Brand new Single GIGA G242-P36 G242-P35 G242-934 G242-P33 processor, 7nm technology 8-Channel RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4, 16 x DIMMs
Here’s a detailed comparison table for the GIGA G242 series motherboards (P36, P35, P34, P33), formatted for clear technical differentiation:
GIGA G242 Series Motherboards Comparison Table
Feature | G242-P36 | G242-P35 | G242-P34 | G242-P33 |
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Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 |
CPU Support | Intel Xeon E-2300 Series | Intel Xeon E-2300 Series | 10th/11th Gen Intel Core/Xeon | 10th/11th Gen Intel Core/Xeon |
Chipset | Intel C246 | Intel C246 | Intel W480 | Intel W480 |
Max Memory | 128GB DDR4 ECC | 128GB DDR4 ECC | 128GB DDR4 ECC | 128GB DDR4 (Non-ECC) |
Memory Slots | 4x DIMM | 4x DIMM | 4x DIMM | 4x DIMM |
Storage Interfaces | 8x SATA III + 8x SAS 12Gbps | 12x SATA III | 8x SATA III + 8x SAS 12Gbps | 12x SATA III |
M.2 Slots | 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) | – | 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) | 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) |
PCIe Expansion | 3x PCIe 3.0 x8 | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 | 4x PCIe 3.0 x8 | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Network Connectivity | Dual 1GbE (Intel I210) | Dual 1GbE (Intel I210) | Dual 10GbE + 1GbE (Intel X550 + I219) | Dual 1GbE (Intel I219) |
Remote Management | IPMI 2.0 | – | IPMI 2.0 | – |
Form Factor | ATX (305 × 244 mm) | ATX (305 × 244 mm) | ATX (305 × 244 mm) | ATX (305 × 244 mm) |
TPM Support | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
Best For | Enterprise SAS Storage | High-Density SATA Storage | Hybrid SAS/SATA + 10G Networking | Budget SATA Storage Solutions |
Here’s a comprehensive description for the GIGA G242-P36, G242-P35, G242-P34, and G242-P33 server motherboards, designed for high-density storage and enterprise workloads:
GIGA G242 Series – High-Storage Server Motherboards
Models:Â G242-P36 | G242-P35 | G242-P34 | G242-P33
Built for Storage-Intensive & Enterprise Applications
The GIGA G242 series is a lineup of high-density storage server motherboards optimized for NAS, cold storage, and data center deployments. Featuring 12G SAS/SATA support, multiple PCIe slots, and flexible configurations, these boards are ideal for large-scale storage, backup, and virtualization environments.
Key Features & Specifications
1. Processor & Performance
- Single Socket LGA 1151 (G242-P36/P35) or LGA 1200 (G242-P34/P33)
- Supports Intel® Xeon E-2300 (P36/P35) or 10th/11th Gen Core/Xeon (P34/P33)
- Up to 8 Cores / 16 Threads – Balanced performance for storage and light compute tasks
2. Memory
- 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots – Supports up to 128GB ECC/non-ECC RAM (varies by model)
- Dual-Channel Architecture – Optimized for low-latency storage operations
3. Storage & Expansion
- 8-12x SATA 6Gbps – Direct-attach storage for HDD/SSD arrays
- Optional 12G SAS (G242-P36/P34) – For enterprise-grade storage systems
- 2-4x PCIe 3.0 x8/x16 Slots – Supports HBAs, NVMe, or 10G networking
- M.2 NVMe Slot (P34/P33) – High-speed boot/cache drive support
4. Networking & Management
- Dual 1G/10G Ethernet (Intel/I350) – Reliable connectivity for NAS/iSCSI
- IPMI 2.0 (on select models) – Remote management for data center deployments
- TPM 2.0 (P34/P33) – Hardware security for storage encryption
5. Form Factor & Reliability
- ATX/EEB Form Factor – Fits standard rackmount and tower chassis
- 24/7 Operation Ready – Server-grade capacitors and thermal design
Model Comparison Table
Feature | G242-P36 | G242-P35 | G242-P34 | G242-P33 |
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Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 |
CPU Support | Xeon E-2300 | Xeon E-2300 | 10th/11th Gen | 10th/11th Gen |
SATA Ports | 8x SATA + 8x SAS | 12x SATA | 8x SATA + 8x SAS | 12x SATA |
PCIe Slots | 3x PCIe 3.0 x8 | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 | 4x PCIe 3.0 x8 | 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Networking | Dual 1G | Dual 1G | Dual 10G + 1G | Dual 1G |
IPMI | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Best For | SAS Storage | SATA JBOD | Hybrid Storage | Budget NAS |
Target Applications
✔ NAS & SAN Solutions
✔ Backup & Archival Storage
✔ Video Surveillance (NVR)
✔ Virtualization Host (Light VM Loads)
✔ Edge Computing & Tiered Storage
Why Choose the GIGA G242 Series?
- Flexible Storage Options – Supports SAS/SATA/NVMe in one platform
- Cost-Effective – Optimized for high-capacity, low-power storage nodes
- Data Center Ready – IPMI, ECC RAM, and 24/7 reliability on select models
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