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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server V100R005 User Guide Issue Date 2020-06-05 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS"...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide About This Document About This Document Purpose This document describes the 1288H V5 in terms of its appearance, functions, structure, installation and removal procedures, basic configuration, OS installation methods, parts replacement, and troubleshooting.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide About This Document Symbol Description Supplements the important information in the main text. NOTE is used to address information not related to personal injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration. Change History Issue Date...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide Contents Contents About This Document........................ ii 1 Overview............................1 1.1 Overview....................................1 1.2 Physical Structure..................................2 1.3 Logical Structure..................................3 2 Hardware Description......................5 2.1 Front Panel....................................5 2.1.1 Appearance.................................... 5 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons............................... 6 2.1.3 Ports.......................................
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide Contents 7.2.6.7 Connecting a Serial Cable............................78 7.2.6.8 Connecting PSU Cables..............................79 7.2.6.8.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable..........................79 7.2.6.8.2 Connecting DC PSU Cables............................. 81 7.2.6.9 Checking Cable Connections............................82 7.3 Power-On and Power-Off..............................82 7.3.1 Power-On Procedure................................
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide Contents 9.5.2 Disabling VMD................................. 120 9.6 Accessing the BIOS................................121 9.6.1 Accessing the BIOS (V3XX or Earlier)........................121 9.6.2 Accessing the BIOS (V6XX or Later)......................... 123 9.7 Clearing Data from a Storage Device..........................125 10 More Information......................128 10.1 Technical Support................................
1.2 Physical Structure 1.3 Logical Structure 1.1 Overview Huawei FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 (1288H V5) is a new-generation 1U 2-socket rack server designed for Internet, Internet Data Center (IDC), cloud computing, enterprise, and telecom applications. The 1288H V5 is ideal for IT core services, cloud computing, high-performance computing, distributed storage, big data processing, enterprise or telecom applications, and other complex workloads.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 1 Overview Figure 1-1 1288H V5 (with 8 drives) 1.2 Physical Structure Figure 1-2 Physical structure of a 1288H V5 with 8 x 2.5" drives (example) PSUs Chassis Fan module brackets Fan modules...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 1 Overview ● The LBG-2 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) supports: – Two 10GE optical LOM ports or two 10GE electrical LOM ports – Two GE electrical LOM ports ● The server uses Hi1710 management chip and supports a video graphic array (VGA) port, a management network port, and a debug serial port.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● 8 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-2 Front view Drives (Optional) Built-in DVD drive Slide-out label plate (with an SN label) ● 10 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-3 Front view...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Fault diagnosis LED Health status indicator LOM port 1 connection LOM port 2 connection status indicator status indicator LOM port 3 connection LOM port 4 connection status indicator status indicator...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Health status indicator LOM port connection status indicator UID button/indicator Indicator and Button Description Table 2-1 Indicators and buttons on the front panel Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button Fault ● ---: The device is operating normally.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button UID button/ The UID button/indicator helps identify and indicator locate a device. UID indicator: ● Off: The device is not being located. ● Blinking blue: The device has been located and is distinguished from other devices that have also been located.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Silkscreen Indicator/ Description Button LOM port Each indicator shows the connection status of connection an Ethernet LOM port. status ● Off: The network port is not in use or has indicator failed.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● 10 x 2.5" drive configuration Figure 2-9 Ports on the front panel USB 3.0 port Port Description Table 2-2 Ports on the front panel Port Type Note Description Quantity...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.2.1 Appearance Figure 2-10 Rear view PCIe slot 1 PCIe slot 2 PCIe slot 3 (Optional) FlexIO card PSU 1 PSU 2 2.2.2 Indicators Indicator Positions Figure 2-11 Indicators on the rear panel...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Data transmission status Connection status indicator for a GE indicator for a GE electrical port electrical port Data transmission status Connection status indicator for the indicator for the management network...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Indicator Description Connection status ● Off: The network port is not connected. indicator for a GE ● Steady green: The network port is properly electrical port connected. Data transmission ● Off: No data is being transmitted on the port.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description (Optional) 10GE optical (Optional) 10GE optical port (LOM port 1) port (LOM port 2) (Optional) 10GE electrical (Optional) 10GE electrical port (LOM port 1) port (LOM port 2) VGA port...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Port Type Quantity Description Management 1000BASE-T Used for server management. network port NOTE The management network port is a GE port that supports 100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s auto- negotiation.
If only one processor is required, install it in socket CPU1. ● The same model of processors must be used in a server. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-13 Processor positions 2.4 Memory 2.4.1 Memory Identifier You can determine the memory module properties based on the label attached to the memory module. Figure 2-14 Memory identifier Issue 13 (2020-06-05)
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description callout Description Definition Capacity of the memory ● 8 GB module ● 16 GB ● 32 GB ● 64 GB ● 128 GB Number of ranks of the ● 1R: single-rank memory module ●...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Memory Channel Memory Slot C (primary) DIMM020(C) DIMM021(I) D (primary) DIMM030(D) DIMM031(J) E (primary) DIMM040(E) DIMM041(K) F (primary) DIMM050(F) DIMM051(L) CPU 2 A (primary) DIMM100(A) DIMM101(G) B (primary) DIMM110(B) DIMM111(H)
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Maximum operating speed of a DIMM ● The DDR4 DIMMs of different types (RDIMM and LRDIMM) and specifications (capacity, bit width, rank, and height) cannot be used together. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Table 2-7 DDR4 memory specifications Parameter Specifications Maximum capacity per DDR4 DIMM (GB) Rated speed (MT/s) 2933 Operating voltage (V) Maximum number of DDR4 DIMMs in a server Maximum DDR4 memory capacity of the server...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description (channels 1 and 2, or channels 1, 2, and 3). The DIMMs installed must be identical in size and organization. ▪ For a multi-processor configuration, each processor must have a valid memory mirroring configuration.
PCH supports only SATA drives. ● b: The drives can be managed only by the SP460C-M (Broadcom SAS3516) RAID controller card. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Table 2-9 Description of SAS/SATA drive indicators Activity Indicator Fault Indicator Description (Green) (Yellow) Steady on The drive is in position. Blinking at 4 Hz Data is being read or written normally, or data on the primary drive is being rebuilt.
The NVMe drive is faulty. 2.5.4 RAID Controller Card The RAID controller card supports RAID configuration, RAID level migration, and drive roaming. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. ●...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. Table 2-12 FlexIO cards supported by the 1288H V5 (example)
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Figure 2-25 SM233 network port indicators ● SM251 with two 56G IB optical ports Figure 2-26 SM251 network port indicators ● SM252 with one 56G IB optical port Figure 2-27 SM252 network port indicators ●...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Port Type Indicator Description 10GE electrical Transmission rate ● Off: The data transmission rate is port indicator 10/100 Mbit/s. ● Steady green: The data transmission rate is 10 Gbit/s. ● Steady yellow: The data transmission rate is 1 Gbit/s.
User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.7.1 PCIe Cards PCIe cards provide ease of expandability and connection. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used. 2.7.2 PCIe Slots...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Table 2-14 PCIe slot description PCIe PCIe Conne Port Root Device Slot Slot Stand ctor Width Port (B/D/ Size ards Width (B/D/ RAID CPU 1 PCIe Port1C 17/02/ contro 00/0...
The PSUs are protected against short circuit. Double-pole fuse is provided for the PSUs with dual input live wires. ● Contact your local Huawei sales representative or use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to determine the components to be used.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 2.10.1 Mainboard Figure 2-33 1288H V5 mainboard USB 3.0 port (USB 3.0 UID indicator (D6020) CONN/J169) Serial port Management network port GE electrical port GE electrical port VGA connector (VGA...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description 10GE optical port (10GE VROC key port (J130) PORT1/J131) or 10GE electrical port (10GE PORT1/J100) PCIe riser 1 slots SATA signal connector 2 (corresponding to CPU 1/ (SATA2/J71) J108) SATA signal connector 1...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description ● a: "10GE optical port" corresponds to the mainboard integrated with two 10GE optical ports and two GE electrical ports. "10GE electrical port" corresponds to the mainboard integrated with two 10GE and two GE electrical ports.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 2 Hardware Description Power connector (HDD mini-SAS HD connector POWER/J24) (PORT A/J28) Backplane signal cable connector (HDD_BP/J1) ● 10 x 2.5" drive backplane 1 Figure 2-36 10 x 2.5" drive backplane 1 (BOM 03024KYL)
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Product Specifications 3.1 Technical Specifications 3.2 Environmental Specifications 3.3 Physical Specifications 3.1 Technical Specifications Table 3-1 Technical specifications Category Specifications Form factor 1U rack server Chipset ® ® Intel C621/Intel...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Memory Supports 24 memory modules of the following types: ● Up to 24 DDR4 memory modules ● Max. 2933 MT/s memory speed ● RDIMM and LRDIMM support ● The DDR4 memory modules of different types...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Storage Supports a variety of drive configurations. For details, 2.5.1 Drive Configurations. ● Supports two M.2 SSDs. – M.2 SSDs are supported only when the server is configured with an Avago SAS3004iMR RAID controller card.
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PCIe cards. For details, see 2.7.2 PCIe Slots 2.7.3 PCIe Slot Description. ● Support Huawei proprietary PCIe SSD cards to bolster I/O performance for applications such as searching, caching, and download services. ● Supports GPU cards. NOTE The preceding information is for reference only. Use the...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Ports Supports a variety of ports. ● Ports on the front panel: – One USB 2.0 port – One USB 3.0 port – One DB15 VGA port NOTE For the server that uses 10 x 2.5"...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications 3.2 Environmental Specifications Table 3-2 Environmental specifications Category Specifications Temperature ● Operating temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) (ASHRAE Classes A2 to A4 compliant) ● Storage temperature (≤ 72 hours): –40°C to +65°C (–40°F to +149°F)
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 3 Product Specifications Category Specifications Particle contaminant ● The equipment room environment meets the requirements of ISO 14664-1 Class 8. ● There is no explosive, conductive, magnetic, or corrosive dust in the equipment room.
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– Cabinet width: 482.6 mm (19 in.) – Cabinet depth ≥ 1000 mm (39.37 in.) ● Requirements for guide rail installation: – L-shaped guide rails: apply only to Huawei cabinets. – Static rail kit: applies to cabinets with a distance of 543.5 mm to 848.5 mm (21.40 in.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 4 Software and Hardware Compatibility Software and Hardware Compatibility Use the Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information about the operating systems and hardware supported. NO TICE Do not use incompatible components. Otherwise, the server may fail to work properly.
Take protective measures if a Class A product is used in residential areas as it is likely to cause radio interference. Personal Safety ● Only personnel certified or authorized by Huawei are allowed to install the hardware. ● Stop any operation that may cause personal injury or equipment damage, report the problem to a project supervisor immediately, and take protective measures.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions Figure 5-1 Protective clothing ● Before touching a device, ensure that you are wearing ESD clothing and ESD gloves (or wrist strap), and remove any conductive objects (such as watches and jewelry).
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions Figure 5-3 Wearing an ESD wrist strap ● Exercise caution when using tools that could cause personal injury. ● If the installation position of the device is above shoulder height, use a stacker to lift it.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 5 Safety Instructions ● If the original packaging is unavailable, package heavy, bulky parts (such as chassis and blades) and fragile parts (such as PCIe GPUs and SSDs) separately. Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker to obtain information abut the components supported by a node or server.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD 6.1 ESD Prevention 6.2 Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention 6.1 ESD Prevention The static electricity released by the human body or conductors may damage the mainboard or other electrostatic-sensitive devices. The damage caused by static electricity will shorten the service time of the devices.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 6 ESD 6.2 Grounding Methods for ESD Prevention Use one or more of the following grounding methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive devices: ● Use an ESD wrist strap that connects to a grounded work area or computer chassis through a ground cable.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration 7.1 Installation Environment Requirements 7.2 Hardware Installation 7.3 Power-On and Power-Off 7.4 Initial Configuration 7.1 Installation Environment Requirements 7.1.1 Space and Airflow Requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements: ●...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-1 Direction of heat dissipation 7.1.2 Temperature and Humidity Requirements To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2 Hardware Installation 7.2.1 Installation Overview Installation Process Figure 7-2 Installation process Precautions ● Properly ground the server before installation to avoid damage to electronic components from electrostatic discharge. Improper grounding may cause electrostatic discharge.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.1 Installing L-Shaped Guide Rails L-shaped guide rails are designed for Huawei cabinets only. The 1288H V5 servers are not stackable onto L-shaped guide rails. Procedure Step 1 Install floating nuts.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-4 Installing a floating nut Install the other floating nut in the same way. Step 2 Install the L-shaped guide rails. Position a guide rail horizontally in contact with the mounting bars in the cabinet.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.4.2 Installing the Static Rail Kit The static rail kit applies to cabinets with a distance of 543.5 mm to 848.5 mm (21.40 in. to 33.41 in.) between the front and rear mounting bars.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 3 Align the front end of the rail with the hole on the front column of the cabinet, push the rail horizontally, and insert the rail into the hole on the column from the side.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Procedure Step 1 Install the server. NO TICE At least two people are required to move the device. Otherwise, personal injury or device damage may occur. Lift the server, place it on guide rails, and slide it into the chassis. At least two people are required to move the server.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.5.2 Installing the Server on the Ball Bearing Rail Kit Before installing the server, ensure that the ball bearing rail kit is properly installed. For details, see 7.2.4.3 Installing the Ball Bearing Rail Kit.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-10 Installing the server on inner rails Press the release buttons on both sides and push the server into the rails. See (1) and (2) in Figure 7-11.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-11 Installing the server Tighten the captive screws on the mounting ears to secure the server. Figure 7-12 Securing the server Step 2 Install a cable management arm (CMA).
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Insert the nail heads on the inner left rail into the holes on the inner support lever of the CMA, and pull the CMA in the arrow direction. See (3) in Figure 7-13.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.2.6 Connecting External Cables 7.2.6.1 Cabling Guidelines Basic Guidelines NO TICE Do not block the air exhaust vents of power supply units (PSUs) when you lay out cables. Otherwise, heat dissipation of the server may be affected.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration ● Place the connectors of all service data cables at the bottom of the cabinet so that the connectors are difficult to reach. 7.2.6.2 Connecting Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Cables The front and rear panels of the server provide DB15 VGA ports but no standard PS/2 port for a keyboard or mouse.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Procedure Step 1 Determine the model of the new network cable. ● Shielded cables are recommended. According to the result of the EMC test, if a non-shielded cable is used, the system cannot respond to the ESD.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-15 Connecting a network cable Step 6 Connect the new network cable to the peer network port. ● Connect the other cable connector to the peer device based on the network plan.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration You are advised to arrange cables in the same way as existing cables. Ensure that cables are routed neatly and undamaged. ● Separate optical cables or SFP+ cables from power cables and signal cables when laying out the cables.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-16 Connecting an optical cable ● When you use an SFP+ cable: Remove the SFP+ cable to be replaced. Gently push the power connector inwards and pull the latch out to remove the SFP+ cable.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Connect the new SFP+ cable. Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into the port. When you hear a "click" and the cable cannot be pulled out, the connector is secured.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 2 Number the new cable. ● The number of the new cable must be the same as that of the old one. ● Use the same type of labels for the optical cable.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-19 Removing a cable (for an IB NIC with two 56 Gbit/s ports as an example) Connect the new cable. Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into the port.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Power on the device. If the LOM indicator is green, the cable is properly connected. Step 6 Bind the new optical cable. Bind the new optical cable in the same way as the existing optical cables. You can also remove all existing cable ties and bind all optical cables again if necessary.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Procedure Step 1 Connect the serial cable. Figure 7-22 Connecting a serial cable ----End 7.2.6.8 Connecting PSU Cables 7.2.6.8.1 Connecting the AC PSU Cable Before connecting power cables, ensure that the server has been correctly installed.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 4 Connect the other end of the power cable to the AC PDU in the cabinet. The AC PDU is fastened horizontally in the rear of the cabinet. Connect the power cable to the socket on the PDU according to the plan.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 3 Connect the other end of the power cable to the DC PDU in the cabinet. The DC PDU is fastened horizontally in the rear of the cabinet. Connect the power cable to the socket on the PDU according to the plan.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.3.1 Power-On Procedure NO TICE ● Before powering on a server, ensure that the PSUs are switched off, all cables are connected correctly, and the power supply voltage meets service requirements.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration On the KVM screen, click on the toolbar. iii. Select Power On. A dialog box is displayed. Click Yes. 7.3.2 Power-Off Procedure ● Powering off a server will interrupt all services and programs running on it. Therefore, before powering off a server, ensure that all services and programs have been stopped or migrated to other servers.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration ▪ To power off the server forcibly, run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 2 command. Type y or Y and press Enter. ● Use the Remote Virtual Console. Log in to the Remote Virtual Console.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.4.2 Configuration Overview Configuration Process Figure 7-26 Initial configuration process Table 7-5 Process description Step Description Change the initial ● Initial password of the default iBMC user passwords. ● Initial iBMC U-Boot password Check the server.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step Description Upgrade the system. Upgrade software or firmware, and install or update drivers to the latest versions. Documents ● Configure the iBMC. The configuration method varies depending on the iBMC version.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 2 On the iBMC WebUI, choose Configuration > Local Users. The Local Users page is displayed. Figure 7-27 Local Users page Step 3 Click on the right of the user whose password is to be changed.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration The password must meet the following requirements: ● Contain 8 to 20 characters. ● Contain at least one space or one of the following special characters: `~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/? ● Contain at least two types of the following characters:...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 6 Switch to the interface for changing the U-Boot password. passwd The command output is as follows: Enter old password: Step 7 Enter the old password. The command output is as follows: Enter new password: Step 8 Enter a new password.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Figure 7-29 Check process Procedure Step 1 Determine the hardware status by observing the indicators on the front panel. For details, see 2.1.2 Indicators and Buttons. Step 2 Log in to the iBMC WebUI.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration For details, see FusionServer Pro Rack Server Upgrade Guide. Step 4 Query health status. On the menu bar, choose Information. In the navigation tree, choose Overview to query the health status.
RAID controller cards. ● The configuration method varies depending on the RAID controller card model. For details, see Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide. 7.4.7 Configuring the BIOS Scenarios This section describes how to configure the BIOS of the server.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Process Figure 7-32 Process for configuring the BIOS 7.4.7.1 Accessing the BIOS Procedure Step 1 Restart the server, and enter the BIOS. For details, see 9.6 Accessing the BIOS.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration ● The default boot mode is UEFI. ● For some OSs, if the capacity of the drive or RAID array for installing the OS is greater than 2 TB, use the UEFI boot mode. For details, see the release notes of the OS.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Step 3 Select the network port to be configured and press Enter. The dialog box for setting the network port is displayed. Step 4 Select Enabled and press Enter.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration 7.4.7.5 Selecting a Language Procedure Step 1 On the BIOS main screen, choose Main. The Main screen is displayed. Step 2 Select Language and press Enter. The Language screen is displayed.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 7 Installation and Configuration Settings are saved and the BIOS is exited. The server automatically restarts for the settings to take effect. ----End 7.4.8 Installing an OS The 1288H V5 supports multiple types of OSs.
If a fault occurs on a server, collect logs for fault diagnosis. ● Fault diagnosis Fault diagnosis rules and tools help Huawei technical support engineers and maintenance engineers to analyze and rectify faults according to alarms and hardware fault symptoms.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Common Operations 9.1 Querying the iBMC IP Address 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server 9.4 Logging In to the CLI 9.5 Managing VMD...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Step 3 Select iBMC Configuration and press Enter. The iBMC Configuration screen is displayed. Step 4 Check the IP address of the iBMC management network port. ----End 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI Scenarios Log in to the iBMC WebUI.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Browser Windows 10 64-bit Internet Explorer 11.0 JRE 1.8 U45 JRE 1.8 U144 Mozilla Firefox 39.0 to 54.0 Windows Server 2012 R2 Internet Explorer 11.0 JRE 1.8 U45 64-bit JRE 1.8 U144 Mozilla Firefox 39.0 to...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations ● If the language of the browser you use to log in to the iBMC WebUI is not Chinese, English, or Japanese, upgrade the iBMC to V260 or later. Otherwise, the login page may fail to display.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Click Log In. After the login is successful, the Information page is displayed. The user name is displayed in the upper right corner. ▪ The system may display a message indicating incorrect username or password when you attempt to log in using Internet Explorer after the system is upgraded.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Click Log In. After the login is successful, the Information page is displayed. The user name is displayed in the upper right corner. ----End 9.3 Logging In to the Desktop of a Server 9.3.1 Using the Remote Virtual Console...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-2 Remote Console page Step 3 Click an Integrated Remote Console. ● Java Integrated Remote Console (Private): allows only one local user or VNC user to access and perform operations on the server through the iBMC.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-4 Remote console (HTML5) ----End 9.3.2 Using the Independent Remote Console Scenarios Log in to the desktop of a server using the Independent Remote Console. When the client OS and iBMC versions are compatible with the Independent Remote Console, the Independent Remote Console provides easier operations than the Remote Virtual Console.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-6 Security warning Step 6 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-9 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Procedure Step 1 Configure an IP address for the client (PC) to enable communication between the client and the iBMC. The IP address configured and the iBMC management network port IP address must be on the same network segment.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-12 Security warning Step 8 Click Yes. ● Click No to return to the login interface. ● Click Import CA to import the CA certificate (*.cer, *.crt, or *.pem). After the CA certificate is imported, the security risk dialog box will no longer be displayed.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.4.1 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Network Port Scenarios Use PuTTY to access a server over a local area network (LAN). ● You can obtain the PuTTY software from the chiark home page.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-14 PuTTY Configuration Step 7 Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit. Set Saved Sessions and click Save. You can double-click the saved record in Saved Sessions to log in to the server next time.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.4.2 Logging In to the CLI Using PuTTY over a Serial Port Scenarios Use PuTTY to log in to a server over a serial port when: ● You want to perform initial configuration of the server.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-15 PuTTY Configuration Step 6 Set Close window on exit to Only on clean exit. Set Saved Sessions and click Save. You can double-click the saved record in Saved Sessions to log in to the server next time.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations 9.5 Managing VMD The Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is a module integrated in the processor on the Purley platform. It is used for surprise hot plug, management, and error processing of SSDs.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Step 3 Select Socket Configuration and press Enter. Step 4 Select IIO Configuration and press Enter. Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter. Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD Config and press Enter.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-16 BIOS startup screen ● To go to the BIOS front page, press F11 or F3. ● To boot from the network, press F12. Enter the password in the displayed dialog box.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-17 Entering the BIOS password Step 6 Enter the BIOS password. ● The default BIOS password is Admin@9000. ● Press F2 to alternate between the English (US), French, and Japanese keyboards.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations The server is restarted. Step 5 During the restart, press Delete or F4 when the information shown in Figure 9-18 is displayed. Figure 9-18 BIOS startup screen ● To go to the Boot Manager screen, press F11 pr F3.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-19 Entering the BIOS password Step 6 Enter the BIOS password. ● The default BIOS password is Admin@9000. ● Press F2 to alternate between the English (US), French, and Japanese keyboards.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations NO TICE The cleared data cannot be restored. Exercise caution when performing this operation. Procedure Before performing this operation, check that: ● The storage device is not in a RAID array with redundancy, and the server operating system is running properly.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 9 Common Operations Figure 9-21 Querying drive information Step 5 Write all 0s to the drive to be cleared. Drive letter Command: badblocks -swft 0 Example: badblocks -swft 0 /dev/sdb Figure 9-22 Clearing data (example) ●...
10 More Information More Information 10.1 Technical Support 10.2 Product Information 10.3 Product Configuration Resources 10.4 Maintenance Tools 10.1 Technical Support Huawei provides timely and efficient technical support through: ● Local branch offices ● Secondary technical support system ● Telephone technical support ●...
– Send emails to support@huawei.com. Telecom carriers outside China: visit Global TAC Information. ● Contact the technical support personnel of your local Huawei office. 10.2 Product Information Table 10-1 provides common information about Huawei servers. Table 10-1 Product information Item...
CPU quantity, and DIMM quantity are specified. 10.4 Maintenance Tools Table 10-3 lists the software tools required for routine maintenance of Huawei servers. Table 10-3 Software tools for routine maintenance Tool Server Model and Software Description...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide 10 More Information Tool Server Model and Software Description Version Smart Provisioning For details, see Smart Smart Provisioning installs Provisioning User Guide. OSs, configures RAID, and upgrades firmware. Download link: Smart Provisioning Issue 13 (2020-06-05)
11.1 iBMC 11.2 BIOS 11.1 iBMC Huawei intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) is a Huawei proprietary intelligent system for remotely managing a server. The iBMC complies with IPMI 2.0 and SNMP standards and supports various functions, including KVM redirection, text console redirection, remote virtual media, and hardware monitoring and management.
I/O and boot device, and finally boots the OS. The BIOS also provides the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) and hot swap. The Huawei Purley-based server is developed based on Insyde code base and uses a proprietary BIOS. It provides a variety of in-band and out-of-band configuration functions as well as high scalability, and supports customization.
A Appendix Appendix A.1 Product SN The serial number (SN) on the slide-out label plate uniquely identifies a device. The SN is required when you contact Huawei technical support. Figure A-1 SN example Table A-1 SN description Callout No. Description SN ID (two characters), which is 21.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Callout No. Description Year and month (two characters). ● The first character indicates the year. – Digits 1 to 9 indicate years 2001 to 2009, respectively. – Letters A to H indicate years 2010 to 2017, respectively.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix A.4 RAS Features The server supports a variety of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features. You can configure these features for better RAS. For details about how to configure RAS features, see...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description Intel UPI Protocol Provides cyclic redundancy check Protection via CRC (CRC) protection for UPI packets to improve system reliability. System Core Disable for Fault Isolates a faulty CPU core during...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Module Feature Description BIOS-based Predictive The BIOS provides physical unit Failure Analysis (PFA) information for DIMM errors, and the OS traces and predicts errors, and isolates error memory pages. A.5 Sensor List...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component SYS 12V_1 Mainboard 12.0 V Mainboard voltage SYS 12V_2 Mainboard 12.0 V Mainboard voltage N VCore 1.8 V CPU voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or N DDR VDDQ 1.2 V DIMM voltage...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component N DDR VPP2 VPP_DEF voltage Mainboard N indicates the CPU number. The value is 1 or N F Speed Fan speed Fan module N indicates the fan N R Speed module number.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component N indicates the fan N R Status Fan status module number. The value ranges from 1 to 7. DIMM DIMM status DIMM N indicates the DIMM slot number.
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide A Appendix Sensor Description Component RAID PCIE ERR RAID controller card RAID controller card fault diagnosis health status RAID Card BBU LSI SAS3106 RAID BBU supercapacitor of controller card BBU RAID controller card...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide B Glossary Glossary B.1 A-E baseboard The BMC complies with the Intelligent Platform management Management Interface (IPMI). It collects, processes, controller (BMC) and stores sensor signals, and monitors the operating status of components. The BMC provides the hardware...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide B Glossary B.2 F-J Gigabit Ethernet An extension and enhancement of traditional shared (GE) media Ethernet standards. It is compatible with 10M and 100M Ethernet and complies with IEEE 802.3z standards. hot swap Replacing or adding components without stopping or shutting down the system.
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide B Glossary redundancy A mechanism that allows a backup device to automatically take over services from a faulty device to ensure uninterrupted running of the system. redundant array of A storage technology that combines multiple physical...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and Abbreviations C.1 A-E alternating current Advanced Encryption Standard New Instruction Set Address Resolution Protocol Advanced Vector Extensions backup battery unit BIOS Basic Input/Output System baseboard management controller...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations direct current DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 DDDC double device data correction DEMT Dynamic Energy Management Technology DIMM dual in-line memory module DRAM dynamic random-access memory...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations GPIO General Purpose Input/Output graphics processing unit high availability hard disk drive high-performance computing HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure iBMC intelligent baseboard management controller Industry Canada...
FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations Lucent connector LRDIMM load-reduced dual in-line memory module light emitting diode LAN on motherboard media access control module management controller next business day NC-SI Network Controller Sideband Interface C.4 P-T...
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FusionServer Pro 1288H V5 Server User Guide C Acronyms and Abbreviations RAID redundant array of independent disks reliability, availability and serviceability RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module REACH Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals RJ45 registered jack 45 RoHS Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances...