GIGABYTE XV23-ZX0-AAJ1 Rev. 3.x NVIDIA MGX 2U rack server barebone, Dual-SP5, 24x NVMe, 48x DDR5, 10GbE

Unleash unprecedented compute density with the GIGABYTE XV23-ZX0-AAJ1, a 2U rack server barebone engineered for the most demanding AI and HPC workloads. Built on the NVIDIA MGX modular architecture, it supports dual AMD EPYC 9004 SP5 processors with up to 96 cores each, 48 DDR5 DIMM slots for up to 12TB of ECC RDIMM memory, and 24 hot-swap NVMe U.2/U.3 drive bays, delivering massive parallel processing and ultra-fast storage in a compact footprint.

Overview

The XV23-ZX0-AAJ1 is a high-performance rack server barebone built on the NVIDIA MGX reference design. It supports two AMD EPYC 9004 series processors with up to 96 cores each, providing massive parallel processing capability. The server features 48 DIMM slots for DDR5 ECC RDIMMs, enabling memory-intensive workloads such as large-scale AI training and in-memory databases. Storage is handled by 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch NVMe U.2/U.3 bays, offering ultra-fast data access and flexible RAID configurations.

What stands out

• NVIDIA MGX architecture with multiple PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for GPU/accelerator modules (supports NVIDIA H100, L40S, etc.)
• Dual AMD SP5 sockets for AMD EPYC 9004 series processors (up to 96 cores per socket)
• 48 DDR5 DIMM slots with support for up to 12TB of ECC RDIMM memory
• 24 front-accessible hot-swap NVMe U.2/U.3 drive bays for high-speed storage
• Redundant 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies (2000W/2400W) for maximum reliability
• Dual 10GbE LAN ports via onboard or OCP 3.0 slot for high-speed networking
• ASPEED AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0 for advanced remote management

Technical details

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• CPU Sockets: 2 x SP5 (LGA 6096)
• Compatible CPUs: AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processors
• Chipset: AMD SP5 Platform
• Memory Slots: 48 x DDR5 DIMM
• Memory Type: DDR5 ECC RDIMM
• Max Memory Capacity: Up to 12TB
• Storage Bays: 24 x 2.5" NVMe U.2/U.3 Hot-swap Bays
• PCIe Expansion Slots: Multiple PCIe Gen5 x16 slots for MGX modules
• GPU/Accelerator Support: NVIDIA MGX Architecture (Supports NVIDIA H100, L40S, etc. via MGX modules)
• Network Controller: Dual 10GbE LAN ports (via onboard or OCP 3.0 slot)
• Management Controller: ASPEED AST2600 BMC with IPMI 2.0
• Power Supply: Redundant 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supplies (e.g., 2000W or 2400W)
• Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA
• Rear I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 2 x RJ45 (LAN), 1 x RJ45 (Management)
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi
• Cooling System: Hot-swap Redundant Fans

Our verdict

The GIGABYTE XV23-ZX0-AAJ1 is a powerhouse for AI and HPC environments, offering exceptional scalability and performance density. Its NVIDIA MGX architecture and dual EPYC support make it a future-proof foundation for GPU-accelerated computing, while the extensive memory and storage options ensure it can handle the most demanding workloads with ease.