| Product Model | Inspur NF5180M6 |
|---|---|
| Server Specification | Single-Socket Rack Server |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon 4316 |
| Core Count | 20 Cores |
| Thread Count | 40 Threads |
| Base Frequency | 2.3GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.4GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30MB |
| Process Technology | 10nm |
| Memory Capacity | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4-3200MHz |
| Memory Slots | 16 DIMM Slots |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2TB |
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA/NVMe |
| Front Drive Bays | 12x 3.5-inch Hot-Swap Bays |
| Max Storage Capacity | 192TB |
| RAID Support | Hardware RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 |
| Network Controller | Dual Gigabit Ethernet + Dual 10Gb Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | 4x PCIe 4.0 Slots |
| PSU Type | 550W High-Efficiency PSU |
| Power Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum Certified |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Management System | Integrated BMC Remote Management |
| Cooling System | 4x Hot-Swap Fans |
| Security Features | TPM 2.0 Encryption Module |
Engineer's Note: The Inspur NF5180M6 is a 1U Rackmount rack platform built around Intel Xeon 4316, with support for up to 64GB of DDR4-3200MHz. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Storage architecture: RAID via Hardware RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
2. Networking: Dual Gigabit Ethernet + Dual 10Gb Ethernet. East-west traffic between nodes is usually the first bottleneck in scaled-out clusters; matched NIC capacity keeps compute fed and failover paths instant.
3. Memory subsystem: up to 64GB, DDR4-3200MHz, 16 DIMM slots. Large memory footprints keep in-memory databases and VM farms off disk-based swap, which is often the single biggest lever on latency. Populating DIMM slots in matched sets also unlocks full interleaving bandwidth.
4. Compute density: 20 cores per processor, built on Intel Xeon 4316. In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
5. 1U Rackmount form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the Inspur NF5180M6 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. 64GB of memory headroom absorbs dataset growth, the storage layer protects data integrity, and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.
Q: What management features does it include?
A: The platform includes an out-of-band management controller (remote console, health telemetry, firmware updates) standard on this generation, so hardware can be administered without an OS or a site visit.
Q: Which rails and rack accessories do I need?
A: The server requires model-matched rail kits for your rack type (round-hole, square-hole, or threaded). Confirm your rack specification when ordering — we can include the correct rail kit and cable management arm.
Q: Can the Competitively Priced Inspur NF5180M6 be customized to my requirements?
A: Yes. Processor count, memory population, storage layout, and networking can be configured to order. Tell us your workload in the quote form and our engineers will propose a balanced configuration with room to grow.
Q: What is the power draw I should plan for?
A: Plan per the configured PSU rating plus headroom: a fully populated system can draw near the PSU maximum under load. For datacenter provisioning, size PDUs on max configured wattage, not idle draw.
Q: Can this server be shipped internationally?
A: Yes, we ship worldwide with export-compliant packaging. Transit insurance and appropriate power cables for your region are included on request.