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Contents
About This Document.................................................................................................................. vii
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Physical Structure .......................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Logical Structure......................................................................................................................................................... 11
2 Hardware Description................................................................................................................13
2.1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................13
2.1.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................13
2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons .............................................................................................................................................14
2.1.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................................20
2.2.1 Appearance..............................................................................................................................................................20
2.2.2 Indicators and Buttons .............................................................................................................................................21
2.2.3 Ports.........................................................................................................................................................................22
2.3 Processors...................................................................................................................................................................24
2.4 Memory ......................................................................................................................................................................24
2.4.1 DDR4 Memory........................................................................................................................................................24
2.4.1.1 Memory ID ...........................................................................................................................................................24
2.4.1.2 Memory Subsystem Architecture..........................................................................................................................25
2.4.1.3 Memory Compatibility .........................................................................................................................................27
2.4.1.4 DIMM Installation Rules......................................................................................................................................28
2.4.1.5 Memory Installation Positions..............................................................................................................................29
2.4.1.6 Memory Protection Technologies .........................................................................................................................32
2.5 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................32
2.5.1 Drive Configurations ...............................................................................................................................................32
2.5.2 Drive Numbering.....................................................................................................................................................35
2.5.3 Drive Indicators .......................................................................................................................................................43
2.5.4 RAID Controller Card .............................................................................................................................................45
2.6 Network......................................................................................................................................................................45
2.6.1 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter.......................................................................................................................................45
2.7 I/O Expansion.............................................................................................................................................................46
2.7.1 PCIe Cards...............................................................................................................................................................46

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2.7.2 PCIe Slots ................................................................................................................................................................46
2.7.3 PCIe Slot Description ..............................................................................................................................................47
2.8 PSUs ...........................................................................................................................................................................49
2.9 Fan Modules ...............................................................................................................................................................49
2.10 Boards.......................................................................................................................................................................51
2.10.1 Mainboard..............................................................................................................................................................51
2.10.2 Drive Backplane ....................................................................................................................................................53
3 Product Specifications................................................................................................................56
3.1 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................56
3.2 Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................................................................59
3.3 Physical Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................61
4 Software and Hardware Compatibility ..................................................................................63
5 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................64
5.1 Security.......................................................................................................................................................................64
5.2 Maintenance and Warranty .........................................................................................................................................67
6 ESD ................................................................................................................................................68
6.1 ESD Prevention ..........................................................................................................................................................68
6.2 Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention....................................................................................................................68
7 Installation and Configuration.................................................................................................70
7.1 Installation Environment Requirements .....................................................................................................................70
7.1.1 Space and Airflow Requirements.............................................................................................................................70
7.1.2 Temperature and Humidity Requirements ...............................................................................................................71
7.1.3 Cabinet Requirements..............................................................................................................................................71
7.2 Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................................72
7.2.1 Installation Overview...............................................................................................................................................72
7.2.2 Unpacking the Server...............................................................................................................................................73
7.2.3 Installing Optional Parts ..........................................................................................................................................73
7.2.4 Installing Server Guide Rails...................................................................................................................................74
7.2.4.1 Installing L-Shaped Guide Rails...........................................................................................................................74
7.2.4.2 Installing the Static Rail Kit..................................................................................................................................76
7.2.4.3 Installing the Ball Bearing Rail Kit ......................................................................................................................78
7.2.5 Installing a Server....................................................................................................................................................81
7.2.5.1 Installing the Server on L-Shaped Guide Rails.....................................................................................................81
7.2.5.2 Installing the Server on the Static Rail Kit............................................................................................................82
7.2.5.3 Installing a Server on the Ball Bearing Rail Kit ...................................................................................................85
7.2.6 Connecting External Cables.....................................................................................................................................91
7.2.6.1 Cabling Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................................91
7.2.6.2 Connecting Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Cables..................................................................................................92
7.2.6.3 Connecting Network Cables.................................................................................................................................93
7.2.6.4 Connecting a Cable to an Optical Port..................................................................................................................94

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7.2.6.5 Connecting an IB Cable........................................................................................................................................98
7.2.6.6 Connecting a USB Type-C Cable .......................................................................................................................100
7.2.6.7 Connecting a USB Device..................................................................................................................................100
7.2.6.8 Connecting a Serial Cable...................................................................................................................................101
7.2.6.9 Connecting PSU Cables......................................................................................................................................102
7.2.6.9.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable ........................................................................................................................102
7.2.6.9.2 Connecting the DC PSU Cable........................................................................................................................103
7.2.6.10 Checking Cable Connections............................................................................................................................104
7.3 Power-On and Power-Off .........................................................................................................................................105
7.3.1 Powering On..........................................................................................................................................................105
7.3.2 Powering Off .........................................................................................................................................................106
7.4 Initial Configuration .................................................................................................................................................107
7.4.1 Default Information ...............................................................................................................................................107
7.4.2 Configuration Overview ........................................................................................................................................108
7.4.3 Changing the Initial Password of the Default iBMC User.....................................................................................109
7.4.4 Checking the Server...............................................................................................................................................112
7.4.5 Configuring the BMC IPAddress..........................................................................................................................114
7.4.6 Configuring RAID................................................................................................................................................. 115
7.4.7 Configuring the BIOS............................................................................................................................................ 115
7.4.7.1 Setting the System Boot Sequence .....................................................................................................................115
7.4.7.2 Setting PXE for a NIC ........................................................................................................................................ 116
7.4.7.2.1 Setting PXE for an OCP 3.0 NIC.....................................................................................................................116
7.4.7.2.2 Setting PXE for a PCIe NIC ............................................................................................................................117
7.4.7.3 Setting the BIOS Password................................................................................................................................. 118
7.4.7.3.1 Setting the Password of the BIOS Administrator............................................................................................. 118
7.4.7.3.2 Setting the Password of a Common BIOS User...............................................................................................119
7.4.7.4 Setting the Language ..........................................................................................................................................120
7.4.8 Installing an OS .....................................................................................................................................................120
7.4.9 Upgrading the System............................................................................................................................................120
8 Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................................................................122
9 Common Operations ................................................................................................................123
9.1 Querying the iBMC IP Address................................................................................................................................123
9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI ...............................................................................................................................124
9.3 Logging In to the SmartServer..................................................................................................................................131
9.4 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server......................................................................................................................136
9.4.1 Using the Remote Virtual Console.........................................................................................................................136
9.4.1.1 iBMC ..................................................................................................................................................................136
9.4.2 Logging In to the System Using the Independent Remote Console.......................................................................138
9.4.2.1 Windows.............................................................................................................................................................138
9.4.2.2 Ubuntu ................................................................................................................................................................141
9.4.2.3 Mac.....................................................................................................................................................................143

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9.4.2.4 Red Hat...............................................................................................................................................................146
9.5 Logging In to the Server CLI....................................................................................................................................148
9.5.1 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Network Port....................................................................................148
9.5.2 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Serial Port ........................................................................................150
9.6 Managing VMD........................................................................................................................................................151
9.6.1 Enabling VMD.......................................................................................................................................................152
9.6.2 Disabling VMD......................................................................................................................................................152
9.7 Accessing the BIOS..................................................................................................................................................153
9.8 Clearing Data from a Storage Device .......................................................................................................................165
10 More Information....................................................................................................................168
10.1 Technical Support...................................................................................................................................................168
10.2 Product Information Resources ..............................................................................................................................169
10.3 Product Configuration Resources ...........................................................................................................................169
10.4 Maintenance Tool ...................................................................................................................................................170
11 Software and Configuration Utilities .................................................................................171
11.1 iBMC ......................................................................................................................................................................171
11.2 BIOS .......................................................................................................................................................................172
A Appendix ...................................................................................................................................173
B Glossary......................................................................................................................................184
C Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................................187

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About This Document
Overview
This document describes the Hard'Server 1288H V6 in terms of its appearance, functions,
structure, hardware installation, basic configuration, OS installation methods, and
troubleshooting.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
⚫Enterprise administrators
⚫Enterprise end users
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Change History
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This issue is the first official release.

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1Overview
1.1 Overview
1.2 Physical Structure
1.3 Logical Structure
1.1 Overview
Hard'Server 1288H V6 (1288H V6) is a new-generation 1U 2-socket rack server designed
for Internet, Internet Data Center (IDC), cloud computing, enterprise, and telecom
applications.
The 1288H V6 is ideal for IT core services, cloud computing, virtualization,
high-performance computing, distributed storage, big data processing, enterprise or
telecom service applications, and other complex workloads.
The reliable 1288H V6 features low power consumption, high scalability, easy deployment,
and simplified management.
For details about the 1288H V6 nameplate information, see A.3 Nameplate.

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Figure 1-1 Physical structure of a 1288H V6 with 8 x 2.5" drives (example)
1.2 Physical Structure
Figure 1-2 Physical structure of a server with 8 x 2.5" drives (example)
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I/O module 1
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I/O module 2