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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................................................................................................................14
5.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................14
5.1.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Indicators and Buttons.............................................................................................................................................15
5.1.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.2 Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................21
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......................................................................................................................................28
5.4.1.5 Memory Installation Positions..............................................................................................................................28
5.4.1.6 Memory Protection Technologies.........................................................................................................................30
5.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................31
5.5.1 Drive Configurations ...............................................................................................................................................31
5.5.2 Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................................32
5.5.3 Drive Indicators.......................................................................................................................................................33
5.5.4 RAID Controller Card .............................................................................................................................................34
5.6 Network......................................................................................................................................................................34
5.6.1 LOMs.......................................................................................................................................................................34
5.6.2 FlexIO Cards............................................................................................................................................................36

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5.7 I/O Expansion.............................................................................................................................................................39
5.7.1 PCIe Cards...............................................................................................................................................................39
5.7.2 PCIe Slots................................................................................................................................................................39
5.7.3 PCIe Slot Description..............................................................................................................................................42
5.8 PSUs...........................................................................................................................................................................44
5.9 Fans.............................................................................................................................................................................45
5.10 Boards.......................................................................................................................................................................46
5.10.1 Mainboard..............................................................................................................................................................46
5.10.2 Drive Backplane ....................................................................................................................................................47
6 Product Specifications................................................................................................................50
6.1 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................50
6.2 Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................................................................53
6.3 Physical Specifications...............................................................................................................................................55
7 Software and Hardware Compatibility ..................................................................................58
8 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................59
8.1 Security.......................................................................................................................................................................59
8.2 Maintenance and Warranty .........................................................................................................................................62
9 System Management ..................................................................................................................63
A Appendix .....................................................................................................................................65
B Glossary........................................................................................................................................78
C Acronyms and Abbreviations..................................................................................................81

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About This Document
Overview
This document describes the FusionServer 2288 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
Date
Description
04
2022-11-11
⚫Updated 6.3 Physical Specifications .
⚫Updated 8.1 Security.
03
2022-08-12
Optimized 6.3 Physical Specifications .
02
2022-06-25
⚫Added a figure that shows how to measure
dimensions.
⚫Added A.1 Chassis Label.
01
2021-12-20
This issue is the first official release.

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1 Product Introduction
FusionServer 2288 V5 (2288 V5) is a new-generation 2U 2-socket rack server designed for
Internet, Internet Data Center (IDC), cloud computing, enterprise, and telecom applications.
The 2288 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.
The reliable 2288 V5 features low power consumption, high scalability, easy deployment, and
simplified management.
For details about the 2288 V5 nameplate information, see A.4 Nameplate .
Figure 1-1 2288V5 (with 12 drives)

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2 Features
Performance and Scalability
⚫Powered by Intel®Xeon®Scalable Skylake or Cascade Lake processors, the server
provides up to 20 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 40 cores and 80 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 sixteen 2933 MT/s memory modules (only
available with Cascade Lake processors) provides 1024 GB memory space and the
maximum theoretical memory bandwidth of 249.9375 GB/s.
⚫Flexible drive configurations cater to a variety of business requirements and ensure high
elasticity and scalability of storage resources.
⚫The use of all solid-state drives (SSDs) is supported. An SSD supports up to 100 times
more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical hard disk drive (HDD). The use of
all SSDs provides higher I/O performance than the use of all HDDs or a combination of
HDDs and SSDs.
⚫The LANs on motherboard (LOMs) and FlexIO cards provide a variety of ports to meet
different networking requirements.

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⚫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.
⚫The server supports up to six PCIe 3.0 slots.
Availability and Serviceability
⚫Carrier-class components with process expertise ensure high system reliability and
availability.
⚫The server uses hot-swappable SAS/SATA drives. It supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 50, 6,
and 60, depending on the RAID controller card used. It also uses a supercapacitor to
protect the RAID cache data against power failures.
⚫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, fault diagnosis LED, 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, consult the technical
support.
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.
⚫Lockable server chassis panel ensures security of local data.
⚫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 FlexIO card 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.

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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.
⚫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 Physical structure of a 2288 V5 with 12 x 3.5" drives (example)
1
I/O module 1
2
I/O module 2
3
PSUs
4
Filler panel
5
Chassis
6
Supercapacitor holder
7
Air duct
8
Front-drive backplane
9
Fan module brackets
10
Fan modules
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Front drives
12
FlexIO card
13
Mainboard
14
Screw-in RAID controller
card
15
Trusted platform module
16
DIMMs

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(TPM)
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Processors
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Heat sinks

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4 Logical Structure
Figure 4-1 2288 V5 logical structure
⚫The server supports one or two Intel®Xeon®Scalable processors.
⚫The server supports up to 16 memory modules.
⚫The CPUs (processors) interconnect with each other through two UPI links at a speed of
up to 10.4 GT/s.
⚫Two PCIe riser cards connect to the processors through PCIe buses to provide ease of
expandability and connection.
⚫The RAID controller card on the mainboard connects to CPU 1 through PCIe buses, and
connects to the drive backplane through SAS signal cables. A variety of drive backplanes
are provided to support different local storage configurations.
⚫The LBG-2 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) supports two 10GE optical LOM ports.
⚫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
⚫8 x 2.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-1 Front view
1
Drives
2
Slide-out label plate (with an
SN label)

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⚫12 x 3.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-2 Front view
1
Drives
2
Slide-out label plate (with an
SN label)
⚫25 x 2.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-3 Front view
1
Drives
2
Slide-out label plate (with an
SN label)
5.1.2 Indicators and Buttons
Indicator and Button Positions
⚫8 x 2.5" drive configuration

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Figure 5-4 Indicators and buttons on the front panel
1
10GE LOM port connection
status indicator
NOTE
The 10GE indicator is
unavailable.
2
GE LOM port 1 connection
status indicator
3
GE LOM port 2 connection
status indicator
4
Fault diagnostic LED
5
Health status indicator
6
UID Button/Indicator
7
Power button/indicator
-
-
⚫12 x 3.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-5 Indicators and buttons on the front panel
1
10GE LOM port connection
status indicator
NOTE
The 10GE indicator is
unavailable.
2
GE LOM port 1 connection
status indicator
3
GE LOM port 2 connection
status indicator
4
Fault diagnostic LED
5
Health status indicator
6
UID button/indicator
7
Power button/indicator
-
-
⚫25 x 2.5" drive configuration

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Figure 5-6 Indicators and buttons on the front panel
1
10GE LOM port connection
status indicator
NOTE
The 10GE indicator is
unavailable.
2
GE LOM port 1 connection
status indicator
3
GE LOM port 2 connection
status indicator
4
Fault diagnostic LED
5
Health status indicator
6
UID button/indicator
7
Power button/indicator
-
-
Indicator and Button Descriptions
Table 5-1 Indicators and buttons on the front panel
Silkscreen
Indicator/Butt
on
Description
Fault diagnostic
LED
⚫---: The device is operating properly.
⚫Error code: A component is faulty.
For details about error codes, see the
FusionServer Rack Server iBMC Alarm Handling.
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.

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Silkscreen
Indicator/Butt
on
Description
⚫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.
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 the 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.
5.1.3 Ports
Port Positions
⚫8 x 2.5" drive configuration

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Figure 5-7 Ports on the front panel
1
USB 2.0 ports
-
-
⚫12 x 3.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-8 Ports on the front panel
1
USB 2.0 ports
-
-
⚫25 x 2.5" drive configuration
Figure 5-9 Ports on the front panel
1
USB 2.0 ports
-
-
Port Description
Table 5-2 Ports on the front panel
Port
Type
Quantity
Description
USB port
USB 2.0
2
Used to connect to a USB device.
NOTICE
Before connecting an external USB
device, check that the USB device

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Port
Type
Quantity
Description
functions properly. The server may
operate abnormally if an abnormal
USB device is connected.
5.2 Rear Panel
5.2.1 Appearance
Figure 5-10 Rear view
1
I/O module 1
2
I/O module 2
3
Filler panel
4
PSU 2
5
PSU 1
6
(Optional) FlexIO card
⚫I/O modules 1 and 2 can be configured with drive modules or PCIe riser modules.
⚫The preceding figure is for reference only.