Tyan FT77CB7079 Barebone System - 4U Rack-mountable - Socket R LGA-2011 - 2 x Processor Support

The FT77CB7079 is TYAN’s flagship ready-to-deploy barebone solution for high-density, GPU-accelerated computing. Built to meet the demands of modern data centers, the 4U rack-mountable chassis houses dual Intel Xeon processors and a sophisticated PCIe interconnect that enables eight GPUs to work in concert for demanding workloads such as deep learning, scientific simulations, financial modeling, and real-time visualization. This platform stands out as a scalable, flexible foundation for AI research, HPC clusters, virtualization environments, and other GPU-rich applications where compute density, reliability, and expansion capability are critical. As TYAN’s third generation of the 8-GPU server family, the FT77CB7079 continues the legacy of delivering a balanced blend of CPU horsepower, PCIe bandwidth, and a robust expansion ecosystem designed to maximize performance per watt in data center deployments.

• High-density 4U rack-mountable chassis designed for GPU-rich workloads, enabling compact data-center footprints without compromising compute power or expandability.
• Supports two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, delivering a versatile mix of cores, cache, memory bandwidth, and efficiency for a wide range of workloads.
• Capable of housing up to eight GPUs, with a 2:1 oversubscription of each x16 root port to optimize GPU throughput and enable scalable GPGPU compute across multiple accelerators.
• Quadruple Avago/PLX PEX8747 PCIe switches provide flexible, high-bandwidth PCIe connectivity, empowering diverse GPU topologies and efficient I/O expansion for demanding workloads.
• Designed for data centers and enterprise deployments, offering a solid foundation for AI inference, HPC clusters, virtualized environments, and media-rendering pipelines that demand reliable, scalable performance.

Technical Details of Tyan FT77CB7079 Barebone System - 4U Rack-mountable - Socket R LGA-2011 - 2 x Processor Support

• Form factor: 4U rack-mounted chassis optimized for dense compute and easy integration into standard data center racks.
• CPU support: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors in Socket R LGA-2011, enabling flexible configurations and scalable performance for multi-GPU workloads.
• GPU topology: Supports up to 8 GPUs with 2:1 oversubscription on each x16 root port, designed to maximize GPU utilization while preserving PCIe bandwidth for other I/O devices.
• PCIe architecture: Four Avago/PLX PEX8747 PCIe switches provide expansive and programmable PCIe lanes, enabling efficient GPU interconnects and flexible device mapping.
• Memory considerations: Engineered for ECC memory to improve reliability and fault tolerance in long-running compute tasks; exact memory capacity depends on CPU and motherboard resources and configuration.
• Chassis and power: Built to sustain high-performance workloads with robust power delivery and airflow designed to keep components within safe thermal envelopes under sustained GPU-intensive operation.

How to install Tyan FT77CB7079

• Prepare a compatible 4U rack and ensure the enclosure has adequate power capacity and cooling for dual CPUs and up to eight GPUs.
• Install the two Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors into the Socket R LGA-2011 sockets, applying proper thermal interface material and securely fastening heatsinks to ensure effective cooling.
• Populate ECC memory DIMMs in accordance with motherboard guidelines and CPU platform requirements, ensuring stable memory configurations compatible with dual-processor operation.
• Install up to eight GPUs across the PCIe slots connected through the PEX8747 switches, following recommended lane mappings and ensuring all GPU power connectors are correctly attached.
• Connect power, networking, and management interfaces, boot the system, and enter the BIOS to verify CPU, memory, and PCIe devices are detected; install or update firmware as needed and configure the GPU topology for your specific workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is included with the FT77CB7079 barebone system? A: The FT77CB7079 is a barebone chassis designed to be populated with CPUs, memory, and GPUs by the user; it does not include CPUs or GPUs by default.
• Q: How many CPUs does this platform support? A: It supports two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors in Socket R LGA-2011, providing dual-socket compute power for multi-GPU workloads.
• Q: How many GPUs can be installed? A: Up to eight GPUs can be installed, with 2:1 oversubscription on each x16 root port to optimize GPU compute density and throughput.
• Q: What type of memory is recommended? A: ECC memory is recommended for reliability in long-running compute tasks; memory capacity and configuration depend on CPU models and motherboard resources.
• Q: Is this system suitable for AI, HPC, and GPGPU workloads? A: Yes. The FT77CB7079 is purpose-built for GPU-accelerated workloads, providing a dense, expandable platform ideal for deep learning, scientific computing, rendering, and virtualized environments in data centers.