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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server V100R005 User Guide Issue Date 2019-10-30 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide About This Document Change History Issue Date Description 2019-10-30 l This issue is the eighth official release. 2019-08-10 l Added the support for Cascade Lake processors. 2018-11-30 l Refined the document for easy use.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide Contents 7.2.6.7 Connecting a Serial Cable............................94 7.2.6.8 Connecting PSU Cables............................95 7.2.6.8.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable..........................95 7.2.6.8.2 Connecting DC PSU Cables..........................97 7.2.6.9 Checking Cable Connections..........................98 7.3 Power-On and Power-Off............................. 98 7.3.1 Power-On Procedure..............................98 7.3.2 Power-Off Procedure...............................
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide Contents 9.5.2 Disabling VMD............................... 135 9.6 Accessing the BIOS..............................136 9.6.1 Entering the BIOS (Skylake)........................... 136 9.6.2 Entering the BIOS (Cascade Lake)......................... 137 9.7 Clearing Data from a Storage Device.........................139 10 More Information........................142 10.1 Technical Support..............................
1.2 Physical Structure 1.3 Logical Structure 1.1 Overview Huawei FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 (2288H V5) is a new-generation 2U 2-socket rack server designed for Internet, Internet Data Center (IDC), cloud computing, enterprise, and telecom applications. The 2288H V5 is ideal for IT core services, cloud computing, high-performance computing, distributed storage, big data processing, enterprise or telecom applications, and other complex workloads.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 1 Overview Chassis Supercapacitor holders Air duct Front-drive backplane Fan module brackets Fan modules Front drives FlexIO card Mainboard Screw-in RAID controller card TPM/TCM Memory modules Processors Heat sinks 1.3 Logical Structure Figure 1-3 2288H V5 logical structure ®...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 1 Overview The LBG-2 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) supports: – Two 10GE optical LOM ports (on the PCH) or two 10GE electrical LOM ports (on the X557 PHY) – Two GE electrical LOM ports The server uses Hi1710 management chip and supports a video graphic array (VGA) port, a management network port, and a debug serial port.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 8 x 2.5"...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H 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) 20 x 2.5" (8 x SAS/SATA + 12 x NVMe) drive configuration...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-4 Front view Drives Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) 25 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-5 Front view Drives Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons Positions 8 x 2.5"...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description NMI button Fault diagnosis LED Health status indicator UID button/indicator Power button/indicator 12 x 3.5" drive configuration Figure 2-7 Indicators and buttons on the front panel 10GE LOM port 1...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-9 Indicators and buttons on the front panel 10GE LOM port 1 10GE LOM port 2 connection status indicator connection status indicator GE LOM port 1 connection GE LOM port 2 connection...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Indicator and Button Description Table 2-1 Indicators and buttons on the front panel Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button Fault diagnosis l ---: The device is operating normally. l Fault code: A component is faulty.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button Health status l Blinking red at 1 Hz: A major alarm has been indicator generated on the system. l Blinking red at 5 Hz: A critical alarm has been generated on the system.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description USB 2.0 ports USB 3.0 port VGA port 12 x 3.5" drive configuration Figure 2-12 Ports on the front panel USB 2.0 ports 20 x 2.5" (8 x SAS/SATA + 12 x NVMe) drive configuration Figure 2-13 Ports on the front panel USB 2.0 ports...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-15 Ports on the front panel USB 2.0 ports Port Description Table 2-2 Ports on the front panel Port Type Description Note Quantity VGA port DB15 Used to connect a display...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server 2 Hardware Description User Guide 2.2.1 Appearance Figure 2-16 Rear view I/O module 1 I/O module 2 I/O module 3 PSU 2 PSU 1 (Optional) FlexIO card l I/O modules 1, 2 and 3 can be drive modules or PCIe riser modules.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Connection status indicator/ Data transmission rate Data transmission status indicator for a 10GE optical indicator for a 10GE optical port port Data transmission rate Connection status indicator/ indicator for a 10GE electrical...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Indicator Description UID indicator The UID indicator helps identify and locate a device. l Off: The device is not being located. l Blinking blue: The device has been located and is differentiated from other devices that have also been located.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.2.3 Ports Port Positions Figure 2-18 Ports on the rear panel (Optional) 10GE optical port (Optional) 10GE optical port (LOM port 1) (LOM port 2) (Optional) 10GE electrical (Optional) 10GE electrical...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Port Type Quantity Description GE electrical 1000BASE-T GE LOM service ports (electrical). port VGA port DB15 Used to connect a display terminal, such as a monitor or keyboard video mouse console (KVM).
The server supports one or two processors. 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-19 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 2-20 Memory identifier Issue 08 (2019-10-30)
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description callout Description Definition Capacity of the memory module l 8 GB l 16 GB l 32 GB l 64 GB l 128 GB Number of ranks of the memory l 1R: single-rank...
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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) CPU 2 A (primary) DIMM100(A) DIMM101(G) B (primary) DIMM110(B) DIMM111(H)
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Maximum operating speed of a memory module l The DDR4 memory modules of different types (RDIMM and LRDIMM) and specifications (capacity, bit width, rank, and height) cannot be used together. l Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Table 2-7 DDR4 memory specifications Parameter Specifications Maximum capacity per DDR4 memory module (GB) Rated speed (MT/s) 2933 Operating voltage (V) Maximum number of DDR4 memory modules in a server...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description – Memory scrubbing mode Comply with the general installation guidelines. 2.4.5 Memory Installation Positions A 2288H V5 supports a maximum of 24 DDR4 memory modules. Balanced memory configuration is recommended for optimal memory performance.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-23 DDR4 memory installation guidelines (2 processors) 2.4.6 Memory Protection Technologies The following memory protection technologies are supported: Full mirroring Address range mirroring Rank sparing mode Faulty DIMM isolation...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.5.1 Drive Configurations Table 2-8 Drive configurations Configuration Maximum Maximum Maximum Drive Front Drives Rear Drives Built-in Management Drives Mode 8 x 2.5" drive l I/O module 1 x RAID...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Configuration Maximum Maximum Maximum Drive Front Drives Rear Drives Built-in Management Drives Mode 12 x 3.5" drive l I/O module 2 x RAID 1: 2 controller card l Slots 0 to 11...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Configuration Maximum Maximum Maximum Drive Front Drives Rear Drives Built-in Management Drives Mode 12 x 3.5" drive l I/O module pass-through 3: 4 l Slots 0 to 11 configuration 2 support only –...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Configuration Maximum Maximum Maximum Drive Front Drives Rear Drives Built-in Management Drives Mode 25 x 2.5" drive l I/O module 1 x RAID 1: 2 controller card l Slots 0 to 24...
The PCH supports only SATA drives. l h: Every eight front drives require a RAID controller card. A maximum of three RAID controller cards are supported. l Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the RAID controller card to be used.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-31 Drive numbering 25 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-32 Drive numbering 2.5.3 Drive Indicators SAS/SATA Drive Indicators Figure 2-33 SAS/SATA drive indicators Table 2-9 Description of SAS/SATA drive indicators...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Green Indicator Yellow Indicator Description Blinking at 1 Hz Blinking at 1 Hz The data on the secondary drive is being rebuilt. Steady on A member drive in the RAID array is removed.
The NVMe drive is faulty. 2.5.4 RAID Controller Card The RAID controller card supports RAID configuration, RAID level migration, and drive roaming. Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the RAID controller card to be used.
The FlexIO card (with electrical ports) cannot be connected to power over Ethernet (PoE) devices (such as a switch with PoE enabled). Otherwise, link communication failure or even damage to the FlexIO card may be caused. Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-36 SM211 network port indicators SM233 with two 10GE electrical ports Figure 2-37 SM233 network port indicators SM251 with two 56G IB optical ports Figure 2-38 SM251 network port indicators...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Port Type Indicator Description Connection status l Off: The network port is not connected. indicator l Steady green: The network port is properly connected. 10GE electrical port Transmission rate l Off: The data transmission rate is 10/100 indicator Mbit/s.
User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.7.1 PCIe Cards The PCIe card provides ease of expandability and connection. 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-42 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe riser module 3 (for ES3000 V3 SSD cards only) – 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-45 PCIe riser module 4 PCIe riser module 5 Provides PCIe slots 7 and 8 when installed in I/O module 3. Figure 2-46 PCIe riser module 5 PCIe riser module 6 Provides PCIe slot 7 when installed in I/O module 3.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-47 PCIe riser module 6 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...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Standa ctor Width Port (B/D/F Size Width (B/D/F Slot 1 CPU 1 PCIe l 2- Port2A FHFL 00/0 00/0 slot riser l 3-...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Standa ctor Width Port (B/D/F Size Width (B/D/F Slot 5 CPU 2 PCIe l 2- Port1C 85/02/0 89/00/0 FHFL slot l 3-...
The same model of PSUs must be used in a server. 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-48 PSU positions 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.10.1 Mainboard Figure 2-50 2288H V5 mainboard USB 3.0 port (USB 3.0 UID indicator (D6020) CONN/J169) Serial port Management network port GE electrical port GE electrical port VGA connector (VGA...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 10GE optical port (10GE VROC key port (J130) PORT1/J131) or 10GE electrical port (10GE PORT1/ J100) Riser card slot 1 Rear-drive backplane power (corresponding to CPU 1/ connector 2 (REAR BP...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Left mounting ear connector Jumper (J176) (LCIA BOARD/J161) I/O NIC connectors (IO RAID controller card BOARD/J159/J158) connector (RAID CARD/J48) Riser card slot 2 (CPU 2/ J155) l a: "10GE optical port" corresponds to the mainboard integrated with two 10GE optical ports and two GE electrical ports.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-52 12 x 3.5" drive EXP backplane (BOM 03024DDH) Indicator signal cable mini-SAS HD connector connector (J32) (PORT A/J28) mini-SAS HD connector mini-SAS HD connector (PORT B/J29) (REAR PORT/J31)
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-54 20 x 2.5" (8 x SAS/SATA+12 x NVMe) drive backplane (BOM 03025EUL) Slimline connector (PORT Slimline connector (PORT 2C/J31) 1C/J19) Slimline connector (PORT Slimline connector (PORT 1B/J18) 1A/J17)
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 24 x 2.5" NVMe backplane Figure 2-56 24 x 2.5" NVMe backplane (BOM 03023WAD) Slimline A connector (J6) Slimline B connector (J5) Slimline C connector (J7) Slimline D connector (J8)
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-58 Built-in-drive backplane (BOM 03024MBJ) mini-SAS HD connector Backplane signal cable (PORT A/J3) connector (INNER HDD BP/J1) Power connector (INNER HDD PWR/J2) Rear-Drive Backplanes 2 x 3.5" drive backplane Figure 2-59 2 x 3.5"...
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 C621/Intel...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Memory Supports 24 memory modules of the following types: l Up to 24 DDR4 memory modules l Max. 2933 MT/s memory speed l RDIMM and LRDIMM support l The DDR4 memory modules of different types (RDIMM and LRDIMM) and specifications (capacity, bit width, rank, and height) cannot be used together.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Storage Supports a variety of drive configurations. For details, see 2.5.1 Drive Configurations. l Supports two M.2 SSD modules. The drive letter of the M.2 SSD module can be set to Sda by changing the grub parameter only when the M.2 SSD...
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For details, see 2.7.2 PCIe Slots 2.7.3 PCIe Slot Description. l Support Huawei proprietary PCIe SSD cards to bolster I/O performance for applications such as searching, caching, and download services. l Supports P4, P100, and M10 GPU cards. NOTE The preceding information is for reference only.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Ports Supports a variety of ports. l 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", 20 x 2.5"...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Security features l Power-on password l Administrator password l TCM (only for China)/TPM l Secure boot l Front bezel (optional) 3.2 Environmental Specifications Table 3-2 Environmental specifications Category...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Altitude l Operating altitude ≤ 3050 m (10006.44 ft) – When the server configuration complies with ASHRAE Class A2 standards and the altitude is above 900 m (2952.76 ft), the highest operating temperature decreases by 1°C (1.8°F) for every increase of 300 m...
– Cabinet depth ≥ 1000 mm (39.37 in.) l Requirements for guide rail installation: – L-shaped guide rails: apply only to Huawei cabinets. – Adjustable guide rails: apply to a cabinet 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 2288H 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. The technical support and warranty do not cover faults caused by incompatible components.
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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Information 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Information 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Information Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information abut the components supported by a node or server. Ensure that all devices are powered off before transportation. Limits for the Maximum Weight Carried Per Person To reduce the risk of personal injury, comply with local regulations with regard to the maximum weight one person is permitted to carry.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD 6.1 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 6.2 Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 6.1 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge The static electricity on fingers or other electrical conductors may damage the mainboard or other electrostatic-sensitive devices and shorten the product life.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD Use a wrist strap that connects to a grounded workplace or server chassis. The wrist strap must be elastic and the resistance must be at least one ohm (±10%). To provide proper grounding, wear the strap snug against the skin.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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: Install the server in an access-restricted area.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2 Hardware Installation 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.
CPUs, drives, and PCIe cards. Procedure Step 1 Install the optional parts for the 2288H V5. For details, see FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server V100R005 Maintenance and Service Guide. ----End 7.2.4 Installing Server Guide Rails Issue 08 (2019-10-30)
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.1 Installing L-Shaped Guide Rails L-shaped guide rails are designed for Huawei cabinets only. The 2288H V5 servers are stackable onto L-shaped guide rails. Procedure Step 1 Install floating nuts.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.2 Installing Adjustable Guide Rails The adjustable guide rails apply to a cabinet 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.3 Installing Holding Rails The holding rails apply to a cabinet 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.5 Installing a 2288H V5 7.2.5.1 Installing a Server on L-Shaped or Adjustable Guide Rails For details, see 7.2.4.1 Installing L-Shaped Guide Rails 7.2.4.2 Installing Adjustable Guide Rails. Procedure Step 1 Install the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 5 Check indicator status. For details, see 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons. ----End 7.2.5.2 Installing a Server on Holding Rails For details, see 7.2.4.3 Installing Holding Rails. Procedure Step 1 Install the server.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-10 Installing the server on inner rails Press the release buttons on both sides and push the server into the holding rails. See (1) and (2) in Figure 7-11.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-12 Securing the server Step 2 Install a cable management arm (CMA). Insert the support levers into the outer rails on both sides. See (1) in Figure 7-13.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-13 Installing the CMA Step 3 Connect the power cables to the PSUs. For details, see 7.2.6.8 Connecting PSU Cables. Step 4 Connect a network cable, a VGA cable, and USB devices as required.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.6.1 Cabling Guidelines Basic Guidelines NO TICE Do not block the air exhaust vents of power supply units (PSUs) when you lay out cables. Otherwise, heat dissipation of the server may be affected.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.6.2 Connecting Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Cables The front and rear panels of the server provide DB15 VGA ports but no standard PS/2 port for a keyboard or mouse.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration According to the result of the EMC test, if a non-shielded cable is used, the system cannot respond to the ESD. As a result, the system is suspended and restarts.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Connect the other cable connector to the peer device based on the network plan. Connect the new network cable to the same port as the removed one. Connect the network cable to the network port securely.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Remove the optical cable to be replaced. Connect the new optical cable. Connect the new optical cable to the same port as the removed one. Connect the optical cable to the optical module securely.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-17 Removing an SFP+ cable 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration If yes, contact Huawei technical support. If no, replace the cable or insert the connector securely, and go to Step Step 7 Bind the new optical cable. Bind the new optical cable in the same way as the existing optical cables. You can also remove all existing cable ties and bind all optical cables again if necessary.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-19 Removing a cable (for an IB NIC with two 56 Gbit/s ports as an example) Connect the new cable. Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into the port.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Bind the new optical cable in the same way as the existing optical cables. You can also remove all existing cable ties and bind all optical cables again if necessary.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-22 Connecting a serial cable ----End 7.2.6.8 Connecting PSU Cables 7.2.6.8.1 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 2288H...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 3 Connect the other end of the power cable to the DC PDU in the cabinet. The DC PDU is fastened horizontally in the rear of the cabinet. Connect the power cable to the socket on the PDU according to the plan.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration If PSUs are properly installed but are not yet powered on, power on the PSUs. The server will be powered on along with the PSUs. By default, System State Upon Power Supply is set to Power On, which allows the server to power on after the PSUs are applied with power.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.3.2 Power-Off Procedure l Powering off a server will interrupt all services and programs running on it. Therefore, before powering off a server, ensure that all services and programs have been stopped or migrated to other servers.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration For details, see 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server. On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar. Choose Power Off or Forced Power Off. A dialog box is displayed.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.4.2 Configuration Overview Configuration Process Figure 7-26 Initial configuration process Table 7-5 Process description Step Description Change the initial l Initial password of the default iBMC user passwords. l Initial iBMC U-Boot password Check the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H 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 7-27 Local Users page Step 3 Click on the right of the user whose password is to be changed.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration The password must meet the following requirements: l Contain 8 to 20 characters. l Contain at least one space or one of the following special characters: `~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/? l Contain at least two types of the following characters:...
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-29 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Upgrade the iBMC, BIOS, or CPLD. 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Process Figure 7-32 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration l The default boot mode is UEFI. l 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.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 2 Select Yes and press Enter. 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 2288H 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. Software and firmware upgrade Software and firmware upgrade packages can be downloaded by server model and installed as needed.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 Configuring VMD Settings...
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Browser Windows Server 2016 64-bit Internet Explorer 11.0 JRE 1.8 U45 JRE 1.8 U144 Mozilla Firefox 39.0 to 54.0 Windows Server 2008 R2 Internet Explorer 9.0 to 11.0 JRE 1.7 U45 64-bit JRE 1.8 U45...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-1 iBMC UI for login Step 5 Log in to the iBMC WebUI. Log in as a local user. Select the language to be used. Enter the user name and password.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations NO TICE Before login, ensure that the following settings meet the requirements: – A domain controller exists on the network, and a user domain and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) users have been created on the domain controller.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI. Step 2 On the menu bar, choose Remote Console. Figure 9-2 Remote Console page Step 3 Click an Integrated Remote Console.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations l Java Integrated Remote Console (Private): allows only one local user or VNC user to access and perform operations on the server through the iBMC. l Java Integrated Remote Console (Shared): allows two local users or up to five VNC users to simultaneously access and perform operations on the server through the iBMC.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-6 Security warning Step 6 Click Yes. l Click No to return to the login interface. l 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 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-9 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. l Click No to return to the login interface. l 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 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-12 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. l Click No to return to the login interface. l 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 2288H 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). l You can obtain the PuTTY software from the chiark home page.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H 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.
FusionServer Pro 2288H 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations The VMD function must be enabled on the BIOS in UEFI mode only. The BIOS in legacy mode does not support this setting. Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information about the operating systems supported by the VMD function.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations The server automatically restarts for the settings to take effect. ----End 9.6 Accessing the BIOS 9.6.1 Entering the BIOS (Skylake) Procedure Step 1 Log in to the desktop of the server.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations l To go to the BIOS front page, press F11 or F3. l To boot from the network, press F12. Enter the password in the displayed dialog box. l To access the Smart Provisioning GUI, press F6.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations For details, see 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server. Step 2 On the Remote Virtual Console, click on the menu bar. Step 3 Select Reset or Forced System Reset.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-19 Entering the BIOS password Step 6 Enter the BIOS password. l The default BIOS password is Admin@9000. l Press F2 to alternate between the English (US), French, and Japanese keyboards.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations The following describes how to clear the data on one HDD/SSD as an example. This operation is for reference only. You can also use other methods to clear data from storage media.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-21 Querying drive information Step 5 Write all 0s to the drive to be cleared. Command: badblocks -swft 0 Drive letter Example: badblocks -swft 0 /dev/sdb Figure 9-22 Clearing data (example) l The drive letters vary with the storage media (HDD, SSD, and USB flash drive).
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 Remote technical support Onsite technical support...
To learn server applications, visit Support > Knowledge Base > Servers. Contact Huawei Huawei provides comprehensive technical support and services. To obtain assistance, contact Huawei technical support as follows: Contact Huawei customer service center. Enterprise customers in China: – Call 400-822-9999 –...
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 Description and Software...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 10 More Information Tool Server Model Description and Software Version FusionServer For details, see SmartKit contains tools used for batch Tools SmartKit FusionServer deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of Tools 2.0 servers. SmartKit User...
11.3 FusionServer Tools SmartKit 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.
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.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 11 Software and Configuration Utilities 11.3 FusionServer Tools SmartKit SmartKit is a tool kit integrating tools required for deploying, maintaining, and upgrading servers in batches. It simplifies server O&M and improves O&M efficiency.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide 11 Software and Configuration Utilities Operation Description V2/V3 configuration Export BIOS configurations of V2 and V3 servers in batches. check Burn-in test Test the CPUs, memory modules, drives, and link bit errors of servers in batches.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Appendix A.1 Glossary A.1.1 A-E baseboard management The BMC complies with the Intelligent Platform Management controller (BMC) Interface (IPMI). It collects, processes, and stores sensor signals, and monitors the operating status of components. The...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix A.1.2 F-J Gigabit Ethernet (GE) An extension and enhancement of traditional shared 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 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Peripheral Component A computer bus PCI, which uses the existing PCI Interconnect Express programming concepts and communication standards, but (PCIe) builds a faster serial communication system. Intel is the main sponsor for PCIe. PCIe is used only for internal interconnection.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix A.2.1 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 calendar day Conformite Europeenne Common Information Model...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix error checking and correcting ECMA European Computer Manufacturer Association Execute Disable Bit European Efficiency enterprise resource planning European Telecommunication Standards A.2.2 F-J FB-DIMM Fully Buffered DIMM Fiber Channel Federal Communications Commission...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix iBMC intelligent baseboard management controller Industry Canada ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Internet Data Center International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGMP Internet Group Message Protocol IOPS...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix next business day NC-SI Network Controller Sideband Interface A.2.4 P-T PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express power distribution unit physical layer PMBUS power management bus power OK pulse-width modulation Preboot Execution Environment...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment supply chain management SDDC single device data correction SERDES serializer/deserializer SGMII serial gigabit media independent interface serial management interface SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol...
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Description SN ID (two characters), which is 21. Material identification code (8 characters), that is, the processing code. Vendor code (two characters). 10 indicates Huawei, and other values indicate outsourcing vendors. Year and month (two characters). l The first character indicates the year.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix A.4 Operating Temperature Limitations Table A-2 Operating temperature limitations Configuration 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 l All options l V100 GPU...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Configuration Max. 30°C Max. 35°C Max. 40°C Max. 45°C (86°F) (95°F) (104°F) (113°F) 12 x 3.5" drive l All options Options not Options not l Not pass-through supported supported: supported: supported...
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix l 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. l If P4 GPU cards are configured: The server supports the maximum operating temperature of 35°C (95°F) when holding three or...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description Memory Address Parity Detects memory command and address Protection errors. Memory Demand and Patrol Corrects errors upon detection. If these Scrubbing errors are not corrected promptly, uncorrectable errors may occur.
FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description Error Injection Support Injects errors to verify various RAS features. Machine Check Architecture Provides software recovery for uncorrectable errors to improve system availability. eMCA: Gen2 Improves system availability.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component CPUN VDDQ Temp CPU VDDQ temperature Mainboard N indicates the CPU ID. The value is 1 or 2. CPUN VRD Temp CPU VRD temperature Mainboard N indicates the CPU ID. The value is 1 or 2.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component CPUN DDR VPP1 VPP_ABC voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU ID. The value is 1 or 2. CPUN DDR VPP2 VPP_DEF voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU ID. The value is 1 or 2.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component DIMMN DIMM status DIMMN N indicates the DIMM slot number. RTC Battery RTC battery status. An RTC battery alarm is generated when the voltage is lower than 1 V.
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component Port# Link Down Network port link state LOM port PSN Status PSU status PSUN N indicates the PSU ID. The value is 1 or 2. PSN Fan Status...
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FusionServer Pro 2288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component RAID Card BBU RAID controller card BBU BBU supercapacitor of LSI SAS3106 RAID controller card SM380 Temp 25GENIC chip temperature PCIe card PCIe$ NIC Temp PCIe card chip temperature...