Gigabyte MZ32-AR0

Overview

The Gigabyte MZ32-AR0 is a server-grade E-ATX motherboard designed to support a single AMD EPYC 7001 or 7002 processor, delivering up to 64 cores and 128 threads of processing power. It is built to handle demanding workloads such as virtualization, container clusters, and data analytics, where high compute capacity and memory bandwidth are critical. With sixteen DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of memory at speeds up to 3200 MT/s, this motherboard ensures smooth performance for large databases and caching tasks.

Key features

• Single SP3 socket compatible with AMD EPYC 7001 and 7002 processors for powerful server performance
• Sixteen DDR4 DIMM slots arranged in an eight-channel architecture to maximize memory bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks
• Four SlimSAS connectors for direct NVMe drive attachment, enabling low-latency, high-speed storage access
• Two additional SlimSAS connectors for SATA drives, allowing a balance between fast scratch space and bulk storage
• Combination of PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 slots to expand with GPUs, network adapters, or RAID cards as needed
• Dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports with NCSI for reliable network connectivity and a dedicated management port for remote system control
• Integrated Aspeed AST2500 controller supports out-of-band management, firmware updates, and remote troubleshooting
• Validated compatibility with Linux, Windows Server, and VMware, ensuring smooth integration into various server environments

Key specs

• Processor socket: Single SP3 socket for AMD EPYC 7001/7002 series
• CPU cores and threads: Up to 64 cores and 128 threads
• Memory: Up to 128 GB RDIMM or LRDIMM DDR4
• Memory speed: Up to 3200 MT/s across eight channels
• DIMM slots: Sixteen DDR4 slots
• Storage connectors: Four SlimSAS for NVMe, two SlimSAS for SATA
• Expansion slots: PCIe Gen4 and Gen3
• Network interfaces: Dual 1 Gb Ethernet with NCSI plus dedicated management port
• Management controller: Aspeed AST2500
• Form factor: E-ATX

Connectivity and compatibility

This motherboard offers a versatile set of connectivity options to support a range of server configurations. The four SlimSAS connectors for NVMe drives provide direct CPU attachment, which reduces latency and improves throughput for storage-intensive applications. Additional SATA SlimSAS connectors allow for economical mass storage solutions. The PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 slots accommodate expansion cards such as GPUs for compute acceleration, network interface cards for enhanced connectivity, or RAID controllers for data redundancy.

• Four SlimSAS connectors for high-speed NVMe storage
• Two SlimSAS connectors for SATA drives
• PCIe Gen4 and Gen3 slots for flexible expansion
• Dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports with NCSI for network reliability
• Dedicated management port for remote system access and control

Performance and reliability

Designed for demanding server environments, this motherboard supports AMD EPYC processors with up to 64 cores, providing substantial parallel processing power. The eight-channel memory architecture and support for high-speed DDR4 memory ensure that data flows efficiently, preventing bottlenecks in memory-intensive tasks. The integrated Aspeed AST2500 controller enables out-of-band management, allowing administrators to monitor and maintain systems remotely, which is essential for minimizing downtime in data centers and edge deployments.

Ideal uses and environments

The Gigabyte MZ32-AR0 is well suited to enterprise data centers, colocation facilities, and edge computing sites where uptime and remote management are priorities. Its support for virtualization and container clusters makes it a strong choice for IT professionals running complex workloads that require both high compute density and fast memory access. This motherboard also fits well in setups that demand a mix of fast NVMe storage and larger SATA capacity, such as in-memory databases and caching layers.

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