RH1288 V3 Server V100R003 User Guide 45

RH1288 V3 Server
V100R003
User Guide
Issue 45
Date 2023-10-30
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User Guide About This Document
About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the appearance, features, and specifications of the
RH1288 V3 and how to install and remove the server and its parts, power on and
off, configure, and troubleshoot the server.
Read this document before operating the RH1288 V3.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Technical support engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
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Symbol Description
Calls attention to important information, best practices and

tips.
NOTE is used to address information not related to personal
injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration.
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all changes made in previous issues.
Issue Release Date Description
45 2023-10-30 Added the procedure for importing and

exporting BIOS configurations in 7.29
Removing the System Battery and 7.29
Removing the System Battery.
44 2023-05-19 This issue is the forty-fourth official

release.
Modified 7.7 Removing an NVMe PCIe
SSD and 7.8 Installing an NVMe PCIe
SSD.
43 2023-01-13 This issue is the forty-third official

release.
Updated 7.23 Removing a TPM and 7.24
Installing a TPM.
42 2022-11-30 This issue is the forty-second official

release.
● Modified 9.4 Logging In to the
Server Using the Independent
Remote Console .
● Added the method of viewing the
health status of hard disks from PCH
in 2.1 Introduction.
41 2022-09-06 ● Modified 2.12 Physical and

Environmental Specifications.
● Modified 10.2 Product Information.
40 2022-06-30 ● Updated the document links.

● Added the method of burning the
original device serial number to the
new mainboard.
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39 2021-09-29 Added preservation requirements of

drives. For details, see 2.12 Physical and
38 2021-05-26 Updated environment specifications. For

details, see 2.12 Physical and
37 2021-03-30 This issue is the thirty-seventh official

release.
36 2020-11-03 Modified 2.11 Technical Specifications.
35 2019-10-15 This issue is the thirty-fifth official

release.
34 2019-08-05 This issue is the thirty-fourth official

release.
33 2019-07-08 Modified 7.49 Removing an SD Card

and 7.50 Installing an SD Card.
32 2018-11-19 Optimized the flexible NIC indicator

description. For details, see 2.4 Indicators
and Buttons.
31 2018-10-19 Added the list of components where the

sensors are located. For details, see 11.3
Sensor List.
30 2018-09-17 Added the description about the

information that will be lost after
mainboard replacement and needs to be
configured again after the mainboard is
replaced. Added the link for importing
and exporting the BMC configuration file
to sections 7.44 Installing the
Mainboard and 7.43 Removing the
Mainboard.
29 2018-08-17 Added the procedure for removing a

holding rail. For details, see 3.6
Removing the Server.
28 2018-07-12 Added procedures for removing and

installing an SD card and related
precautions. For details, see 7.51
Removing an SD Card Board and 7.52
Installing an SD Card Board.
27 2018-05-29 Changed LOM and NIC to flexible NIC.
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26 2018-05-10 Modified fan module removal and

installation procedures. For details, see
7.15 Removing a Fan Module and 7.16
Installing a Fan Module.
25 2018-04-10 Modified RAID controller card

supercapacitor removal and installation
procedures. For details, see:
● 7.35 Removing the Supercapacitor
(Screw-in RAID Controller Card)
● 7.36 Removing the Supercapacitor
(PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card)
● 7.37 Installing the Supercapacitor
(Screw-in RAID Controller Card)
● 7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor
(PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card)
24 2018-02-22 Added the description about how to

import and export the iBMC/BIOS
configuration information after the
mainboard is replaced. For details, see
7.43 Removing the Mainboard and 7.44
Installing the Mainboard.
23 2018-01-15 Added the locations of dual SD cards. For

details, see 7.49 Removing an SD Card.
22 2017-12-12 ● Modified server installation

environment requirements. For details,
see 3.2 Installation Environment.
● Added the procedure for removing and
installing the mezzanine SD card. For
details, see 7.49 Removing an SD
Card and 7.50 Installing an SD Card.
● Added fan module numbers. For
details, see 7.15 Removing a Fan
Module.
21 2017-10-26 ● Added the description about SD cards

and dual-SD module. For details, see
2.5 Physical Structure.
● Added hard disk slot numbers. For
details, see 2.2 Appearance.
20 2017-09-26 Changed optional chip types. For details,

see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
19 2017-08-15 Optimized chapters about parts

replacement. For details, see 7 Replacing
Parts.
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18 2017-07-20 Added the description about 128 GB

DIMMs. For details, see 2.5 Physical
Structure and 2.11 Technical
Specifications.
17 2017-06-20 Added internal cable BOMs. For details,

see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
16 2017-05-10 Modified the mainboard layout

description. For details, see 2.6
Mainboard Layout.
15 2017-04-05 Modified front bezel description. For

details, see 7.3 (Optional) Removing
the Front Bezel and 7.4 (Optional)
Installing the Front Bezel.
14 2017-03-03 Modified the configuration description.

For details, see 2.1 Overview.
13 2017-01-24 Added description about the PCH

configuration supported by NVMe
models. For details, see 2.1 Overview.
12 2016-11-29 Modified the indicator status description

of the NVMe PCIe SSD installation. For
details, see 7.8 Installing an NVMe PCIe
SSD.
11 2016-11-01 ● Added the operation of switching the

BIOS language. For details, see 5.5
Setting the BIOS.
● Added the operating temperature
description when 64 GB DIMMs are
configured. For details, see 2.12
Physical Specifications.
10 2016-08-31 Added LAN on motherboard (flexible

NIC) indicators. For details, see 2.2
Appearance and 2.4 Indicators and
Buttons.
09 2016-07-30 Modified the description of the indicators

on a flexible NIC with two 10GE electrical
ports.
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08 2016-07-21 ● Modified DIMM slot numbers. For

details, see 7.42 Installing a DIMM.
● Added the rear view of the server with
a flexible NIC that has two 10GE
electrical ports. For details, see 2.2
Appearance.
● Added the description of the Software
and Configuration Utility. For details,
see 6 Software and Configuration
Utility.
07 2016-03-30 ● Added the procedures for removing

and installing an NVMe PCIe SSD. For
details, see 7.7 Removing an NVMe
PCIe SSD and 7.8 Installing an NVMe
PCIe SSD.
● Added the procedures for removing
and installing an M.2 SATA SSD card.
For details, see 7.59 Removing an
M.2 SATA SSD Card and 7.60
Installing an M.2 SATA SSD Card.
06 2015-11-06 ● Added the procedures for removing

and installing a front bezel. For
details, see 7.3 (Optional) Removing
the Front Bezel and 7.4 (Optional)
Installing the Front Bezel.
● Added internal cabling. For details, see
2.7 Internal Cabling.
05 2015-06-10 Added the procedure for removing the

RH1288 V3 installed on the holding rails.
For details, see 7.11 Removing the
Chassis Cover.
04 2015-03-27 Added product specifications. For details,

see 2.11 Technical Specifications.
03 2014-12-30 Modified the product name.
02 2014-12-10 Added the guide rail requirements on the

chassis. For details, see 2.12 Physical
Specifications.
01 2014-10-30 This issue is the first official release.
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User Guide Contents
Contents
About This Document............................................................................................................... iii

1 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................. 1
2 Product Overview.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Ports...........................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Indicators and Buttons........................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.5 Physical Structure..................................................................................................................................................................26
2.6 Mainboard Layout................................................................................................................................................................ 32
2.7 Internal Cabling..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
2.8 Logical Structure................................................................................................................................................................... 45
2.9 RAS Features........................................................................................................................................................................... 46
2.10 Software and Hardware Compatibility....................................................................................................................... 48
2.11 Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 48
2.12 Physical and Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................54
3 Installing and Removing the RH1288 V3........................................................................ 59

3.1 Installation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................59
3.2 Installation Environment.................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.2.1 Space and Airflow Requirements................................................................................................................................. 60
3.2.2 Temperature and Humidity Requirements............................................................................................................... 61
3.2.3 Cabinet Requirements...................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.3 Unpacking the Chassis........................................................................................................................................................ 62
3.4 Installing the Server............................................................................................................................................................. 62
3.4.1 Installing the Server on L-Shaped Guide Rails........................................................................................................ 63
3.4.2 Installing the Server on Adjustable Guide Rails......................................................................................................66
3.4.3 Installing the Server on Holding Rails........................................................................................................................ 68
3.5 Connecting External Cables............................................................................................................................................... 74
3.5.1 Connecting Cables to a Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Port...................................................................................74
3.5.2 Connecting a Network Cable........................................................................................................................................ 75
3.5.3 Connecting a Cable to a 10GE Port............................................................................................................................ 77
3.5.4 Connecting a 56G IB Cable............................................................................................................................................ 80
3.5.5 Connecting a USB Device............................................................................................................................................... 82
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3.5.6 Connecting a Serial Cable.............................................................................................................................................. 83

3.5.7 Connecting a Power Cable............................................................................................................................................. 84
3.5.8 Laying Out Cables............................................................................................................................................................. 86
3.5.9 Verifying Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................................... 87
3.6 Removing the Server............................................................................................................................................................88
3.6.1 Removing the Server and L-Shaped Guide Rails.................................................................................................... 88
3.6.2 Removing a Server and Adjustable Guide Rail........................................................................................................90
3.6.3 Removing the Server and Holding Rails.................................................................................................................... 91
4 Powering On and Off the Server....................................................................................... 95

4.1 Powering On the Server..................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.2 Powering Off the Server..................................................................................................................................................... 97
5 Configuring the RH1288 V3..............................................................................................100

5.1 Default Information........................................................................................................................................................... 100
5.2 Configuration Process....................................................................................................................................................... 101
5.3 Checking the RH1288 V3................................................................................................................................................. 102
5.4 Configuring RAID................................................................................................................................................................ 107
5.5 Configuring the BIOS........................................................................................................................................................ 108
5.6 Changing an iBMC User Password............................................................................................................................... 116
5.7 Setting the Management Network Port IP Address............................................................................................... 118
5.8 Installing an OS................................................................................................................................................................... 122
5.9 (Optional) Configuring the Boot from iSCSI Function for an SP230 FlexIO Card....................................... 122
6 Software and Configuration Utility................................................................................ 123

6.1 BIOS.........................................................................................................................................................................................123
6.2 iBMC........................................................................................................................................................................................ 124
6.3 Upgrading the System...................................................................................................................................................... 124
7 Replacing Parts.................................................................................................................... 126

7.1 Replaceable Parts............................................................................................................................................................... 128
7.2 Tool Preparations................................................................................................................................................................ 129
7.3 (Optional) Removing the Front Bezel......................................................................................................................... 129
7.4 (Optional) Installing the Front Bezel...........................................................................................................................131
7.5 Removing a Hard Disk...................................................................................................................................................... 133
7.6 Installing a Hard Disk....................................................................................................................................................... 135
7.7 Removing an NVMe PCIe SSD....................................................................................................................................... 136
7.8 Installing an NVMe PCIe SSD......................................................................................................................................... 136
7.9 Removing a PSU................................................................................................................................................................. 136
7.9.1 Removing an AC PSU.....................................................................................................................................................136
7.9.2 Removing a DC PSU....................................................................................................................................................... 138
7.10 Installing a PSU.................................................................................................................................................................140
7.10.1 Installing an AC PSU.................................................................................................................................................... 140
7.10.2 Installing a DC PSU...................................................................................................................................................... 142
7.11 Removing the Chassis Cover........................................................................................................................................ 143
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7.12 Installing the Chassis Cover.......................................................................................................................................... 144

7.13 Removing the Air Duct................................................................................................................................................... 146
7.14 Installing the Air Duct.................................................................................................................................................... 147
7.15 Removing a Fan Module............................................................................................................................................... 148
7.16 Installing a Fan Module................................................................................................................................................. 150
7.17 Removing an Internal Cable......................................................................................................................................... 151
7.18 Installing an Internal Cable.......................................................................................................................................... 153
7.19 Removing the Riser Card............................................................................................................................................... 154
7.20 Installing a Riser Card.....................................................................................................................................................156
7.21 Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card................................................................................................................ 158
7.22 Installing a PCIe Card on the Riser Card.................................................................................................................. 160
7.23 Removing a TPM.............................................................................................................................................................. 163
7.24 Installing a TPM................................................................................................................................................................164
7.25 Removing the DVD Drive.............................................................................................................................................. 166
7.26 Installing the DVD Drive................................................................................................................................................ 167
7.27 Removing the Internal USB Flash Drive................................................................................................................... 169
7.28 Installing the Internal USB Flash Drive.................................................................................................................... 170
7.29 Removing the System Battery..................................................................................................................................... 171
7.30 Installing a System Battery........................................................................................................................................... 172
7.31 Removing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card....................................................................................................... 173
7.32 Installing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card......................................................................................................... 174
7.33 Removing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card................................................................................................ 176
7.34 Installing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card.................................................................................................. 177
7.35 Removing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID Controller Card)..................................................................... 177
7.36 Removing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card).............................................................. 179
7.37 Installing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID Controller Card)....................................................................... 183
7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card)................................................................184
7.39 Removing a CPU............................................................................................................................................................... 187
7.40 Installing a CPU................................................................................................................................................................ 190
7.41 Removing a DIMM...........................................................................................................................................................195
7.42 Installing a DIMM............................................................................................................................................................ 196
7.43 Removing the Mainboard............................................................................................................................................. 199
7.44 Installing the Mainboard............................................................................................................................................... 201
7.45 Removing the FlexIO Card............................................................................................................................................ 205
7.46 Installing the FlexIO Card..............................................................................................................................................207
7.47 Removing a SATADOM.................................................................................................................................................. 210
7.48 Installing a SATADOM.................................................................................................................................................... 212
7.49 Removing an SD Card.....................................................................................................................................................214
7.50 Installing an SD Card...................................................................................................................................................... 217
7.51 Removing an SD Card Board........................................................................................................................................220
7.52 Installing an SD Card Board......................................................................................................................................... 222
7.53 Removing the Front Disk Backplane......................................................................................................................... 223
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7.54 Installing the Front Disk Backplane...........................................................................................................................224

7.55 Removing the Indicator Board.....................................................................................................................................225
7.56 Installing the Indicator Board...................................................................................................................................... 227
7.57 Removing the VGA Board............................................................................................................................................. 229
7.58 Installing the VGA Board............................................................................................................................................... 230
7.59 Removing the Power Adapter Board......................................................................................................................... 231
7.60 Installing the Power Adapter Board.......................................................................................................................... 232
7.61 Removing an M.2 SATA SSD Card.............................................................................................................................. 234
7.62 Installing an M.2 SATA SSD Card............................................................................................................................... 235
8 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................237
9 Common Operations.......................................................................................................... 238
9.1 Querying the IP Address of the Management Network Port..............................................................................238
9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI......................................................................................................................................240
9.3 Logging In to the iBMC CLI............................................................................................................................................. 242
9.4 Logging In to the Server Using the Independent Remote Console ................................................................. 245
9.5 Logging In to the Server over a Network Port Using PuTTY.............................................................................. 246
9.6 Logging In to the Server over a Serial Port Using PuTTY.....................................................................................248
9.7 Querying the Mapping Between NVMe PCIe SSD Drive Letters, Slot IDs, and Bus IDs in Linux............250
9.8 Opening the Remote Virtual Console..........................................................................................................................251
9.9 Erasing Storage Media Data........................................................................................................................................... 253
10 More Information............................................................................................................. 259

10.1 Obtaining Help................................................................................................................................................................. 259
10.1.1 Preparing to Contact Huawei Technical Support...............................................................................................259
10.1.2 Obtaining Technical Support.................................................................................................................................... 260
10.2 Product Information........................................................................................................................................................ 261
10.3 Product Configuration Resources............................................................................................................................... 261
10.4 Maintenance Tools...........................................................................................................................................................262
11 Appendix............................................................................................................................. 264
11.1 Glossary............................................................................................................................................................................... 264
11.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations....................................................................................................................................... 266
11.3 Sensor List.......................................................................................................................................................................... 268
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User Guide 1 Safety Instructions
1 Safety Instructions
General Instructions
● Observe local laws and regulations when using devices. Safety instructions in
this document are only supplements to local laws and regulations.
● The "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" marks in this document are
only supplements to the safety instructions.
● Observe all safety instructions provided on the device labels when installing
devices. Follow them in conjunction with these Safety Instructions.
● Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform special tasks, such as high-
voltage operations and driving a forklift.
● The product is a Class A device based on the CCC. Use of it in a residential
area is likely to cause radio interference. Users may be required to prevent the
interference by taking protective measures.
Personal Safety
Observe the following rules for personal safety:
● Only personnel certified or authorized by Huawei are allowed to install
devices.
● In case of any problems that may cause injury to personnel or damage to
devices, immediately stop operations and report the problems to a project
supervisor and take corrective measures.
● Do not move devices or install cabinets and power cables in hazardous
weather conditions.
● Wear clean protective gloves, ESD clothing, a protective hat, and protective
shoes, as shown in Figure 1-1.
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Figure 1-1 Protective clothing
● Observe the following precautions when moving devices:

– Do not carry the weight that is over the maximum load per person
allowed by local laws or regulations.
– Before moving or installing devices, check the maximum weight and
arrange required personnel.
● 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). Figure 1-2 shows conductive objects that must be removed
before you touch a device.
Figure 1-2 Conductive objects to be removed
Figure 1-3 shows how to wear an ESD wrist strap.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap.

2. Fasten the buckle and ensure that the ESD wrist strap is in good contact with
your skin.
3. Insert the ground terminal of the ESD wrist strap into the jack on the
grounded cabinet or chassis.

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Figure 1-3 Wearing an ESD wrist strap
● Exercise caution when using tools to prevent injuries.

● If the position for installing the device is higher than your shoulders, use a
stacker to lift the device to prevent it from falling on top of you.
● High-voltage power supply provides power for device operation. Do not touch
high-voltage cables directly or through conductive materials. This may cause
danger of electrocution.
● Before powering on a device, ground it to prevent injuries.
● Do not use the ladder unsupervised. Have someone else hold the ladder
steady to prevent accidents.
● Do not view the open optical port directly when installing, testing, or
replacing optical cables to prevent laser radiation from injuring your eyes.
Transportation Precautions
Contact the manufacturer for precautions before attempting transportation.
Transportation precautions include but are not limited to:
● The logistics company engaged to transport the device must be reliable and
comply with international standards for transporting electronics. Ensure that
the device being transported is kept upright and avoid collision, damp
conditions, corrosion, package damage, and pollution.
● Transport the device in its original packaging.
● Package fragile parts such as optical modules, PCIe SSDs, and GPUs separately
from bulky items such as chassis.
● Power off all devices before transportation. Do not transport hazardous
materials.
Capacity Expansion Precautions

Precautions for capacity expansion include but are not limited to the following:
● Use genuine Huawei components listed in Computing Product Compatibility
Checker.
● Only maintenance engineers authorized by Huawei are allowed to expand
capacity. Avoid physical damage caused by electrostatic discharge, collision,
and scratches.
● Before expanding capacity, back up data and isolate the device from the
network to prevent data loss, service interruption, and network loops.

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● After expanding capacity, upgrade software to prevent software

incompatibility with new components.
Device Safety
Observe the following precautions:
● To ensure device and personal safety, use the recommended power cables.
● Power cables can be used only for dedicated devices, and they cannot be used
for any other devices.
● Before touching devices, wear ESD clothing and gloves to avoid electrostatic
damage.
● When moving devices, hold the handles or bottom of devices instead of the
handles of the installed modules (for example, a PSU, fan module, hard disk,
or board).
● Exercise caution when using tools to avoid device damage.
● Connect the power cables to different power distribution units (PDUs) so that
the PDUs can supply power to the device in active/standby mode. This
improves power supply reliability.
● Before powering on a device, ground it to prevent device damage.
Limits for the Maximum Weight Carried Per Person
CAUTION
Comply with local regulations on the maximum load per person. The instructions
on device labels and in this document are for reference only.
Table 1-1 lists the maximum weight each person is permitted to carry stipulated
by related organizations.
Table 1-1 Limits for the maximum weight carried per person
Organization Weight (kg/lb)
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) 25/55.13
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 25/55.13
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 23/50.72

(NIOSH)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 25/55.13
General Administration of Quality Supervision, ● Male: 15/33.01

Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of ● Female: 10/22.05
China (AQSIQ)

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User Guide 2 Product Overview
2 Product Overview
About This Chapter

This section describes basic information about the RH1288 V3.
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Appearance
2.3 Ports
2.4 Indicators and Buttons
2.5 Physical Structure
2.6 Mainboard Layout
2.7 Internal Cabling
2.8 Logical Structure
2.9 RAS Features
2.10 Software and Hardware Compatibility
2.11 Technical Specifications
2.12 Physical and Environmental Specifications
2.1 Introduction
The Huawei RH1288 V3 server (marked as H12M-03 on the nameplate) is a 1U 2-
socket rack server designed for the Internet, Internet data center (IDC), cloud
computing, enterprise, and telecom service applications.
The RH1288 V3 features high-performance computing (HPC), large storage

capacity, low power consumption, and high scalability and reliability, and is easy
to deploy and manage. It is ideal for virtualization, basic enterprise applications,
telecom services, and storage services such as distributed storage, data mining,
electronic albums, and videos.
Table 2-1 describes the configurations of the RH1288 V3.

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Table 2-1 RH1288 V3 configurations

Configuration Maximum Number of Front Disks Maximum Support
Number of for PCH
Total Maximum Maximum RAID Configurati
Number Number Controller on[5][6]
of of NVMe Cards[6]
Common PCIe
Disks[1][4] SSDs[3][4]
8-disk 8[2] 8 - 1 Yes

configuration 1
(2.5-inch
backplane for
SAS HDDs, SATA
HDDs, or SSDs)
8-disk 8[2] 8 (slots 0– 4 (slots 4– 1 Yes

configuration 2 7) 7)
(2.5-inch
backplane for
NVMe PCIe
SSDs)
4-disk 4 4 - 1 Yes
configuration
(3.5-inch
backplane for
SAS HDDs, SATA
HDDs, or SSDs)

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NOTE
2.5-inch or 3.5-inch indicates the size of a disk bay. A 2.5-inch disk bay can house a 2.5-inch
disk, and a 3.5-inch disk bay can house a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch disk.
● [1]: Common disks include 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS or SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs.
● [2]:
Only 2.5-inch disk bays can be used for 8-disk configuration 1 and 8-disk
configuration 2.
● [3]: NVMe PCIe SDDs must be configured with disk backplanes and riser cards.
● [4]:Number of installed front disks = Number of installed front common disks + Number
of installed front NVMe PCIe SSDs
The number of installed front disks on a server cannot be greater than the maximum
number of front disks. For example, 8-disk configuration 2 supports a maximum of
eight front disks. If four front NVMe PCIe SSDs are installed, only a maximum of four
front common disks can be installed.
● [5]:The server where disks are connected through the Intel chipset (PCH) supports SATA
disks only, an optional SoftRAID license, and SoftRAID 0, 1, and 5. The server with
SoftRAID configuration does not support installation of a virtualization OS. If you have
any doubts about the disk configuration, contact your local Huawei sales
representatives.
● [6]:
Disks can be managed by the RAID controller card or the PCH. You can select only
one of the two management modes.
For drives from PCH, use SmartKit Computing Toolkit to check the health status. For details
about how to use SmartKit Computing Toolkit, see the SmartKit Computing Toolkit User
Guide.
Figure 2-1 shows an RH1288 V3 with eight disks.
Figure 2-1 RH1288 V3 with eight disks

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2.2 Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 2-2 shows the front panel of an RH1288 V3 with eight 2.5-inch disks.
Figure 2-2 Front panel of an RH1288 V3 with eight 2.5-inch disks
1 Disks (numbered 0 to 7 from 2 Disk fault indicator

top to bottom and from left
to right)
3 Disk activity indicator 4 Built-in DVD drive
5 Fault diagnosis LED 6 Health indicator
7 Network port link status 8 NMI button

indicators
9 Power button 10 Unit Identification (UID) button/

indicator
11 USB 2.0 port 12 USB 2.0 port
13 Video graphics array (VGA) 14 Label plate with an ESN label

port
Figure 2-3 shows the front panel of an RH1288 V3 with eight 2.5-inch disks,
including four NVMe PCIe SSDs.

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Figure 2-3 Front panel of an 8-bay RH1288 V3 with four NVMe PCIe SSDs

top to bottom and from left
to right)
3 Disk activity indicator 4 NVMe PCIe SSDs (numbered 4 to 7

from top to bottom and from left
to right)
5 NVMe PCIe SSD yellow 6 NVMe PCIe SSD green indicator

indicator
7 Built-in DVD drive 8 Fault diagnosis LED
9 Health indicator 10 Network port link status indicators
11 NMI button 12 Power button
13 UID button/indicator 14 USB 2.0 port
15 USB 2.0 port 16 VGA port
17 Label plate with an ESN label — —
Figure 2-4 shows the front panel of an RH1288 V3 with four 3.5-inch disks.
Figure 2-4 Front panel of an RH1288 V3 with four 3.5-inch disks

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left to right)
3 Disk activity indicator 4 Label plate with an ESN label
5 Fault diagnosis LED 6 Health indicator
7 Network port link status 8 NMI button

indicators
9 Power button/indicator 10 Unit Identification (UID) button/

indicator
11 USB 2.0 port 12 USB 2.0 port
13 VGA port — —
Rear Panel
Figure 2-5 shows the rear panel of the RH1288 V3.
Figure 2-5 Rear panel of the RH1288 V3
1 Power socket for a power 2 PSU indicator

supply unit (PSU)
3 PSU 2 4 PSU 1
5 Serial port 6 VGA port
7 UID indicator 8 USB 3.0 port
9 USB 3.0 port 10 Management network port (Mgmt)
11 FlexIO card 12 Data transmission status indicator
13 Connection status indicator 14 Full-height PCIe slot
15 Half-height PCIe slot — —

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FlexIO Cards
The RH1288 V3 supports the following models of LANs on motherboard (FlexIO
cards):
● SM211: provides two GE electrical ports.

● SM210/SM212: provides four GE electrical ports.
● SM233: provides two 10GE electrical ports.
● SM231: provides two 10GE optical ports.
● SM252: provides one 56G IB optical port.
● SM251: provides two 56G IB optical ports.
NOTE
For details about the FlexIO cards supported by the RH1288 V3, use Computing Product
Compatibility Checker.
The following figures show FlexIO card ports and indicators.
Figure 2-6 SM211 ports and indicators
1 Data transmission status 2 Connection status indicator

indicator
Figure 2-7 SM210 or SM212 ports and indicators

indicator

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1 Transmission rate indicator 2 Connection status indicator/Data

transmission status indicator

indicator
Figure 2-10 SM252 port and indicators
1 Connection status indicator 2 Data transmission status indicator
1 Connection status indicator 2 Data transmission status indicator
PCIe Slot Layout

Figure 2-12 shows the PCIe slot layout of the RH1288 V3.
Figure 2-12 PCIe slot layout

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PCIe Devices
PCIe riser module 1 provides slot 1, and PCIe riser module 2 provides slot 2.
Table 2-2 describes the mapping between PCIe devices and CPUs, and the PCIe
specifications of the RH1288 V3.
NOTE
The PCIe devices mapping to a vacant CPU socket are unavailable.
Table 2-2 PCIe device description

PCIe CPU PCIe Connect Bus Port Root Device Slot
Devic Standa or Width Widt Numb Port (B/D/F Size
e rd h er (B/D/F) )
Slot 1 CPU PCIe x16 x16 Port 3A 00/03/0 03/00/ Full-

1 3.0 0 heigh
t
3/4-
lengt
h
Slot 2 CPU PCIe x16 x16 Port 2A 80/02/0 81/00/ Half-

2 3.0 0 heigh
t
half-
lengt
h
RAID CPU PCIe x8 x8 Port 1A 00/01/0 01/00/ —

contro 1 3.0 0
ller
card

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PCIe CPU PCIe Connect Bus Port Root Device Slot

Devic Standa or Width Widt Numb Port (B/D/F Size
e rd h er (B/D/F) )
FlexIO CPU PCIe x8 x8 Port 2A 00/02/0 A —

card 1 3.0 FlexIO
card
with
four
networ
k ports
is used
as an
examp
le.
● 02/
00/
0
● 02/
00/
1
● 02/
00/
2
● 02/
00/
3
Note 1: B/D/F stands for Bus/Device/Function number.

Note 2: Root Port (B/D/F) indicates the bus number of a CPU internal PCIe root
port. Device (B/D/F) indicates the bus number (displayed on the OS) of an
onboard or external PCIe port.
Note 3: The PCIe slots that support full-height 3/4-length PCIe cards are
backward compatible with full-height half-length or half-height half-length
PCIe cards.
Note 4: The PCIe slots with the bus width of PCIe x16 are backward compatible
with PCIe x8, PCIe x4, and PCIe x1 cards.
Note 5: All slots support PCIe cards of up to 75 W. The power of a PCIe card
varies depending on its model. For details about supported PCIe cards, use
Computing Product Compatibility Checker. For details about other PCIe cards,
contact the local Huawei sales personnel.
Note 6: This table lists the default values of B/D/F. If the PCIe sockets are not
fully populated or a PCIe card with a PCI bridge is configured, the values of
B/D/F may differ.
Note 7: For a server with NVMe PCIe SSDs, slot 2 supports only an NVMe PCIe
SSD adapter.

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PCIe GPU Configuration Guidelines

PCIe Riser module 1 supports a maximum of one full-height 3/4-length, full-
height half-length, or half-height half-length x16 single-slot GPU.
ESNs
An Equipment Serial Number (ESN) is a string that uniquely identifies a server. An
ESN is required when you apply for technical support from Huawei.
Figure 2-13 shows the ESN format by using the example
2102310QPD10F3001263.
Figure 2-13 ESN example
No. Description
1 Indicates the ESN ID.
2 Indicates the material identification code (eight characters).
3 Indicates the vendor code (two characters).
4 Indicates the year and month (two characters).
5 Indicates the serial number (six characters).
2.3 Ports
Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 describe the external ports on the RH1288 V3.
Table 2-3 Ports on the front panel

Name Type Quantity Description
Video graphics DB15 1 The VGA port is used to connect a

array (VGA) terminal, such as a monitor or KVM.
port

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USB port USB 2.0 2 The USB ports are connected to USB
devices.
NOTE
Before connecting to an external USB
device, check that the USB device operates
properly. A server may operate abnormally
if it is connected to an abnormal USB
device.
Table 2-4 Ports on the rear panel

VGA port DB15 1 The VGA port is used to connect a

terminal, such as a monitor or KVM.
USB port USB3.0 2 The USB ports are connected to USB

devices.
NOTE
Before connecting to an external USB
device, check that the USB device operates
properly. A server may operate abnormally
if it is connected to an abnormal USB
device.
USB 3.0 is disabled by default. You can
enable it on the BIOS as required.
Management Ethernet 1 The 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet port is used

network port port to manage the server.
(Mgmt)
Serial port DB9 1 Three-pin serial port. The default baud

rate is 115200 bit/s.
The serial port is used as the system
serial port by default. You can set it as
the iBMC serial port by using the iBMC
command. The port is used for
debugging.
GE network - - The port types and quantity vary

port/10GE according to the I/O card configured.
network port/
10GE optical
port

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2.4 Indicators and Buttons

Front Panel
You can observe the indicators to determine the status of the RH1288 V3.
Table 2-5 describes the indicators and buttons on the RH1288 V3 front panel.
Table 2-5 Indicators and buttons on the front panel

Silkscreen Meaning State Description
Fault diagnosis ● ---: The server is operating properly.

LED ● Error code: A fault occurs in server
hardware.
For details about error codes, see the
Huawei Rack Server iBMC Alarm
Handling.
Power button/ ● Off: The server is not connected to a
indicator power source.
● Blinking yellow: The iBMC is starting.
● Steady yellow: The server is ready to
power on.
● Steady green: The system is properly
powered on.
NOTE
● When the server is powered on, you can
press this button to shut down the OS.
● When the server is powered on, you can hold
down this button for 6 seconds to power off
the server.
● When the server is ready to be powered on,
you can press this button to start the server.
UID button/ The UID button/indicator helps identify and

indicator locate a server in a cabinet. You can turn
on or off the UID indicator by pressing the
UID button or remotely running a
command on the iBMC CLI.
● Steady blue: The server is located.
● Off: The server is not located.
NOTE
● 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.

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Health indicator ● Steady green: The server is operating

properly.
● Blinking red at 1 Hz: A major alarm is
generated.
● Blinking red at 5 Hz: A critical alarm is
generated.
NMI button The NMI button triggers a server to

generate a non-maskable interrupt. You
can press this button or control it remotely
on the iBMC WebUI.
NOTE
● Use the NMI button only when the OS is
abnormal. Do not use this button when the
server is operating properly.
● Use the NMI button only for internal
commissioning. Before using this button,
ensure that the OS has the NMI processing
program. Otherwise, the OS may crash.
Exercise caution when using this button.
- Disk activity ● Off: The disk is not detected or is faulty.

indicator ● Blinking green: Data is being read from
or written to the disk, or synchronized
between disks.
● Steady green: The disk is inactive.
- Disk fault ● Off: The disk is working properly.

indicator ● Blinking yellow: The disk is located, or
rebuilding RAID.
● Steady yellow: The hard disk is faulty, or
a member disk in the RAID array is
faulty.
NOTE
If the fault indicator is steady yellow, run related
commands to check the RAID status to
determine whether the RAID array status is
abnormal or whether the disk is faulty. For
details about command description, see the
Huawei V2 and V3 Server RAID Controller
Card User Guide.

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Network port Each indicator shows the status of an

link status Ethernet port on the network interface card
indicators (FlexIO card).
● Off: The port is not in use.
● Steady green: The port is properly
connected.
NOTE
If the FlexIO card provides only two network
ports, network port indicators 1 and 2 on the
front panel are used.
Table 2-6 describes the NVMe PCIe SSD indicators on the RH1288 V3 front panel.
Table 2-6 NVMe PCIe SSD indicators

Green Yellow State Description
Indicator Indicator
Off Off The NVMe PCIe SSD cannot be detected.
Steady green Off The NVMe PCIe SSD is detected and

working properly.
Blinking green Off Data access to the NVMe PCIe SSD is in

at 2 Hz progress.
Off Blinking yellow The NVMe PCIe SSD is in the hot swap
at 2 Hz process.
Off Blinking yellow The NVMe PCIe SSD completes the hot
at 0.5 Hz removal process and is removable.
Steady green or Steady yellow The NVMe PCIe SSD is faulty.

off
Rear Panel
Table 2-7 describes the indicators on the RH1288 V3 rear panel.
Table 2-7 Indicators on the rear panel

Indicator State
Management Data ● Blinking yellow: Data is being

network port transmission transmitted.
status indicator ● Off: No data is being transmitted.

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Indicator State
Connection ● Steady green: The network port is

status indicator properly connected.
● Off: The network port is not connected.
Unit Identification (UID) indicator The UID button/indicator helps identify and
locate a server in a cabinet. You can turn on
or off the UID indicator by pressing the UID
button or remotely running a command on
the iBMC CLI.
● Steady blue: The server is located.
● Off: The server is not located.
NOTE
● 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.
Power supply unit (PSU) indicator ● Steady green: Both the active output and
the standby output are normal.
● Off: There is no AC power input; the
input overvoltage or undervoltage occurs
and the PSU is not detected; the PSU is
abnormal.
Table 2-8 describes the indicators of LANs on motherboard (FlexIO cards) on the
RH1288 V3 rear panel.

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Table 2-8 FlexIO Card indicators

NIC Chip Por Color Indicat Networ Blinking Suppor Blinki
Type Mode t or k Frequen t for ng
l Status Status cy ethtool Frequ
When -p ethX ency
the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
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and k port ethX
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Being r, such and Is
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the eth1.)
Networ
k
SM21 i350 Acti Yello Off No data - No N/A

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with the
two networ
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electri
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ports g being
transmi
tted on
the
networ
k.
Link Green Off No -

networ
k
connect
ion.
Steady The -
on networ
k
connect
ion is
normal.

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When -p ethX ency
the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
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and k port ethX
Data Is numbe Comm
tted on and ed
the eth1.)
Networ
k
SM21 i350 Acti Yello Off No data -

2 ve w is
FlexI transmi
O tted on
card the
with networ
four k.
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electri Blinkin Data is 2.293 Hz
cal g being
ports transmi
tted on
the
networ
k.
Link Green Off No -

networ
k
connect
ion.
Steady The -
on networ
k
connect
ion is
normal.

RH1288 V3 Server

When -p ethX ency
the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
Normal networ ol -p
and k port ethX
Data Is numbe Comm
tted on and ed
the eth1.)
Networ
k
SM23 82599 Acti Yello Steady No data -

1 ve w on is
FlexI transmi
O tted on
card the
with networ
two k.
10GE
optica Blinkin Data is 2.5 Hz
l g being
ports transmi
tted on
the
networ
k.
Link Green Off No -

networ
k
connect
ion.
Steady The -
on networ
k
Blinkin connect - Yes 2.0 Hz
g ion is
normal.

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When -p ethX ency
the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
Normal networ ol -p
and k port ethX
Data Is numbe Comm
tted on and ed
the eth1.)
Networ
k
SM23 X540 Link Green Steady High - No N/A

3 Spe on speed
FlexI ed (10
O Gbit/s)
card
with Yello Steady Low -
two w on speed
10GE (1
electri Gbit/s)
cal Off Off No -
ports networ
k
connect
ion.
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/ g being
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ve tted on
the
networ
k.
Steady No data - No N/A

on is
transmi
tted on
the
networ
k.
Off No -
networ
k
connect
ion.

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the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
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and k port ethX
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the (X After
Networ indicat the
k Is es the ethto
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and k port ethX
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the eth1.)
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k
Off Off No -
networ
k
connect
ion.
2.5 Physical Structure

Figure 2-14 shows the RH1288 V3 components.
Figure 2-14 RH1288 V3 components

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1 Chassis 2 Power supply units (PSUs)
3 Supercapacitor tray 4 Supercapacitor
5 Power adapter board 6 Fan modules
7 Disk backplane 8 Disks
9 Built-in DVD drive 10 Indicator board
11 Video graphics array 12 Air duct

(VGA) board
13 Heat sinks 14 CPUs
15 DIMMs 16 RAID controller card
17 Mainboard 18 SD card
19 Dual-SD module 20 FlexIO card
21 SATA disk on module 22 TPM (optional)

(SATADOM)
23 Half-height PCIe card 24 Half-height riser card tray
25 Full-height PCIe card 26 Full-height riser card tray
Table 2-9 describes the RH1288 V3 components.
Table 2-9 RH1288 V3 components

No. Component Function
1 Chassis Houses all components.
2 PSUs Uses two AC or DC hot-swappable PSUs in 1+1

redundancy mode based on the input power:
● AC PSUs: 100 V to 240 V AC
● DC PSUs: –48 V to –60 V DC
● 240 V high voltage direct current (HVDC) PSUs: 240 V
DC
● 380 V HVDC PSUs: 260 V to 400 V DC
NOTE
The PSUs provide short-circuit protection. The PSUs that support
dual input live wires provide double-pole fuses.
3 Supercapaci Supports and secures a cache battery.

tor tray
4 Supercapaci Provides power failure protection for RAID controller

tor cards using LSI SAS2208, LSI SAS3108, or PM8060 chips.

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5 Power Connects the PSUs and the mainboard.

adapter
board
6 Fan Dissipates server heat and supports hot swap.

modules If fan modules are in full configuration, the server
tolerates the failure of a single fan module and supports
fan speed adjustment by area, maintaining optimal heat
dissipation.
7 Hard disk Provides power supply to and data transmission channels

backplane for hard disks.
Supported hard disk backplane types:
● Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disks
● Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disks (including four
NVMe PCIe SSDs)
● Backplane for 3.5-inch hard disks
8 Hard disks Stores data.

Hard disks are hot-swappable.
9 Built-in DVD Plays DVDs.

drive
10 Indicator Provides server indicators.

board
11 VGA board Provides a VGA port.
12 Air duct Facilitates chassis ventilation.
13 Heat sinks Dissipates heat from CPUs.

Each CPU is configured with one heat sink.
14 CPUs Processes data.

To provide powerful data processing functions, the
RH1288 V3 has CPUs integrated with memory controllers
and PCIe controllers.
Supported CPU configurations:
● Intel® Haswell-EP® E5-2600 v3 series 4-core, 6-core, 8-
core, 10-core, 12-core, 14-core, and 16-core CPUs with
a maximum thermal design power (TDP) of 135 W.
● Intel® Broadwell-EP® E5-2600 v4 series 4-core, 6-core,
8-core, 10-core, 12-core, 14-core, 16-core, 18-core, and
20-core CPUs with a maximum TDP of 135 W.
Each CPU must be latched into a CPU carrier before the
CPU is installed on a CPU socket. This avoids bent pins in
the CPU socket during CPU installation and removal.

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15 DIMMs ● DIMM type: double data rate 4 (DDR4) registered

dual-line memory modules (RDIMMs) or load-reduced
DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
● Maximum number of DIMMs: 16
● Maximum memory capacity: 2048 GB
● Capacity per DIMM: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128
GB
● Memory speed: DDR4 1866 MT/s, 2133 MT/s, or 2400
MT/s
16 RAID Supported RAID controller card models:

controller ● SR320:
card
– Uses the LSI SAS2208 chip.
– Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60.
– Supports a supercapacitor for power failure
protection.
● SR120:
– Supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10.
– Does not support power failure protection.
● SR130:
● SR430C:
– Supports a supercapacitor for power failure
protection.
– Supports a maximum of 32 hard disks.
– Supports a cache of 1 GB or 2 GB.
● SR135:
– Uses the PM8068 chip.
– Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5.
These RAID controller cards support RAID level
migration, drive roaming, and web-based remote
configuration.

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17 Mainboard Provides CPU sockets, DIMM slots, and PCIe slots, and
integrates basic components such as the BIOS chip and
Platform Controller Hub (PCH) chip.
Integrates the SM750 display chip and provides 32 MB
display memory. The maximum resolution is 1920 pixels x
1200 pixels at 60 Hz with 16 M colors.
NOTE
● After a dedicated graphics card driver is installed, only
Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows
Server 2016 support the resolution of 1920 pixels x 1200
pixels. Other OSs only support the maximum resolution
supported by the built-in drivers.
● If the resolution is greater than 1024 x 768, the display effect
may be affected.
18 SD card SD cards use flash memory and SPIs to store data.

Currently, NAND flash memory is mostly used in the
industry. NAND flash memory stores electrons on the
floating gate to store data. However, electrons frequently
passing through the floating gate will weaken the gate's
ability to store electrons and eventually make the gate
unable to store electrons. This problem is common to
NAND flash memory. The amount of service data to be
written needs to be assessed to prevent component
failures.
NOTE
● An SD card can be used only as a boot device for OSs.
● SD cards have weak endurance and cannot be used as data
storage devices. Use enterprise-level HDDs or SSDs to replace
SD cards for data storage when frequent data erasure
operations are involved.
● Installing write-intensive service software on SD cards will
accelerate the write life consumption and result in perpetual
damage of SD cards. SD cards cannot be used for such
services.
● SD cards cannot be used in cache scenarios.
19 Dual-SD Provides two SD card slots. Each slot supports an SD card

module of up to 32 GB. SD cards can be used as the boot media
of the server. After the iBMC initialization is complete,
two SD cards are configured as a RAID 1 array when
being detected. You can view the information about the
SD cards and RAID 1 array on the iBMC WebUI by
choosing System Info > Other Devices, but cannot
modify the configuration or manually configure them.

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20 FlexIO card ● One GE FlexIO card with two or four GE ports, or one
10GE FlexIO card with two 10GE electrical or optical
ports. Both FlexIO cards support the Network
Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI).
● One IB FlexIO card with one or two 56G IB optical
ports. The FlexIO card does not support NC-SI.
NOTE
For details about the FlexIO cards supported by the RH1288 V3,
see Computing Product Compatibility Checker.
21 SATADOM A quick memory storage media unit that features high

energy efficiency and stability. It can be a SATA SSD or
SATADOM electrical hard disk.
SATADOMs use flash memory to store data. Currently,
NAND flash memory is mostly used in the industry.
NAND flash memory stores electrons on the floating gate
to store data. However, electrons frequently passing
through the floating gate will weaken the gate's ability
to store electrons and eventually make the gate unable
to store electrons. This problem is common to NAND
flash memory. The amount of service data to be written
needs to be assessed to prevent component failures.
NOTE
● If the SoftRAID function is enabled on the server, the
STATADOM supports SoftRAID, which supports RAID 0 and
RAID 1.
● A SATADOM can be used as a boot disk only for Linux OSs.
● SATADOMs have weak endurance and cannot be used as
data storage devices. Use enterprise-level HDDs or SSDs to
replace SATADOMs for data storage when frequent data
erasure operations are involved.
● Installing write-intensive service software on SATADOMs will
accelerate the write life consumption and result in perpetual
damage of SATADOMs. SATADOMs cannot be used for such
services.
● SATADOMs cannot be used in cache scenarios.
● The RH1288 V3 supports two SATADOMs. The mappings
between the physical positions and the port numbers in the
BIOS are as follows: SATA1 – PORT4; SATA2 – PORT5.
22 (Optional) ● Complies with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG)

TPM standards.
● Protects the platform from viruses or unauthorized
operations.
23 Half-height One standard PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a half-height half-
PCIe card length slot PCIe card
24 Half-height Secures a PCIe riser card.

riser card
tray

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25 Full-height One standard PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a full-height half-
PCIe card length or full-height 3/4-length PCIe card
26 Full-height Secures a PCIe riser card.

riser card
tray
2.6 Mainboard Layout

Figure 2-15 shows the mainboard layout.
Figure 2-15 Mainboard layout

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1 BUTTON LED (J1017 BUTTON LED) 2 FAN 5 (J1021)
3 FAN 4 (J130) 4 FAN 3 (J131)
5 FAN 2 (J132) 6 FAN 1 (J133)
7 HDD_BP (J1019) 8 BC11PSBB POWER (J1015)
9 SATADOM 1/SATA DVD (J37) 10 BC11PSBB SIGNAL (J1018)
11 System battery 12 USB 3.0 (J53)
13 PSU connector (J1022) 14 SoftRAID key (J51)
15 PCIe x16 riser 2 (corresponding to 16 NC-SI (J1008)

CPU 2, J3)
17 PCH 18 TPM (J35)
19 SATADOM 2/SATA CONN (J38) 20 COM (J55)
21 VGA (J54) 22 USB 3.0 (J40)
23 USB 3.0 (J39) 24 BMC GE (J33)
25 Jumper (J36) 26 PCIe x16 riser 1

NOTE (corresponding to CPU 1,
COM_SW pins are used for changing the J1010)
serial port direction, and CLR_BMC_PW
pins are used for restoring the default
iBMC settings.
27 IO CARD connector (J46) 28 IO card connector (J45)
29 SD BOARD connector (J57) 30 MINI HD PORT A (J1001)
31 MINI HD PORT B (J1002) 32 RAID controller card

connector (J44)
33 USB SIGNAL (J42) 34 VGA connector (J1023)
35 Dual-SD module (SD BOARD) - -
2.7 Internal Cabling

This section describes the internal cabling for an RH1288 V3.
NOTE
This section uses a RAID controller card on the mainboard as an example to describe how
to connect cables to the card. The method for connecting cables to a standard RAID
controller card is the same as that for connecting cables to a RAID controller card on the
mainboard.

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Internal Cabling for 4-Disk Configuration (3.5-inch Backplane for SAS HDDs,
SATA HDDs, or SSDs)
● Figure 2-16 shows the internal cabling for the server with a RAID controller
card on the mainboard.
Figure 2-16 RAID controller card on the mainboard (configuration with four
3.5-inch disks)
No. Description BOM Number
1 Signal cable for connecting the video graphics 04051070

array (VGA) device to the mainboard (J1023)
2 Signal cable for connecting the indicator plate 04051053

to the mainboard (J1017 BUTTON LED)
3 Signal cable for connecting a USB device to 04051071

the mainboard (J42)
4 SAS cable for connecting the disk backplane 04051057 (LSI

(J5/J4/J3/J2) to Port A of the RAID controller SAS3008/3108)
card on the mainboard 04051058 (LSI
SAS2308/2208)
5 Signal cable for connecting the disk 04051036-001

backplane (J1) to the mainboard (J1019)
6 Power cable for connecting the disk 04151201

backplane (J24) to the power adapter board
(J1)
7 Power cable for connecting the power 04151165

adapter board (J2) to the mainboard (J1015)
8 Signal cable for connecting the power adapter 04051036

board (J5) to the mainboard (J1018)

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● Figure 2-17 shows the internal cabling for the server with a disk controller
card integrated into the PCH chip.
Figure 2-17 Hard disk controller card integrated into the PCH chip
(configuration with four 3.5-inch disks)
1 Signal cable for connecting the video graphics 04051070

array (VGA) device to the mainboard (J1023)
2 Signal cable for connecting the indicator plate 04051053

to the mainboard (J1017 BUTTON LED)

the mainboard (J42)
4 SAS cable for connecting the disk backplane 04051057

(J5/J4/J3/J2) to Port A (J1001) of the disk
controller card integrated into the PCH chip


(J1)

8 Signal cable for connecting the power adapter 04051036

board (J5) to the mainboard (J1018)
Internal Cabling for 8-Disk Configuration 1 (2.5-inch Backplane for SAS

HDDs, SATA HDDs, or SSDs)

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Figure 2-18 RAID controller card on the mainboard (configuration with eight
2.5-inch disks)
1 Signal cable for connecting the VGA device to 04051070

the mainboard (J1023)
2 Signal cable for connecting the indicator 04051053

plate to the mainboard (J1017 BUTTON LED)

the mainboard (J42)
4 SAS cable for connecting Port B (J29) of the 04051020 (LSI

disk backplane to Port B of the RAID SAS3008/3108)
controller card on the mainboard 04051023 (LSI
SAS2308/2208)
5 Power cable for connecting the DVD drive to 04050689

the front disk backplane (J11)
6 SAS cable for connecting Port A (J28) of the 04051020 (3008/3108)

disk backplane to Port A of the RAID 04051023 (2308/2208)
controller card on the mainboard
7 Signal cable for connecting the DVD drive to 04050689

the mainboard (J37)


(J1)

11 Signal cable for connecting the power 04051036


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Figure 2-19 Disk controller card integrated into the PCH chip (configuration
with eight 2.5-inch disks)
1 Signal cable for connecting the VGA device to 04051070

2 Signal cable for connecting the indicator 04051053

plate to the mainboard (J1017 BUTTON LED)

the mainboard (J42)
4 SAS cable for connecting Port B (J29) of the 04051021

disk backplane to Port B (J1002) of the disk
5 Power cable for connecting the DVD drive to 04050689

the front disk backplane (J11)
6 SAS cable for connecting Port A (J28) of the 04051021

disk backplane to Port A (J1001) of the disk

the mainboard (J37)


(J1)

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11 Signal cable for connecting the power 04051036

Internal Cabling for 8-Disk Configuration 2 (2.5-inch Backplane for NVMe

PCIe SSDs)
Figure 2-20 RAID controller card on the mainboard (configuration with four
NVMe PCIe SSDs)

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No. Description NVMe PCIe BOM Number

SSD Slot
Number
1 SAS cable for connecting an 4 04052060 The BOM

NVMe PCIe SSD adapter to number of
the disk backplane (Port 0- the NVMe
Port 0) riser
assembly is
2 SAS cable for connecting an 5 04051282 03023BXQ/
NVMe PCIe SSD adapter to 02311AFP.
the disk backplane (Port 1-
Port 1)
3 SAS cable for connecting an 6 04051282

NVMe PCIe SSD adapter to
Port 2)
4 SAS cable for connecting an 7 04051282

NVMe PCIe SSD adapter to
Port 3)
5 Signal cable for connecting - 04051070

the VGA device to the
mainboard (J1023)

the indicator plate to the
mainboard (J1017 BUTTON
LED)

a USB device to the
mainboard (J42)
8 SAS cable for connecting - 04051020 (LSI

Port B (J12) of the disk SAS3008/3108)
backplane to Port B of the 04051023 (LSI
RAID controller card on the SAS2308/2208)
mainboard
9 Power cable for connecting - 04050689

the DVD drive to the front
disk backplane (J17)
10 SAS cable for connecting - 04051020 (LSI

Port A (J11) of the disk SAS3008/3108)
backplane to Port A of the 04051023 (LSI
RAID controller card on the SAS2308/2208)
mainboard

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No. Description NVMe PCIe BOM Number

SSD Slot
Number

the DVD drive to the
mainboard (J37)
12 Signal cable for connecting - 04051036-001

the disk backplane (J6) to

the disk backplane (J1) to
the power adapter board
(J1)

(J2) to the mainboard
(J1015)

(J5) to the mainboard
(J1018)

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Figure 2-21 Hard disk controller card integrated into the PCH chip
(configuration with four NVMe PCIe SSDs)
No. Description NVMe PCIe SSD BOM Number

Slot Number
1 SAS cable for connecting 4 04052060 The BOM

an NVMe PCIe SSD number of
adapter to the disk the NVMe
backplane (Port 0-Port riser
0) assembly is
03023BXQ/
2 SAS cable for connecting 5 04051282 02311AFP.
an NVMe PCIe SSD
adapter to the disk
backplane (Port 1-Port
1)
3 SAS cable for connecting 6 04051282

an NVMe PCIe SSD
adapter to the disk
2)
4 SAS cable for connecting 7 04051282

an NVMe PCIe SSD
adapter to the disk
3)

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Slot Number
5 Signal cable for - 04051070

connecting the VGA
device to the mainboard
(J1023)

connecting the indicator
plate to the mainboard
(J1017 BUTTON LED)

connecting a USB device
to the mainboard (J42)
8 SAS cable for connecting - 04051021

Port B (J12) of the disk
backplane to Port B
(J1002) of the disk
controller card
integrated into the PCH
chip
9 Power cable for - 04050689

connecting the DVD
drive to the front disk
backplane (J17)
10 SAS cable for connecting - 04051021

Port A (J11) of the disk
backplane to Port A
(J1001) of the disk
controller card
integrated into the PCH
chip

connecting the DVD
drive to the mainboard
(J37)
12 Signal cable for - 04051036-001

connecting the disk
backplane (J6) to the
mainboard (J1019)

connecting the disk
backplane (J1) to the
power adapter board
(J1)

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Slot Number

connecting the power
adapter board (J2) to

connecting the power
adapter board (J5) to
Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server with a DVD Drive
For an RH1288 V3 with a DVD drive, an M.2 SSD riser card can be configured with
only one M.2 SATA SSD card, which uses the external SATA2 port.
NOTE
An M.2 SSD riser card can be installed only in a PCIe slot on a full-height riser card.
Figure 2-22 Internal cabling for an M.2 SSD riser card on a server with a DVD
drive
1 SATA cable for connecting the SATA2 port of 04051409

an M.2 SSD riser card to the mainboard (J38)

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2 Power cable for connecting the DVD-ROM 04050689

drive to the DVD POWER connector of the
front disk backplane.

the mainboard (J37)
Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server Without a DVD Drive
For an RH1288 V3 without a DVD-ROM drive, an M.2 SSD riser card can be
configured with two M.2 SATA SSD cards, which use the external SATA1 and
SATA2 ports.
NOTE
An M.2 SSD riser card can be installed only in a PCIe slot on a full-height riser card.
Figure 2-23 Internal cabling for an M.2 SSD riser card on a server without a DVD
drive

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2.8 Logical Structure

Figure 2-24 shows the RH1288 V3 logical structure.
Figure 2-24 RH1288 V3 logical structure
● The RH1288 V3 supports two Intel® Xeon® Haswell-EP E5-2600 v3 or

Broadwell-EP E5-2600 v4 series CPUs and 16 DIMMs. CPUs are connected
over QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) buses at a maximum transmission rate of
9.6 GT/s.
● The CPUs connect to two PCIe riser cards over PCIe connectors to provide PCIe
slots with various specifications.
● Disks are managed by the RAID controller card or PCH.

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● A RAID controller card combines with the disk backplane to work as the disk
interface module, which connects to CPUs over PCIe connectors.
2.9 RAS Features

Table 2-10 describes the RAS features supported by the RH1288 V3. You can
configure these features to improve server RAS.
NOTE
For details about how to configure RAS features, see the Huawei Server Grantley Platform
BIOS Parameter Reference.
Table 2-10 RAS features

Mod Feature Description
ule
CPU Corrected machine Corrects error-triggered interrupts.

check interrupt
(CMCI)
DIM Failed DIMM Identifies a faulty dual in-line memory module

M Isolation (DIMM), and isolates it from others before
replacing the DIMM.
Memory Thermal Automatically adjusts DIMM temperatures to

Throttling avoid damage due to overheating.
Rank Sparing Allocates memory ranks as backup ranks to

prevent the system from crashing due to
uncorrectable errors.
Memory Address Detects memory command and address errors.

Parity Protection
Memory Demand and Provides the memory patrol function for

Patrol Scrubbing promptly correcting correctable errors upon
detection. If these errors are not corrected
promptly, uncorrectable errors may occur.
Memory Mirroring Improves system reliability.
Single device data Provides a single-device, multi-bit error

correction (SDDC) correction capability to improve memory
reliability.
Device Tagging Degrades and rectifies DIMM device faults to

improve DIMM availability.
Data Scrambling Optimizes data stream distribution and reduces

the error possibility to improve the reliability of
data streams in the memory and the capability
to detect address errors.

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ule
PCIe PCIe Advanced Error Improves server serviceability.

Reporting
QPI Intel QPI Link Level Provides a retry mechanism upon encountering
Retry errors to improve QPI reliability.
Intel QPI Protocol Provides cyclic redundancy check (CRC)

Protection via CRC protection for QPI packets to improve system
reliability.
OS Core disable for fault Isolates a faulty CPU during startup to improve
resilient boot (FRB) system reliability and availability.
Corrupt Data Identifies the memory storage unit that contains

Containment Mode corrupted data to minimize the impact on
running programs and improve system
reliability.
Socket disable for Isolates a faulty socket during startup to

FRB improve system reliability.
Architected Error With the eMCA feature, the basic input/output

Records system (BIOS) collects error information
recorded in hardware registers in compliance
with UEFI specifications, sends the error
information to the OS over the APEI of the
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI), and locates the error unit, improving
system availability.
Error Injection Injects errors to verify various RAS features.

Support
Machine check Provides software recovery for uncorrectable

architecture (MCA) errors, which improves system availability.
Enhanced MCA Improves system availability.

(eMCA): Gen2
OOB access to MCA The out-of-band system accesses MCA registers

registers by using the Platform Environment Control
Interface (PECI). If a fatal error occurs in the
system, the out-of-band system collects onsite
data to facilitate error analysis and locating and
improve system serviceability.
BIOS Abstraction The BIOS processes errors and reports error

Layer for Error information to the OS and iBMC in compliance
Handling with specifications to improve system
serviceability.

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ule
BIOS-based predictive The BIOS provides physical unit information for

failure analysis (PFA) DIMM errors, and the OS traces and predicts
errors, and isolates error memory pages.
2.10 Software and Hardware Compatibility

Use Computing Product Compatibility Checker to query the hardware and
software compatibility of the RH1288 V3.
The RH1288 V3 supports a variety of OSs, including Windows, SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server (SLES), and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). For details about
the OS compatibility, use Computing Product Compatibility Checker.
Table 2-11 lists the OSs supported by NVMe PCIe SSDs.
Table 2-11 Compatible OSs

No. Type OS Remarks
1 Linux RHEL 7.1 -
2 Linux SLES 12.0 The NVMe PCIe SSD cannot be used

as a boot device.
3 Windows Windows The NVMe PCIe SSD driver must be

Server 2012 manually installed.
4 Windows Windows -
Server 2012 R2
2.11 Technical Specifications

Table 2-12 describes the RH1288 V3 technical specifications.
Table 2-12 Technical specifications

Component Specifications
Form factor 1U rack server

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CPU Up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 series CPUs:

● Thermal design power (TDP): 135 W
● Number of cores per CPU: 16 cores (2.3 GHz), 14 cores
(2.6 GHz), 12 cores (2.6 GHz), 10 cores (2.6 GHz), 8 cores
(2.6 GHz), 6 cores (2.4 GHz), and 4 cores (3.0 GHz)
● Number of QPI links: 2
● Maximum transmission speed per QPI link: 9.6 GT/s
● Maximum memory speed: 2133 MT/s
● Maximum L3 cache capacity: 35 MB
Up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 series CPUs:
● TDP: 135 W
● Number of cores per CPU: 20 cores (2.2 GHz), 18 cores
(2.3 GHz), 16 cores (2.6 GHz), 14 cores (2.6 GHz), 12
cores (2.2 GHz), 10 cores (2.4 GHz), 8 cores (3.2 GHz), 6
cores (3.4 GHz), and 4 cores (3.5 GHz)
● Number of QPI links: 2
● Maximum transmission speed per QPI link: 9.6 GT/s
● Maximum L3 cache capacity: 50 MB
NOTE
● For Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 series processors:
● The BIOS version must be 3.16 or later.
● You are advised to upgrade the iBMC and BIOS to the latest
versions matching the server.
● The CPUs in one server must have the same BOM number.
Chipset Intel C612
Memory Up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots (8 DIMMs per CPU) for installing

either RDIMMs or LRDIMMs
● 16 x 32 GB RDIMMs for two CPUs, with a maximum
memory capacity of 512 GB
● 16 x 128 GB LRDIMMs for two CPUs, with a maximum
memory capacity of 2048 GB
● Data protection measures: ECC, memory mirroring, Single
Device Data Correction (SDDC), memory sparing, and
lockstep
NOTE
DIMMs of different types (RDIMMs and LRDIMMs) and specifications
(such as the capacity, bit width, rank, and height) cannot be installed
in one server. That is, all DIMMs on one server must have the same
BOM number. To query the BOM numbers of DIMMs, use
Computing Product Compatibility Checker.

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Storage ● Multiple disk configuration specifications are provided. For

details, see 2.1 Introduction.
● Built-in storage:
– Dual miniSSDs (SATADOMs)
– Dual-SD cards
● Disks are hot-swappable.
● The server supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 1E, 5, 50, 6, and 60. It
protects cache data from power failures, and supports
RAID level migration, drive roaming, self-diagnosis, and
web-based remote configuration.
● The mainboard can be configured with a SAS adapter or
SAS RAID controller card (with a maximum of 2 GB
cache) to improve disk storage performance and ensure
user data security.
● The RAID controller card does not occupy a standard PCIe
slot, improving system scalability.
NOTE
● All the hard disks can be connected through the PCH or a SAS
RAID controller card.
● Only a server with an NVMe PCIe SSD adapter supports a
maximum of four NVMe SSDs. For a server with a SAS card or
SAS RAID controller card, SAS or SATA disks can also be installed
in NVMe SSD slots.
● If SATADOM SoftRAID is used when NVMe PCIe SSDs are
configured, only the Legacy mode can be selected for the BIOS.
● If NVMe PCIe SSDs are connected through PCH and the BIOS
adopts the Legacy mode when an HDD of larger than 2 TB that is
used as the system disk, only the first 2 TB space is available and
the remaining space is unavailable.
● If NVMe PCIe SSDs are connected through PCH and the BIOS
adopts the UEFI mode, SoftRAID cannot be used for HDDs.

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Network port Six types of FlexIO cards are supported, which provide the
following network ports:
● Two GE electrical ports, supporting NC-SI, Wake on LAN
(WOL), and Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
● Four GE electrical ports, supporting NC-SI, WOL, and PXE
● Two 10GE optical ports, supporting NC-SI and PXE
● Two 10GE electrical ports, supporting NC-SI, WOL, and
PXE
● Two 56G IB optical ports. The FlexIO card does not
support NC-SI, WOL, or PXE.
● One 56G IB optical port. The FlexIO card does not support
NC-SI, WOL, or PXE.
NOTE
The electrical ports provided by FlexIO cards and PCIe NICs cannot be
connected to PoE devices (such as a switch with PoE enabled).
Connecting such an electrical port to a PoE device may cause link
communication failure or even damage the NIC.

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RAID support The RH1288 V3 supports the following models of RAID

controller cards:
● SR320:
– Supports a supercapacitor for power failure protection.
● SR120:
● SR130:
● SR430C:
– Supports a cache of 1 GB or 2 GB.
– Supports a maximum of 32 hard disks.
● SR135:
– Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5.
● SP435:
These RAID controller cards support RAID level migration,
drive roaming, and web-based remote configuration.
NOTE
● The SP435 (PM8060) controller card is a standard PCIe card,
which can be installed in a PCIe slot.
● For more RAID controller card configurations, see Computing
Product Compatibility Checker.

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PCIe slot ● The RH1288 V3 provides one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot dedicated to
a RAID controller card and two standard PCIe 3.0 x16
slots.
The two standard PCIe 3.0 x16 slots are described as
follows:
– Riser module 1 supports one standard full-height half-
length or full-height 3/4-length PCIe card (default
configuration).
NOTE
The server does not support a built-in RAID controller card
when it is configured with a full-height 3/4-length standard
PCIe card.
– One half-height half-length standard PCIe card on riser
card 2.
– PCIe slots can house Huawei's proprietary PCIe SSDs to
improve I/O performance for search, cache, and
download services.
– PCIe slots can house K2000 and NVS 315 graphics
processing units (GPUs).
Port ● Two USB 2.0 ports on the front panel

● Two USB 3.0 ports, one DB15 VGA port, one DB9 serial
port, and one RJ45 system management port on the rear
panel
● One internal USB 3.0 port, one internal dual-SD port, and
two internal miniSSDs (SATADOMs) for installing an OS
or prebooting an installation program
NOTE
The internal USB port cannot be used for installing a Windows OS.
The server with two internal miniSSDs (SATADOMs) and SoftRAID
does not support the installation of a virtualization OS. To query the
OSs that can be installed, use Computing Product Compatibility
Checker.
Fan module Five hot-swappable fan modules, allowing one-fan failures.

Each fan module consists of two counter-rotating fans.
NOTE
The fans in one server must have the same BOM number.
PSU Two hot-swappable PSUs in redundancy mode:

● 460 W AC Platinum PSU, supporting 240 V HVDC
● 750 W AC Platinum PSU, supporting 240 V HVDC
● 750 W AC Titanium PSU
● 1200 W PSU, supporting 380 V HVDC
● 800 W PSU, supporting –48 V DC to –60 V DC
NOTE
PSUs on the same server must have the same BOM number. To query
a BOM number, use Computing Product Compatibility Checker.

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System ● UEFI
management ● Huawei iBMC
– Uses a dedicated port.
– Supports Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) and Intelligent Platform Management
Interface (IPMI).
– Provides the GUI, virtual KVM, virtual media, Serial
Over LAN (SOL), smart power control, remote
management, and hardware monitoring features.
● NC-SI
● Huawei eSight management software and integration
with third-party management systems, such as VMware
vCenter, Microsoft SystemCenter, and Nagios
Security ● Power-on password

● Administrator password
● Front bezel (optional)
The front bezel is installed on the front panel and comes
with a security lock to prevent unauthorized operations on
disks.
GPU Integrates the SM750 display chip and provides 32 MB

display memory. The maximum resolution is 1920 pixels x
1200 pixels at 60 Hz with 16 M colors.
NOTE
● After a dedicated graphics card driver is installed, only Windows
Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
support the resolution of 1920 pixels x 1200 pixels. Other OSs
only support the maximum resolution supported by the built-in
drivers.
● If the resolution is greater than 1024 x 768, the display effect
may be affected.
2.12 Physical and Environmental Specifications

Table 2-13 describes the physical and environmental specifications of the RH1288
V3.
Table 2-13 Physical and environmental specifications
Item Specifications
Dimensions (H x ● Chassis with 3.5-inch disks: 43 mm x 436 mm x 748 mm

W x D) (1.69 in. x 17.17 in. x 29.45 in.)
● Chassis with 2.5-inch disks: 43 mm x 436 mm x 708 mm
(1.69 in. x 17.17 in. x 27.87 in.)

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Item Specifications
Installation The server fits into a universal cabinet that complies with the
space IEC 297 standard.
● Width: 19 in.
● Minimum depth: 1000 mm (39.37 in.)
Guide rail installation requirements are as follows:
● L-shaped guide rails: apply only to a Huawei cabinet.
● Adjustable guide rails: apply to a cabinet 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.
● Holding rails: apply to a cabinet with a distance of 610
mm to 914 mm (24.02 in. to 35.98 in.) between the front
and rear mounting bars.
PSU power The PSUs support the following power ratings:

rating ● 460 W AC PSU: 460 W (input voltage range: 100 V to 240
V AC or 192 V to 288 V DC)
● 750 W AC PSU: 750 W (input voltage range: 100 V to 240
V AC or 192 V to 288 V DC)
● 800 W DC PSU: 800 W (input voltage range: –36 V to –75
V DC)
● 1200 W high-voltage direct current (HVDC) PSU: 1200 W
(input voltage range: 260 V to 400 V DC)
Weight in full Net weight:

configuration ● Eight-disk server: 20 kg (44.10 lb)
● Four-disk server: 19 kg (41.90 lb)
Packing material weight: 5 kg (11.03 lb)
Rated input ● 460 W or 750 W AC PSUs: 100 V to 240 V AC

voltage ● 460 W or 750 W AC PSUs (compatible with 240 V HVDC
PSUs): 192 V DC to 288 V DC
● 800 W DC PSUs: –36 V to –75 V DC
● 1200 W high-voltage direct current (HVDC) PSUs: 260 V
to 400 V DC
NOTE
The recommended current specifications for the external power
circuit breaker connected to the RH1288 V3 are as follows:
● AC: 32 A
● DC: 63 A

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Item Specifications
Temperature ● Operating temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)

(ASHRAE Classes A2 to A4 compliant)
● Storage temperature (within three months): –30°C to
+60°C (–22°F to +140°F)
● Storage temperature (within six months): –15°C to +45°C
(5°F to 113°F)
● Storage temperature (within one year): –10°C to +35°C
(14°F to 95°F)
● Maximum rate of temperature change: 20°C (36°F) per
hour, 5°C (9°F) per 15 minutes
NOTE
● When the RH1288 V3 operates at over 30°C (86°F), the failure of
one fan may cause the performance of certain high-power CPUs
to deteriorate.
● The RH1288 V3 can work at the highest temperature of 35°C
(95°F) when it is configured with Huawei PCIe SSD cards, 64 GB
DIMMs, and NVMe PCIe SSDs.
(104°F) when it is configured with E5-2695 v3, E5-2683 v3,
E5-2680 v3, E5-2670 v3, E5-2695 v4, E5-2683 v4, or E5-2680 v4
CPUs. If the environment temperature is over 40°C (104°F) or one
fan fails, CPU performance may deteriorate.
(95°F) when it is configured with E5-2698 v3, E5-2690 v3,
E5-2667 v3, E5-2643 v3, E5-2637 v3, E5-2698 v4, or E5-2690 v4
CPUs. If the environment temperature is over 35°C (95°F) or one
fan fails, CPU performance may deteriorate.
(86°F) when it is configured with E5-2667 v4, E5-2643 v4, or
E5-2637 v4 CPUs. If the environment temperature is over 30°C
(86°F) or one fan fails, CPU performance may deteriorate.
(95°F) when it is configured with high-power GPUs. If the
environment temperature is over 35°C (95°F) or one fan fails,
GPU performance may deteriorate.
Heat dissipation The system draws cool air in from the front, delivers the cool
air through the disks, fan modules, processors, dual in-line
memory modules (DIMMs), and PCIe cards, and then
exhausts air from the rear.
Relative ● Operating humidity: 8% to 90%

humidity (RH, ● Storage humidity (within three months): 8% to 85%
non-
condensing) ● Storage humidity (within six months): 8% to 80%
● Storage humidity (within one year): 20% to 75%
● Maximum change rate: 20%/h

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Item Specifications
Maximum ● For altitudes above 900 m (2952.72 ft), the highest

altitude operating temperature decreases by 1°C (1.8°F) for every
increase of 300 m (984.24 ft) in altitude.
● At an altitude of over 3000 m (9842.4 ft), only Titanium
PSUs can be used.
● HDDs cannot be used at an altitude of over 3000 m
(9842.4 ft).
Acoustic noise The data listed in the following is the declared A-weighted
sound power levels (LWAd) and declared average bystander
position A-weighted sound pressure levels (LpAm) when the
server is operating in a 23°C (73.4°F) ambient environment.
Noise emissions are measured in accordance with ISO 7779
(ECMA 74) and declared in accordance with ISO 9296 (ECMA
109).
● Idle:
– LWAd: 7.0 Bels
– LpAm: 53.6 dBA
● Operating:
– LWAd: 7.2 Bels
– LpAm: 55.0 dBA
NOTE
The actual sound levels generated during server operating vary
depending on the server configuration, load, and ambient
temperature.
Corrosive Maximum corrosion product thickness growth rate:

gaseous ● Copper corrosion rate test: 300 Å/month (meeting level
contaminant G1 requirements of the ANSI/ISA-71.04-2013 standard on
gaseous corrosion)
● Silver corrosion rate test: 200 Å/month
Particle ● The equipment room environment meets the

contaminant requirements of ISO 14664-1 Class 8.
● There is no explosive, conductive, magnetic, or corrosive
dust in the equipment room.
NOTE
It is recommended that the particulate pollution in the equipment
room be monitored by a professional agency.

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NOTE
SSDs and HDDs (including NL-SAS, SAS, and SATA) cannot be preserved for a long time in
the power-off state. Data may be lost or faults may occur if the preservation duration
exceeds the specified maximum duration. When drives are preserved under the storage
temperature and humidity specified in the preceding table, the following preservation time
is recommended:
● Maximum preservation duration of SSDs:
● 12 months in power-off state without data stored
● 3 months in power-off state with data stored
● Maximum preservation duration of HDDs:
● 6 months in unpacked/packed and powered-off state
● The maximum preservation duration is determined according to the specifications
provided of drive vendors. For details, see the manuals provided by drive vendors.

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User Guide 3 Installing and Removing the RH1288 V3
3 Installing and Removing the RH1288 V3
About This Chapter

This section describes the precautions and procedures for installing and removing
the RH1288 V3.
3.1 Installation Overview
3.2 Installation Environment
3.3 Unpacking the Chassis
3.4 Installing the Server
3.5 Connecting External Cables
3.6 Removing the Server
3.1 Installation Overview

NOTE
For details about the safety instructions during the process of installing or replacing a
server or its parts, see "Safety" in the Rack Server Product Documentation.
Installation Guidelines
The RH1288 V3 is 1U high and fits into a standard 19-inch cabinet. The server can
be installed on L-shaped, adjustable, and holding rails, and is stackable only with
holding rails. If the cabinet has sufficient space, a distance of 1U or more can be
reserved between servers.
Installation Process
Before installing the RH1288 V3, view the overall server installation process.
Figure 3-1 shows the process for installing the RH1288 V3.

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Figure 3-1 Installation process
3.2 Installation Environment

Before installing the server, check that the cabinet, space, temperature, and
humidity meet installation requirements.
3.2.1 Space and Airflow Requirements

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and
airflow requirements:
● Install the RH1288 V3 in an access-restricted area.
● Keep the area in which the server is located clean and tidy.
● For easy heat dissipation and maintenance, keep a clearance of 800 mm
(31.50 in.) between walls and the front and rear doors of the cabinet.
● Do not block the air intake vents. Otherwise, air intaking and heat dissipation
will be affected.
● Ensure that the air conditioning system in the equipment provides enough
wind to ensure proper heat dissipation of all components.
The server draws in cool air from the front of the cabinet and exhausts hot air
from the rear. Therefore, the front and rear of the cabinet must be well ventilated
for optimal heat dissipation. Figure 3-2 shows the direction of heat dissipation.

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Figure 3-2 Direction of heat dissipation
3.2.2 Temperature and Humidity Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operating, install or position the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
● Use temperature control devices all year long in any climates.

● In dry areas, use humidifiers to ensure ambient humidity.
● In humid areas, use dehumidifiers.
Table 3-1 Temperature and humidity requirements in the equipment room
Item Description
Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity (RH, 8% to 90%

non-condensing)
3.2.3 Cabinet Requirements

The cabinet must meet the following requirements:
● A standard 19-inch cabinet with a depth of more than 1000 mm (39.37 in.).
● Complies with International Electrotechnical Commission 297 (IEC 297).

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● Air filters installed on cabinet doors.

● AC power supplied from the rear of the cabinet.
3.3 Unpacking the Chassis

The following tools must be available before the operation:
● Protective gloves
● ESD gloves or ESD wrist strap
● Box cutter
Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the package and seals are in good condition.
NOTE
If the package is damaged (for example, the package is soaked or deformed, or the seals or
pressure sensitive adhesive tape is unsealed), fill in the Cargo Problems Feedback Form.
Step 2 Use a box cutter to cut the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape on the package, and
open the package.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when using a box cutter to avoid personal injury or equipment
damage.
Step 3 Check the components against Table 3-2 and ensure that they are intact and free
from oxidation, corrosion, and damage.
Table 3-2 Shipped items

No. Description
1 Documentation bag that contains a warranty card, and a Quick

Start Guide
2 A pair of guide rails
3 One rack server
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3.4 Installing the Server

This section describes how to install a server on L-shaped guide rails, adjustable
guide rails, and holding rails. Choose an installation method based on site
conditions.
Install a server if:

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● Additional servers are required in a cabinet for capacity expansion.

● A faulty server needs to be replaced with a new RH1288 V3.
● A different rack server needs to be replaced with the server.
● A server component needs to be maintained.
NOTICE
Before installing a server, check that the guide rails of the cabinet are level,
smooth, and not deformed. This ensures surface contact between the server and
the guide rails and even weight distribution. You are advised to use the guide rails
delivered with the server to ensure even weight distribution.
The following tools are available:

● ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves
● Screwdriver
● Floating nut hook
3.4.1 Installing the Server on L-Shaped Guide Rails

L-shaped guide rails apply only to a Huawei cabinet.
Servers cannot be stacked on L-shaped guide rails.
Procedure
Step 1 Install the floating nuts.
1. Determine the positions for installing the floating nuts according to the
installation plan.
NOTE
The floating nuts and screws are used together to tighten the screws.
The middle of two adjacent square holes with smaller spacing is the boundary of two
Us. See Figure 3-3. The boundary lines are used as the reference for calculating device
installation space.

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Figure 3-3 1U boundary lines on a mounting bar
2. Fasten the lower end of a floating nut to the square hole in a mounting bar
at the front of the cabinet. See step (1) in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Installing a floating nut
3. Fasten the lower end of a floating nut to the middle square hole within the
target 1U space in a front mounting bar. See step (2) in Figure 3-4.
The floating nut is installed, as shown in (3) in Figure 3-4.
4. Install the other floating nut using the same method.
Step 2 Install the L-shaped guide rails.
1. Place a guide rail horizontally in the planned position and keep the guide rail
in contact with the mounting bars in the cabinet. See Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5 Installing an L-shaped guide rail
2. Tighten the screws.

3. Install the other guide rail using the same method.
Step 3 Install the RH1288 V3.
1. Lift the RH1288 V3 and move it to the cabinet. This task requires at least two
people.
2. Place the RH1288 V3 onto the guide rails and slide it into the cabinet. See
step (1) in Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-6 Installing the RH1288 V3
3. When the two mounting ears of the RH1288 V3 come into contact with the
mounting bars on the cabinet, tighten the captive screws on the mounting
ears to secure the RH1288 V3. See step (2) in Figure 3-6.
Step 4 After the installation is complete, connect a network cable, a VGA cable, or USB
devices as required. Connect the power cables and power on the RH1288 V3.
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3.4.2 Installing the Server on Adjustable Guide Rails

Adjustable guide rails apply to a cabinet with a distance of 557 mm to 862 mm
between the front and rear mounting bars.
Servers cannot be stacked on adjustable guide rails.
Procedure
Step 1 Install the guide rails.
1. Place a guide rail horizontally in the planned position and keep the guide rail
in contact with the mounting bars in the cabinet. Hook the guide rail to the
cabinet. See step (1) in Figure 3-7.
NOTE
The three holes in each mounting ear of a guide rail should be within a 1U mark.

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Figure 3-7 Installing an adjustable guide rail
2. Install the four screws at the front and rear of the guide rail to secure the
guide rail. See step (2) in Figure 3-7.
Step 2 Install the RH1288 V3.
1. Lift the RH1288 V3 and move it to the cabinet. This task requires at least two
people.
2. Place the RH1288 V3 onto the guide rails and slide it into the cabinet. See

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Figure 3-8 Installing the RH1288 V3
3. When the two mounting ears of the RH1288 V3 come into contact with the
mounting bars on the cabinet, tighten the captive screws on the mounting
ears to secure the RH1288 V3. See step (2) in Figure 3-8.
devices as required. Connect the power cables and power on the RH1288 V3.
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3.4.3 Installing the Server on Holding Rails

Holding rails apply to a cabinet with a distance of 610 mm to 914 mm (24.02 in.
to 35.98 in.) between the front and rear mounting bars.
Servers can be stacked on holding rails.
When installing the RH1288 V3 on the holding rails, you can configure a cable
management arm (CMA) to arrange the external cables connected to the server.
Procedure
Step 1 Install the holding rails.
1. Holding down the release latch at the front end of the holding rail, pull out
the locking plate by its hook. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure 3-9.

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Figure 3-9 Installing a holding rail
2. Aligning the screws on the back end of the holding rail with the mounting
holes of the cabinet, insert the rail into position so that the latch clicks into
place. See step (3) in Figure 3-9.
3. Aligning the top screw on the front end of the holding rail with the level
mounting hole of the cabinet, insert the rail into position. See step (4) in
Figure 3-9.
4. Push back the locking plate by its hook until the release latch clicks into
place. See step (5) in Figure 3-9.
Step 2 Install the server.

1. Pull out the inner rails as far as they will go. See Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10 Pulling out the inner rails
2. Aligning the nail heads on the server with their L-shaped cutouts on the rails,
place the server onto the rails. See step (1) in Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-11 Installing the server
3. Push the server so that the nail heads click into position. See step (2) in
Figure 3-11.
4. Press the release buttons on both sides and push the server into the cabinet
until the mounting ears are in close contact with the mounting bars of the
cabinet. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure 3-12.

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Figure 3-12 Pushing a server into a cabinet
devices as required. Connect the power cables.
Step 4 (Optional) Install the CMA.
1. Insert the support lever into the outer rails on both the left and right sides.
See step (1) in Figure 3-13.

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Figure 3-13 Installing the CMA
2. Insert the nail heads on the left outer rail into the holes in the outer support
lever of the CMA, and pull the CMA out to secure it. See step (2) in Figure
3-13.
3. Insert the nail heads on the left inner rail into the holes in the inner support
lever of the CMA, and pull the CMA out to secure it. See step (3) in Figure
3-13.
Step 5 (Optional) If a CMA is installed, route the external cables connected to the server
into the CMA. See Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14 CMA cabling
Step 6 Power on the RH1288 V3.
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3.5 Connecting External Cables

This section describes how to connect cables to the server.
3.5.1 Connecting Cables to a Mouse, Keyboard, and VGA Port

After powering on the server, connect cables to a mouse, keyboard, and VGA port
to set the BIOS and RAID, and log in to the OS.
The front and rear panels of the server provide DB15 VGA ports but have no
standard PS/2 port for a keyboard or mouse. You can connect a keyboard and
mouse to the USB ports on the front or rear panel based on site installation
conditions. The following describes two connection methods:
● Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB ports.

● Connect a keyboard and mouse by using a USB-to-PS/2 cable.
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the USB connector on the PS/2 cable to the USB port on the front or rear
panel of the server.

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Step 2 Connect the connectors on the other end of the PS/2 cable to the keyboard and
mouse.
Step 3 Connect the DB15 connector on the VGA cable to the VGA port on the front or
rear panel of the server, and tighten the two screws on the connector to secure
the cable.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the monitor. Tighten
the two screws on the connector to secure the cable.
Figure 3-15 Connecting a USB-to-PS/2 cable and a VGA cable
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3.5.2 Connecting a Network Cable

Connect a network cable in the following scenarios:
● The network needs to be set up over GE.

● You want to log in to the iMana/iBMC of the server using the management
network port for device management.
● One or more network cables do not work.
● A network cable needs to be replaced if the existing network cable does not
meet length requirements after a device is replaced or moved.
Conditions:
● Use a network cable tester to check that the new network cable works
properly.
● Check that the new network cable is of the same model as or compatible
with the network cable to be replaced. Determine whether they are straight-
through or crossover cables.
● Before installing a network cable to a network port, check that the network
cable connector is intact and the pins have no sundries or deformation.
● Phillips screwdriver: used to tighten screws

● ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves: used to prevent ESD damage
● Diagonal pliers: used to trim the cable ties after binding cables

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● RJ45 crimping tool: used to make network cable connectors

● Network cable tester: used to test the cable connectivity
● Multimeter: used to test the resistance
Procedure
Step 1 Check the new network cable model.
Step 2 Number the new network cable.
● The new network cable must have the same number as the one to be
replaced.
● Use the same type of label for network cables. Record the name and number
of the local device to be connected on one side of the network cable, and
those of the peer device on the other side. Attach a label to the position 2 cm
(0.79 in.) away from the end of a network cable.
Step 3 Route the new network cable.
Route the new network cable in the same way (underfloor or overhead) as the
network cable to be replaced. Note the following points:
● Underfloor cabling is recommended because it is tidy and easy to route. Route
cables in the cabinet based on the installation requirements. You are advised
to arrange new cables in the same way as existing cables. Ensure that cables
are routed neatly and undamaged.
● Separate network cables from power cables for routing.
● Bend a network cable with the bending radius of no less than 4 cm (1.57 in.)
to prevent damage to core wires. Check that the cable insulation layer is
intact. Ensure that cables are routed for easy maintenance and capacity
expansion.
● Network cables must be bound using cable ties to ensure proper routing.
Check that network cables are bound together neatly and properly, are routed
straightly and close to each other. Cable ties must be installed at an even
spacing and fastened properly.
Step 4 Remove the network cable to be replaced.
Remove the network cable from the FlexIO card or board in a cabinet.
Step 5 Connect the new network cable.
Note the following:
● Connect the new network cable to the same port as the removed one.
● Install the network cable in the network port securely.

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Figure 3-16 Connecting a network cable to management and service network

ports
Step 6 Connect the other end of the network cable to the peer network port.
Connect the other cable connector to the peer device based on the network plan.
Note the following:
● Connect the new network cable to the same port as the removed one.
● Install the network cable in the network port securely.
Step 7 Check that the new network cable is functioning properly.
Power on the device, and ping the peer device connected by the new network
cable. If the peer device cannot be pinged, check whether the network cable is
damaged or the connectors are not secured.
Step 8 Bind the new network cable with other cables.
Bind the new network cable in the same way as the existing network cables. You
can also remove all cable ties and bind all of the network cables again if
necessary.
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3.5.3 Connecting a Cable to a 10GE Port

Connect an optical cable or SFP+ cable to a 10GE port. Before the connection,
determine the cable type and ensure that the cable to be connected is of the same
model as the one to be replaced or is compatible with the server.
Procedure
Step 1 Check the new network model.
Step 2 Number the new cable.
● The new cable must have the same number as the old one.
● Use the same type of labels for optical cables. Record the name and number
of the local device to be connected on one side of an optical cable and those
of the peer device on the other side. Attach a label 2 cm (0.79 in.) away from
the end of an optical cable.

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Step 3 Lay out the new cable.

Lay out the new cable in the same way as the old one. Note the following points:
● Lay out optical or SFP+ cables in the cabinet according to installation
regulations. You are advised to arrange new cables in the same way as
existing cables. Ensure that cables are routed neatly and intact.
● Separate optical or SFP+ cables from power and signal cables when laying out
the cables.
● Bend an optical or SFP+ cable with a bending radius of at least 4 cm (1.57 in.)
to prevent damage to core wires. Ensure that the cable is intact. Ensure that
optical or SFP+ cables are laid out for easy maintenance and capacity
expansion.
● Bind optical cables with cable ties. Ensure that optical cables are bound
closely, neatly, and straight, and cable ties are in even distance and fastened
properly.
Step 4 When you use an optical cable:
1. Remove the old optical cable.
Remove the old optical cable from the server.
2. Connect the new optical cable.
NOTE
– Connect the new optical cable to the same port as the old one.
– Connect the optical cable to the optical module securely.
1. Insert the optical module into the optical port. See step (1) in Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-17 Connecting an optical cable

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2. Close the latch on the optical module to secure it. See step (2) in Figure 3-17.
3. Insert the optical cable into the optical module. See step (3) in Figure 3-17.
Step 5 When you use an SFP+ cable:
1. Remove the old SFP+ cable.
Gently push the power connector inwards and pull the latch out to remove
the SFP+ cable. See Figure 3-18.
NOTICE
Do not directly pull the latch out.
Figure 3-18 Removing an SFP+ cable
2. Connect the new SFP+ cable.

Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into
the port. See Figure 3-19.
NOTE
When you hear a "click" and the cable cannot be pulled out, the connector is secured.

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Figure 3-19 Connecting an SFP+ cable
Step 6 Check that the new cable is properly connected.
Power on the device, and ping the IP address of the peer device connected over
the new cable. If the peer device cannot be pinged, check that the cable is intact
or the connector is securely connected.
Step 7 Bind the new optical cable.
Bind the new optical cable in the same way as existing optical cables. You can also
remove all cable ties and bind all of the optical cables again if necessary.
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3.5.4 Connecting a 56G IB Cable

If a 56G IB cable is to be replaced, ensure that the new cable is of the same model
as the one to be replaced or is compatible with the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Check the model of the new network.
Step 2 Number the new cable.

● The new cable must have the same number as the old one.
● Use the same type of labels for optical cables. Record the name and number
of the local device to be connected on one side of an optical cable and those
of the peer device on the other side. Attach a label 2 cm (0.79 in.) away from
the end of a network cable.

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Step 3 Lay out the new cable.
Lay out the new cable in the same way as the old one. Note the following points:
● Lay out optical or QSFP+ cables in the cabinet by observing installation

regulations. You are advised to arrange new cables in the same way as
existing cables. Ensure that cables are routed neatly and intact.
● Separate optical or QSFP+ cables from power and signal cables when laying
out the cables.
● Bend optical or QSFP+ cables with a bending radius of at least 4 cm (1.57 in.)
to prevent damage to core wires. Ensure that the cable sheath is intact. Lay
out optical or QSFP+ cables for easy maintenance and capacity expansion.
● Bind optical cables with cable ties. Ensure that optical cables are bound
closely, neatly, and straight, and cable ties are in even distance and fastened
properly.
Step 4 Replace the cable.

1. Remove the old 56G IB cable.
Release the latch and remove the cable. See Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20 Removing a 56G IB cable (using an IB FlexIO card with two 56G
ports as an example)
2. Connect the new 56G IB cable.

Remove the dust-proof cap on the port, and insert the cable connector into
the port. See Figure 3-21.
NOTE
When you hear a "click" and the cable cannot be pulled out, the connector is secured.

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Figure 3-21 Connecting a 56G IB cable (using an IB FlexIO card with two 56G
ports as an example)
Step 5 Check that the new cable is properly connected.

Power on the server. If the FlexIO card 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 existing optical cables. You can also
remove all cable ties and bind all of the optical cables again if necessary.
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3.5.5 Connecting a USB Device

Check that data has been copied to the USB device to be connected.
Procedure
Step 1 Locate the server to which the USB device is to be connected.
Step 2 Connect the USB storage device to a USB port on the server, as shown in Figure
3-22.

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Figure 3-22 Connecting a USB device
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3.5.6 Connecting a Serial Cable

The rear panel of the server provides a standard DB9 serial port (three-pin serial
port), which works as the system serial port by default. You can set it as the iBMC
serial port using the iBMC CLI.
The serial port can be used in the following scenarios:
● Used as the system serial port to monitor the status of the OS.
● Used as the iBMC serial port for debugging and fault locating.
For details about the command for setting the serial port as the iBMC serial port,
see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves: used to prevent ESD damage
Procedure
Step 1 Align the connector on the serial cable with the serial port, and insert the
connector into the serial port, as shown in Figure 3-23.

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Figure 3-23 Connecting a serial cable
NOTICE
Do not use excessive force; otherwise, the pins in the serial port may be damaged.
Step 2 Tighten the screws on the connector to secure the serial cable.
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3.5.7 Connecting a Power Cable

The following describes how to connect AC and DC power cables. Connect AC or
DC power cables based on the PSU type.
Before connecting power cables, ensure that the server and its internal
components have been installed, and the PGND cable is connected to the server
(for the RH1288 V3, which does not provide ground terminals, connect the PGND
cable to the cabinet where the server is located). Use dedicated power cables to
ensure equipment and personal safety. Power cables must be securely connected.
Power cables are used only for dedicated servers. Do not use them for other
devices.
ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves: used to prevent ESD damage
Connecting an AC Power Cable

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap.
Step 2 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the power port on the PSU of the
server.
● If the PSU has a velcro strap, use the velcro strap to bind the power cable to
the middle of the PSU handle after connecting the power cable to the PSU to
prevent power cable poor contact or disconnection. See Figure 3-24.

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Figure 3-24 Connecting a power cable (secured with the PSU using a velcro
strap)
● If the PSU has a plastic clip, perform the following steps to connect the power
cable:
a. Open the plastic clip and place the power cable in the plastic clip. See
step (1) in Figure 3-25. Then close the plastic clip. See step (2) in Figure
3-25.
Figure 3-25 Connecting a power cable (secured with the PSU using a
plastic clip)
b. Open the lock of the plastic clip. See a of step (3) in Figure 3-25. Slide
the plastic clip towards the PSU socket to ensure that the plastic clip is
close to the connector of the power cable. See b of step (3) in Figure
3-25.
Step 3 Insert the other end of the AC power cable into the AC power socket on the
cabinet. The AC power socket is located horizontally at the rear of the cabinet.
Select a jack on the power socket for connection.
Step 4 Bind the power cable to the cable trough using cable ties.
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Connecting DC Power Cables

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap.
Step 2 Connect the power cables to the wiring terminals on the PSU. The power cables
are connected properly once they are latched. See Figure 3-26.
● Connect the OT terminal on the negative power cable to the NEG(-) wiring
terminal on the PSU.
● Connect the OT terminal on the positive power cable to the RTN(+) wiring
● Connect the OT terminal on the ground cable to the ground terminal on the
PSU.
Figure 3-26 Connecting DC power cables
Step 3 Connect the other end of the power cable to the DC power distribution frame
(PDF) based on the power cable connection rules.
Step 4 Bind the power cable to the cable trough using cable ties.
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3.5.8 Laying Out Cables

Basic Rules
● Lay out and bind cables of different types (such as power and signal cables)
separately. Lay out cables of the same type in the same direction. Cables near
each other can be routed in crossover mode. Ensure that the distance
between power cables and signal cables is longer than or equal to 30 mm
(1.18 in.) when you lay out the cables in parallel.

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● If you cannot identify cables using the cable labels, attach an engineering
label to each cable.
● Protect cables from burrs, heat sinks, and active accessories, which may
damage the insulation layers of cables.
● Ensure that the length of cable ties for binding cables is appropriate. Do not
connect two or more cable ties together for binding cables. After binding
cables properly, trim off the excess lengths of the cable ties and ensure that
the cuts are neat and smooth.
● Ensure that cables are properly routed, supported, or fixed within the cable
troughs inside the cabinet to prevent loose connections and cable damage.
● Coil any surplus lengths of cables and bind them to proper positions inside
the cabinet.
● Route cables straight and bind them neatly. The bending radius of a cable
varies with the position where the cable is bent.
– If you need to bend a cable in its middle, the bending radius must be at
least twice the diameter of the cable.
– If you need to bend a cable at the output terminal of a connector, the
bending radius must be at least five times the cable diameter, and the
cable must be bound before bending.
– Do not use cable ties at a place where the cables are bent. Otherwise, the
cables may break.
Common Cable Routing Methods

The methods of routing cables inside a cabinet are described as follows:
● Determine overhead cabling and underfloor cabling for power cables based
on specific conditions of the equipment room. For example, take into
consideration the AC PDF, surge protector, and terminal block.
● Determine overhead cabling and underfloor cabling for service data cables
based on specific conditions of the equipment room.
● Place the connectors of all service data cables at the bottom of the cabinet in
order so that the connectors are difficult to reach.
Cable Routing Rules
NOTICE
To ensure optimal heat dissipation, do not block the air exhaust vents of PSUs.
3.5.9 Verifying Cable Connections
CAUTION
Before verifying cable connections, ensure that the power is off. Any incorrect or
loose connection may cause personal injury or equipment damage.

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Table 3-3 lists the cable connection check items.
Table 3-3 Cable connection checklist

Item Description
Power cable The power cable is connected correctly to the rear of the
chassis.
Network cable Network cables are connected correctly to the management

Ethernet ports or service Ethernet ports on the rear panel of
the chassis.
Ground cable The RH1288 V3 server does not provide a separate ground
port. It is grounded through the ground cable of a power
cable. Ensure that the power cables of the PSUs are in good
contact.
3.6 Removing the Server
3.6.1 Removing the Server and L-Shaped Guide Rails

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves. For details, see 1 Safety Instructions.
Step 2 Power off the server. For details, see 4 Powering On and Off the Server.
Step 3 Disconnect all power cables and signal cables from the server.
NOTE
Remove power cables first to prevent damage or injury caused by static electricity.
Step 4 Remove the server.

1. Loosen the captive screws on the RH1288 V3 panel using a screwdriver. See

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Figure 3-27 Removing the server
2. Pull out the server along the guide rails away from the cabinet. See (2) in
Figure 3-27.
3. Place the removed server on an ESD platform.
Step 5 Loosen the screws that secure a guide rail. See Figure 3-28.
Figure 3-28 Removing an L-shaped guide rail
Step 6 Remove the other guide rail on the opposite side in the same way.
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3.6.2 Removing a Server and Adjustable Guide Rail

NOTE
Remove power cables first to prevent damage or injury caused by static electricity.

1. Loosen the captive screws on the server panel using a screwdriver. See (1) in
Figure 3-29.
Figure 3-29 Removing the server
2. Pull out the server along the guide rails away from the cabinet. See (2) in
Figure 3-29.
3. Place the removed server on an ESD platform.
Step 5 Loosen the four screws on the guide rail. See (1) in Figure 3-30.
Step 6 Shorten the guide rail and take it out. See (2) in Figure 3-30.

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Figure 3-30 Removing an adjustable guide rail
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3.6.3 Removing the Server and Holding Rails

1. Loosen the captive screws on the server panel using a screwdriver. See (1) in
Figure 3-31.

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Figure 3-31 Removing the server from the holding rails
2. Pull out the server along the guide rails away from the cabinet as far as the
server will go. See (2) in Figure 3-31.
3. Pull the release button upwards, and pull the server out. See (1) and (2) in
Figure 3-32.

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Figure 3-32 Removing a server from holding rails
4. Place the removed server onto an ESD platform.

Step 5 Remove the front end of the holding rail.
1. Hold down the plate on the front end of the holding rail and pull out the
hook. See (1) and (2) in Figure 3-33.

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Figure 3-33 Removing a holding rail
2. Push the holding rail out of the square holes. See (3) in Figure 3-33.
3. Remove the front end of the holding rail. See (4) in Figure 3-33.
4. Push the plate into the holding rail. See (5) in Figure 3-33.
5. Remove the rear end of the holding rail.
Lift the positioning pin and remove the holding rail from the square holes. See
(6) and (7) in Figure 3-33.
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RH1288 V3 Server
User Guide 4 Powering On and Off the Server
4 Powering On and Off the Server
About This Chapter

This section describes the procedures for powering on and off the server.
4.1 Powering On the Server
4.2 Powering Off the Server
4.1 Powering On the Server

Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI.
Before powering on the server, you need to obtain the IP address of the iBMC
management network port, and the user name and password for logging in to the
iBMC WebUI. For details about how to obtain the IP address for the management
network port and how to operate the iBMC, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User
Guide.
Before powering on the server, pay attention to the following precautions:
● Before the power-on, disconnect the power supply from the server, and check
that all cables are connected correctly and the power supply voltage meets
the requirements.
● During the power-on, do not remove or insert hard disks or cables, such as
the network cable and Console port cable.
● Wait for at least 1 minute before powering on a server that has just been
powered off.
The methods for powering on the server are as follows, depending on the power
status of PSUs:
● If PSUs are properly installed and not powered on, power on the server as
follows:
Connect the external power supply to PSUs. Then the server will power on
with PSUs.

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NOTE
The default value of Power Strategy is Turn on, which indicates that the server
automatically powers on after power is supplied to PSUs. To change the value of Power
Strategy, log in to the iBMC WebUI and choose Power > Power Control.
● If PSUs are powered on and the server is in the standby state, power on the
server as follows:
NOTE
When the power indicator is steady yellow, the server is in the standby state.
– Press the power button on the front panel to power on the server. For
details about the power button position, see 2.2 Appearance.
– Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 4.1 Powering
On the Server.
– Power on the server using the iBMC CLI in remote management mode.
Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see 9.3 Logging In to the iBMC CLI.
Run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 1 command on the iBMC CLI to power
on the server remotely.
Procedure
Power on the server using the iBMC WebUI.
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Power > Power Control.
The Power Control page is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1 Power Control page
Step 3 Click Power On. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes to power on the server.
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Verification
Check the indicator status after the server is powered on.
4.2 Powering Off the Server

Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI. After the power-off, all services and
programs running on the server will stop running. Stop all services and programs
or switch them to other servers before powering off the server. Before powering
off the server, you need to obtain the IP address of the iBMC management
network port, and the user name and password for logging in to the iBMC WebUI.
For details about how to obtain the IP address for the management network port
and how to operate the iBMC, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.

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NOTICE
● Before powering off the server, ensure that server data has been saved and
hard disk services have been stopped. Do not forcibly power off the server
when read and write operations are being performed on hard disks. Otherwise,
bad sectors may occur, compromising data sources.
● 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.
● After the server is powered off, wait for at least 1 minute and then switch on
the PSUs again.
● The "power-off" mentioned here is an operation performed to change the
server to the standby state.
The methods for powering off the server are as follows:
● Power off the server to the standby state.

NOTE
● When the power indicator is steady yellow, the server is in the standby state.
● Forced power-off may damage user programs or unsaved data. Exercise caution
when performing this operation.
– Connect a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) to the server and shut
down the operating system of the server using the KVM.
– When the server is in power-on state, pressing the power button on the
server front panel can power off the server gracefully.
NOTE
If the server OS is running, shut down the OS according to the onscreen

instructions.
For details, see 2.4 Indicators and Buttons.
– When the server is in power-on state, holding down the power button on
the server front panel for six seconds can power off the server forcibly.
– Log in to the Remote Virtual Console of the server, and shut down the
operating system.
For details about how to log in to the Remote Virtual Console, see 9.8
Opening the Remote Virtual Console.
– Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 4.2 Powering
Off the Server.
– Power off the server using the iBMC CLI.
Log in to the iBMC CLI. For details, see 9.3 Logging In to the iBMC CLI.
Run the ipmcset -d powerstate -v 0 command on the iBMC CLI.
● Power off the server completely.
If the server has been powered off and is in the standby state, remove the
power cable to disconnect the external power supply. After that, the server is
powered off completely.

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NOTE
After powering off the server, wait at least 1 minute to ensure that the server is completely
powered off. Then, you can power on the server again.
Procedure
Power off the server using the iBMC WebUI.
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Power > Power Control.
The Power Control page is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 Power Control page
Step 3 Click Power Off. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes to power off the server.
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User Guide 5 Configuring the RH1288 V3
5 Configuring the RH1288 V3
About This Chapter

This section describes how to configure the RH1288 V3 after it is installed.
5.1 Default Information
5.2 Configuration Process
5.3 Checking the RH1288 V3
5.4 Configuring RAID
5.5 Configuring the BIOS
5.6 Changing an iBMC User Password
5.7 Setting the Management Network Port IP Address
5.8 Installing an OS
5.9 (Optional) Configuring the Boot from iSCSI Function for an SP230 FlexIO Card
5.1 Default Information

Table 5-1 lists the default user name, password, and IP address used for
configuring the server.
Table 5-1 Default information

Item Parameter Default Value
iBMC management IP address and ● IP address: 192.168.2.100

network port subnet mask of the ● Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
information management
network port
iBMC management User name and ● User name: root

system login password ● Password: Huawei12#$
information

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BIOS Password The default BIOS password is

Huawei12#$ for the American
keyboard, Huqzei&é34 for the
French keyboard, and Huawei12£$
for the English keyboard.
NOTE
When entering the BIOS password on
the Remote Virtual Console:
● If the keyboard type configured in
the OS is the same as the actual
keyboard type, enter the password
by using the actual keyboard.
● If the keyboard type configured in
the OS is different from the actual
keyboard type, enter the password
by using the keyboard configured in
the OS.
5.2 Configuration Process

Figure 5-1 shows the process for configuring the server.
Figure 5-1 Process for configuring the server

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Table 5-2 describes the procedure for configuring the server.
Table 5-2 Procedure for configuring the server

Step Description
Check the server. ● Check the board versions.

● Check for and clear server alarms.
Configure RAID. The RH1288 V3 supports the following RAID

controller cards: SR320 (LSI SAS2208), SR120 (LSI
SAS2308), SR130 (LSI SAS3008), SR430C (1 GB/2
GB, LSI SAS3108), SP435(PM8060), and SR135
(PM8068).
Configure RAID for the server based on site
requirements.
Configure the BIOS. Configure the server BIOS, including the boot
mode, network drive, PXE options of the FlexIO
card, and BIOS password.
Change the user password Change the default password for iBMC.
for iBMC.
Install an OS. For details, see the Huawei Server OS Installation

Guide.
5.3 Checking the RH1288 V3

Log in to the iBMC WebUI or CLI to check the health status of the RH1288 V3.
Ensure that its health status meets the environment requirements for software
installation.
Table 5-3 describes the default information for logging in to the RH1288 V3 iBMC
WebUI or CLI. For details about the CLI, see the Huawei Server OS Installation
Guide.

iBMC IP address ● IP address: 192.168.2.100

manageme and subnet ● Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
nt network mask of the
port manageme
information nt network
port

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iBMC User name ● User name: root

manageme and ● Password: Huawei12#$
nt system password
login
information
BIOS Password The default BIOS password is Huawei12#$ for the

American keyboard, Huqzei&é34 for the French
keyboard, and Huawei12£$ for the English
keyboard.
NOTE
When entering the BIOS password on the Remote Virtual
Console:
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is the same
as the actual keyboard type, enter the password by
using the actual keyboard.
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is different
from the actual keyboard type, enter the password by
using the keyboard configured in the OS.
Workflow
Check the RH1288 V3 by following the sequence described in Figure 5-2.
Determine the check method based on site requirements.

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Figure 5-2 Process for checking the RH1288 V3
Procedure
● Check indicator status.
Observe the RH1288 V3 indicator status, and check that hardware devices are
properly operating.
● Check the RH1288 V3 using the iBMC WebUI.
a. Log in to the iBMC WebUI. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC
WebUI.
NOTE
You are advised to change the default password when you log in to iBMC for the
first time. For details, see 5.6 Changing an iBMC User Password.
b. View the RH1288 V3 version information.
Choose System > Firmware Upgrade, and view server versions, as shown
in Figure 5-3.
Check that the RH1288 V3 versions meet site requirements.

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Figure 5-3 Querying version information
c. View the RH1288 V3 health status and alarms.

Choose Information > Information Summary, and view server health
status, as shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 Querying the health status for the RH1288 V3
d. Clear alarms. For details, see the Huawei Rack Server iBMC Alarm
Handling.
NOTE
If the query result in c indicates that no alarm is generated for the server, skip
this step.
● Check the RH1288 V3 using the iBMC CLI.
a. Log in to the iBMC CLI.
i. Set an IP address for the PC, and ensure that the IP address is on the
same network segment as the iBMC management network port.
ii. Connect the PC to the RH1288 V3 iBMC management network port
by using a network cable.
iii. Run a command line management tool (such as SSH and PuTTY)
tool on the PC, and enter the IP address of the iBMC management
network port, user name, and password to log in.

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NOTE
By default, SSH is used to log in to iBMC. If the SSH service is disabled, enable it
by choosing Config > Service Settings on the iBMC WebUI
b. View the RH1288 V3 version information.
Check that the RH1288 V3 versions meet site requirements.
Hi1710 / # ipmcget -d v
------------------- iBMC INFO -------------------
IPMC CPU: Hi1710
IPMI Version: 2.0
CPLD Version: (U46)1.05
Active iBMC Version: (U25)1.26
Active iBMC Built: 08:26:05 Dec 23 2014
Backup iBMC Version: 1.26
SDK Version: 1.47
SDK Built: 08:28:02 Dec 19 2014
Active Uboot Version: 1.1.29 (Oct 13 2014 - 15:23:00)
Backup Uboot Version: 1.1.29 (Oct 13 2014 - 15:23:00)
----------------- Product INFO -----------------
Product ID: 0x0001
Product Name: RH1288
Product Version: V3
BIOS Version: (U47)1.19
-------------- Mother Board INFO ---------------
Mainboard BoardID: 0x000f
Mainboard PCB: .B
------------------- Flexible NIC INFO -------------------
SM211 BoardID: 0x0017
SM211 PCB: .A
--------------- Riser Card INFO ----------------
BC11PERK BoardID: 0x0084
BC11PERL BoardID: 0x0085
-------------- HDD Backplane INFO --------------
BC11EHBD BoardID: 0x0079
BC11EHBD PCB: .A
BC11EHBD CPLD Version: (U3)1.02
▪ CPLD Version: indicates the current complex programmable logical

device (CPLD) version of the RH1288 V3.
▪ BIOS Version: indicates the BIOS version of the RH1288 V3.
▪ Active iBMC Version: indicates the active iBMC version of the

RH1288 V3.
▪ Backup iBMC Version: indicates the backup iBMC version of the

RH1288 V3.
c. Query the health status for the RH1288 V3.
iBMC / # ipmcget -d health
System in health state
▪ If the message "System in health state" is displayed, no further

action is required.
▪ If an alarm is generated, clear the alarm by performing d and e.

d. Query alarms for the RH1288 V3.
iBMC:/->ipmcget -d healthevents
System in health state
e. Clear alarms. For details, see the Huawei Rack Server iBMC Alarm
Handling.

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5.4 Configuring RAID

Before configuring RAID, you need to obtain the IP address of the iBMC
management network port, and the user name and password for logging in to the
iBMC WebUI. For details about how to obtain the IP address for the management
network port and how to operate the iBMC, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User
Guide.
Procedure
View the RAID controller card information on the iBMC WebUI.
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI.

For details, see 9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Information on the menu bar and choose Component Info or System
Info in the navigation tree. The Component Info or System Info page is
displayed.
Step 3 View the RAID controller card information, as shown in Figure 5-5 or Figure 5-6.
Figure 5-5 Component information example
Figure 5-6 System information example

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NOTE
The preceding information is for reference only. The actual information displayed may
differ.
Configure RAID.
Step 4 Configure RAID.
The configuration procedure varies according to the RAID controller card type. For
details about how to configure RAID, see the Huawei V2 and V3 Server RAID
Controller Card User Guide.
Supported RAID controller cards: SR320 (LSI SAS2208), SR120 (LSI SAS2308),
SR130 (LSI SAS3008), SR430C (1 GB/2 GB, LSI SAS3108), SP435 (PM8060), and
SR135 (PM8068)
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5.5 Configuring the BIOS

Configure the BIOS of the RH1288 V3, including setting the server boot mode,
selecting PXE as a boot option, enabling the PXE function for a network port, and
setting the BIOS password and language. For details about how to configure the
BIOS, see the Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference.
Workflow
Figure 5-7 shows the process for configuring the BIOS.

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Figure 5-7 Process for configuring the BIOS
Procedure
Restart the server.
1. Click on the menu bar of the Remote Virtual Console.

2. Select Reset.
The system displays "Are you sure to perform this operation?"
3. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
4. Press Delete repeatedly when the screen shown in the following figure is
displayed during server startup.

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NOTE
You can also press the following shortcut keys on the BIOS startup screen as required:
● Press F5 to select the keyboard type (English, American, or French keyboard).
● Press Delete or F4 to go to the BIOS Setup Utility screen.
● Press F11 or F3 to go to the boot manager screen for selecting boot options.
● Press F12 to boot from the network.
Figure 5-8 BIOS startup screen
5. Enter a BIOS password when prompted. The screen for setting the BIOS is
displayed.
NOTE
The default BIOS password is Huawei12#$ for the American keyboard, Huqzei&é34
for the French keyboard, and Huawei12£$ for the English keyboard. To ensure system
security, you are advised to change the default BIOS password after the first login. For
details, see "Set the BIOS password".
When entering the BIOS password on the Remote Virtual Console:
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is the same as the actual keyboard type,
enter the password by using the actual keyboard.
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is different from the actual keyboard
type, enter the password by using the keyboard configured in the OS.
You are advised to regularly change the supervisor password for security purposes.
The server is locked after three consecutive failures with wrong passwords. You can
restart the server to unlock it.
Set the server boot mode.
6. Choose Boot > Boot Type and press Enter.

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The Boot screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9 Boot
7. In the displayed dialog box, select Dual Boot Type, Legacy Boot Type, or
UEFI Type, and press Enter.
8. Choose Boot Type Order and press Enter.
The Boot Type Order screen is displayed.
NOTE
The default boot sequence is as follows: Hard Disk Drive, CD/DVD-ROM Drive, PXE,
and finally Others.

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Figure 5-10 Boot Type Order
Select PXE as a boot option.

9. Select boot options to be configured, and press + or - to change the boot
sequence. Set the first boot option to PXE.
The option at the top of the boot option list is the first boot option, and the
one at the bottom is the last boot option.
– To move a boot option up, press +.
– To move a boot option down, press -.
Enable the PXE function for a network port.
10. Choose Advanced > PXE Configuration and press Enter.
The PXE Configuration screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-11.
NOTE
The PXE Configuration screen displays four network ports, in which PXE1 is Enabled
and other network ports are Disabled by default.

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Figure 5-11 PXE Configuration
11. Select the network port to be configured, and press Enter.

12. Choose Enabled from the shortcut menu and press Enter to enable the PXE
function for the network port.
Set the BIOS password.
13. Select the Security tab.
The Security screen is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-12.

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Figure 5-12 Security
14. Select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Set a login password for the
super administrator.
Before changing the supervisor password, you need to enter the current
supervisor password. The server is locked after three consecutive failures with
wrong passwords. Restart the server to unlock it.
NOTE
Set the supervisor password that meets the following requirements:

● The default BIOS password is Huawei12#$ for the American keyboard,
Huqzei&é34 for the French keyboard, and Huawei12£$ for the English keyboard.
When entering the BIOS password on the Remote Virtual Console:
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is the same as the actual keyboard type,
enter the password by using the actual keyboard.
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is different from the actual keyboard
type, enter the password by using the keyboard configured in the OS.
● The supervisor password must be a string of 8 to 16 characters, including special
characters (including spaces) and at least two types of the following characters:
uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and digits.
● A new password cannot be the same as one of the previous five passwords.
After the supervisor password is set, the following menu items are displayed:
● Clear Supervisor Password
● Power on Password
Selecting a Language
15. To change the language, select the Main tab to go to the Main screen, as
shown in Figure 5-13.

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Figure 5-13 Main screen
16. Select Language and press Enter. The screen for selecting a language is
displayed, as shown in Figure 5-14.
Figure 5-14 Selecting a language

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17. Select English and press Enter.

The GUI language is changed to English, as shown in Figure 5-15.
Figure 5-15 Main screen
18. Press F10.

The message "Exit Saving changes?" is displayed.
19. Select Yes to save the settings.
5.6 Changing an iBMC User Password

Change the default password promptly and change the user password periodically
to ensure system security. The following describes how to change a user password
on the iBMC WebUI. For details about how to change a password on the iBMC CLI,
see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
Table 5-4 lists the default iBMC user name and password.
Table 5-4 Default user name and password
Default User Description

Name and
Password
● User name: root The default iBMC user belongs to the administrator group
● Password: and has full rights to access all iBMC resources and
Huawei12#$ perform all operations.

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Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI over a network port. For details, see 9.2 Logging In to
the iBMC WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Config > Security Enhance.
Step 3 Select Enable for Password Complexity Check.
The system will perform a password complexity check when a new password is
set.
Step 4 Choose Config > Local User, as shown in Figure 5-16.
Figure 5-16 Local User page
Step 5 Click next to the user whose password needs to be changed.
Step 6 Change the password as prompted.

● When the password complexity check function is disabled, the password can
be empty or a string of any characters fewer than 20 characters.
● When the password complexity check function is enabled, the password must
meet the following requirements:
– Must contain 8 to 20 characters.
– Must contain at least one space or one of the following special
characters:
`~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/?
– Must contain at least two types of the following characters:
▪ Uppercase letters
▪ Lowercase letters

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▪ Digits
– Must not be the same as the user name or the reverse of the user name.
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5.7 Setting the Management Network Port IP Address

Set the management network IP address through the iBMC WebUI and BIOS. You
can also run the ipaddr command on the iBMC CLI to set the IP address of the
management network port. For details, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User
Guide.
Table 5-5 lists the default data for setting the management network IP address.
iBMC IP address ● IP address: 192.168.2.100

manageme and subnet ● Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
nt network mask of the
port manageme
information nt network
port
iBMC User name ● User name: root

manageme and ● Password: Huawei12#$
nt system password
login
information
BIOS Password The default BIOS password is Huawei12#$ for the

American keyboard, Huqzei&é34 for the French
keyboard, and Huawei12£$ for the English
keyboard.
NOTE
When entering the BIOS password on the Remote Virtual
Console:
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is the same
as the actual keyboard type, enter the password by
using the actual keyboard.
● If the keyboard type configured in the OS is different
from the actual keyboard type, enter the password by
using the keyboard configured in the OS.
Procedure
● Set the IP address of the management network port on the iBMC WebUI.
a. Log in to the server iBMC WebUI.

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b. Choose Config > Network Settings.

The Network Settings page is displayed.
c. Set an IP address for the management network port, as shown in Figure
5-17.
Figure 5-17 Setting an IP address for the management network port
d. Click Save.
No further action is required.
● Set the IP address in the BIOS.
a. Click on the menu bar of the Remote Virtual Console.

b. Select Reset.
The system displays "Are you sure to perform this operation?"
c. Click Yes.
The server restarts.
d. Press Delete repeatedly when the screen shown in the following figure is
displayed during server startup.

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e. Enter a BIOS password as prompted. The screen for setting the BIOS is
displayed.
f. Choose Advanced > IPMI iBMC Configuration and press Enter.
The IPMI iBMC Configuration screen is displayed.
g. Select iBMC Configuration and press Enter.
The iBMC Configuration screen is displayed, showing information about
the IP address of the iBMC network port. See Figure 5-19.

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Figure 5-19 iBMC Configuration
h. Select IP Address in IPV4 Configuration and press Enter. On the

configuration screen, set the IPv4 address of the iBMC management
network port, as shown in Figure 5-20.
Figure 5-20 Setting the IPv4 address of the iBMC management network
port

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i. Set the parameter in IPV4 Configuration and IPV6 Configuration for the
iBMC management network port in the same way.
j. Press F10 to save settings and exit.
5.8 Installing an OS
The RH1288 V3 supports a variety of OSs, including Windows, SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server (SLES), and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). For details about
the OS compatibility, use Computing Product Compatibility Checker.
The OS installation method varies according to the OS type. For details about the
installation procedure, see the Huawei Server OS Installation Guide.
5.9 (Optional) Configuring the Boot from iSCSI

Function for an SP230 FlexIO Card
An SP230 supports boot from PXE or iSCSI. Boot from PXE is enabled by default.
To boot from iSCSI, enable it first. Configure the boot option as needed.
NOTE
Before you configure the server to boot from iSCSI, ensure that the OS of the server
supports the iSCSI protocol stack and has the iSCSI driver.
Before configuring the boot from iSCSI function, load the optional ROM for iSCSI.
For details, see "Upgrading the Intel X540 FlexIO card Firmware" in the
FusionServer Pro Rack Server Upgrade Guide.

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User Guide 6 Software and Configuration Utility
6 Software and Configuration Utility
6.1 BIOS
6.2 iBMC
6.3 Upgrading the System
6.1 BIOS
The BIOS is basic software code loaded to the computer hardware system. The
BIOS is running at the abstraction layer between the computer hardware system
and the OS. It is used to configure hardware to prepare for running the OS. Figure
6-1 shows the BIOS position in the system.
Figure 6-1 BIOS position in the system
The BIOS performs power-on self-test (POST), detects input/output devices,

identifies boot devices, and initializes memory. The BIOS also provides ACPI and
hot swap. The BIOS is stored in the serial peripheral interface (SPI) flash memory.
The RH1288 V3 server offers a Huawei's proprietary, patented BIOS that uses the
Intel Grantley platform and is developed based on the Insyde code base. The BIOS

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is customizable and scalable, and provides a variety of in-band and out-of-band

configuration functions.
For details about the BIOS, see the Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS
Parameter Reference.
6.2 iBMC
The iBMC is a Huawei's proprietary system that remotely manages servers. 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. iBMC provides the following functions:
● Remote management
iBMC manages the servers using the KVM, SOL, and virtual media functions.
● Alarm management
iBMC receives and handles the alarms reported by the field replacement units
(FRUs).
● Status monitoring
iBMC monitors the operating status of the FRUs.
● Device information management
iBMC provides the function of querying the information about the device
version, model, and asset information.
● Heat dissipation control
iBMC dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the fans based on the
ambient temperature and the workload.
● IPMItool for device management
iBMC supports the commands released by the IPMItool.
● Support for management over the WebUI
iBMC provides a user-friendly and simple Web interface for ease of
management. On the Web interface, you can perform setting and querying
tasks quickly.
● Centralized account management
iBMC stores user accounts on the Active Directory server in a centralized
manner and directs the authentication to the server. In this way, you can log
in to the management system using a domain account.
For details about the iBMC, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
6.3 Upgrading the System
NOTICE
Unless the software or components to be installed require an earlier version, keep

the system in the latest state before using the server for the first time.

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Obtaining Documents
● Release Notes
● Huawei Server OS Installation Guide
● FusionServer Pro Rack Server Upgrade Guide
● Computing Component iDriver Version Mapping
● SmartKit Computing X.X.X User Guide
Upgrading Software or Firmware

● Upgrade the iBMC, BIOS, CPLD, or other firmware. For details, see the
Installing or Updating the Driver

If the existing driver versions on a server are inconsistent with the driver version
mapping, install the drivers of the required versions. Otherwise, the server may
operate abnormally.
● Use Computing Product Compatibility Checker to obtain the driver
installation package.
For example, the Windows V304 driver package is FusionServer iDriver-
Windows-Driver-V304.zip.
● For details about how to install or upgrade the drive, see the Huawei Server
OS Installation Guide.
NOTICE
Make sure to back up the original drivers before installing or upgrading

drivers.
The driver installation package and procedure vary depending on the

operating system.

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User Guide 7 Replacing Parts
7 Replacing Parts
About This Chapter

This section describes the replaceable parts of the RH1288 V3 and how to replace
them.
NOTICE
● Ensure that the obtained spare parts are compatible and function properly
before any replacement. To query parts compatibility, use Computing Product
Compatibility Checker.
● After parts replacement, the software, firmware, and CPLDs on the new
components must be upgraded to the versions used in the customer
environment or to the latest versions. It is recommended that the versions be
upgraded to the versions used in the customer environment. For details, see the
● After the components are replaced, restore their configurations (including BMC,
BIOS, and RAID configurations) on the customer live network.
7.1 Replaceable Parts

7.2 Tool Preparations
7.3 (Optional) Removing the Front Bezel
7.4 (Optional) Installing the Front Bezel
7.5 Removing a Hard Disk
7.6 Installing a Hard Disk
7.7 Removing an NVMe PCIe SSD
7.8 Installing an NVMe PCIe SSD
7.9 Removing a PSU
7.10 Installing a PSU
7.11 Removing the Chassis Cover

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7.12 Installing the Chassis Cover

7.13 Removing the Air Duct
7.14 Installing the Air Duct
7.15 Removing a Fan Module
7.16 Installing a Fan Module
7.17 Removing an Internal Cable
7.18 Installing an Internal Cable
7.19 Removing the Riser Card
7.20 Installing a Riser Card
7.21 Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card
7.22 Installing a PCIe Card on the Riser Card
7.23 Removing a TPM
7.24 Installing a TPM
7.25 Removing the DVD Drive
7.26 Installing the DVD Drive
7.27 Removing the Internal USB Flash Drive
7.28 Installing the Internal USB Flash Drive
7.29 Removing the System Battery
7.30 Installing a System Battery
7.31 Removing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card
7.32 Installing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card
7.33 Removing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card
7.34 Installing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card
7.35 Removing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID Controller Card)
7.36 Removing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card)
7.37 Installing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID Controller Card)
7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card)
7.39 Removing a CPU
7.40 Installing a CPU
7.41 Removing a DIMM
7.42 Installing a DIMM
7.43 Removing the Mainboard
7.44 Installing the Mainboard

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7.45 Removing the FlexIO Card

7.46 Installing the FlexIO Card
7.47 Removing a SATADOM
7.48 Installing a SATADOM
7.49 Removing an SD Card
7.50 Installing an SD Card
7.51 Removing an SD Card Board
7.52 Installing an SD Card Board
7.53 Removing the Front Disk Backplane
7.54 Installing the Front Disk Backplane
7.55 Removing the Indicator Board
7.56 Installing the Indicator Board
7.57 Removing the VGA Board
7.58 Installing the VGA Board
7.59 Removing the Power Adapter Board
7.60 Installing the Power Adapter Board
7.61 Removing an M.2 SATA SSD Card
7.62 Installing an M.2 SATA SSD Card
7.1 Replaceable Parts

The RH1288 V3 is 1U high and has the following replaceable parts:
● Front bezel (optional)

● Mainboard
● Hard disk
● NVMe PCIe SSD
● PSU
● DVD drive (optional)
● Fan module
● CPU
● PCIe card
● Riser card
● RAID controller card
● Supercapacitor
● System battery
● TPM (optional)

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● USB device
● DIMM
● Hard disk backplane
● Indicator board
● VGA board
● Power adapter board
● FlexIO card
● SATADOM
● SD card
● M.2 SATA SSD card
NOTE
The preceding parts are for reference only. Actual replaceable parts may differ.
7.2 Tool Preparations

Prepare the following tools before replacing components:
● Finger cots
● Protective gloves
● Flat-head screwdriver
● M3 Phillips screwdriver
● 7 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver
● ESD gloves or ESD wrist strap
● Packaging materials, for example, an ESD bag
7.3 (Optional) Removing the Front Bezel

Remove the front bezel before removing front panel components (such as hard
disks and the DVD drive) or left and right mounting ears.
The front bezel is installed on the front panel and comes with a security lock to
prevent unauthorized operations on hard disks.
Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap. For details, see 1 Safety Instructions.
Step 2 Unlock the front bezel by turning the key clockwise, and remove the key for
proper storage. See Figure 7-1.

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Figure 7-1 Unlocking the front bezel
Step 3 Press the button and remove the front bezel. See Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2 Removing the front bezel
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7.4 (Optional) Installing the Front Bezel

Install the front bezel after replacing front panel components (such as hard disks
and the DVD drive) or left and right mounting ears. The front bezel is optional
and can be selected as required.
The front bezel is installed on the front panel and comes with a security lock to
prevent unauthorized operations on hard disks.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the key from the front bezel. See Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3 Removing a key
Step 3 Unlock the front bezel by turning the key clockwise, and remove the key for

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Figure 7-4 Unlocking the front bezel
Step 4 Hook the front bezel onto the side of the left mounting ear, and press the button
so that the front bezel is secured to the chassis. See Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5 Installing the front bezel
Step 5 Lock the front bezel by turning the key counterclockwise, and remove the key for

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Figure 7-6 Locking the front bezel
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7.5 Removing a Hard Disk

Remove a hard disk before replacing it with a new one.
You do not need to power off the RH1288 V3 before removing a hard disk. If
services are running on the RH1288 V3, you have backed up the data stored on
the hard disk to be removed.
Before removing a hard disk, determine its location to prevent misoperations.

Otherwise, the RAID array will fail.
NOTE
If a hard disk is frequently removed and installed in an interval shorter than 30 seconds,
there are risks that the hard disk cannot be identified.
Procedure
Step 2 Determine the cabinet number and chassis number of the server to be removed,
and label its panel to prevent misoperations.
Step 3 If a front hard disk needs to be removed and the server is equipped with a front
bezel, remove the bezel. For details, see 7.3 (Optional) Removing the Front
Bezel.
Step 4 Determine the position of the hard disk (for example, a front hard disk) on the
RH1288 V3. See Figure 7-7.

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Figure 7-7 Hard disk position
Step 5 Push the ejector release button on the hard disk. See step (1) in Figure 7-8.
The ejector lever automatically ejects.
Figure 7-8 Removing a hard disk
Step 6 Hold the ejector lever, and pull out the hard disk for about 3 cm (1.18 in.). See
step (2) in Figure 7-8. Wait for at least 30 seconds until the hard disk stops

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working. Then remove the hard disk from the RH1288 V3. See step (3) in Figure
7-8.
Step 7 Place the removed hard disk in an ESD bag.
Step 8 (Optional) If you do not install a new hard disk immediately, install a filler panel
in the slot.
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7.6 Installing a Hard Disk

Install a hard disk to replace the original one or add a new hard disk.
You do not need to power off the RH1288 V3 before installing a hard disk.
After a failed hard disk is disconnected from the hard disk backplane, wait for 30
seconds before removing it and inserting a new one. The alarm persists after a
new hard disk is installed and will be cleared after the RAID array is rebuilt. Do
not frequently hot-swap a hard disk to prevent new alarms.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the hard disk to be replaced. For details, see 7.5 Removing a Hard Disk.
Step 3 Take the spare hard disk out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Fully raise the ejector lever and push the hard disk into the chassis along the
guide rails until it does not move. See step (1) in Figure 7-9.
Figure 7-9 Installing a hard disk

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Step 5 Ensure that the ejector lever is fastened to the chassis beam, and lower the ejector
lever to completely insert the hard disk into the chassis. See step (2) in Figure 7-9.
Observe the hard disk indicators to check the hard disk operating status. For
details about the indicators, see 2.4 Indicators and Buttons.
Step 6 If a front hard disk is installed and the bezel is required, install the bezel. For
details, see 7.4 (Optional) Installing the Front Bezel.
Step 7 After verifying hard disk status, configure RAID properties based on actual service
requirements. For details, see the Huawei V2 and V3 Server RAID Controller
Card User Guide.
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7.7 Removing an NVMe PCIe SSD

The ES3000 V3 is no longer maintained (EOS). For details, see section "Removing
an ES3000 V5" in the ES3000 V5 NVMe PCIe SSD User Guide.
7.8 Installing an NVMe PCIe SSD

The ES3000 V3 is no longer maintained (EOS). For details, see section "Installing
the ES3000 V5" in the ES3000 V5 NVMe PCIe SSD User Guide.
7.9 Removing a PSU
7.9.1 Removing an AC PSU

Remove an AC PSU before replacing it with a new one.
When two PSUs are configured, remove one PSU without powering off the
RH1288 V3 if the other PSU is operating properly and its power rating is greater
than or equal to the power rating of the RH1288 V3.
Observe the PSU indicators to check the PSU operating status. For details about
the indicators, see 2.4 Indicators and Buttons.
Procedure
Step 3 If only one PSU is configured, power off the RH1288 V3. For details, see 4.2
Powering Off the Server.
Step 4 Remove a power cable from a PSU.

● If the PSU has a velcro strap, undo the velcro strap. See step (1) in Figure
7-10. Then remove the power cable. See step (2) in Figure 7-10.

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Figure 7-10 Removing a power cable (secured with the PSU using a velcro
strap)
● If the PSU has a plastic clip, perform the following steps to remove the power
cable:
a. Open the lock of the plastic clip. See a of step (1) in Figure 7-11. Slide
the plastic clip away from the PSU socket. See b of step (1) in Figure
7-11.
Figure 7-11 Removing a power cable (secured with the PSU using a
plastic clip)
b. Open the plastic clip. See step (2) in Figure 7-11.

c. Remove the power cable from the plastic clip. See step (3) in Figure
7-11.
Step 5 Press the latch on the PSU in the arrow direction, and pull the PSU out of the slot
by holding the handle. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure 7-12.

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Figure 7-12 Removing a PSU
Step 6 Place the removed PSU in an ESD bag.
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7.9.2 Removing a DC PSU

Remove a DC PSU before replacing it with a new one.
Before removing one PSU when two PSUs are configured, ensure that the other
PSU is operating properly and supplies power higher than or equal to the power
rating of the RH1288 V3, and you do not need to power off the server.
Observe the PSU indicators to check the PSU operating status. For details about
the indicators, see 2.4 Indicators and Buttons.
Procedure
Step 3 Hold down the latches above the power cables using a flat-head screwdriver to
eject the power cable. See Figure 7-13.

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Figure 7-13 Removing power cables
Step 4 Hold down the latch on the PSU, and pull out part of the PSU by holding the
handle. See step (1) in Figure 7-14.
Figure 7-14 Removing a PSU

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Step 5 Remove the PSU from the slot. See step (2) in Figure 7-14.
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7.10 Installing a PSU
7.10.1 Installing an AC PSU

Install an AC PSU to replace the original one.
An AC PSU needs to be added to improve reliability when only one AC PSU is

configured for the RH1288 V3.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the PSU to be replaced. For details, see 7.9.1 Removing an AC PSU.
Step 3 Take the spare AC PSU out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Push the spare AC PSU along the guide rails into a slot until the PSU clicks into
place. The PSU latch snaps in so that the PSU does not move. See Figure 7-15.
Figure 7-15 Installing an AC PSU
Step 5 Connect the power cable to the PSU.

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● If the PSU has a velcro strap, use the velcro strap to bind the power cable to
the middle of the PSU handle after connecting the power cable to the PSU to
prevent power cable poor contact or disconnection. See Figure 7-16.
Figure 7-16 Connecting a power cable (secured with the PSU using a velcro
strap)
● If the PSU has a plastic clip, perform the following steps to connect the power
cable:
a. Open the plastic clip and place the power cable in the plastic clip. See
step (1) in Figure 7-16. Then close the plastic clip. See step (2) in Figure
7-16.
Figure 7-17 Connecting a power cable (secured with the PSU using a
plastic clip)
b. Open the lock of the plastic clip. See a of step (3) in Figure 7-16. Slide
the plastic clip towards the PSU socket to ensure that the plastic clip is
close to the connector of the power cable. See b of step (3) in Figure
7-16.
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7.10.2 Installing a DC PSU

Install a DC PSU to replace the original one.
A DC PSU needs to be added to improve reliability when the RH1288 V3 is
configured with only one DC PSU.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the PSU to be replaced. For details, see 7.9.2 Removing a DC PSU.
Step 3 Take the spare DC PSU out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Push the spare DC PSU along the guide rails into a slot (for example, slot 1) until
you hear a sound.
The PSU latch snaps in so that the PSU does not move. See Figure 7-18.
Figure 7-18 Installing a DC PSU
Step 5 Connect the power cable to the wiring terminal on the PSU until the power cables
are latched. See Figure 7-19.
● Connect the OT terminal on the negative power cable to the NEG(-) wiring
● Connect the OT terminal on the positive power cable to the RTN(+) wiring
● Connect the OT terminal on the ground cable to the ground terminal on the
PSU.

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Figure 7-19 Connecting power cables to a DC PSU
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7.11 Removing the Chassis Cover

Remove the chassis cover before replacing components in the RH1288 V3 chassis.
Procedure
Step 3 Power off the RH1288 V3. For details, see 4.2 Powering Off the Server.
Step 4 Remove all external cables such as power and network cables.
Step 5 Remove the RH1288 V3 and put it on an ESD desktop. For details, see 3.6
Step 6 Loosen the latch that secures the handle of the chassis cover using a flat-head
screwdriver. See step (1) in Figure 7-20.

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Figure 7-20 Removing the chassis cover
Step 7 Open the handle to push the chassis cover backwards. See step (2) in Figure 7-20.
Step 8 Lift the chassis cover. See step (3) in Figure 7-20.
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7.12 Installing the Chassis Cover

Install the chassis cover after components in the RH1288 V3 chassis are replaced.
Procedure
Step 2 Place the chassis cover horizontally, align it with the fixing slots on both side
panels of the chassis, and close the handle. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure 7-21.

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Figure 7-21 Installing the chassis cover
Step 3 Tighten the latch using a flat-head screwdriver to secure the handle. See step (3)
in Figure 7-21.
Step 4 When the RH1288 V3 is installed on holding rails, push the RH1288 V3 into the
cabinet along the holding rails. See Figure 7-22.

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Figure 7-22 Pushing the RH1288 V3 into the cabinet
Step 5 Install the RH1288 V3. For details, see 3.4 Installing the Server.
Step 6 Connect all internal cables such as power and network cables. For details, see 3.5
Connecting External Cables.
Step 7 Power on the RH1288 V3. For details, see 4.1 Powering On the Server.
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7.13 Removing the Air Duct

Remove the air duct before replacing it with a new one or replacing a CPU, DIMM,
or supercapacitor.
Procedure
Step 6 Remove the chassis cover. For details, see 7.11 Removing the Chassis Cover.
Step 7 Lift the air duct. See Figure 7-23.

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Figure 7-23 Removing the air duct
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7.14 Installing the Air Duct

Install an air duct to replace the original one or after replacing a CPU, DIMM, or
supercapacitor.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the air duct to be replaced. For details, see 7.13 Removing the Air Duct.
Step 3 Take the spare air duct out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Align the pins on the air duct with the fixing holes on both sides of fan modules
and place the air duct downwards. See Figure 7-24.

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Figure 7-24 Installing the air duct
Step 5 Install the chassis cover. For details, see 7.12 Installing the Chassis Cover.
Step 7 Connect all external cables such as power and network cables. For details, see 3.5
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7.15 Removing a Fan Module

Remove a fan module before replacing it with a new one or removing other
components (such as the mainboard and DVD drive).
Procedure
NOTE
The fan modules are hot-swappable. You can skip steps Step 3 to Step 5 when you can
open the chassis cover without removing the server. The scenarios include but are not
limited to: (1) the server is installed on holding or adjustable guide rails and (2) the server
is not installed in a cabinet.

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Step 7 Determine the positions of fan modules on the RH1288 V3. See Figure 7-25.
Figure 7-25 Positions of fan modules
Step 8 Open the memory windows on the air duct, See step (1) in Figure 7-26.

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Figure 7-26 Removing a fan module
Step 9 Lift the fan module slowly out of the RH1288 V3. See step (2) in Figure 7-26.
Step 10 Place the removed fan module in an ESD bag.
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7.16 Installing a Fan Module

Install a fan module to replace the original one or after replacing other
components (such as the mainboard and DVD drive).
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the fan module to be replaced. For details, see 7.15 Removing a Fan
Module.
Step 3 Take the spare fan module out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the fan module along the guide rails into the slot. Check that the fan cable
connector is securely inserted into the mainboard connector. See step (1) in Figure
7-27.

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NOTE
The fan modules are hot-swappable. You can skip steps Step 7 to Step 9 when you can
open the chassis cover without removing the server. The scenarios include but are not
limited to: (1) the server is installed on holding or adjustable guide rails and (2) the server
is not installed in a cabinet.
Figure 7-27 Installing a fan module
Step 5 Close the memory window on the air duct. See step (2) in Figure 7-27.
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7.17 Removing an Internal Cable

Remove an internal cable before replacing it with a new one.

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Procedure
Step 7 Determine the cable to be removed. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 8 Remove the air duct. For details, see 7.13 Removing the Air Duct.
Step 9 Vertically lift a fan module until it is disconnected from the mainboard. See Figure
7-28. Use the same method to remove other fan modules.
Figure 7-28 Removing a fan module
Step 10 Remove the cable to be removed.
Step 11 Place the removed cable in an ESD bag.
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7.18 Installing an Internal Cable

Install an internal cable to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the cable to be replaced. For details, see 7.17 Removing an Internal
Cable.
Step 3 Take a spare cable out of the ESD bag.
Step 4 Install the spare cable. For details about cable port positions, see 2.7 Internal
Cabling.
Step 5 Insert fan modules into the slots and ensure that fan module cable connectors fit
into the ports on the mainboard. See Figure 7-29.
Figure 7-29 Installing fan modules
Step 6 Install the air duct. For details, see 7.14 Installing the Air Duct.

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7.19 Removing the Riser Card

Remove the riser card before replacing it with a new one, replacing the RAID
controller card, or replacing the mainboard.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove a full-height or half-height riser card for the RH1288 V3.
● Remove the full-height riser card tray.
a. Lift the full-height riser card tray. See Figure 7-30.
Figure 7-30 Removing a full-height riser card tray
b. Remove the PCIe cards from the riser card tray. For details, see 7.21
Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card.

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● Remove the half-height riser card tray.

a. Open the PCIe card latch. See step (1) in Figure 7-31.
Figure 7-31 Removing a half-height riser card tray
b. Remove the PCIe card. See step (2) in Figure 7-31.

c. Hold down the latch on the riser card. See step (3) in Figure 7-31.
d. Lift the half-height riser card tray. See step (4) in Figure 7-31.
Step 8 Loosen the screw on the riser card. See step (1) in Figure 7-32. A full-height riser
card tray is used as an example.

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Figure 7-32 Removing a riser card
Step 9 Pull the riser card in the arrow direction to remove it. See step (2) in Figure 7-32.
Step 10 Place the removed riser card in the ESD bag.
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7.20 Installing a Riser Card

Install a riser card to replace the original one or add new PCIe cards.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the riser card to be replaced. For details, see 7.19 Removing the Riser
Card.
Step 3 Take the spare riser card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Push the riser card in the arrow direction until it does not move. See step (1) in
Figure 7-33. A full-height riser card tray is used as an example.

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Figure 7-33 Installing a riser module
Step 5 Tighten the screw on the riser card. See (2) in Figure 7-33.
Step 6 Install a full-height or half-height riser card for the RH1288 V3

● Install the full-height riser card tray
a. Install a PCIe card on the riser card. For details, see 7.22 Installing a PCIe
Card on the Riser Card.
b. Install the full-height riser card tray. See Figure 7-34.
Figure 7-34 Installing a full-height riser card tray
● Install half-height riser card tray

a. Install the half-height riser card tray. See step (1) in Figure 7-35.

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Figure 7-35 Installing a half-height riser card tray
b. Insert the PCIe card into the slot. See step (2) in Figure 7-35.
c. Close the PCIe card latch to secure the PCIe card. See step (3) in Figure
7-35.
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7.21 Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card

Remove a PCIe card before replacing it with a new one or removing the riser card
where it is installed.
Procedure

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Step 7 Remove all cables from the riser card if any.
Step 8 Remove a full-height or half-height riser card for the RH1288 V3.
● Remove the full-height riser card tray.
Lift the full-height riser card tray. See Figure 7-36.
Figure 7-36 Removing a full-height riser card tray
● Remove the half-height riser card tray.

a. Open the latch. See step (1) in Figure 7-37.
Figure 7-37 Removing a half-height riser card tray

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b. Hold down the latch on the riser card. See step (2) in Figure 7-37.
c. Lift the half-height riser card tray. See step (3) in Figure 7-37.
Step 9 Remove a PCIe card from a full-height or half-height riser card.
● Remove the PCIe card from the full-height riser card.
Pull out the PCIe card from the full-height riser card. See Figure 7-38.
Figure 7-38 Removing a PCIe card from a full-height riser card
● Remove the PCIe card from the half-height riser card.Pull out the PCIe card
from the half-height riser card. See Figure 7-39.
Figure 7-39 Removing a PCIe card from a half-height riser card
Step 10 Place the removed PCIe card in an ESD bag.
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7.22 Installing a PCIe Card on the Riser Card

Install a PCIe card to replace the original one or add a new PCIe card.
Use the Computing Product Compatibility Checker to obtain information about
the precautions and accessories for installing a GPU card.

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A dedicated PCIe riser card is required for installing a GPU card. If the PCIe riser
card to be installed is not dedicated to GPU cards, contact Huawei to deliver a
dedicated card.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the PCIe card to be replaced from the riser card. For details, see 7.21
Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser Card.
Step 3 Take the spare PCIe card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Install the PCIe card on a full-height or half-height riser card.

● Install the PCIe card on the full-height riser card.
Insert the PCIe card into a PCIe slot on the full-height riser card. See Figure
7-40.
Figure 7-40 Installing a PCIe card on a full-height riser card
● Install the PCIe card on the half-height riser card.

Insert the PCIe card into a PCIe slot on the half-height riser card. See Figure
7-41.
Figure 7-41 Installing a PCIe card on a half-height riser card

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Step 5 Install the riser card tray. The RH1288 V3 supports full-height and half-height riser
cards.
● Install the full-height riser card tray.
Install the full-height riser card tray. See Figure 7-42.
Figure 7-42 Installing a full-height riser card tray
● Install half-height riser card trays.

a. Install the half-height riser card tray. See step (1) in Figure 7-43.
Figure 7-43 Installing a half-height riser card tray
b. Close the latch to secure the PCIe card. See step (2) in Figure 7-43.
Step 6 Connect cables to the riser card.

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7.23 Removing a TPM
NOTICE
● If the private key of the TPM is used to encrypt data, back up the data before
removing the TPM.
If the data is not backed up, the encrypted data cannot be decrypted after the
TPM is replaced.
After the data is backed up, clear the key of the TPM. For details, see "Security"
in the Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference.
You need to back up and clear data only when the removed TPM is no longer
used. If the removed TPM needs to be reinstalled in the original environment,
you do not need to back up and clear data.
● If the TPM function has been set on the BIOS, record the settings before
removing the TPM. After replacing the TPM, configure the related settings on
the BIOS again.
For details, see the Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS Parameter
Reference.
● If a broken or disfigured screw is found on a TPM, take appropriate measures
to protect data.
Remove a TPM before replacing it with a new one.
Procedure
Step 2 Determine the cabinet number and chassis number of the server, and label its
panel to prevent misoperations.
Step 4 Remove all external cables, such as power cables and network cables.
Step 5 Remove the RH1288 V3 and place the removed RH1288 V3 on the ESD desktop.
For details, see 3.6 Removing the Server.
Step 7 Remove the riser card above the TPM. For details, see 7.19 Removing the Riser
Card.

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Step 8 Loosen the screw on the TPM using a Phillips screwdriver. See (1) in Figure 7-44.
Figure 7-44 Removing the TPM
Step 9 Remove the TPM from the mainboard. See (2) in Figure 7-44.
Step 10 Place the removed TPM in an ESD bag.
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7.24 Installing a TPM

Install a TPM to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the TPM to be replaced. For details, see 7.23 Removing a TPM.
Step 3 Take a spare TPM out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the TPM vertically downwards into the connector on the mainboard. See (1)
in Figure 7-45.

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Figure 7-45 Installing a TPM
Step 5 Tighten the screw on the TPM using a Phillips screwdriver. See (2) in Figure 7-45.
Step 6 Install the riser card above the TPM. For details, see 7.20 Installing a Riser Card.
Step 9 Install all external cables, such as power cables and network cables. For details,
see 3.5 Connecting External Cables.
Step 11 Configure the TPM.

NOTE
If the TPM 2.0 is installed and the TXT function is enabled, but the TPM 2.0 status on the
BIOS is unknown, contact technical support.
● If a spare TPM is installed:

a. Set the TPM configuration items on the BIOS to ensure that the TPM
settings are the same as the recorded TPM settings. For details, see the
Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference.
b. Restore the backup data on the spare TPM to overwrite its factory
settings.
● If the removed TPM is installed:
a. Check whether the BIOS version of the mainboard where the TPM is
located is earlier than that before the removal.

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▪ If yes, upgrade the BIOS version to ensure that the BIOS version of
the mainboard where the TPM is located is not earlier than that
before the removal. For details, see the FusionServer Pro Rack
Server Upgrade Guide.
▪ If no, go to Step 11.b.
b. Set the TPM configuration items on the BIOS to ensure that the TPM
settings are the same as the recorded TPM settings. For details, see the
Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference.
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7.25 Removing the DVD Drive

Remove the DVD drive before replacing it with a new one.
Procedure
Step 8 Remove all fan modules. For details, see 7.15 Removing a Fan Module.
Step 9 Determine the positions of the cable connections between the DVD drive and the
mainboard and between the DVD drive and the front hard disk backplane
depending on the server hardware configuration. For details, see 2.7 Internal
Cabling.
Step 10 Remove the cable from the DVD drive. See step (1) in Figure 7-46.

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Figure 7-46 Removing the DVD drive
Step 11 Hold down the plastic latch on the DVD drive, and push the DVD drive outwards
to remove it from the chassis. See steps (2) and (3) in Figure 7-46.
Step 12 Place the removed DVD drive in an ESD bag.
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7.26 Installing the DVD Drive

Install a DVD drive to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the DVD drive to be replaced. For details, see 7.25 Removing the DVD
Drive.
Step 3 Take the spare DVD drive out of its ESD bag.

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Step 4 Tighten two M2 flat-head screws using the Phillips screwdriver to secure the
plastic latch to the DVD drive. See step (1) in Figure 7-47.
Figure 7-47 Installing the DVD drive
Step 5 Insert the DVD drive into the support. See step (2) in Figure 7-47.
Step 6 Connect the cable to the DVD drive. See step (3) in Figure 7-47.
Step 7 Install the fan modules. For details, see 7.16 Installing a Fan Module.
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7.27 Removing the Internal USB Flash Drive

Remove the USB flash drive before replacing it with a new one.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the internal USB flash drive from the connector on the mainboard. See
Figure 7-48.
Figure 7-48 Removing the internal USB flash drive
Step 8 Place the removed USB flash drive in an ESD bag.
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7.28 Installing the Internal USB Flash Drive

Install a USB flash drive to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the USB flash drive to be replaced. For details, see 7.27 Removing the
Internal USB Flash Drive.
Step 3 Take the spare USB flash drive out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the USB flash drive into the upper USB port. See Figure 7-49.
NOTE
The lower USB port is unavailable.
Figure 7-49 Installing the USB flash drive
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7.29 Removing the System Battery

Remove the system battery before replacing it with a new one.
Procedure
Step 1 Confirm the BIOS configuration.
CAUTION
After the battery is replaced, the original BIOS configuration will be lost. If the
current BIOS parameters have been adjusted based on service scenarios, ensure
that the parameter configuration is the same as that before the battery is replaced
to ensure that services are not affected after the battery is replaced.
Step 2 Export the BIOS configuration file.
For details, see the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
NOTE
● The iBMC 2.32 and later versions support import and export of configuration files.
● The BIOS configuration file exported from the iBMC can be directly imported after the
battery is replaced. If the exported configuration file contains ciphertext, change the
ciphertext to plaintext and delete the comment tags from the line. For details on how to
import and export the configuration file, see the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
● The BIOS configuration files exported from the iBMC contain the configuration list. For
details, see "Configuration File Description" in the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
● If the iBMC cannot be logged in to or the BIOS configuration file is not exported before
the battery is replaced, you need to manually reconfigure the BIOS after replacing the
battery.
Step 9 Pull up the right end of the system battery and remove it from the slot. See
Figure 7-50.

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Figure 7-50 Removing the System Battery
Step 10 Place the removed system battery in an ESD bag.
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7.30 Installing a System Battery

Install a system battery to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the system battery to be replaced. For details, see 7.29 Removing the
System Battery.
Step 3 Take the spare system battery out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Hold the system battery with the side marked with text facing upwards, insert the
left end of the system battery into the slot, and gently press down the system
battery until it is properly installed in the slot. See Figure 7-51.
Figure 7-51 Installing a system battery

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Step 9 After the battery is replaced, the BIOS configuration is restored to the factory
settings. You need to reconfigure the BIOS accordingly.
NOTE
● The iBMC 2.32 and later versions support import and export of configuration files.
● The BIOS configuration file exported from the iBMC can be directly imported after the
battery is replaced. If the exported configuration file contains ciphertext, change the
ciphertext to plaintext and delete the comment tags from the line. For details on how to
import and export the configuration file, see the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
● The BIOS configuration files exported from the iBMC contain the configuration list. For
details, see "Configuration File Description" in the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
● If the iBMC cannot be logged in to or the BIOS configuration file is not exported before
the battery is replaced, you need to manually reconfigure the BIOS after replacing the
battery.
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7.31 Removing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card

Remove a screw-in RAID controller card before replacing it with a new one. The
appearance and position of a screw-in RAID controller card may vary according to
models, but the removal method is the same.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove full-height full-length riser cards if they are installed. For details, see 7.19
Removing the Riser Card.
Step 8 Remove the supercapacitor if it is installed. For details, see 7.35 Removing the
Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID Controller Card).

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Step 9 Hold down the latches on the cables to the RAID controller card, and remove the
cables from the RAID controller card. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 10 Loosen the screws on the RAID controller card. See step (1) in Figure 7-52.
Figure 7-52 Removing the RAID controller card
Step 11 Lift the RAID controller card slowly out of the server. See step (2) in Figure 7-52.
Step 12 Place the removed RAID controller card in an ESD bag.
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7.32 Installing the Screw-in RAID Controller Card

Install a screw-in RAID controller card to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the RAID controller card to be replaced. For details, see 7.31 Removing
the Screw-in RAID Controller Card.
Step 3 Take the spare RAID controller card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 (Optional) Remove the rubber plugs from the ports on the RAID controller card if
any. See Figure 7-53.

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Figure 7-53 Ports with rubber plugs
Step 5 Align the connector on the RAID controller card with the port on the mainboard,
and insert the RAID controller card slowly into the mainboard. See step (1) in
Figure 7-54.
Figure 7-54 Installing a RAID controller card
Step 6 Tighten the screws on the RAID controller card. See step (2) in Figure 7-54.
Step 7 Connect cables to the RAID controller card. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 8 Install full-height full-length riser cards if they are required. For details, see 7.20
Installing a Riser Card.

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Step 13 Log in to the RAID configuration screen to check whether RAID configuration
needs to be imported or activated. For details, see the Huawei V2 and V3 Server
RAID Controller Card User Guide.
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7.33 Removing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card

Remove a PCIe plug-in RAID controller card before replacing it with a new one.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the riser card if the RAID controller card to be removed is installed on a
full-height riser card. For details, see 7.19 Removing the Riser Card.
Step 8 Check the chip model of the RAID controller card to be removed.
If the chip model of the RAID controller card to be removed is LSI SAS3108,
remove the trans flash module (TFM) first. For details, see 7.36 Removing the
Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card).
If the chip model of the RAID controller card to be removed is PM8060, remove
the cable between the supercapacitor and the RAID controller card. For details, see
7.36 Removing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card).
Step 9 Remove the SAS cables from the standard RAID controller card.
Step 10 Remove the standard RAID controller card. For details, see 7.21 Removing a PCIe
Card from a Riser Card.
Step 11 Place the removed standard RAID controller card in an ESD bag.
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7.34 Installing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card

Install a PCIe plug-in RAID controller card to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the standard RAID controller card to be replaced. For details, see 7.33
Removing the PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card.
Step 3 Take the spare standard RAID controller card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Install the standard RAID controller card. For details, see 7.22 Installing a PCIe
Card on the Riser Card.
Step 5 Check the chip model of the RAID controller card to be installed.
If the chip model of the RAID controller card to be installed is LSI SAS3108, install
the TFM first. For details, see 7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in
RAID Controller Card).
If the chip model of the RAID controller card to be installed is PM8060, connect
the cable between the supercapacitor and the RAID controller card. For details, see
7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card).
Step 6 Connect the SAS cables to the standard RAID controller card.
Step 11 Log in to the RAID configuration screen to check whether RAID configuration
needs to be imported or activated. For details, see the Huawei V2 and V3 Server
RAID Controller Card User Guide.
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7.35 Removing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID

Controller Card)
A supercapacitor is configured to provide power-off protection for an LSI SAS2208
or LSI SAS3108 screw-in RAID controller card.
Remove the supercapacitor if it has failed or cannot provide sufficient power.
Before removing a supercapacitor, power off the server and observe electrical
safety precautions.

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Procedure
Step 7 Remove the riser card above the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.19
Step 8 Determine the position of the supercapacitor. See Figure 7-55.
Figure 7-55 Supercapacitor position
Step 9 Loosen the screws on the trans flash module (TFM). See step (1) in Figure 7-56.

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Figure 7-56 Removing the supercapacitor
Step 10 Vertically lift the TFM out of the RAID controller card. See step (2) in Figure 7-56.
Step 11 Remove the cable between the supercapacitor and the TFM. See step (3) in Figure
7-56.
Step 12 Horizontally open the plastic latches that secure the supercapacitor. See step (4) in
Figure 7-56.
Step 13 Exert even force to lift the supercapacitor out of the server. See step (5) in Figure
7-56.
Step 14 Place the removed supercapacitor in an ESD bag.
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7.36 Removing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID

Controller Card)
or PM8060 PCIe plug-in RAID controller card.
Remove the supercapacitor if it has failed or cannot provide sufficient power.
Before removing a supercapacitor, power off the server and observe electrical
safety precautions.

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Procedure
Step 7 Remove the riser card above the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.19
Step 8 Determine the position of the supercapacitor. See Figure 7-57.
Figure 7-57 Supercapacitor position
Step 9 Perform the following operations based on the chip model of the RAID controller
card connected to the supercapacitor:
● If the chip model of the RAID controller card is LSI SAS3108, remove the trans
flash module (TFM) first.

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Figure 7-58 Removing the supercapacitor (LSI SAS3108)
1. Loosen the screws on the TFM. See step (1) in Figure 7-58.
2. Lift the TFM out of the RAID controller card. See step (2) in Figure 7-58.
3. Remove the cable between the supercapacitor and the TFM. See step (3) in
Figure 7-58.
● If the chip model of the RAID controller card is PM8060, remove the cable
between the supercapacitor and the RAID controller card. See step (1) in
Figure 7-59.

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Figure 7-59 Removing the supercapacitor (PM8060)
Step 10 Horizontally open the plastic latches that secure the supercapacitor. See step (4) in
Figure 7-58 and step (2) in Figure 7-59.
Step 11 Exert even force to lift the supercapacitor out of the server. See step (5) in Figure
7-58 and step (3) in Figure 7-59.
Step 12 Place the removed supercapacitor in an ESD bag.
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7.37 Installing the Supercapacitor (Screw-in RAID

Controller Card)
or LSI SAS3108 screw-in RAID controller card.
Install a supercapacitor to replace the one that has failed or cannot provide
sufficient power.
Before installing a supercapacitor, power off the server and observe electrical
safety precautions.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the supercapacitor to be replaced. For details, see 7.35 Removing the
Step 3 Take the supercapacitor out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Place the supercapacitor downwards and exert even force to install it in the tray.
Ensure that the supercapacitor is secured by the plastic latches. See step (1) in
Figure 7-60.
Figure 7-60 Installing the supercapacitor
Step 5 Insert the TFM vertically into the RAID controller card. See step (2) in Figure 7-60.

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Step 6 Tighten the screws on the TFM. See step (3) in Figure 7-60.
Step 7 Connect the cable between the supercapacitor and the TFM. See step (4) in Figure
7-60.
NOTE
Insert the connector with pins to the TFM socket.
Step 8 Install the riser card above the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.19
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7.38 Installing the Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID

Controller Card)
or PM8060 PCIe plug-in RAID controller card.
Install a supercapacitor to replace the one that has failed or cannot provide
sufficient power.
Before installing a supercapacitor, power off the server and observe electrical
safety precautions.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the supercapacitor to be replaced. For details, see 7.36 Removing the
Supercapacitor (PCIe Plug-in RAID Controller Card).
Step 3 Take the supercapacitor out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Place the supercapacitor downwards and exert even force to install it in the tray.
Ensure that the supercapacitor is secured by the plastic latches. See step (1) in
Figure 7-61 and Figure 7-62.
Step 5 Perform the following operations based on the chip model of the RAID controller
card connected to the supercapacitor to be installed.
● If the chip model of the RAID controller card is LSI SAS3108, install the trans
flash module (TFM) first.

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Figure 7-61 Installing the supercapacitor (LSI SAS3108)
1. Insert the TFM vertically into the RAID controller card. See step (3) in Figure
7-61.
2. Tighten the screws on the TFM. See step (4) in Figure 7-61.
3. Connect the cable between the supercapacitor and the TFM. See step (2) in
Figure 7-61.
NOTE
Insert the connector with pins to the TFM socket.

● If the chip model of the RAID controller card is PM8060, connect the cable
between the supercapacitor and the RAID controller card. See step (2) in
Figure 7-62.

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Figure 7-62 Installing the supercapacitor (PM8060)
Step 6 Install the riser card above the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.19

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7.39 Removing a CPU

Remove a CPU if it has failed or needs to be replaced with a new model.
NOTICE
● Only the personnel authorized by Huawei and Huawei technical support can
remove a CPU from a Huawei server.
● Do not wear ESD gloves during CPU replacement. The gloves may catch on pins
on the CPU socket and damage it.
Procedure
Step 8 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws on the
heat sink halfway and then loosen the other pair of screws. See step (1) in Figure
7-63.

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Figure 7-63 Removing the heat sink
Step 9 Lift the heat sink. See step (2) in Figure 7-63.
Step 10 Raise the securing rod near the or label. See step (1) in Figure
7-64.
NOTICE
Do not use any tool or sharp object to lift the securing rod on the CPU socket.
Otherwise, the server may be damaged.

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Figure 7-64 Removing the CPU
Figure 7-65 Positions for squeezing a CPU carrier
Step 11 Raise the securing rod near the or label. See step (2) in Figure
7-64.
Step 12 Lift the load plate to a fully open position, squeeze two sides of the CPU carrier
(shown in Figure 7-65), and raise the carrier with the CPU inside vertically. See
steps (3) and (4) in Figure 7-64.
Step 13 Use a tissue to clean off any residual thermal paste from the CPU, and place the
CPU carrier with the CPU inside in an ESD bag.
NOTICE
Ensure that CPU sockets are populated with CPUs or protective covers during
transportation and storage.
Step 14 (Optional) Install a CPU protective cover.

1. Close the CPU load plate. See step (1) in Figure 7-66.

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Figure 7-66 Installing a CPU protective cover
2. Hold the CPU protective cover horizontally, aligning its edges with those of
the CPU socket, and fit the protective cover securely onto the socket. See step
(2) in Figure 7-66.
NOTE
An ill-positioned CPU protective cap may damage the pins in the corners of the CPU
socket.
3. Lower the securing rods. See steps (3) and (4) in Figure 7-66.
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7.40 Installing a CPU

Install a CPU if a CPU has failed or needs to be replaced with a new model.
NOTICE
● Only the personnel authorized by Huawei and Huawei technical support

personnel can install a CPU in Huawei servers.
● Do not wear ESD gloves during CPU replacement. The gloves may catch on pins
on the CPU socket and damage it.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the CPU to be replaced. For details, see 7.39 Removing a CPU.
Step 3 Take the spare CPU out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Ensure that the CPU sockets do not have any bent pins and are free from foreign
objects.

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NOTICE
If a CPU socket has bent pins or foreign objects, stop installing the CPU and
contact Huawei technical support.
Step 5 Before installing a CPU or heat sink, use tissues to clean up the oil, remaining
thermal compound, or foreign objects on their surfaces.
Step 6 Wear finger cots and latch the CPU into one side of the CPU carrier. See Figure
7-67.
Figure 7-67 Latching a CPU into one side of a CPU carrier
Step 7 Pull out the other side of the CPU carrier and squeeze the carrier downward to
latch the CPU. See Figure 7-68.
Figure 7-68 Pulling out the other side of a CPU carrier
Step 8 Ensure that the CPU is properly latched into the two sides of the CPU carrier. See
Figure 7-69.

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Figure 7-69 CPU carrier with the CPU inside
Step 9 Determine the area on the CPU for contacting the heat sink, and apply 0.4 ml of
thermal compound on the area.
NOTE
The thermal compound injector has volume marks.
Apply thermal compound using any of the methods shown in Figure 7-70. The
two-line, five-point, S-shape, and X-shape methods are recommended.
Figure 7-70 Thermal compound application methods
Step 10 Use a clean card to smear the thermal compound over the entire center of the
CPU and ensure that the CPU carrier is free of thermal compound.
The thermal compound layer is as thick as a common piece of paper. Figure 7-71
shows the smeared thermal compound layer. Ensure that the thermal compound is
evenly and fully applied.

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Figure 7-71 Smeared thermal compound layer
Step 11 Squeeze two sides of the CPU carrier (shown in Figure 7-72) and raise the carrier
with the CPU inside.
Figure 7-72 Positions for squeezing a CPU carrier
Step 12
NOTICE
● To prevent damage to the CPU, CPU socket, or mainboard, ensure that the
securing rod on the CPU socket is fully open before you install the CPU in the
socket.
● When you close the securing rod, do not exert excessive force or touch any
components and gild pins on the CPU.
● Do not move the CPU if it is not correctly placed to avoid any twisted pins. Lift
the CPU until it is out of the socket, and then place it in the socket properly.
Hold the CPU carrier with the CPU inside horizontally, align the triangle on the
CPU with the triangle on the CPU socket, and place the carrier vertically

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downward into the CPU socket by avoiding touching the securing rods. See step
(1) in Figure 7-73.
Ensure that the CPU is properly installed. Figure 7-74 shows a CPU that is
incorrectly placed.
Figure 7-73 Installing a CPU
Figure 7-74 Incorrectly placed CPU
Step 13 Close the load plate to secure the CPU. See step (2) in Figure 7-73.
Step 14 Lower the securing rod near the or label. See step (3) in Figure
7-73.
Step 15 Lower the securing rod near the or label. See step (4) in Figure
7-73.
Step 16 Align the screws on the heat sink with the fastening studs on the CPU base, and
place the heat sink on the CPU. See step (1) in Figure 7-75.

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Figure 7-75 Installing a heat sink
Step 17 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws on the
heat sink halfway and then tighten the other pair of screws. See step (2) in Figure
7-75.
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7.41 Removing a DIMM

Remove a DIMM if it has failed or needs to be replaced with a new model.
Procedure

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Step 8 Simultaneously press the DIMM ejectors outward to unlock the DIMM. See step
(1) in Figure 7-76.
Figure 7-76 Removing a DIMM
Step 9 Remove the DIMM from the slot. See step (2) in Figure 7-76.
Step 10 Place the removed DIMM in a memory riser box.
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7.42 Installing a DIMM

Install a DIMM if:
● A DIMM has failed
● A DIMM needs to be replaced with a new model.
● The memory capacity needs to be expanded.
The rules for installing DIMMs are as follows:
● The RH1288 V3 provides 16 DDR4 DIMM slots. Each CPU supports two
integrated memory controllers (IMCs), and each IMC integrates two memory
channels (channel 0 and channel 1). That is, each CPU supports four memory
channels, and each memory channel supports two DDR4 DIMMs. Figure 7-77
shows the memory channels, and Table 7-1 lists the memory channels.

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Figure 7-77 Positions of DDR4 DIMM slots
Table 7-1 Memory channels
CPU Memory Channels
CPU1 000(A), 010(B), 020(C), 030(D), 001(E), 011(F), 021(G), 031(H)
CPUs 1 and 2 000(A), 100(A), 010(B), 110(B), 020(C), 120(C), 030(D), 130(D),
001(E), 101(E), 011(F), 111(F), 021(G), 121(G), 031(H), 131(H)
● Configure the memory by following rules described in Table 7-2. For details,
see Computing Product Memory Configuration Assistant.
Table 7-2 DIMM configuration rules
CPU DIMM Installation Sequence
CPU 1 000(A), 010(B), 020(C), 030(D), 001(E), 011(F), 021(G),

031(H)
CPUs 1 and 2 000(A), 100(A), 010(B), 110(B), 020(C), 120(C), 030(D),

130(D), 001(E), 101(E), 011(F), 111(F), 021(G), 121(G),
031(H), 131(H)
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the DIMM to be replaced or remove the DIMM filler from the slot where
a new DIMM is to be installed.

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The method for removing a DIMM filler is the same as that for removing a DIMM.
For details, see 7.41 Removing a DIMM.
Step 3 Take the spare DIMM out of the memory riser box.
Step 4 Simultaneously press the DIMM ejectors outward. See Figure 7-78.
Figure 7-78 Opening the DIMM ejectors
Step 5 Align the DIMM with the DIMM slot, and insert the DIMM into the slot. See
Figure 7-79.
The two memory ejectors are closed automatically after the DIMM is firmly
seated.
Figure 7-79 Installing a DIMM
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7.43 Removing the Mainboard

Remove the mainboard if it has failed.
Procedure
Step 1 Confirm the iBMC and BIOS configurations with the customer for quick recovery
after replacing the motherboard.
Step 2 Log in to the iBMC and record the firmware (iBMC, BIOS, and CPLD) versions of
the mainboard to be replaced. (Choose Information > System Info > Mainboard
Info on the iBMC WebUI or run the ipmcget -d version command on the iBMC
CLI.)
Step 3 (Optional) Export the iBMC and BIOS configuration files. For details, see "Import/
Export" in Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide. After replacing the mainboard,
you can quickly restore the server configuration by importing the iBMC and BIOS
configuration files.
NOTE
● iBMC 2.32 and later versions support the import and export of configuration files.
● After mainboard replacement, you can directly import the iBMC and BIOS configuration
data exported from the iBMC. However, the exported configuration files do not contain
password information. You need to manually configure the password for the iBMC user.
For details, see "Import/Export" in Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
● If the iBMC is inaccessible or the iBMC and BIOS configuration data is not exported
before the mainboard is replaced, you need to manually configure the iBMC and BIOS
after replacing the mainboard.
● The iBMC and BIOS configuration files exported from the iBMC contain configuration
items. For details, see "Configuration File Description" in Huawei Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
Step 10 Remove the supercapacitor if there is one. For details, see 7.35 Removing the
Step 11 Remove the riser cards. For details, see 7.21 Removing a PCIe Card from a Riser
Card.

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Step 14 Remove all cables from the mainboard. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 15 Remove all DIMMs. For details, see 7.41 Removing a DIMM.
Step 16 Remove all CPUs from the mainboard. For details, see 7.39 Removing a CPU.
Step 17 Remove the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.31 Removing the Screw-in
RAID Controller Card.
Step 18 Remove the FlexIO card. For details, see 7.45 Removing the FlexIO Card.
Step 19 Remove all PSUs. For details, see 7.9 Removing a PSU.
Step 20 Loosen the screws on the mainboard using a Phillips screwdriver. See (1) to (10) in
Figure 7-80.
Figure 7-80 Removing fasteners

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Step 21 Use a socket screwdriver to loosen the screw posts on the mainboard. See A to E
in Figure 7-80.
Step 22 Push the mainboard in the arrow direction until it does not move, and lift the
mainboard out of the RH1288 V3 by holding the handle. See Figure 7-81.
Figure 7-81 Removing the Mainboard
NOTICE
Do not hold any other protruding part of the mainboard to lift it. Otherwise, the
components on the mainboard may be damaged.
Step 23 Place the removed mainboard in an ESD bag.
NOTICE
Before putting the mainboard into an ESD bag, ensure that the vacant CPU
sockets are populated with protective covers. For details about how to install a
CPU protective cover, see 7.39 Removing a CPU.
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7.44 Installing the Mainboard

Install a mainboard to replace the faulty one.

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Procedure
Step 2 Remove the mainboard to be replaced. For details, see 7.43 Removing the
Mainboard.
Step 3 Take the spare mainboard out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Check that CPU sockets do not have bent pins and are free from foreign objects.
NOTICE
If CPU sockets have bent pins or foreign objects, stop installing the mainboard and
contact Huawei technical support.
Step 5 Place the mainboard into the RH1288 V3, and push the mainboard in the arrow
direction by holding the handle as far as it will go. See Figure 7-82.
Figure 7-82 Installing the mainboard
Step 6 Tighten the screws on the mainboard using the Phillips screwdriver. See (1) to (10)
in Figure 7-83.

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Figure 7-83 Installing fasteners
Step 7 Tighten the screw posts on the mainboard using a socket screwdriver. See A to E in
Figure 7-83.
● Screw posts A and B are 15 mm high.
● Screw posts C and D are 5 mm high.
● Screw post E is 12 mm high.
Step 8 Install PSUs. For details, see 7.10 Installing a PSU.
Step 9 Install the FlexIO card. For details, see 7.46 Installing the FlexIO Card.
Step 10 Install the RAID controller card. For details, see 7.32 Installing the Screw-in RAID
Controller Card.
Step 11 Install the CPUs. For details, see 7.40 Installing a CPU.

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Step 12 Install the DIMMs. For details, see 7.42 Installing a DIMM.
Step 13 Connect all internal cables. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 16 Install the riser cards. For details, see 7.22 Installing a PCIe Card on the Riser
Card.
Step 17 (Optional) Install the supercapacitor. For details, see 7.37 Installing the
Step 22 Burn the original SN into the new mainboard after replacement. For details, see
section "Modifying Electronic Labels" in the SmartKit User Guide (for Engineers).
NOTICE
● Only authorized engineers can download the ElabelTool plug-in package,

import it to SmartKit, and modify electronic labels.
● If the original device SN is not burnt in the new mainboard, the iBMC and OS
cannot obtain the ESN. This may affect the running of some services or the
monitoring and management on the device.
Step 23 (Optional) To upgrade the firmware (iBMC, BIOS, and CPLD) of the mainboard
after replacement, see the FusionServer Pro Rack Server Upgrade Guide. If the
iBMC and BIOS configuration files of the original mainboard are exported before
the mainboard is replaced, you can import the iBMC and BIOS configuration files
through the iBMC WebUI to restore configurations. However, the exported
configuration files do not contain password information. You need to manually
configure the password for the iBMC user. For details, see "Import/Export" in
Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide. For details about the configuration items
that support export and import in the iBMC and BIOS configuration files exported
from the iBMC, see "Configuration File Description" in Huawei Rack Server iBMC
User Guide.
NOTE
After the mainboard is replaced, the iBMC and BIOS configurations are restored to the
default settings of the new mainboard. You need to reconfigure the iBMC and BIOS
according to the actual situation. The default user name, password, and IP address of the
server are listed in 5.1 Default Information.
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7.45 Removing the FlexIO Card

Remove the FlexIO card if it has failed or needs to be replaced with a new model.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the full-height riser card tray above the FlexIO card. For details, see 7.19
Step 8 Remove the cables from the FlexIO card.
Step 9 Loosen the screws on the FlexIO card using a Phillips screwdriver. See step (1) in
Figure 7-84.
Figure 7-84 Removing the FlexIO card
Step 10 Pull out part of the FlexIO card to have the FlexIO card disconnected from the
port on the mainboard. Remove the FlexIO card from the server. See step (2) in
Figure 7-84.
Step 11 (Optional) Remove the baffle plate from the FlexIO card.

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NOTE
If no baffle plate is delivered with the spare FlexIO card, remove the baffle plate from the
FlexIO card for future use.
NOTICE
When removing the baffle plate from the FlexIO card, do not pull out the FlexIO
card horizontally. Otherwise, the pins of the network ports may be damaged.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure the baffle plate
with the FlexIO card. See (1) in Figure 7-85. The positions of the screws vary
depending on the FlexIO card model.
2. Keeping the FlexIO card horizontally level, hold the baffle plate with one
hand and the two sides of the FlexIO card with the other hand. Pull apart the
baffle plate in the direction shown by (2) in Figure 7-85. Check whether the
screw holes on the other side of the plate are completely separated from the
network port pins.
3. Ensure that the screw holes and the network port pins do not contact, and
remove the FlexIO card horizontally. See (3) in Figure 7-85.

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Figure 7-85 Removing the baffle plate from the FlexIO card
Step 12 Place the removed FlexIO card in an ESD bag.
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7.46 Installing the FlexIO Card

Install a FlexIO card if a FlexIO card has failed or needs to be replaced with a new
model.

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Procedure
Step 2 Remove the FlexIO card to be replaced. For details, see 7.45 Removing the FlexIO
Card.
Step 3 Take the spare FlexIO card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 (Optional) Install the baffle plate of the FlexIO card.
NOTE
If no baffle plate is delivered with the spare FlexIO card, use the baffle plate removed from
the original FlexIO card.
NOTICE
Do not insert the baffle plate onto the FlexIO card horizontally. Otherwise, the
pins of the network ports may be damaged.
1. Hold the baffle plate with one hand and the two sides of the FlexIO card with
the other hand. Tilting the FlexIO card a little bit to prevent collision of the
screw holes of the baffle plate and the network port pins, insert the FlexIO
card into the baffle plate in the direction shown by (1) in Figure 7-86. Ensure
that the pins at the rear of the FlexIO card are beyond the screw holes.
2. Close the baffle plate in the direction shown by (2) in Figure 7-86, and push
the FlexIO card horizontally into the baffle plate as far as it will go.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws to secure the baffle plate with
the FlexIO card. See (3) in Figure 7-86. The positions of the screws vary
depending on the FlexIO card model.

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Figure 7-86 Installing the baffle plate of the FlexIO card
Step 5 Insert the FlexIO card into the chassis and then push the FlexIO card horizontally
into the chassis until the FlexIO card is connected to the connector on the
mainboard. See step (1) in Figure 7-87.

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Figure 7-87 Installing a FlexIO card
Step 6 Tighten the two screws using the Phillips screwdriver to secure the FlexIO card.
Step 7 Connect the cables to the FlexIO card.
Step 8 Install the full-height riser card tray. For details, see 7.20 Installing a Riser Card.
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7.47 Removing a SATADOM

Remove a SATADOM if it has failed.
Procedure

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Step 7 Determine the position of the SATADOM on the RH1288 V3. See Figure 7-88.
Figure 7-88 SATADOM position
Step 8 Press the latch on the side of the SATADOM. See step (1) in Figure 7-89.
Figure 7-89 Removing a SATADOM
Step 9 Remove the SATADOM from the mainboard. See step (2) in Figure 7-89.

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Step 10 Place the removed SATADOM in an ESD bag.
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7.48 Installing a SATADOM

Install a SATADOM to replace the faulty one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the SATADOM to be replaced. For details, see 7.47 Removing a
SATADOM.
Step 3 Take the spare SATADOM out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Ensure that the SATADOM write protection switch is off. Figure 7-90 shows
SATADOM-3MG-P, and Figure 7-91 shows SATADOM-3MG2-P.
Figure 7-90 SATADOM-3MG-P

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Figure 7-91 SATADOM-3MG2-P
NOTE
Each SATADOM has a write protection switch. This switch affects only write operations
delivered by the service system to the SATADOM. A SATADOM includes the cache layer and
NAND flash. In normal cases, the write operation is successful only when the data is written
to the NAND flash. When installing a SATADOM, ensure that the write protection switch is
off.
● When the write protection switch is off, the write operation sent by the service system
to the SATADOM directly writes data to the NAND flash of the SATADOM.
● When the write protection switch is on, the write operation sent by the service system to
the SATADOM directly writes data only to the cache layer of the SATADOM, but cannot
write data to the NAND flash. When the cache layer of the SATADOM is full, the
previous data is overwritten. When the device is powered off or restarted, the data at
the cache layer of the SATADOM is lost.
Step 5 Insert the SATADOM vertically into the connector on the mainboard until it snaps
into place. See Figure 7-92.

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Figure 7-92 Installing a SATADOM
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Verification
1. Start the server. When the BIOS startup screen is displayed, press Delete to
start the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Enter the BIOS password when prompted.
3. Choose Advanced > PCH SATA Configuration and press Enter.
Check the component information.
SATA DOM/SATA DVD and SATADOM/SATA CONN correspond to Serial ATA
Port 4 and Serial ATA Port 5 respectively.
7.49 Removing an SD Card

Remove a Secure Digital (SD) card if it has failed or needs to be replaced with a
new model.
Remove SD cards based on actual situation. Back up important data on the SD
card before replacing it.
● If the server is configured with only one SD card, replace the SD card board
and SD card with the spare part (BOM: 02311JDU). If the SD card is installed
with the OS, install the OS on the newly installed SD card.

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● If the server is configured with two SD cards and only one SD card needs to
be replaced, replace the SD card with the spare part (BOM: 06010304).
● If the server is configured with two SD cards and both of them need to be
replaced, replace the SD cards and the SD card board with the spare part
(BOM: 02311JDV). If the original server OS is installed on an SD card, install
the OS on the newly installed SD card.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the full-height riser card tray above the SD card. For details, see 7.19
Step 8 Determine the position of the SD card to be removed. See Figure 7-93. SD card 1
is above the SD card board, and SD card 2 is below the SD card board.
Figure 7-93 SD card position

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Step 9 To remove SD card 2, remove the SD card board first. Otherwise, go to Step 10.
1. Loosen the two screws. See step (1) in Figure 7-94.
2. Lift the SD card board from the mainboard. See step (2) in Figure 7-94.
Figure 7-94 Removing an SD card board
Step 10 Press the SD card in the arrow direction. See step (1) in Figure 7-95.

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Figure 7-95 Removing an SD card
Step 11 Remove the SD card. See step (2) in Figure 7-95.

Step 12 Place the removed SD card in an ESD bag.
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7.50 Installing an SD Card

Install an SD card if an SD card has failed or needs to be replaced with a new
model.
Install SD cards based on actual situation. Back up important data on the SD card
before replacing it.
● If the server is not installed with SD cards, install SD cards when the server is
powered off.
● If the server is configured with only one SD card, replace the SD card board
and SD card with the spare part (BOM: 02311JDU). If the SD card is installed
with the OS, install the OS on the newly installed SD card.
● If the server is configured with two SD cards and only one SD card needs to
be replaced, replace the SD card with the spare part (BOM: 06010304).
● If the server is configured with two SD cards and both of them need to be
replaced, replace the SD cards and the SD card board with the spare part
(BOM: 02311JDV). If the original server OS is installed on an SD card, install
the OS on the newly installed SD card.
The server can be installed with one or two SD cards, which are monitored by the
iBMC. If the iBMC detects two SD cards when completing initialization, the iBMC

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automatically configures the two SD cards as a RAID 1 array. You can view
information about the SD cards and RAID 1 array on the iBMC WebUI by choosing
System Info > Other. However, you cannot modify the configuration. The two SD
cards in the RAID 1 array are mirrored with each other. If the SD card to be
installed contains data, data overwriting will occur. Therefore, before installing an
SD card, ensure that the SD card contains no data.
Procedure
Step 2 Determine the SD card to be replaced. Figure 7-96 shows the positions of the two
SD cards. SD card 1 is above the SD card board, and SD card 2 is below the SD
card board.
Figure 7-96 SD card position
Step 3 Remove the SD card to be replaced. For details, see 7.49 Removing an SD Card.
Step 4 Take the spare SD card out of its ESD bag.

NOTE
Ensure that the spare microSD card contains no data.
Step 5 If SD card 2 needs to be installed, remove the SD card board first. For details, see
7.49 Removing an SD Card.

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NOTE
If the server has two SD cards, install the new SD cards in the same slots as the replaced
ones.
Step 6 Insert the SD card into the board. See Figure 7-97.
Figure 7-97 Installing an SD card
Step 7 After SD card 2 is installed, install the SD card board.

1. Aligning the SD card board connector with the port on the mainboard, press
the board downwards to the mainboard. See step (1) in Figure 7-98.
2. Tighten the two screws. See step (2) in Figure 7-98.

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Figure 7-98 Installing the SD card board
Step 12 Check the SD card status.

● Log in to the iBMC WebUI, choose Information > System Info, select the
Other Devices tab, and check the SD card status. For details, see Huawei
Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
● If one of the two SD cards is replaced, view the iBMC event log information to
check whether the SD card rebuild is complete.
In the iBMC event log, "Data rebuild starts at SD card N" is logged after the
server is powered on. N indicates the SD card slot No. "Data rebuild stops at
SD card N indicates the SD card rebuild is complete.
If the SD card is in abnormal status, contact Huawei technical support.
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7.51 Removing an SD Card Board

Remove an SD card board before replacing it with a new one.

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Procedure
Step 7 Loosen the two screws. See step (1) in Figure 7-99.
Figure 7-99 Removing an SD card board
Step 8 Lift the SD card board till its connector is disconnected from the mainboard. See
Step 9 Remove the SD card from the SD card board. For details, see 7.49 Removing an
SD Card.
NOTE
SD card 1 is above the SD card board, and SD card 2 is below the SD card board.

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Step 10 Place the removed SD card board in an ESD bag.
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7.52 Installing an SD Card Board

Install an SD card board to replace the original one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the SD card board to be replaced. For details, see 7.51 Removing an SD
Card Board.
Step 3 Take the spare SD card board out of the ESD bag.
Step 4 (Optional) If SD card 2 needs to be installed, install it first. For details, see 7.50
Installing an SD Card.
NOTE
After the SD card board is replaced, the positions of SD card 1 and SD card 2 cannot be
reversed. SD card 1 is above the SD card board, and SD card 2 is below the SD card board.
Step 5 Align the SD card board connector with the port on the mainboard, and press the
SD card board downwards to secure it to the mainboard. See step (1) in Figure
7-100.
Figure 7-100 Installing an SD card board

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Step 6 Tighten the two screws. See step (2) in Figure 7-100.
Step 7 Install SD card 1. For details, see 7.50 Installing an SD Card.
NOTE
After the SD card board is replaced, data in the original SD card can be retained and RAID
takes some time to rebuild. Please wait.
During RAID rebuilding, you can view the progress and status on the iBMC event log page.
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7.53 Removing the Front Disk Backplane

Remove the backplane of the front disks.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove all hard disks. For details, see 7.5 Removing a Hard Disk.
Step 10 Remove the cables between the front disk backplane and the mainboard and
between the front disk backplane and the RAID controller card. For details, see 2.7
Internal Cabling.
Step 11 Remove the disk backplane.
1. Hold down and open the latches on the hard disk backplane. See (1) in
Figure 7-101.
2. Lift the backplane until the hooks (marked with red boxes in Figure 7-101)
are overlapped with the notches on the disk backplane, and remove the disk
backplane horizontally in the arrow direction. See (2) in Figure 7-101.

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Figure 7-101 Removing the disk backplane
Step 12 Place the removed disk backplane in an ESD bag.
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7.54 Installing the Front Disk Backplane

Install a disk backplane to replace the faulty one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the front disk backplane to be replaced. For details, see 7.53 Removing
the Front Disk Backplane.
Step 3 Take the spare front disk backplane out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Align the notches on the disk backplane with the hooks (marked with red boxes in
Figure 7-102), move the disk backplane horizontally to the head of the chassis as
far as it will go, and move it downwards until the latches are locked. See Figure
7-102.

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Figure 7-102 Installing the disk backplane
Step 5 Connect the cables of the front disk backplane to the server. For details, see 2.7
Internal Cabling.
Step 6 Install the front hard disks.
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7.55 Removing the Indicator Board

Remove the indicator board if it has failed.
Procedure

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Step 7 Loosen the screw on the indicator board assembly using a Phillips screwdriver. See
Figure 7-103 Removing the indicator board assembly
Step 8 Push the indicator board assembly out of the chassis. See step (2) in Figure 7-103.
Step 9 Remove all cables from the indicator board assembly.
Step 10 Loosen the screws on the indicator board assembly. See step (1) in Figure 7-104.

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Figure 7-104 Removing the indicator board
Step 11 Remove the indicator board from the indicator board assembly in the arrow
direction. See step (2) in Figure 7-104.
Step 12 Place the removed indicator board in an ESD bag.
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7.56 Installing the Indicator Board

Install an indicator board to replace the faulty one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the indicator board to be replaced. For details, see 7.55 Removing the
Indicator Board.
Step 3 Take the spare indicator board out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the indicator board into the indicator board assembly. See step (1) in Figure
7-105.

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Figure 7-105 Installing the indicator board
Step 5 Tighten screws on the indicator board to secure the indicator board to the
indicator board assembly. See step (2) in Figure 7-105.
Step 6 Connect all cables to the indicator board.
Step 7 Insert the indicator board assembly into the chassis. See step (1) in Figure 7-106.
Figure 7-106 Installing an indicator board assembly
Step 8 Tighten the screw on the indicator board assembly using the Phillips screwdriver.

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7.57 Removing the VGA Board

Remove the video graphics array (VGA) board if it has failed.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the indicator board assembly from the RH1288 V3. For details, see 7.55
Removing the Indicator Board.
Step 8 Remove all internal cables. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 9 Loosen the screws on the VGA board. See step (1) in Figure 7-107.

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Figure 7-107 Removing the VGA board
Step 10 Remove the VGA board from the indicator board assembly in the arrow direction.
Step 11 Place the removed VGA board in an ESD bag.
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7.58 Installing the VGA Board

Install a video graphics array (VGA) board to replace the faulty one.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the VGA board to be replaced. For details, see 7.57 Removing the VGA
Board.
Step 3 Take the spare VGA board out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Place the VGA board in the indicator board assembly. See step (1) in Figure 7-108.

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Figure 7-108 Installing the VGA board
Step 5 Tighten the screws to secure the VGA board to the indicator board assembly. See
Step 6 Connect all internal cables. For details, see 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 7 Install the indicator board assembly. For details, see 7.56 Installing the Indicator
Board.
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7.59 Removing the Power Adapter Board

Remove the power adapter board if it has failed.
Procedure

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Step 8 Remove all PSUs. For details, see 7.9 Removing a PSU.
Step 9 Remove all cables from the power adapter board.
Step 10 Press the latch on the PSU in the arrow direction, and pull the PSU out of the slot
by holding the handle. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure 7-109.
Figure 7-109 Removing the power adapter board
Step 11 Loosen the screws on the power adapter board using a Phillips screwdriver. See
Step 12 Lift the power adapter board out of the RH1288 V3. See step (4) in Figure 7-109.
Step 13 Place the removed power adapter board in an ESD bag.
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7.60 Installing the Power Adapter Board

Install a power adapter board to replace the faulty one.

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Procedure
Step 2 Remove the power adapter board to be replaced. For details, see 7.59 Removing
the Power Adapter Board.
Step 3 Take the spare power adapter board out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Place the power adapter board in a correct position, and tighten the screws on the
power adapter board using a Phillips screwdriver. See steps (1) and (2) in Figure
7-110.
Figure 7-110 Installing the power adapter board
Step 5 Install the PSUs. See step (3) in Figure 7-110. For details, see 7.10 Installing a
PSU.
Step 6 Connect cables to the power adapter board.
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7.61 Removing an M.2 SATA SSD Card

Remove an M.2 SATA SSD card if it has failed.
An M.2 SSD riser card can be configured with two M.2 SATA SSD cards. The
replacement method is the same for the two M.2 SATA SSD cards.
This section uses the M.2 SATA SSD card corresponding to SATA1 port as an
example.
Procedure
Step 7 Remove the cables from the M.2 SSD riser card.
For details, see Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server with a
DVD Drive or Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server Without
a DVD Drive in 2.7 Internal Cabling.
Step 8 Remove the M.2 SSD riser card. For details, see 7.21 Removing a PCIe Card from
a Riser Card.
Step 9 Loosen the screw on the M.2 SATA SSD card using an M3 Phillips screwdriver. See

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Figure 7-111 Removing an M.2 SATA SSD card
Step 10 Lifting the M.2 SATA SSD card at a 20° to 30° angle upwards, pull it out of the
slot. See step (2) in Figure 7-111.
Step 11 Place the removed M.2 SATA SSD card in an ESD bag.
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7.62 Installing an M.2 SATA SSD Card

Install an M.2 SATA SSD card to replace the faulty one.
An M.2 SSD riser card can be configured with two M.2 SATA SSD cards. The
replacement method is the same for the two M.2 SATA SSD cards.
This section uses the M.2 SATA SSD card corresponding to SATA1 port as an
example.
Procedure
Step 2 Remove the M.2 SATA SSD card to be replaced. For details, see 7.61 Removing an
M.2 SATA SSD Card.
Step 3 Take the spare M.2 SATA SSD card out of its ESD bag.
Step 4 Insert the M.2 SATA SSD card into the M.2 SSD riser at a 20° to 30° angle and
press down it horizontally. See step (1) in Figure 7-112.

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Figure 7-112 Installing an M.2 SATA SSD card
Step 5 Tighten the screw on the M.2 SATA SSD card. See step (2) in Figure 7-112.
Step 6 Install the M.2 SSD riser card. For details, see 7.22 Installing a PCIe Card on the
Riser Card.
Step 7 Connect the cable to the M.2 SSD riser card.
For details, see Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server with a
DVD Drive or Internal Cabling for an M.2 SSD Riser Card on a Server Without
a DVD Drive in 2.7 Internal Cabling.
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User Guide 8 Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting
For details about troubleshooting, see the Huawei Servers Troubleshooting. It

covers the following content:
● Troubleshooting process
● Fault information collection
● Fault diagnosis
● Software/Component upgrade
● Preventive maintenance

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User Guide 9 Common Operations
9 Common Operations
9.1 Querying the IP Address of the Management Network Port

9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI
9.3 Logging In to the iBMC CLI
9.4 Logging In to the Server Using the Independent Remote Console
9.5 Logging In to the Server over a Network Port Using PuTTY
9.6 Logging In to the Server over a Serial Port Using PuTTY
9.7 Querying the Mapping Between NVMe PCIe SSD Drive Letters, Slot IDs, and
Bus IDs in Linux
9.8 Opening the Remote Virtual Console
9.9 Erasing Storage Media Data
9.1 Querying the IP Address of the Management

Network Port
Methods
You can query the management network port IP address using any of the
following methods:
● If the IP address of the management network port is not changed, the default
IP address of the management network port is used. For details, see Table
9-1.
● Use the BIOS. For details, see this section.
● Use the iBMC CLI. Run the ipmcget -d ipinfo command to configure the
management network port IP address. For details, see Huawei Rack Server
iBMC User Guide.
Default IP Address
Table 9-1 shows the default IP address of the iBMC management network port.

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Table 9-1 Default IP address

Product Model IP
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Querying the IP Address on the BIOS

Step 1 Restart the server.
1. Connect a mouse and a keyboard to the two USB ports on the server.
2. Use a VGA cable to connect a monitor to the VGA port on the server.
3. Restart the OS.
4. Press Delete repeatedly when the screen shown in Figure 1 BIOS startup
screen is displayed during server startup.
5. Enter the BIOS password as prompted.

The BIOS Setup Utility is displayed.
Step 2 Choose Advanced > IPMI iBMC Configuration and press Enter.
The IPMI iBMC Configuration screen is displayed.
Step 3 Select iBMC Configuration and press Enter.
The iBMC Configuration screen is displayed, showing information about the IP
address of the iBMC network port. See Figure 9-2.

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Figure 9-2 iBMC Configuration
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9.2 Logging In to the iBMC WebUI

This section uses a PC running Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example
to describe how to log in to the iBMC WebUI using a browser on a local PC.
If the remote management function is required, ensure that the OS, browser, and
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) of the required versions have been installed on
the local PC. For details about the system configuration requirements of the local
PC, see Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide.
Ensure that the local PC meets the following networking conditions:
● The local PC is connected to the iBMC management network port on the
server through a network cable.
● The IP addresses of the local PC and the iBMC management network port are
on the same network segment.
Table 9-2 lists the data required for logging in to the iBMC WebUI.

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Table 9-2 Required data

Catego Paramet Description Example
ry er
User User User name for logging in to the iBMC root

login Name WebUI
informa
tion Password Password for logging in to the iBMC Huawei12#$
WebUI.
NOTE
The default iBMC username is root, which
belongs to the administrator group. The
default password is Huawei12#$.
IP IP address of the iBMC management 192.168.2.100

Address network port on the server
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the local PC to the iBMC management network port on the server by
using a network cable.
Figure 9-3 shows the network diagram.
Figure 9-3 Network diagram
Step 2 Open a browser on the local PC. The following uses Internet Explorer as an
example.
Step 3 In the address box, enter the iBMC address in the format of https://IP address of
the iBMC management network port on the server (for example, https://
192.168.2.100).
Step 4 Press Enter.
The iBMC login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-4.

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NOTE
● If "There is a problem with this website's security certificate" is displayed, click Continue
to this website (not recommended).
● If the Security Alert dialog box indicating a certificate error is displayed, click Yes.
Figure 9-4 iBMC login page
Step 5 Enter the user name and password for logging in to the iBMC WebUI.
NOTE
The user account will be locked after five consecutive login failures with wrong passwords.
If your user account is locked, log in again 5 minutes later.
Step 6 Select This iBMC from the Domain drop-down list.

Step 7 Click Log In.
The Information Summary page is displayed. The login username is displayed in
the upper right corner of the page.
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9.3 Logging In to the iBMC CLI

You can log in to the iBMC CLI to manage devices. There are several login
methods. Choose a method based on your requirements.
To log in to the CLI through a network port, you must connect the network port
on the configuration terminal to the network port on the server by using a
network cable, and ensure that the IP addresses of the two network ports are on
the same network segment.
The following data is required for logging in to the iBMC CLI:
● IP address of the iBMC management network port

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● iBMC user name and password

The default iBMC user name is root, and the default password is Huawei12#
$.
Logging In over SSH

Secure Shell (SSH) provides secure remote login and other network services on a
non-secure network. A maximum of five users can access the iBMC CLI over SSH
at the same time.
NOTE
By default, SSH is used to log in to iBMC. If the SSH service is disabled, enable it by
choosing Configuration > Services on the iBMC WebUI.
The methods for logging in to the CLI over SSH vary according to the client OS:
● If the client uses Linux:
a. Connect the client to the management network port on the server.
b. Run the following command in the terminal tool to log in to the iBMC
CLI:
ssh ipaddress
● If the client uses Windows:
a. Download and install the client communications tool that supports SSH.
b. Connect the client to the management network port on the server.
c. Enter the user name, password, and IP address of the management
network port on the client communications tool to log in to the iBMC CLI.
Logging In over Telnet

NOTE
iBMC 2.20 and later versions do not support CLI login over Telnet.
Telnet poses security risks and is disabled by default. To log in through Telnet,
choose Configuration > Services on the WebUI, enable the Telnet service, and
save the settings.
The methods for logging in to the CLI over Telnet vary according to the client OS:
● If the client uses Linux:
CLI:
telnet ipaddress
● If the client uses Windows:
CLI:.
telnet ipaddress

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Logging In over the Serial Port

Step 1 Set the panel serial port as the iBMC serial port.
● Command-based switchover
a. Log in to the iBMC CLI over SSH or Telnet.
NOTE
iBMC 2.20 and later versions do not support CLI login over Telnet.
b. Run the following command to change the serial port direction:
ipmcset -d serialdir -v <option>
Para Description Value

meter
<optio Serial port The value options of this parameter vary

n> direction depending on the server model. Run the
ipmcget -d serialdir command to view
the value options.
For a rack server, the options are as
follows:
▪ 0: switch from PANEL COM to SYS

COM
▪ 1: switch from PANEL COM to iBMC

COM
▪ 2: switch from SOL COM to SYS COM
▪ 3: switch from SOL COM to iBMC

COM
▪ 4: switch from SYS COM to iBMC COM

To set the panel serial port as the iBMC
serial port, run the ipmcset -d serialdir -
v 1 command.
● Physical switchover
a. Power off the server and remove the power cables.
b. Place the jumper cap on COM_SW pins. For details about the jumper
position, see 2.6 Mainboard Layout.
c. Connect the power cables and power on the server.
Step 2 Use a serial cable to connect the serial port of the local PC and the server serial
port.
Step 3 Open HyperTerminal and set the following parameters:

● Bits per second: 115200
● Data bits: 8
● Parity: None

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● Stop bits: 1
● Flow control: None
Figure 9-5 shows the port settings.
Figure 9-5 HyperTerminal Properties
Step 4 Enter your user name and password after the connection is established.
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9.4 Logging In to the Server Using the Independent

Remote Console
The independent remote console is a remote control tool developed based on the
Huawei server management software iBMC and iMana 200. It plays the same
functions as Remote Virtual Console provided by the iBMC WebUI and iMana 200
WebUI. This tool allows you to remotely access and manage a server, without
worrying about the compatibility between the client's browser and the JRE.

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Table 9-3 Instructions for using the independent remote console

Software How to OS Type Version Operation
Package Obtain Description
kvm_client_wi Obtain it Windows Windows 7 For details

ndows.zip from the 32-bit or 64- about how to
FusionServer bit log in to the
Tools real-time
software Windows 8 desktop of a
package of 32-bit or 64- server using
the bit the
recommended Windows 10 independent
version. 32-bit or 64- remote
bit console, see
the
Windows FusionServer
Server 2008 Tools V2R2
R2 32-bit or Independent
64-bit Remote
Console User
Windows Guide.
Server 2012
64-bit
kvm_client_ub Ubuntu Ubuntu 14.04

untu.zip LTS
Ubuntu 16.04
LTS
kvm_client_m Mac OS Mac OS X El

ac.zip Capitan
kvm_client_lin Red Hat Red Hat 6.9

ux.zip
Red Hat 7.3
9.5 Logging In to the Server over a Network Port Using

PuTTY
Use PuTTY to remotely log in to the server over a local area network (LAN).
Ensure that the following requirements are met:
● The local PC is connected to the management network port of the server
through a network cable.
● IP address of the server.
● User name and password for logging in to the server.

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Procedure
Step 1 Download the latest version of PuTTY from the chiark website, and install PuTTY
on the local PC.
NOTE
Use the latest version of PuTTY, otherwise you may fail to log in to the server.
Step 2 Connect the local PC to the iBMC management network port on the server by
using a network cable.
Step 3 Set an IP address and a subnet mask or add route information for the PC to
communicate with the server.
Step 4 On the PC CLI, run the following command to check whether the server is
reachable:
Ping Server IP address
Step 5 Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-6.
Figure 9-6 PuTTY Configuration window
Step 6 Set the login parameters.

● Host Name (or IP address): Enter the IP address of the server to be accessed,
for example, 191.100.34.32.

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● Port: Retain the default value 22.

● Connection type: Retain the default value SSH.
● Close window on exit: Retain the default value Only on clean exit.
NOTE
Configure Host Name (or IP address) and Saved Sessions, and click Save. You can double-
click the saved record under Saved Sessions to log in to the server the next time.
Step 7 Click Open.

The PuTTY window is displayed.
NOTE
If this is your first login to the server, the PuTTY Security Alert dialog box is displayed.
Click Yes to proceed.
Step 8 Enter the user name and password.

NOTE
If an incorrect user name or password is entered, you must set up a new PuTTY session.
If the login is successful, the server host name is displayed on the left of the
prompt.
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9.6 Logging In to the Server over a Serial Port Using

PuTTY
Use PuTTY to log in to the server over a serial port in any of the following
scenarios:
● The server is configured for the first time at a site.
● A remote connection to the server cannot be established.
Procedure
Step 1 Download the latest version of PuTTY from the chiark website, and install PuTTY
on the local PC.
NOTE
Use the latest version of PuTTY, otherwise you may fail to log in to the server.
Step 2 Connect the local PC to the server using a serial cable.

Step 3 Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed.
Step 4 In the navigation tree, choose Connection > Serial.
Step 5 Set the login parameters.
Example:

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● Serial Line to connect to: COMn

● Speed (baud): 115200
● Data bits: 8
● Stop bits: 1
● Parity: None
● Flow control: None
In COMn, "n" indicates the serial port number, which is an integer.
Step 6 In the navigation tree, choose Session.
Step 7 Select Serial under Connection type, as shown in Figure 9-7, and click Open.
Figure 9-7 PuTTY Configuration window
The PuTTY window is displayed.
Step 8 Enter the user name and password for logging in to the server.
If the login is successful, the server host name is displayed on the left of the
prompt.
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9.7 Querying the Mapping Between NVMe PCIe SSD

Drive Letters, Slot IDs, and Bus IDs in Linux
Query the mapping between NVMe PCIe SSD drive letters, slot IDs, and bus IDs in
Linux before removing NVMe PCIe SSDs.
Procedure
Step 1 Open the command terminal on the OS.
Step 2 Run the cd /sys/bus/pci/slots and ll commands in sequence to find the slot ID list
Figure 9-8 Slot IDs
Step 3 Run the cat /sys/bus/pci/slots/$slot/address command to obtain the bus ID of

the disk corresponding to the slot ID and record all bus IDs. As shown in Figure
9-9, the bus ID of slot 4 is 0000:81:00.
In the command, $slot indicates the slot ID, which is obtained in Figure 9-8.
Figure 9-9 Bus IDs that map to slot IDs
Step 4 Run the ls -l /sys/class/block/ command to list the mapping between NVMe PCIe
SSD drive letters, PCIe bus IDs, and 80 IDs in /sys/class/block/, as shown in Figure
9-10.

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Figure 9-10 Mapping between NVMe PCIe SSD drive letters, bus IDs, and 80 IDs
Step 5 Obtain the mapping between slot IDs and SSD drive letters based on the mapping
between the slot IDs and bus IDs. For example, in Figure 9-10, the bus ID
corresponding to nvme0n1 is 0000:81:00.0, and the 80 ID is 0000:80:02.0.
According to Figure 9-9, the slot ID corresponding to nvme0n1 is 4.
NOTE
The slot IDs queried in Step 2 should be consistent with the slot IDs (4 to 7) marked on the
server. If they are not, get them from the dev.func ID in 80 IDs obtained in Step 4. For
example, dev.func ID "02.0" in 80 ID 0000:80:02.0 indicates the slot number.
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9.8 Opening the Remote Virtual Console

Log in to the Remote Virtual Console of the iBMC through the iBMC WebUI.
Before logging in to the emote Virtual Console, obtain:
● IP address of the iBMC management network port
The default IP address is 192.168.2.100.
● User name and password for logging in to iBMC
The default user name is root, and the default password is Huawei12#$.
Procedure
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Remote.
The Remote page is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-11.

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Figure 9-11 Remote page
Step 3 Click Remote Virtual Console.

NOTE
● Remote Virtual Console (Shared Mode): allows two users to access and manage the
server at the same time. The two users can see each other's operations.
● Remote Virtual Console (Private Mode): allows only one user to access and manage
the server at a time.
The Remote Virtual Console is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-12.

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Figure 9-12 Remote Virtual Console
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9.9 Erasing Storage Media Data

Storage media data can be erased by using the Linux command badblocks or the
Toolkit.
Scenarios
● Scenario 1: The storage media where data is to be erased is not in a
redundant RAID array and the board OS is running properly. In this scenario,
use the Linux command badblocks to erase the storage media data.
● Scenario 2: The storage medium is not in a redundant RAID array and the OS
is not running properly. In this scenario, use the Toolkit to erase the storage
media data.
● Scenario 3: The storage medium is in a redundant RAID array. In this scenario,
migrate the storage medium to an idle server, mount the Toolkit to the idle
server, and erase data from the storage medium.
Preparations
Prerequisites
● Scenario 1: The storage media where data is to be erased is not in a

redundant RAID array and the board OS is running properly.
● Scenario 2: The storage medium is not in a redundant RAID array and the OS
is not running properly.
● Scenario 3: The storage medium is in a redundant RAID array.

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Data
● The number of the enclosure where the storage media is

● The slot number of the storage media
● Position of the storage media
Software
The Toolkit (File name: FusionServer Tools-Toolkit-Vxxx.zip) has been downloaded

and decompressed, and the image file (File name: FusionServer Tools-Toolkit-
Vxxx.iso) is obtained after the decompression.
Hardware
An idle server is required in scenario 3.
Note
● The badblocks command erases data by writing all 0s on the storage device
based on the command parameters specified.
● The methods described in this section are for reference only. You can also use
other methods to erase storage media data.
NOTICE
Exercise caution when performing this operation. The data erased cannot be
restored.
Clearing Data From Storage Media Using the badblocks Command of Linux
The following describes how to clear data on an HDD or SSD.
Step 1 Log in to the board holding the hard disk to be erased. For details, see 9.4
Logging In to the Server Using the Independent Remote Console .
Step 2 Open the CLI and run the lsscsi command to query drive letters. Figure 9-13
shows an example.
Figure 9-13 Querying drive letters
Step 3 Run the fdisk -l command to query disk information. As shown in Figure 9-14, the
hard disk with the * symbol in the Boot column is a system disk, and sda is the
drive letter.
NOTE
Do not directly erase system disk data. Before erasing system disk data, erase data from
other storage media.

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Figure 9-14 Querying hard disk information
Step 4 Run the badblocks -swft 0 drive letter command to erase data from the hard
disk. For example, if the hard disk to be cleared is HD1 and its drive letter is /dev/
sdb, run the badblocks -swft 0 /dev/sdb command to clear the data on HD1, as
Figure 9-15 Erasing data
NOTE
● The drive letters vary depending on the type of the storage media. Confirm the drive
letter of the storage medium before erasing data from it.
● The data erase operation takes time.
● If the badblocks -swft 0 command fails, contact Huawei technical support.
Step 5 Remove the hard disk. For details, see 7.5 Removing a Hard Disk.
NOTE
After data is erased, do not restart or remove and reinstall the server. Otherwise, data will
be reloaded to the hard disks when the server restarts.
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Removing Data from a microSD Card by Using Toolkit

The following describes how to clear the data on a Micro SD card.
Step 1 Log in to the iBMC WebUI, choose Configure > Boot Option, set the boot
medium to DVD-ROM, and click Save.
The Boot Option page is displayed.

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Step 2 Select DVD-ROM, and click Save.

Step 3 Open the Remote Virtual Console.
For details, see 9.8 Opening the Remote Virtual Console.
Step 4 Click on the toolbar.

The screen shown in Figure 9-16 is displayed.
Figure 9-16 Virtual DVD-ROM drive
Step 5 Select Image File and click Browse.

The Open dialog box is displayed.
Step 6 Select FusionServer Tools-Toolkit-Vxxx.iso, and click Connect shown in Figure
9-16.
Step 7 Click on the toolbar.

The menu shown in Figure 9-17 is displayed.
Figure 9-17 Power control
Step 8 Select the option based on the actual server status to restart the server.
After the server restarts, the screen shown in Figure 9-18 is displayed.

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Figure 9-18 Toolkit startup screen
Step 9 Select Toolkit and press Enter.

Step 10 When information shown in Figure 9-19 is displayed, type C and press Enter.
Figure 9-19 Toolkit menu
Step 11 Enter the user name and password as prompted.

The CLI is displayed.
NOTE
The default user is root, and the password is Huawei12#$.
Step 12 Run the fdisk -l command to view the partitions and run the d command to
delete the partitions. See Figure 9-20.

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Figure 9-20 Viewing and deleting partitions
Step 13 Run the ftk command to exit the CLI.
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User Guide 10 More Information
10 More Information
10.1 Obtaining Help

10.2 Product Information
10.3 Product Configuration Resources
10.4 Maintenance Tools
10.1 Obtaining Help

About This Chapter
This topic describes how to contact Huawei for technical support if a fault persists
during routine maintenance or troubleshooting.
10.1.1 Preparing to Contact Huawei Technical Support

This topic describes how to prepare to contact Huawei technical support, including
collecting fault information and preparing for debugging.
If a fault persists during routine maintenance or troubleshooting, contact Huawei
technical support.
You are advised to make the following preparations before contacting Huawei
technical support.
Collecting Fault Information

You need to collect the following information:
● Your company name and detailed address
● Contact name and telephone number
● Time when the fault occurred
● Fault symptom
● Device type and software version
● Measures taken after the fault occurred and results

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● Fault severity and expected rectification deadline
Preparing for Debugging

When you seek Huawei technical support, they may ask you to perform operations
to further collect fault information or even rectify the fault. Therefore, you need to
make preparations before seeking Huawei technical support. For example, obtain
spare server parts and mezzanine modules, screwdrivers, screws, serial cables,
network cables, and other necessary objects.
10.1.2 Obtaining Technical Support

Huawei's timely and efficient response is available from:
● Local branch offices
● Secondary technical support system
● Telephone support
● Remote support
● Onsite support
Technical Support Website

Technical documents are available at https://e.huawei.com.
Self-Service Platform and Community

Learn more about servers and communicate with experts at:
● Huawei Server Information Service Platform for specific server product
documentation.
● Huawei Enterprise iKnow for Q&A about products.
● Huawei Enterprise Support Community (Servers) for learning and
discussion.
News
For notices about product life cycles, warnings, and rectifications, visit Support >
Bulletins > Product Bulletins.
Cases
Learn about server applications at Computing Case Library.
NOTE
The Intelligent Computing Product Case Query Assistant is available only to Huawei
partners and Huawei engineers.
Huawei Technical Support

If a fault persists after taking the above measures, obtain technical support in the
following ways:

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● Contact Huawei customer service center.

Enterprise customers in China can contact support in the following ways:
– Hotline: 400-822-9999
– Email: support_e@huawei.com
Enterprise customers outside China: Global Service Hotline
Carrier customers in China can contact support in the following ways:
– Hotline: 400-830-2118
– Email: support@huawei.com
Carrier customers outside China: Global Service Hotline.
● Contact technical support at your local Huawei office.
10.2 Product Information

Table 10-1 provides common information about Huawei servers.
Table 10-1 Product information
Item Description How to Obtain
Server product Server user guide, which Visit Support >

documentation provides information Intelligent Servers,
about the structure, select a product model,
specifications, and and view the
installation of the server. Documentation tab
page.
Computing Product A tool used to query the Computing Product

Compatibility Checker OSs, parts, and Compatibility Checker.
peripherals compatible
with a server.
Maintenance A system used to query Maintenance Status

Information Inquiry the service information
System about servers.
10.3 Product Configuration Resources

Table 10-2 describes the common product configuration resources of Huawei
servers.
Table 10-2 Product configuration resources
Resource Description How to Obtain
Removal and installation The videos show you Multimedia Portal

videos how to remove and
install hardware.

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Resource Description How to Obtain
Computing Product The Computing Product Computing Product

Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration
Assistant Assistant is an online Assistant
application. The DIMM
installation sequence in
a graphical manner will
be displayed after the
product name, 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

Name Server Model and Software Description
Version
SmartKit For details, see the SmartKit SmartKit contains tools used
Computing X.X.X User Guide. for batch deployment,
maintenance, and upgrade of
servers.
Download link:
● Enterprise users: SmartKit
Computing
● Carrier users: Contact the
technical support personnel
of your local Huawei office.

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Name Server Model and Software Description

Version
FusionDirector For details, see the FusionDirector is intelligent

FusionDirector Specifications O&M management software
List. for the entire server lifecycle. It
provides functions such as
intelligent deployment
management, asset
management, version
management, fault
management, and energy
efficiency management.
Download link:
● Enterprise users:
FusionDirector
● Carrier users: Contact the
technical support personnel
of your local Huawei office.

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User Guide 11 Appendix
11 Appendix
11.1 Glossary
11.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations
11.3 Sensor List
11.1 Glossary
BMC Baseboard Management Controller
The BMC complies with the Intelligent
Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
standard, responsible for collecting,
processing, and storing sensor signals,
and monitoring the operating status of
the server components.
Ethernet A family of computer networking

technologies commonly used in local
area networks (LANs), metropolitan
area networks (MANs), and wide area
networks (WANs).
Ethernet uses Carrier Sense Multiple
Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
and supports a data transfer rate of 10
Mbit/s on multiple cables. The Ethernet
specification is the basis for the IEEE
802.3 standard.
hot swap Replace or add components without

stopping or shutting down the system.

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KVM keyboard, video, and mouse

A switch that provides a public video,
keyboard and mouse for the server.
P A unit of power. 1 P = 0.735 kW
panel The front-most element of a server,

perpendicular to the PCB, which serves
to mount connectors and indicators,
and also seals the front of the chassis
for airflow and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC).
PCIe A high-speed serial computer expansion

bus standard designed to replace the
older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus
standards. PCIe has numerous
improvements over the aforementioned
bus standards, including higher
maximum system bus throughput,
lower I/O pin count and smaller
physical footprint, better performance-
scaling for bus devices, a more detailed
error detection and reporting
mechanism (Advanced Error
Reporting), and native hot-plug
functionality. More recent revisions of
the PCIe standard support hardware I/O
virtualization.
RAID redundant array of independent disks

A storage technology that combines
multiple hard disks into a logical unit in
several ways called "RAID levels",
providing high storage and redundancy
performance.
redundancy The ability of a system to keep

functioning normally in the event of a
device failure by having a backup
device automatically replace the faulty
one.
SEL system event log

Event records stored in the system used
for subsequent fault diagnosis and
system recovery.

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server A special computer that provides

various services for clients over a
network.
U A unit defined in International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
60297-1 to measure the height of a
cabinet or a chassis.
1U = 44.45 mm = 1.75 in.
11.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations

A -
AC alternating current
- -
B -
BIOS basic input output system
BMC baseboard management controller
- -
D -
DC direct current
DDR4 double data rate 4
DIMM dual in-line memory module
DVD digital video disc
- -
E -
ECC error checking and correcting
ECMA European Computer Manufacturer Association
- -
G -
GE gigabit ethernet
GPU graphics processing unit
- -
H -

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HDD hard disk drive
HTTP hypertext transfer protocol
HTTPS hypertext transfer protocol secure
- -
I -
IDC Internet data center
IEC international electrotechnical commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
iBMC integrated baseboard management controller
IP Internet protocol
IPMI intelligent platform management interface
- -
K -
KVM keyboard, video, and mouse
- -
L -
LED light emitting diode
- -
N -
NC-SI network controller sideband interface
- -
P -
PCIe peripheral component interconnect express
PDU power distribution unit
PXE pre-boot execution environment
- -
Q -
QPI QuickPath interconnect
- -
R -
RAID redundant array of independent disks

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RAS reliability, availability, and serviceability
RDIMM registered dual in-line memory module
- -
S -
SAS serial attached small computer system interface
SATA serial advanced technology attachment
SDDC single device data correction
SNMP simple network management protocol
SOL serial over LAN
SSD solid-state drive
- -
T -
TCG trusted computing group
TDP thermal design power
TPM trusted platform module
- -
U -
UEFI unified extensible firmware interface
UID unit identification light
USB universal serial bus
- -
V -
VGA video graphics array
11.3 Sensor List

Sensor Description Remarks
Inlet Temp Air intake vent Front panel

temperature
Outlet Temp Air outlet temperature Component in position

U22 on the mainboard.

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PCH Temp PCH temperature Component in position

CPUN Core Rem CPU core temperature CPU. N indicates the CPU
ID. The value is 1 or 2.
CPUN DTS CPU DTS value CPU. N indicates the CPU

CPUN Prochot CPU Prochot CPU. N indicates the CPU

CPUN VDDQ Temp CPU VDDQ temperature CPU1: Components in

positions U1000 and U59
on the mainboard.
CPU 2: Components in
positions U62 and U65
on the mainboard.
N indicates the CPU ID.
The value is 1 or 2.
CPUN VRD Temp CPU VRD temperature CPU1: Component in

position U52 on the
mainboard.
CPU 2: Component in
position U53 on the
mainboard.
N indicates the CPU ID.
CPUN MEM Temp CPU DIMM temperature DIMM. N indicates the

DIMM ID. The value is 1
or 2.
CPU Usage CPU usage N/A
Memory Usage DIMM usage N/A
SYS 3.3V Mainboard 3.3 V voltage N/A
SYS 5V Mainboard 5.0 V voltage N/A
SYS 12V Mainboard 12.0 V N/A

voltage
CPUN VCore 1.8 V CPU voltage Component in position

CPUN DDR VDDQ 1.2 V DIMM voltage N indicates the CPU ID.
CPUN DDR VDDQ2 The value is 1 or 2.
FANN F Speed or FANN Fan speed Fan module. N indicates

R Speed. the fan module ID. The
value ranges from 1 to 5.

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RAID Temp RAID controller card RAID controller card.

temperature
Power Server input power Total PSU power.
PowerN PSU1 input power PSU. N indicates the PSU

CPUN Status CPU status check CPU. N indicates the CPU

CPUN Memory DIMM status check DIMM corresponding to

the CPU. N indicates the
DIMM ID. The value is 1
or 2.
FANN F Status or FANN Fan fault status Fan module. N indicates

R Status the fan module ID. The
PSN Presence PSU presence status Component in position

N indicates the PSU ID.
DIMMN DIMM status DIMM. N indicates the

DIMM slot number.
RTC Battery RTC battery status CMOS battery

An alarm is generated
when the voltage is
lower than 1 V.
PCIE Status PCIe status error N/A
ACPI State ACPI status N/A
SysFWProgress System software process N/A

and system startup error
Power Button Power button N/A
SysRestart System restart cause N/A
Boot Error Boot error N/A
Watchdog2 Watchdog N/A
Mngmnt Health Management subsystem N/A

health status
UID Button UID button status N/A
PwrOk Sig.Drop Voltage drop status Component in position

PwrOn TimeOut Power-on timeout

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PwrCap Status Power capping status N/A
HDD Backplane Entity presence N/A
HDD BP Status Disk backplane health N/A

status
RiserN Card Entity presence Component in position

N indicates the
mainboard ID. The value
is 1 or 2.
SAS Cable Entity presence Component in position

FANN F Presence or Fan presence status Fan module. N indicates

FANN R Presence. the fan module ID. The
RAID Presence RAID controller card Component in position

presence U21 on the mainboard.
RAID Status RAID controller card RAID controller card.

health status
DISKN Disk status Hard disk. N indicates

the physical disk slot
number.
PortN Link Down Network port link state. N/A
PSN Status PSU fault status PSU. N indicates the PSU

PSN Fan Status PSU fan status PSU. N indicates the PSU
SDN CARD SD card health status. SD card. N indicates the

SD card ID. The value is
1 or 2.
SSDN Temp ES3000 V2 temperature. N/A
SSD DiskN Temp SSD Temperature. SSD. N indicates the

physical disk slot
number.
No SD Card SD card status N/A
NICN Status NIC fault diagnosis N/A

health status
RAID PCIE ERR RAID controller card N/A

fault diagnosis health
status

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PS Redundancy Redundancy failure due N/A

to PSU removal
NIC Temp 56G IB card temperature Rear flexible NIC
BMC Boot Up BMC startup event N/A
SEL Status SEL full or clearing N/A

events
System Notice Hot restart notice N/A

Collect error information
for the fault diagnosis
program.
System Error System suspension or N/A

restart
Check the background
logs.
PCH Status PCH chip fault diagnosis N/A

health status
CPUN QPI Link CPU QPI link fault N/A

diagnosis health status
Op. Log Full Operation log full or N/A

clearing events
Sec. Log Full Security log full or N/A

clearing events
BMC Time Hopping Time hopping N/A
NTP Sync Failed NTP synchronization N/A

failure and recovery
events
Cert OverDue Certificate expiration N/A

check
Host Loss System monitoring N/A

software (BMA) link lost
detection

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