GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U)

GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U)

Brand: Gigabyte | Category: Servers

SKU: GIGA-G494ZB4AAW1 | Part #: G494-ZB4-AAW1 | MPN: G494-ZB4-AAW1

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About the GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U)

The GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 is a 4U rack-mount server built around dual AMD EPYC 9005 series processors (codenamed Turin), representing the fifth generation of AMD's EPYC architecture with Zen 5 cores and up to 192 cores per socket. The platform delivers exceptional memory bandwidth and PCIe 5.0 lane density, providing the interconnect fabric necessary to feed multiple high-performance GPU accelerators simultaneously without bottlenecking AI training pipelines or large-scale simulation workloads. With support for DDR5 memory across 24 DIMM slots per system, the G494-ZB4 sustains the high-throughput memory access patterns characteristic of large language model training, generative AI inference, and computational fluid dynamics.

The chassis accommodates up to 8 dual-slot GPU or accelerator cards — such as NVIDIA H100, H200, or AMD Instinct MI300X — across full-length, full-height PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, making it an ideal node for dense AI compute clusters. The server's thermal design incorporates high-airflow hot-swap fans and optimized airflow channels to maintain sustained GPU and CPU thermals under continuous 100% utilization, critical for long-duration model training jobs. Dual 10GbE onboard management ports alongside high-speed NIC options ensure the platform integrates smoothly into InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet fabric interconnects common in GPU clusters.

From a storage perspective, the G494-ZB4 provides NVMe U.2 and M.2 boot device support alongside multiple SATA/SAS bays for local dataset staging, reducing reliance on shared storage during training iterations. GIGABYTE's Server Management solution (GSM) and IPMI 2.0/Redfish-compliant BMC enable out-of-band lifecycle management, firmware orchestration, and integration with modern data center automation frameworks such as Ansible and Kubernetes-based orchestration stacks. The G494-ZB4 is a purpose-built platform for organizations scaling GPU compute density within standard 4U rack footprints.

Ideal for

  • Large language model (LLM) pre-training and fine-tuning requiring sustained multi-GPU parallelism across 8 accelerator cards
  • High-performance computing clusters for computational fluid dynamics, molecular dynamics, and climate modeling simulations
  • Generative AI inference at scale, leveraging dense GPU configurations for low-latency, high-throughput serving of foundation models
  • Computer vision and deep learning pipelines for autonomous systems, medical imaging, and industrial inspection applications
  • Financial services risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations benefiting from EPYC 9005 core density and GPU-accelerated compute
  • Sovereign AI data center deployments requiring a high-compute-density 4U node that integrates into standard enterprise rack infrastructure

Technical specifications

ManufacturerGigabyte
ModelG494-ZB4
Form Factor4U Rack-Mount
Processor Sockets2x Socket SP5 (LGA 6096)
Supported ProcessorsAMD EPYC 9005 Series (Turin, Zen 5 architecture), up to 192 cores per socket / 384 cores total
Maximum TDP SupportUp to 500W TDP per processor
Memory Slots24x DDR5 DIMM slots (12 per CPU)
Memory TypeDDR5 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM
Maximum Memory CapacityUp to 6TB DDR5 (with 256GB 3DS RDIMMs)
Memory SpeedUp to DDR5-6400 MT/s (EPYC 9005 native)
GPU / Accelerator Slots8x dual-slot PCIe 5.0 x16 full-length, full-height GPU slots
PCIe VersionPCIe 5.0
Supported AcceleratorsNVIDIA H100/H200 SXM/PCIe, AMD Instinct MI300X, and equivalent dual-slot PCIe 5.0 accelerators
Storage Bays8x 2.5" Hot-Swap SAS/SATA/NVMe U.2 bays
Boot Storage2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 5.0) for OS boot
Onboard Network2x 10GbE RJ45 (management); expansion via PCIe NIC support
RAID SupportHardware RAID 0/1/5/10 via optional SAS HBA; software RAID via OS
BMC / ManagementASPEED AST2600 BMC; IPMI 2.0, Redfish API, GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
Power SupplyRedundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium PSUs (1+1 or 2+2 depending on GPU load configuration)
System CoolingHot-swap redundant N+1 fan modules with PWM speed control; optimized GPU airflow plenum
Operating Temperature10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) at sea level
Chassis Dimensions (W x D x H)438mm x 900mm x 177mm (4U)
Maximum System Weight~65 kg (fully populated with 8 dual-slot GPUs)
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Server, VMware vSphere (with GPU passthrough)
Chassis Launch Generation2025-Q3

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Technical Specifications

BrandGigabyte
CategoryServers
SKUGIGA-G494ZB4AAW1
Part NumberG494-ZB4-AAW1
ConditionNew
ModelG494-ZB4
Form Factor4U Rack-Mount
Processor Sockets2x Socket SP5 (LGA 6096)
Supported ProcessorsAMD EPYC 9005 Series (Turin, Zen 5 architecture), up to 192 cores per socket / 384 cores total
Maximum TDP SupportUp to 500W TDP per processor
Memory Slots24x DDR5 DIMM slots (12 per CPU)
Memory TypeDDR5 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM
Maximum Memory CapacityUp to 6TB DDR5 (with 256GB 3DS RDIMMs)
Memory SpeedUp to DDR5-6400 MT/s (EPYC 9005 native)
GPU / Accelerator Slots8x dual-slot PCIe 5.0 x16 full-length, full-height GPU slots
PCIe VersionPCIe 5.0
Supported AcceleratorsNVIDIA H100/H200 SXM/PCIe, AMD Instinct MI300X, and equivalent dual-slot PCIe 5.0 accelerators
Storage Bays8x 2.5" Hot-Swap SAS/SATA/NVMe U.2 bays
Boot Storage2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 5.0) for OS boot
Onboard Network2x 10GbE RJ45 (management); expansion via PCIe NIC support
RAID SupportHardware RAID 0/1/5/10 via optional SAS HBA; software RAID via OS
BMC / ManagementASPEED AST2600 BMC; IPMI 2.0, Redfish API, GIGABYTE Server Management (GSM)
Power SupplyRedundant 3000W 80 PLUS Titanium PSUs (1+1 or 2+2 depending on GPU load configuration)
System CoolingHot-swap redundant N+1 fan modules with PWM speed control; optimized GPU airflow plenum
Operating Temperature10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) at sea level
Chassis Dimensions (W x D x H)438mm x 900mm x 177mm (4U)
Maximum System Weight~65 kg (fully populated with 8 dual-slot GPUs)
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Server, VMware vSphere (with GPU passthrough)
Chassis Launch Generation2025-Q3

Frequently Asked Questions about GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U)

What does the GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U) do?

The GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U) is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U)?

Key specifications for the GIGABYTE G494-ZB4 GPU Server (AMD EPYC 9005, 4U): new condition; manufacturer Gigabyte; model G494-ZB4; form factor 4U Rack-Mount; processor sockets 2x Socket SP5 (LGA 6096); supported processors AMD EPYC 9005 Series (Turin, Zen 5 architecture), up to 192 cores per socket / 384 cores total; maximum tdp support Up to 500W TDP per processor. Manufacturer part number G494-ZB4-AAW1. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.