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Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................v
1 Product Introduction ....................................................................................................................7
2 Features ...........................................................................................................................................8
3 Physical Structure .......................................................................................................................11
4 Logical Structure .........................................................................................................................13
5 Hardware Description................................................................................................................15
5.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................15
5.1.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................15
5.1.2 Indicators and Buttons .............................................................................................................................................16
5.1.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................19
5.2.2 Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Processor.....................................................................................................................................................................23
5.4 Memory ......................................................................................................................................................................24
5.4.1 DDR4 Memory........................................................................................................................................................24
5.4.1.1 Memory Identifier.................................................................................................................................................24
5.4.1.2 Memory Subsystem Architecture..........................................................................................................................25
5.4.1.3 Memory Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................26
5.4.1.4 DIMM Installation Rules......................................................................................................................................27
5.4.1.5 Memory Installation Positions..............................................................................................................................28
5.4.1.6 Memory Protection Technologies.........................................................................................................................30
5.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................31
5.5.1 Drive Configuration.................................................................................................................................................31
5.5.2 Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................................32
5.5.3 Drive Indicators .......................................................................................................................................................35
5.5.4 RAID Controller Card .............................................................................................................................................38
5.6 Network ......................................................................................................................................................................39
5.6.1 LOMs.......................................................................................................................................................................39
5.6.2 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Cards.......................................................................................................................................41

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5.7 I/O Expansion.............................................................................................................................................................42
5.7.1 PCIe Cards...............................................................................................................................................................42
5.7.2 PCIe Slots ................................................................................................................................................................42
5.7.3 PCIe Slot Description ..............................................................................................................................................43
5.8 PSUs ...........................................................................................................................................................................44
5.9 Fans.............................................................................................................................................................................45
5.10 Boards.......................................................................................................................................................................47
5.10.1 Mainboard..............................................................................................................................................................47
5.10.2 Drive Backplane ....................................................................................................................................................49
5.10.3 PSU Backplane......................................................................................................................................................51
6 Product Specifications................................................................................................................52
6.1 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................52
6.2 Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................................................................55
6.3 Physical Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................57
7 Software and Hardware Compatibility ..................................................................................59
8 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................60
8.1 Security.......................................................................................................................................................................60
8.2 Maintenance and Warranty .........................................................................................................................................63
9 System Management ..................................................................................................................64
10 Certifications..............................................................................................................................66
A Appendix .....................................................................................................................................68
B Glossary........................................................................................................................................81
C Acronyms and Abbreviations..................................................................................................84

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About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the 2298 V5 rack server in terms of features, structure, specifications,
and component hardware and software compatibility.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for pre-sales engineers.
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Change History
Issue
Release Date
Change Description
03
2022-06-25
⚫Update 5.5.1 Drive Configuration.
⚫Added a figure that shows how to measure
dimensions.
⚫Added 5.10.3 PSU Backplane .
⚫Updated the physical structure diagram and added
the PSU backplane information.
⚫Added A.1 Chassis Label.
⚫Updated 6.1 Technical Specifications and claimed
support for U.2 drives.
⚫Upgrades the standards of CE, UKCA, and CCC
certifications in the chapter 10 Certifications.
02
2022-03-18
Added 10 Certifications.
01
2021-12-20
This issue is the first official release.

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1 Product Introduction
FusionServer 2298 V5 (2298 V5) is a new-generation 2U 2-socket rack server designed for
Internet, enterprise, and telecom applications.
The 2298 V5 applies to distributed storage, big data analysis, software-defined storage, video,
backup and archiving, and other storage-intensive cold storage scenarios. It delivers
unmatched flexibility and expandability of local storage, reduced storage costs, as well as
high computing performance.
The 2298 V5 features ultra-high density, superb performance, easy O&M, and high
expandability.
For details about the 2298 V5 nameplate information, see A.4 Nameplate .
Figure 1-1 2298V5

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2 Features
Performance and Scalability
⚫Powered by two Intel®Xeon®Scalable Skylake or Cascade Lake processors, the server
provides up to 28 cores, 3.8 GHz frequency, a 38.5 MB L3 cache, and two 10.4 GT/s
UPI links between the processors, which deliver supreme processing performance.
−It supports up to two processors with 56 cores and 112 threads to maximize the
concurrent execution of multithreaded applications.
−An L2 cache is added. Each core can exclusively use 1 MB of L2 cache and at least
1.375 MB of L3 cache.
−Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows processor cores to run faster than the
frequency specified in the Thermal Design Power (TDP) configuration if they are
operating below power, current, and temperature specification limits.
−Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables each processor core to run up to two
threads, improving parallel computation capability.
−The hardware-assisted Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) allows
operating system (OS) vendors to better use hardware to address virtualization
workloads.
−Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (Intel AVX-512) significantly accelerates
floating-point performance for computing-intensive applications.
−The Cascade Lake processors support Intel® Deep Learning Boost vector neural
network instructions (VNNI) to improve the performance of deep learning
applications.
⚫The server supports double data rate 4 (DDR4) registered dual in-line memory modules
(RDIMMs) and load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) with error checking and correcting
(ECC). A server fully configured with twelve 2933 MT/s memory modules (only
available with Cascade Lake processors) provides 768 GB memory space and the
maximum theoretical memory bandwidth of 274.96875 GB/s.
⚫Flexible drive configurations cater to a variety of business requirements and ensure high
elasticity and scalability of storage resources.
⚫SATA/SAS SSDs or NVMe drives can be used as the cache to improve drive
performance.
⚫The LANs on motherboard (LOMs) and Open Compute Project (OCP) 2.0 mezzanine
cards provide a variety of ports to meet different networking requirements.
⚫The server supports up to four PCIe 3.0 slots.
⚫With Intel integrated I/O, the Intel®Xeon®Scalable processors integrate the PCIe 3.0
controller to shortens I/O latency and improve overall system performance.

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Availability and Serviceability
⚫Carrier-class components with process expertise ensure high system reliability and
availability.
⚫The server supports twenty-four 3.5-inch front SAS/SATA drives and four 2.5-inch rear
SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. All the drives are hot-swappable, and the 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
drives support RAID1, 10, and 1E.
⚫The SSDs offer better reliability than HDDs, ensuring continued system performance.
⚫The server provides simplified O&M and efficient troubleshooting through the UID/HLY
LED indicators on the front panel and iBMC WebUI.
⚫The iBMC monitors system parameters in real time, triggers alarms, and performs
recovery actions in case of failures, minimizing system downtime.
⚫For more information about the warranty in the Chinese market, see Warranty.
Manageability and Security
⚫The built-in iBMC monitors server operating status and provides remote management.
⚫A password is required for accessing the BIOS, ensuring system boot and management
security.
⚫The Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI) allows a network port to serve as a
management port and a service port for maximized return on investment (ROI) for
customers. The NC-SI feature is disabled by default and can be enabled through the
iBMC or BIOS.
⚫The integrated Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) improves setup,
configuration, and update efficiency and simplifies fault handling.
⚫The Advanced Encryption Standard–New Instruction (AES NI) algorithm allows faster
and stronger encryption.
⚫Intel Execute Disable Bit (EDB) function prevents certain types of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when working with a supported OS.
⚫Intel Trusted Execution Technology enhances security using hardware-based defense
against malicious software attacks, allowing applications to run independently.
⚫The trusted platform module (TPM) and trusted cryptography module (TCM) provide
advanced encryption functions, such as digital signatures and remote authentication.
The service port with NC-SI enabled supports the following configuration:
⚫Configuring any port on the LOM, OCP 2.0 mezzanine card 1, or PCIe NIC as the service port with
NC-SI enabled. Host port 1 is configured by default.
⚫Enabling, disabling, and setting a virtual local area network (VLAN) ID for this port. The VLAN ID
is 0and disabled by default.
⚫Configuring IPv4 addresses (IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway) and IPv6 addresses (IPv6
address, prefix length, and gateway) for this port.
Energy Efficiency
⚫The 80 Plus Platinum power supply units (PSUs) of multiple power ratings provide 94%
power efficiency at 50% load.
⚫The server supports active/standby power supplies and high-voltage DC (HVDC) for
improved power supply efficiency.
⚫Efficient voltage regulator-down (VRD) power supplies for boards minimize the energy
loss from DC/DC power conversion.

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⚫Area-based, Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) intelligent fan speed adjustment and
intelligent CPU frequency scaling optimize heat dissipation and reduce overall system
power consumption.
⚫The improved thermal design with energy-efficient fans ensures optimal heat dissipation
and reduces system power consumption.
⚫The server is protected with power capping and power control measures.
⚫Staggered spin-up for drives reduces the server boot power consumption.
⚫Intel® Intelligent Power Capability allows a processor to be powered on or off based on
requirements.
⚫Low-voltage Intel®Xeon®Scalable processors consume less energy, ideally suited for
data centers and telecommunications environments constrained by power and thermal
limitations.
⚫SSDs consume 80% less power than HDDs.

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3 Physical Structure
Figure 3-1 2298V5 physical structure
1
Rear drive
2
Rear-drive module
3
PCIe riser module
4
Standard PCIe card
5
PSU
6
PSU backplane
7
Chassis
8
Air duct 1
9
Upper-layer drive drawer
10
Lower-layer drive drawer
11
Fan module bracket
12
Fan module
13
Air duct 2
14
Heat sink
15
Processor
16
DIMM
17
TPM/TCM
18
Mainboard

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4 Logical Structure
Figure 4-1 2298V5 logical structure
⚫The server supports one or two Intel®Xeon®Scalable processors.
⚫The server supports up to 12 memory modules.
⚫The CPUs (processors) interconnect with each other through two UPI links at a speed of
up to 10.4 GT/s.
⚫The CPUs are directly connected to five PCIe slots:
−CPU 1 is connected to two full-height half-length (FHHL) PCIe 3.0 x8 cards and
one PCIe 3.0 x8 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card.
−CPU 2 is connected to two half-height half-length (HHHL) PCIe 3.0 x16 cards.
⚫The server supports 24 front 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives directly connected to a 24-port
PCIe SAS HBA card.
⚫The server supports four rear 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives that can be directly
connected to the following signal sources:
−PCIe RAID controller card when SAS/SATA drives are configured
−PCH SATA interface when SATA drives are configured
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⚫The LBG-2 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) supports:
−Two 10GE optical LOM ports
−Two GE electrical LOM ports
−Two SATA or PCIe ports for M.2 SSDs
⚫Uses the iBMC management chip, and supports a VGA, a management network port, a
debugging serial port, and other management ports.

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5 Hardware Description
5.1 Front Panel
5.2 Rear Panel
5.3 Processor
5.4 Memory
5.5 Storage
5.6 Network
5.7 I/O Expansion
5.8 PSUs
5.9 Fans
5.10 Boards
5.1 Front Panel
5.1.1 Appearance
Figure 5-1 Front view
1
Drive drawer ejector lever
2
Drive drawer ejector release

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slider
3
Upper drive drawer
4
Mounting ear ejector lever
5
Lower drive drawer
6
Slide-out label plate (with an
SN label)
5.1.2 Indicators and Buttons
Indicator and Button Positions
Figure 5-2 Indicators and buttons on the front panel
1
Power button/indicator
2
Health status indicator
3
10GE optical port (LOM port
1) connection status indicator
4
GE electrical port (LOM port
3) connection status indicator
5
UID button/indicator
6
Non-Maskable Interrupt
(NMI) button
7
10GE optical port (LOM port
2) connection status indicator
8
GE electrical port (LOM port
4) connection status indicator
9
Status indicators of the drives
in the front drawers
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Indicator and Button Descriptions
Table 5-1 Description of indicators and buttons on the front panel
Sign
Indicator and
Button
Description
Power
button/indicator
Power indicator:
⚫Off: The device is not powered on.
⚫Steady green: The device is powered on.
⚫Blinking yellow: The iBMC is starting. The power
button is locked and cannot be pressed. The iBMC
is started in about 1 minute, and then the power
indicator is steady yellow.
⚫Steady yellow: The device is standby.
Power button:
⚫When the device is powered on, you can press this
button to gracefully shut down the OS.
NOTE
For different OSs, you may need to shut down the OS as
prompted.
⚫When the device is powered on, holding down
this button for 6 seconds will forcibly power off
the device.
⚫When the power indicator is steady yellow, you
can press this button to power on the device.
UID
button/indicator
The UID button/indicator helps identify and locate a
device.
UID indicator:
⚫Off: The device is not being located.
⚫Blinking or steady blue: The device is being
located.
UID button description:
⚫You can control the UID indicator status by
pressing the UID button or using the iBMC.
⚫You can press this button to turn on or off the
UID indicator.
⚫You can press and hold down this button for 4 to
6 seconds to reset the iBMC.
Health status
indicator
⚫Off: The device is powered off or is faulty.
⚫Blinking red at 1 Hz: A major alarm has been
generated on the system.
⚫Blinking red at 5 Hz: A critical alarm has been
generated on the system.
⚫Steady green: The device is operating properly.
NMI button
A non-maskable interrupt (NMI) is generally
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Sign
Indicator and
Button
Description
NMI, press this button or click the button on the
iBMC WebUI.
NOTICE
⚫Press the NMI button only when the OS is abnormal. Do
not press this button when the server is operating
properly. An NMI does not gracefully shut down the OS
and causes service interruption and data loss.
⚫Before pressing the NMI button, ensure that the OS has
the NMI processing program. Otherwise, the OS may
crash. Exercise caution when pressing this button.
LOM port
connection
status indicator
Each indicator shows the connection status of an
Ethernet LOM port.
⚫Off: The network port is not in use or has failed.
⚫Steady green: The network port is properly
connected.
NOTE
⚫The indicators correspond to two 10GE and two GE
network ports on the mainboard.
⚫The LOM has a standby power supply and will not be
powered off even if the service system is powered off.
As long as the LOM ports are properly connected to
other working network devices, the network ports will
remain connected and the indicators are on.
Status
indicators of the
drives in the
front drawers
Indicate the status of the drives in the front drive
drawers.
For details, see Front Drive Drawer Indicators
(3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives).
5.1.3 Ports
Port Positions
Figure 5-3 Ports on the front panel

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1
USB 3.0 ports
2
VGA port
Port Description
Table 5-2 Ports on the front panel
Port
Type
Quantity
Description
USB port
USB 3.0
2
Used to connect to a USB device.
NOTICE
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.
VGA port
DB15
1
Used to connect a display
terminal, such as a monitor or
KVM.
5.2 Rear Panel
5.2.1 Appearance
Figure 5-4 Rear view
1
SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
2
Rear drive module
3
PCIe Slot1
4
PCIe Slot2
5
PCIe riser module
6
PCIe Slot4
7
PCIe Slot3
8
PSU 1
9
PSU 2
10
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(Optional) OCP 2.0
mezzanine card
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-
⚫For details about the LOM and OCP 2.0 mezzanine card, see 5.6 Network.
⚫The preceding figure is for reference only.
5.2.2 Indicators
Indicator Positions
Figure 5-5 Indicators on the rear panel
1
PSU indicator
2
UID Indicator
3
Serial port indicators
NOTE
The indicators are reserved.
4
Connection status indicator of
the management network port
5
Data transmission status
indicator of the management
network port
6
LOM indicators
7
OCP 2.0 mezzanine card
indicator
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Indicator Description
Table 5-3 Description of indicators on the rear panel
Indicator
Description
LOM indicators
For details, see 5.6.1 LOMs .
OCP 2.0 mezzanine card
indicator
For details, see 5.6.2 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Cards.