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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server V100R005 User Guide Issue Date 2020-06-05 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS"...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the 2288X V5 in terms of its appearance, functions, structure, installation and removal procedures, basic configuration, OS installation methods, parts replacement, and troubleshooting.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide About This Document Symbol Description Supplements the important information in the main text. NOTE is used to address information not related to personal injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration. Change History Issue Date...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide Contents Contents About This Document........................ ii 1 Overview............................1 1.1 Overview....................................1 1.2 Physical Structure..................................2 1.3 Logical Structure..................................3 2 Hardware Description......................4 2.1 Front Panel....................................4 2.1.1 Appearance.................................... 4 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons............................... 6 2.1.3 Ports.......................................
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide Contents 7.2.6.6 Connecting a Serial Cable............................91 7.2.6.7 Connecting PSU Cables..............................92 7.2.6.7.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable..........................92 7.2.6.7.2 Connecting DC PSU Cables............................. 93 7.2.6.8 Checking Cable Connections............................94 7.3 Power-On and Power-Off..............................95 7.3.1 Power-On Procedure................................
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide Contents 9.5.2 Disabling VMD................................. 132 9.6 Accessing the BIOS................................133 9.6.1 Accessing the BIOS (V6XX or Later)......................... 133 9.7 Clearing Data from a Storage Device..........................135 10 More Information......................138 10.1 Technical Support................................138 10.2 Product Information................................ 139 10.3 Product Configuration Resources..........................
1.3 Logical Structure 1.1 Overview Huawei FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 (marked as H22X-05 on the nameplate, 2288X V5 for short) is a new-generation 2U 2-socket rack server designed for Internet, Internet Data Center (IDC), cloud computing, enterprise, and telecom applications.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 1 Overview 1.3 Logical Structure Figure 1-3 2288X V5 logical structure ® ® ● The server supports one or two Intel Xeon Scalable processors. ● The server supports up to 24 memory modules.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Hardware Description 2.1 Front Panel 2.2 Rear Panel 2.3 Processor 2.4 Memory 2.5 Storage 2.6 Network 2.7 I/O Expansion 2.8 PSUs 2.9 Fans 2.10 Boards 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 Appearance ●...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Drives (Optional) Built-in DVD drive Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) ● 12 x 3.5" drive configuration Figure 2-2 Front view Drives Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) ●...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Drives Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons Positions ● 8 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-5 Indicators and buttons on the front panel 10GE LOM port 1...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description GE LOM port connection Fault diagnosis LED status indicator NOTE The indicator is reserved. Health status indicator UID button/indicator Power button/indicator ● 24 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-7 Indicators and buttons on the front panel...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description GE LOM port connection Fault diagnosis LED status indicator NOTE The indicator is reserved. Health status indicator UID button/indicator Power button/indicator Indicator and Button Description Table 2-1 Indicators and buttons on the front panel...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button UID button/ The UID button/indicator helps identify and indicator locate a device. UID indicator: ● Off: The device is not being located. ● Blinking blue: The device has been located and is distinguished from other devices that have also been located.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button LOM port Each indicator shows the connection status of connection an Ethernet LOM port. status ● Off: The network port is not in use or has indicator failed.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description USB 2.0 ports ● 24 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-11 Ports on the front panel USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 port VGA port ● 25 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-12 Ports on the front panel USB 2.0 ports...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Port Type Description Note Quantity NOTICE USB 3.0 Before connecting an external USB device, check that the USB device functions properly. The server may operate abnormally if an abnormal USB device is connected.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.2.2 Indicators Indicator Positions Figure 2-14 Indicators on the rear panel LOM indicators OCP 2.0 mezzanine card indicators Data transmission status Connection status indicator of the indicator for the management network...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Indicator Description UID indicator The UID indicator helps identify and locate a device. ● Off: The device is not being located. ● Blinking blue: The device has been located and is differentiated from other devices that have also been located.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description LOM ports Ports for OCP 2.0 mezzanine card 1 VGA port USB 3.0 ports Management network Ports for OCP 2.0 port mezzanine card 2 Serial port Socket for PSU 1...
If only one processor is required, install it in socket CPU1. ● The same model of processors must be used in a server. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-16 Processor positions 2.4 Memory 2.4.1 Memory Identifier You can determine the memory module properties based on the label attached to the memory module. Figure 2-17 Memory identifier Issue 04 (2020-06-05)
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description callout Description Definition Capacity of the memory ● 8 GB module ● 16 GB ● 32 GB ● 64 GB ● 128 GB Number of ranks of the ● 1R: single-rank memory module ●...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Memory Channel Memory Slot C (primary) DIMM020(C) DIMM021(I) D (primary) DIMM030(D) DIMM031(J) E (primary) DIMM040(E) DIMM041(K) F (primary) DIMM050(F) DIMM051(L) CPU2 A (primary) DIMM100(A) DIMM101(G) B (primary) DIMM110(B) DIMM111(H) C (primary)
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Maximum operating speed of a DIMM ● The DDR4 DIMMs of different types (RDIMM and LRDIMM) and specifications (capacity, bit width, rank, and height) cannot be used together. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description – Memory sparing mode ▪ Comply with the general installation guidelines. ▪ Each memory channel must have a valid online spare configuration. ▪ The channels can have different online spare configurations.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● Memory thermal throttling ● Memory address parity protection ● Memory demand/patrol scrubbing ● Device tagging ● Data scrambling ● Adaptive double device data correction (ADDDC) ● ADDDC+1 2.5 Storage 2.5.1 Drive Configurations...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Configuration Maximum Front Maximum Rear Drive Drives Drives Management Mode 12 x 3.5" drive ● 12 x 3.5" ● I/O module 1: pass-through 2 x 3.5" – Slots 0 to 11...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Configuration Maximum Front Maximum Rear Drive Drives Drives Management Mode 12 x 3.5" drive ● 12 x 3.5" ● I/O module 1: 1 x PCIe RAID pass-through 2 x 2.5"...
● a: A maximum of three RAID controller cards are supported. Every eight front drives require one RAID controller card. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
● PCIe plug-in RAID controller cards and screw-in RAID controller cards are supported. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. ● For details about the RAID controller card, see...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.6 Network 2.6.1 LOMs LOMs provide network expansion capabilities. Table 2-11 LOMs supported by the 2288X V5 NIC Type Chip Port Number NC-SI Model Type of Ports X722 10GE √...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 10GE LOM port 1 10GE LOM port 2 Indicator Positions Figure 2-31 LOM indicators Connection status Data transmission rate indicator/Data indicator for a 10GE transmission status optical port indicator for a 10GE...
OCP 2.0 mezzanine cards provide network expansion capabilities. ● Supports on-demand configuration. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. Table 2-13 OCP 2.0 mezzanine cards supported by the 2288X V5...
PCIe cards provide ease of expandability and connection. ● Eight slots for standard PCIe cards are supported. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. 2.7.2 PCIe Slots...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● I/O module 1 provides slots 1 to 3. If a dual-slot PCIe riser module is used, slot 2 is unavailable. If a module with 2 x 2.5" drives and one PCIe card is used, slots 1 and 2 are unavailable.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-34 PCIe riser module 1 ● PCIe riser module 2 (universal) – Provides PCIe slots 1, 2, and 3 when installed in I/O module 1. – Provides PCIe slots 4, 5, and 6 when installed in I/O module 2.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-35 PCIe riser module 2 ● PCIe riser module 3 (for GPU cards only) – Provides PCIe slots 1 and 3 when installed in I/O module 1. – Provides PCIe slots 4 and 6 when installed in I/O module 2.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-36 PCIe riser module 3 ● PCIe riser module 4 Provides PCIe slots 7 and 8 when installed in I/O module 3. Figure 2-37 PCIe riser module 4 ●...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-38 PCIe riser module 5 ● PCIe riser module 6 Provides PCIe slot 3 when installed in I/O module 1. Figure 2-39 PCIe riser module 6 Issue 04 (2020-06-05)
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.7.3 PCIe Slot Description The PCIe slots mapping to a vacant CPU socket are unavailable. Table 2-15 PCIe slot description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Stand ctor...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Stand ctor Width Port (B/D/ Size ards Width (B/D/ Slot 1 CPU 1 PCIe ● 2- Port2A FHFL slot 00/0 00/0 rise ●...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Stand ctor Width Port (B/D/ Size ards Width (B/D/ Slot 2 CPU 1 PCIe ● 2- Port2C FHFL slot 02/0 00/0 ● 3- slot ●...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Stand ctor Width Port (B/D/ Size ards Width (B/D/ Slot 5 CPU 2 PCIe ● 2- Port1C 85/02/ 89/00/ FHFL slot ● 3-...
The PSUs are protected against short circuit. Double-pole fuse is provided for the PSUs with dual input live wires. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.9 Fans ● The server supports four fan modules. ● The fan modules are hot-swappable. ● The server tolerates failure of a single fan. ● The fan speed can be adjusted.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.10.1 Mainboard Figure 2-42 2288X V5 mainboard Serial port (COM/J177) RAID controller card connector (RAID CARD/ J48) PCIe riser 2 slots (PCIE Management network RISER2 (CPU2)/J115/J116) port (BMC GE/J180) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (USB3.0...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe riser 1 slots (PCIE Rear-drive backplane RISER1 (CPU1)/J80/J108) power connector 2 (REAR BP PWR2/J126) NC-SI connector (NCSI SATA signal connector 2 CONN/J99) (SATA2/J71) SATA signal connector 1 mini-SAS HD connector A...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Left mounting ear OCP 2.0 mezzanine card 2 connector (LCIA BOARD/ slot (OCP2/J179) J161) ● a: The port is reserved. ● b: The built-in USB 3.0 port can be connected to the front USB 3.0 port through a USB cable.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-44 12 x 3.5" drive pass-through backplane (BOM 03025VYU) Indicator signal cable mini-SAS HD connector connector (REAR BP0/J7) (PORT C/J5) mini-SAS HD connector Backplane signal cable (PORT B/J4) connector (HDD BP/J6)
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● 24 x 2.5" drive pass-through backplane Figure 2-46 24 x 2.5" drive pass-through backplane (BOM 03026VRD) mini-SAS HD connector mini-SAS HD connector (PORT 3B/J33) (PORT 3A/J39) mini-SAS HD connector...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Indicator signal cable connector (REAR BP1/ J35) Rear-Drive Backplane ● 2 x 2.5" drive backplane Figure 2-48 2 x 2.5" drive backplane (BOM 03026XYQ) Power connector (BP Indicator signal cable...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-49 2 x 3.5" drive backplane (BOM 03026XYR) Indicator signal cable mini-SAS HD connector connector (REAR BP/J5) (REAR PORT/J2) Power connector (BP PWR/J1) ● 4 x 2.5" drive backplane Figure 2-50 4 x 2.5"...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Product Specifications 3.1 Technical Specifications 3.2 Environmental Specifications 3.3 Physical Specifications 3.1 Technical Specifications Table 3-1 Technical specifications Category Specifications Form factor 2U rack server Chipset ® Intel C622 Processors Supports one or two processors.
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– The RAID controller card does not occupy a standard PCIe slot. For details about the RAID controller card, see Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide. ● Supports SAS HBA cards or SAS RAID controller card (with a 2 GB or 4 GB cache) to improve storage performance and data security.
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PCIe cards. For details, see 2.7.2 PCIe Slots 2.7.3 PCIe Slot Description. ● Support Huawei proprietary PCIe SSD cards to bolster I/O performance for applications such as searching, caching, and download services. ● Supports GPU cards. NOTE The preceding information is for reference only. Use the...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Ports Supports a variety of ports. ● Ports on the front panel: – Two USB 2.0 ports – One USB 3.0 port – One DB15 VGA port NOTE For the server that uses 12 x 3.5"...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications 3.2 Environmental Specifications Table 3-2 Environmental specifications Category Specifications Temperature ● Operating temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) (ASHRAE Classes A2 to A4 compliant) ● Storage temperature (≤ 72 hours): –40°C to +65°C (–40°F to +149°F)
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Particle contaminant ● The equipment room environment meets the requirements of ISO 14664-1 Class 8. ● There is no explosive, conductive, magnetic, or corrosive dust in the equipment room.
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– Cabinet width: 482.6 mm (19 in.) – Cabinet depth ≥ 1000 mm (39.37 in.) ● Requirements for guide rail installation: – L-shaped guide rails: apply only to Huawei cabinets. – Static rail kit: applies to cabinets with a distance of 543.5 mm to 848.5 mm (21.40 in.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 4 Software and Hardware Compatibility Software and Hardware Compatibility Use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information about the operating systems and hardware supported. NO TICE Do not use incompatible components. Otherwise, the server may fail to work properly.
Take protective measures if a Class A product is used in residential areas as it is likely to cause radio interference. Personal Safety ● Only personnel certified or authorized by Huawei are allowed to install the hardware. ● Stop any operation that may cause personal injury or equipment damage, report the problem to a project supervisor immediately, and take protective measures.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions Figure 5-1 Protective clothing ● Before touching a device, ensure that you are wearing ESD clothing and ESD gloves (or wrist strap), and remove any conductive objects (such as watches and jewelry).
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions Figure 5-3 Wearing an ESD wrist strap ● Exercise caution when using tools that could cause personal injury. ● If the installation position of the device is above shoulder height, use a stacker to lift it.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions ● If the original packaging is unavailable, package heavy, bulky parts (such as chassis and blades) and fragile parts (such as PCIe GPUs and SSDs) separately. Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information abut the components supported by a node or server.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD 6.1 ESD Prevention 6.2 Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention 6.1 ESD Prevention The static electricity released by the human body or conductors may damage the mainboard or other electrostatic-sensitive devices. The damage caused by static electricity will shorten the service time of the devices.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD 6.2 Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention Use one or more of the following grounding methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive devices: ● Use an ESD wrist strap that connects to a grounded work area or computer chassis through a ground cable.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration 7.1 Installation Environment Requirements 7.2 Hardware Installation 7.3 Power-On and Power-Off 7.4 Initial Configuration 7.1 Installation Environment Requirements 7.1.1 Space and Airflow Requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements: ●...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-1 Direction of heat dissipation 7.1.2 Temperature and Humidity Requirements To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.1 Installation Overview Installation Process Figure 7-2 Installation process Precautions ● Properly ground the server before installation to avoid damage to electronic components from electrostatic discharge. Improper grounding may cause electrostatic discharge.
Before installing and configuring a server, you need to install all optional parts required, such as extra CPUs, drives, and PCIe cards. Procedure Step 1 Install the optional parts for the 2288X V5. For details, see FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server V100R005 Maintenance and Service Guide. ----End 7.2.4 Installing Server Guide Rails 7.2.4.1 Installing L-Shaped Guide Rails...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Procedure Step 1 Install floating nuts. Determine the installation positions of the floating nuts according to the cabinet device installation plan. Figure 7-3 Spacing of 1U on a mounting bar of a cabinet –...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-4 Installing a floating nut Install the other floating nut in the same way. Step 2 Install the L-shaped guide rails. Position a guide rail horizontally in contact with the mounting bars in the cabinet.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.2 Installing the Static Rail Kit The static rail kit applies to cabinets with a distance of 543.5 mm to 848.5 mm (21.40 in. to 33.41 in.) between the front and rear mounting bars.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.3 Installing the Ball Bearing Rail Kit The ball bearing rail kit applies to cabinets with a distance of 610 mm to 914 mm (24.02 in. to 35.98 in.) between the front and rear mounting bars.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-7 Installing the ball bearing rail kit Step 5 Install the other rail in the same way. ----End 7.2.5 Installing a 2288X V5 7.2.5.1 Installing the Server on L-Shaped Guide Rails or Static Rail Kit Before installing the server, properly install the L-shaped guide rails or static rail kit.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Procedure Step 1 Install the server. NO TICE At least two people are required to move the device. Otherwise, personal injury or device damage may occur. Lift the server, place it on guide rails, and slide it into the chassis. At least two people are required to move the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.5.2 Installing the Server on the Ball Bearing Rail Kit Before installing the server, ensure that the ball bearing rail kit is properly installed. For details, see 7.2.4.3 Installing the Ball Bearing Rail Kit.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-10 Securing the server to inner rails (1) After securing the two mounting screws on the rear part of the server, slowly lower the front part of the server and secure the six mounting screws on the front part of the server to ensure that the server is completely secured on the inner rails.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-11 Securing the server to inner rails (2) Unlock the release latches on both sides of the inner rails and push the server until the server cannot move. See (1) and (2) in Figure 7-12.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-12 Pushing the server into the ball bearing rail kit Tighten the captive screws on the mounting ears. Figure 7-13 Securing the server Step 2 Install a cable management arm (CMA).
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Insert the internal bracket on the left of the CMA into the left guide rail. See (2) in Figure 7-14. Insert the external bracket on the left of the CMA into the left guide rail. See...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 5 Power on the server. For details, see 7.3.1 Power-On Procedure. Step 6 Check indicator status. For details, see 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons. ----End 7.2.6 Connecting External Cables 7.2.6.1 Cabling Guidelines...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Common Methods The methods of laying out cables inside a cabinet are described as follows: ● Choose overhead or underfloor cabling for power cables based on equipment room conditions (such as the AC power distribution frame, surge protector, and terminal blocks).
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-15 Connecting a USB-to-PS/2 cable and VGA cable ----End 7.2.6.3 Connecting Network Cables Before connecting or replacing a network cable, use a network cable tester to ensure that the new network cable is functional.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration ● Ensure that cables are laid out for easy maintenance and capacity expansion. ● Network cables must be bound using cable ties. Ensure that network cables are bound closely, neatly, and straight, and cable ties are in even distance and fastened properly.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.6.4 Connecting a Cable to an Optical Port Procedure Step 1 Determine the model of the new cable. You can use an optical cable or an SFP+ cable to connect to the optical port.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-17 Connecting an optical cable ● When you use an SFP+ cable: Remove the SFP+ cable to be replaced. Gently push the power connector inwards and pull the latch out to remove the SFP+ cable.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Connect the new SFP+ cable. Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into the port. When you hear a "click" and the cable cannot be pulled out, the connector is secured.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-20 Connecting a USB device ----End 7.2.6.6 Connecting a Serial Cable The rear panel of the server provides a standard RJ45 serial port (3-wire), which works as the system serial port by default. You can set it as the iBMC serial port by using the iBMC CLI.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.6.7 Connecting PSU Cables 7.2.6.7.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable Before connecting power cables, ensure that the server has been correctly installed. For details, see 7.2.5 Installing a 2288X NO TICE ●...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-23 Securing the cable Step 4 Connect the other end of the power cable to the AC PDU in the cabinet. The AC PDU is fastened horizontally in the rear of the cabinet. Connect the power cable to the socket on the PDU according to the plan.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Insert the power cables to the wiring terminals on the PSU until the cables click into position. See (2) in Figure 7-24. – Connect the cord end terminal of the negative power cable (blue) to the NEG(-) wiring terminal on the PSU.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Item Description Ground cable The server does not provide a separate ground port. ● In AC or HVDC environment, the power cables of AC PSUs are grounded. Ensure that the power cables are in good contact.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration iii. Click Power On. A confirmation message is displayed. Click Yes. – Use the iBMC CLI. Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see 9.4 Logging In to the CLI.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI. Choose Power > Power Control. The Power Control page is displayed. Click Power Off or Forced Power Off.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.4.2 Configuration Overview Configuration Process Figure 7-25 Initial configuration process Table 7-5 Process description Step Description Change the initial ● Initial password of the default iBMC user passwords. ● Initial iBMC U-Boot password Check the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step Description Upgrade the system. Upgrade software or firmware, and install or update drivers to the latest versions. Documents ● Configure the iBMC. The configuration method varies depending on the iBMC version.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 2 On the iBMC WebUI, choose Configuration > Local Users. The Local Users page is displayed. Figure 7-26 Local Users page Step 3 Click on the right of the user whose password is to be changed.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration The password must meet the following requirements: ● Contain 8 to 20 characters. ● Contain at least one space or one of the following special characters: `~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/? ● Contain at least two types of the following characters:...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 6 Switch to the interface for changing the U-Boot password. passwd The command output is as follows: Enter old password: Step 7 Enter the old password. The command output is as follows: Enter new password: Step 8 Enter a new password.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-28 Check process Procedure Step 1 Determine the hardware status by observing the indicators on the front panel. For details, see 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons. Step 2 Log in to the iBMC WebUI.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration For details, see FusionServer Pro Rack Server Upgrade Guide. Step 4 Query health status. On the menu bar, choose Information. In the navigation tree, choose Overview to query the health status.
RAID controller cards. ● The configuration method varies depending on the RAID controller card model. For details, see Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide. 7.4.7 Configuring the BIOS Scenarios This section describes how to configure the BIOS of the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Process Figure 7-31 Process for configuring the BIOS 7.4.7.1 Accessing the BIOS Procedure Step 1 Restart the server, and enter the BIOS. For details, see 9.6 Accessing the BIOS.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration ● The default boot mode is UEFI. ● For some OSs, if the capacity of the drive or RAID array for installing the OS is greater than 2 TB, use the UEFI boot mode. For details, see the release notes of the OS.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 3 Select the network port to be configured and press Enter. The dialog box for setting the network port is displayed. Step 4 Select Enabled and press Enter.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.4.7.5 Selecting a Language Procedure Step 1 On the BIOS main screen, choose Main. The Main screen is displayed. Step 2 Select Language and press Enter. The Language screen is displayed.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Settings are saved and the BIOS is exited. The server automatically restarts for the settings to take effect. ----End 7.4.8 Installing an OS The 2288X V5 supports multiple types of OSs.
If a fault occurs on a server, collect logs for fault diagnosis. ● Fault diagnosis Fault diagnosis rules and tools help Huawei technical support engineers and maintenance engineers to analyze and rectify faults according to alarms and hardware fault symptoms.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Common Operations 9.1 Querying the iBMC IP Address 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server 9.4 Logging In to the CLI 9.5 Managing VMD...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Step 3 Select iBMC Configuration and press Enter. The iBMC Configuration screen is displayed. Step 4 Check the IP address of the iBMC management network port. ----End 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI Scenarios Log in to the iBMC WebUI.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Browser Windows 10 64-bit Internet Explorer 11.0 JRE 1.8 U45 JRE 1.8 U144 Mozilla Firefox 39.0 to 54.0 Windows Server 2012 R2 Internet Explorer 11.0 JRE 1.8 U45 64-bit JRE 1.8 U144 Mozilla Firefox 39.0 to...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations ● If the language of the browser you use to log in to the iBMC WebUI is not Chinese, English, or Japanese, upgrade the iBMC to V260 or later. Otherwise, the login page may fail to display.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Click Log In. After the login is successful, the Information page is displayed. The user name is displayed in the upper right corner. ▪ The system may display a message indicating incorrect username or password when you attempt to log in using Internet Explorer after the system is upgraded.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Click Log In. After the login is successful, the Information page is displayed. The user name is displayed in the upper right corner. ----End 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server 9.3.1 Using the Remote Virtual Console...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-2 Remote Console page Step 3 Click an Integrated Remote Console. ● Java Integrated Remote Console (Private): allows only one local user or VNC user to access and perform operations on the server through the iBMC.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-4 Remote console (HTML5) ----End 9.3.2 Using the Independent Remote Console Scenarios Log in to the desktop of a server using the Independent Remote Console. When the client OS and iBMC versions are compatible with the Independent Remote Console, the Independent Remote Console provides easier operations than the Remote Virtual Console.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-6 Security warning Step 6 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-9 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-12 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.4.1 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Network Port Scenarios Use PuTTY to access a server over a local area network (LAN). ● You can obtain the PuTTY software from the chiark home page.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-14 PuTTY Configuration Step 7 Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit. Set Saved Sessions and click Save. You can double-click the saved record in Saved Sessions to log in to the server next time.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.4.2 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Serial Port Scenarios Use PuTTY to log in to a server over a serial port when: ● You want to perform initial configuration of the server.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-15 PuTTY Configuration Step 6 Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit. Set Saved Sessions and click Save. You can double-click the saved record in Saved Sessions to log in to the server next time.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.5 Managing VMD The Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is a module integrated in the processor on the Purley platform. It is used for surprise hot plug, management, and error processing of SSDs.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD Config and press Enter. Step 7 Select Disabled and press Enter. Step 8 Press F10. The Save Changes&Exit dialog box is displayed. Step 9 Select Yes and press Enter.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-16 BIOS startup screen ● To go to the Boot Manager screen, press F11 pr F3. ● To boot from the network, press F12. Enter the password in the displayed dialog box.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-17 Entering the BIOS password Step 6 Enter the BIOS password. ● The default BIOS password is Admin@9000. ● Press F2 to alternate between the English (US), French, and Japanese keyboards.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations NO TICE The cleared data cannot be restored. Exercise caution when performing this operation. Procedure Before performing this operation, check that: ● The storage device is not in a RAID array with redundancy, and the server operating system is running properly.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-19 Querying drive information Step 5 Write all 0s to the drive to be cleared. Drive letter Command: badblocks -swft 0 Example: badblocks -swft 0 /dev/sdb Figure 9-20 Clearing data (example) ●...
10 More Information More Information 10.1 Technical Support 10.2 Product Information 10.3 Product Configuration Resources 10.4 Maintenance Tools 10.1 Technical Support Huawei provides timely and efficient technical support through: ● Local branch offices ● Secondary technical support system ● Telephone technical support ●...
– Send emails to support@huawei.com. Telecom carriers outside China: visit Global TAC Information. ● Contact the technical support personnel of your local Huawei office. 10.2 Product Information Table 10-1 provides common information about Huawei servers. Table 10-1 Product information Item...
CPU quantity, and DIMM quantity are specified. 10.4 Maintenance Tools Table 10-3 lists the software tools required for routine maintenance of Huawei servers. Table 10-3 Software tools for routine maintenance Tool Server Model and Software Description...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide 10 More Information Tool Server Model and Software Description Version Smart Provisioning For details, see Smart Smart Provisioning installs Provisioning User Guide. OSs, configures RAID, and upgrades firmware. Download link: Smart Provisioning Issue 04 (2020-06-05)
11.1 iBMC 11.2 BIOS 11.1 iBMC Huawei intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) is a Huawei proprietary intelligent system for remotely managing a server. The iBMC complies with IPMI 2.0 and SNMP standards and supports various functions, including KVM redirection, text console redirection, remote virtual media, and hardware monitoring and management.
I/O and boot device, and finally boots the OS. The BIOS also provides the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) and hot swap. The Huawei Purley-based server is developed based on Insyde code base and uses a proprietary BIOS. It provides a variety of in-band and out-of-band configuration functions as well as high scalability, and supports customization.
A Appendix Appendix A.1 Product SN The serial number (SN) on the slide-out label plate uniquely identifies a device. The SN is required when you contact Huawei technical support. Figure A-1 SN example Table A-1 SN description Callout No. Description SN ID (two characters), which is 21.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Callout No. Description Year and month (two characters). ● The first character indicates the year. – Digits 1 to 9 indicate years 2001 to 2009, respectively. – Letters A to H indicate years 2010 to 2017, respectively.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix A.2 Operating Temperature Limitations Table A-2 Operating temperature limitations Configuratio Max. 30°C Max. 35°C Max. 40°C Max. 45°C (86°F) (95°F) (104°F) (113°F) 8 x 2.5" drive ● All options Options not...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Configuratio Max. 30°C Max. 35°C Max. 40°C Max. 45°C (86°F) (95°F) (104°F) (113°F) 12 x 3.5" ● V100 GPU Options not Options not drive EXP cards not supported: supported: configuration supported ●...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix ● When a single fan is faulty: ● The maximum operating temperature is 5°C (41°F) lower than the rated value. ● System performance will be affected if GPU cards are configured.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description Rank Sparing Allocates some memory ranks as backup ranks to prevent the system from crashing due to uncorrectable errors. Memory Address Parity Detects memory command and Protection address errors.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description Architected Error Records With the enhanced machine check architecture (eMCA) feature, the BIOS collects error information from hardware registers in compliance with UEFI specifications, sends the error information to the OS over the APEI of...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component N Core Rem CPU core temperature N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or N DTS CPU DTS value N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component N VCore 1.8 V CPU voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or N DDR VDDQ 1.2 V DIMM voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU number.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component PCH Status PCH chip fault diagnosis Mainboard health status N UPI Link CPU UPI link fault Mainboard or CPU diagnosis health status N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component PwrCap Status Power capping status Mainboard HDD Backplane Entity presence Drive backplane HDD BP Status Drive backplane health Drive backplane status N Card Riser Entity presence Riser card N indicates the riser card slot number.
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component LOM P2 Link Down LOM P3 Link Down LOM P4 Link Down PCIe RAID$ Temp PCIe RAID controller card PCIe RAID controller card temperature RAID Temp RAID controller card...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide B Glossary Glossary B.1 A-E baseboard The BMC complies with the Intelligent Platform management Management Interface (IPMI). It collects, processes, controller (BMC) and stores sensor signals, and monitors the operating status of components. The BMC provides the hardware...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide B Glossary B.2 F-J Gigabit Ethernet An extension and enhancement of traditional shared (GE) media Ethernet standards. It is compatible with 10M and 100M Ethernet and complies with IEEE 802.3z standards. hot swap Replacing or adding components without stopping or shutting down the system.
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide B Glossary redundancy A mechanism that allows a backup device to automatically take over services from a faulty device to ensure uninterrupted running of the system. redundant array of A storage technology that combines multiple physical...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and Abbreviations C.1 A-E alternating current Advanced Encryption Standard New Instruction Set Address Resolution Protocol Advanced Vector Extensions backup battery unit BIOS Basic Input/Output System baseboard management controller...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations direct current DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 DDDC double device data correction DEMT Dynamic Energy Management Technology DIMM dual in-line memory module DRAM dynamic random-access memory...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations GPIO General Purpose Input/Output graphics processing unit high availability hard disk drive high-performance computing HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure iBMC intelligent baseboard management controller Industry Canada...
FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations Lucent connector LRDIMM load-reduced dual in-line memory module light emitting diode LAN on motherboard media access control module management controller next business day NC-SI Network Controller Sideband Interface C.4 P-T...
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FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations RAID redundant array of independent disks reliability, availability and serviceability RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module REACH Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals RJ45 registered jack 45 RoHS Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances...