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FusionServer 5288 V6 Server
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Date
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Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................v
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................7
2 Features ...........................................................................................................................................8
3 Physical Structure .......................................................................................................................11
4 Logical Structure .........................................................................................................................13
5 Hardware Description................................................................................................................15
5.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................16
5.1.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................16
5.1.2 Indicators and Buttons .............................................................................................................................................16
5.1.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.2 Indicators and Buttons .............................................................................................................................................22
5.2.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................24
5.3 Processors...................................................................................................................................................................25
5.4 Memory ......................................................................................................................................................................26
5.4.1 DDR4 Memory........................................................................................................................................................26
5.4.1.1 Memory ID ...........................................................................................................................................................26
5.4.1.2 Memory Subsystem Architecture..........................................................................................................................27
5.4.1.3 Memory Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................29
5.4.1.4 DIMM Installation Rules......................................................................................................................................30
5.4.1.5 Memory Installation Positions..............................................................................................................................31
5.4.1.6 Memory Protection Technologies .........................................................................................................................34
5.4.2 PMem.......................................................................................................................................................................34
5.4.2.1 Memory Identifier.................................................................................................................................................34
5.4.2.2 Memory Subsystem Architecture..........................................................................................................................35
5.4.2.3 Memory Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................36
5.4.2.4 DIMM Installation Rules......................................................................................................................................37
5.4.2.5 Memory Installation Positions..............................................................................................................................38
5.4.2.6 Memory Protection Technologies .........................................................................................................................40
5.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................40

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5.5.1 Drive Configurations ...............................................................................................................................................40
5.5.2 Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................................46
5.5.3 Drive Indicators .......................................................................................................................................................70
5.5.4 RAID Controller Card .............................................................................................................................................72
5.6 Network ......................................................................................................................................................................73
5.6.1 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter .......................................................................................................................................73
5.7 I/O Expansion.............................................................................................................................................................73
5.7.1 PCIe Cards...............................................................................................................................................................73
5.7.2 PCIe Slots ................................................................................................................................................................74
5.7.3 PCIe Slot Description ..............................................................................................................................................79
5.8 PSUs ...........................................................................................................................................................................84
5.9 Fan Modules ...............................................................................................................................................................85
5.10 Boards.......................................................................................................................................................................86
5.10.1 Mainboard..............................................................................................................................................................86
5.10.2 Drive Backplane ....................................................................................................................................................88
6 Product Specifications................................................................................................................93
6.1 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................93
6.2 Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................................................................96
6.3 Physical Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................98
7 Software and Hardware Compatibility ................................................................................100
8 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................101
8.1 Security.....................................................................................................................................................................101
8.2 Maintenance and Warranty .......................................................................................................................................104
9 System Management ................................................................................................................105
10 Certifications............................................................................................................................107
A Appendix ...................................................................................................................................109
B Glossary......................................................................................................................................123
C Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................................126

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About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the FusionServer 5288 V6 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
04
2022-06-25
⚫Added a figure that shows how to measure
dimensions.
⚫Upgrades the standards of CE, UKCA, and CCC
certifications in the chapter 10 Certifications.
⚫Added A.1 Chassis Label.
⚫Updated A.3 Operating Temperature Limitations.
03
2022-05-18
Added support for 5.4.2 PMem.
02
2022-03-18
⚫Updated 5.4.1.6 Memory Protection
Technologies.
⚫Updated 6.1 Technical Specifications and claimed
support for U.2 drives.
⚫Added 10 Certifications.
01
2021-12-24
This issue is the first official release.

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1 Overview
FusionServer 5288 V6 (5288 V6) is a new-generation 4U dual-socket or single-socket storage
server designed for media and entertainment, and finance fields.
The 5288 V6 is ideal for applications such as cold data storage, video surveillance, cloud
storage, and big data processing.
The 5288 V6 delivers outstanding computing performance, exceptional flexibility, and
unmatched storage expandability in a compact, dense design.
For details about the 5288 V6 nameplate information, see A.4 Nameplate.
Figure 1-1 5288 V6

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2 Features
Performance and Scalability
⚫Powered by the third-generation Intel®Xeon®Scalable Ice Lake processors, the server
provides up to 40 cores, 3.6 GHz frequency, a 60 MB L3 cache, and up to three 11.2
GT/s UPI links between the processors, which deliver supreme processing performance.
−It supports up to two processors with 80 cores and 160 threads to maximize the
concurrent execution of multithreaded applications.
−The L2 cache capacity is increased. Each core exclusively occupies 1.25 MB L2
cache, and at least 1.5 MB 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) to better use hardware to address virtualization workloads.
−Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (IntelAVX-512) significantly accelerates
floating-point performance for computing-intensive applications.
−Intel DL Boost (VNNI) is supported to improve the performance of deep learning
applications.
−The Intel®SGX and Intel®TME security features provide fine-grained data
protection through application isolation in the memory, and defend against physical
attacks through full memory encryption.
⚫The server supports a maximum of 32 memory modules in the following memory forms:
−The server supports a maximum of 32 DDR4 ECC 3200 MT/s DIMMs. The DDR4
ECC DIMMs support registered DIMMs (RDIMM) and load-reduced DIMMs
(LRDIMMs), which provide high speed and availability. A server supports a
maximum memory capacity of 4096 GB and a maximum memory bandwidth of
400 GB/s in theory.
−The server supports a maximum of 16 Intel®OptaneTM Persistent Memory Module
200 series (PMem modules for short), which must be used with the DDR4 memory
modules. When the DDR4 memory modules are used together, the server supports a
maximum of 12 TB memory capacity (calculated based on a maximum of 256 GB
capacity per DDR4 memory module and a maximum of 512 GB capacity per PMem
module).

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⚫Flexible drive configurations meet a variety of business requirements and ensure high
elasticity and scalability of storage resources.
⚫The use of 12 Gbit/s SCSI (SAS) serial connection for internal storage provides 2x data
transmission rate than the use of 6 Gbit/s SAS connection, maximizing the performance
of I/O-intensive applications.
⚫With Intel integrated I/O, the third-generation Intel®Xeon®Scalable processors integrate
the PCIe 4.0 controller to shorten I/O latency and improve overall system performance.
⚫The server supports a maximum of eight PCIe 4.0 expansion slots.
⚫The server supports two FlexIO cards (applicable to the OCP 3.0 network adapter) with
flexible configuration of GE/10GE/25GE/100GE network adapters, which are hot
swappable.
Availability and Serviceability
⚫Carrier-class components with process expertise ensure high system reliability and
availability.
⚫The server supports hot-swappable SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. SAS/SATA drives support
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.
⚫SSDs offer better reliability than HDDs, prolonging system uptime.
⚫The server provides simplified O&M and efficient troubleshooting through the UID/HLY
indicators on the front panel, fault diagnosis LED, and iBMC WebUI.
⚫The mounting ears provide iBMC direct connect management ports to support local
iBMC O&M, improving O&M efficiency.
⚫A server provides two hot-swappable PSUs in 1+1 redundancy mode and four
hot-swappable fan modules in N+1 redundancy mode, improving system availability.
⚫The built-in iBMC monitors system parameters in real time, triggers alarms, and
performs recovery actions to minimize the system downtime.
⚫For details about the warranty policy, visit 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 NC-SI feature allows a network port to serve as a management port and a service
port. 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 server chassis panel ensures security of local data.
⚫Chassis cover opening detection is supported to enhance security.
⚫Intel Execute Disable Bit (EDB) function prevents certain types of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when working with a supported OS.
⚫The Intel Converged Boot Guard & Trusted Execution Technology (Intel CBnT)
prevents malicious software attacks based on hardware, prevents the firmware from
being maliciously modified, and prevents the execution of unauthorized boot blocks. It
also allows applications to run in their own independent space without being affected by
other software running in the system, thereby enhancing security.

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⚫The secure boot based on the chip RoT implements level-by-level firmware verification
starting from the hardware RoT and builds a complete secure boot chain.
⚫The trusted platform module (TPM) and trusted cryptography module (TCM) provide
advanced encryption functions, such as digital signatures and remote authentication.
⚫The following requirements in NIST SP 800-147B are met:
−The BIOS firmware digital signature update mechanism is supported. During the
upgrade, the digital signature is verified to prevent unauthorized BIOS firmware
upgrade.
−The flash security protection mechanism is supported to prevent unauthorized
modification of the flash memory in the OS.
The service port with NC-SI enabled supports the following configuration:
⚫Configuring any network port on the FlexIO card 1, FlexIO card 2, or PCIe NIC (with NC-SI
enabled).
⚫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 server supports 80 Plus Platinum/Titanium PSUs of different energy efficiency
levels. The PSU efficiency reaches 96% at 50% load.
⚫Active/standby power supply and HVDC power supply are supported, improving the
efficiency of the power supply system.
⚫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 of drives reduces the server boot power consumption.

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3 Physical Structure
Figure 3-1 Physical structure
1
Rear drive
2
I/O module 1
3
I/O module 2
4
Rear-drive backplane
5
Chassis
6
I/O module 3
7
PSU
8
Supercapacitor holder
9
Air duct
NOTE
The air duct cannot be installed
on a server with built-in drives.
10
Intrusion sensor
11
Front-drive backplane
12
Left mounting ear plate

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Front drive
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Right mounting ear plate
15
Fan module
16
Fan module brackets
17
Processor heat sink
18
Processor
19
Cable organizer
20
Mainboard
21
Memory
22
TPM/TCM
23
Screw-in RAID controller
card
24
OCP 3.0 network adapter
25
BMC card
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4 Logical Structure
Figure 4-1 Logical structure
⚫The server supports one or two third-generation Intel®Xeon®Scalable Ice Lake
processors.
⚫The server supports up to 32 memory modules.
⚫The CPUs (processors) interconnect with each other through three UPI links at a speed
of up to 11.2 GT/s.
⚫The PCIe riser card connects to the processors through PCIe buses to provide ease of
expandability and connection.
⚫CPU1 and CPU2 each support one OCP 3.0 network adapter.
⚫The screw-in 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.

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⚫The LBG-R Platform Controller Hub (PCH) is integrated on the mainboard to support
five USB 3.0 ports.
⚫The BMC management chip integrated on the mainboard supports a video graphic array
(VGA) port, a management network port, and a serial port.

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5 Hardware Description
5.1 Front Panel
5.2 Rear Panel
5.3 Processors
5.4 Memory
5.5 Storage
5.6 Network
5.7 I/O Expansion
5.8 PSUs
5.9 Fan Modules
5.10 Boards

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5.1 Front Panel
5.1.1 Appearance
Figure 5-1 Front view
1
Drive
2
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
Fault diagnosis LED
2
Power button/indicator
3
Health status indicator
4
UID button/indicator

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5
FlexIO card 1 presence
indicator
6
FlexIO card 2 presence
indicator
7
iBMC direct connect
management port indicator
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Indicator and Button Descriptions
Table 5-1 Description of indicators and buttons on the front panel
Silkscreen
Indicator and
Button
Description
Fault diagnosis
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.
⚫When the device is powered on, you can hold
down this button for 6 seconds to forcibly power
off the device.
⚫When the power indicator is steady yellow, you
can press this button to power on the device.
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.
UID
button/indicator
The UID button/indicator helps identify and locate a
device.
UID indicator:

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Silkscreen
Indicator and
Button
Description
⚫Off: The device is not being located.
⚫Blinking or steady blue: The device is being
located.
UID button:
⚫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.
FlexIO card
presence
indicator
Indicates whether the FlexIO card is detected.
⚫Off: The FlexIO card is not detected.
⚫Blinking green at 0.5 Hz: The FlexIO card is
detected but is not powered on.
⚫Blinking green at 2 Hz: The FlexIO card is
detected and has just been inserted.
⚫Steady green: The FlexIO card is detected and the
power supply is normal.
iBMC direct
connect
management
port indicator
Indicates the status when the iBMC direct connect
management port connects to a terminal (local PC or
Android mobile phone):
⚫Off: No terminal is connected.
⚫Blinking green at short intervals for 3 seconds and
then off: The port is disabled.
⚫Steady green: The terminal is connected.
Indicates the status when the iBMC direct connect
management port connects to a USB device:
⚫Blinking red at long intervals: The job fails or an
error is reported when the job is complete.
⚫Blinking green at short intervals: The job is being
executed.
⚫Blinking green at short intervals for 3 seconds and
then off: The port is disabled.
⚫Steady green: The server configuration file is
being copied from the USB device or the job is
successfully completed.

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5.1.3 Ports
Port Positions
Figure 5-3 Ports on the front panel
1
USB 3.0 port
2
iBMC direct connect
management port
3
VGA port
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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 3.0
device.
NOTICE
⚫Before connecting an external
USB device, ensure that the USB
device functions properly.
Otherwise, it may adversely
impact the server.
⚫The USB 3.0 port can be used to
supply power to low-power
peripherals. However, the USB
3.0 port must comply with the
USB specifications. To run
advanced peripherals, such as
external CD/DVD drives, an
external power supply is required.
iBMC direct
connect
management
USB Type-C
NOTE
The USB 2.0
1
Used to connect to a local PC
through a USB Type-C cable to
monitor and manage the system.

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Port
Type
Quantity
Description
portNote
protocol is
supported.
NOTE
Only local PCs running Windows 10
are supported.
⚫To log in to the iBMC from the
local PC, enter https://IP address
of the iBMC management network
port in the address box of the
browser on the local PC.
Used to connect to a USB device.
NOTICE
⚫Before connecting an external
USB device, ensure that the USB
device functions properly.
Otherwise, it may adversely
impact the server.
⚫For details about how to connect a
USB device to the iBMC
management port, see
FusionServer Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
VGA portNote
DB15
1
Used to connect a display
terminal, such as a monitor or
KVM.
Note: The VGA port and iBMC direct connect management port cannot be used at the
same time.