilities. Ensure adequate rack space and cooling for 2U form factor.