| Processor | Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y (24C/48T, 2.1GHz~3.6GHz) |
|---|---|
| Memory Capacity | 32x DDR4 ECC RDIMM (Max 4TB, 3200MT/s) |
| Storage Configuration | 24x NVMe SSD (2.5" front) + 4x 3.5" SATA HDD (rear) |
| Network Interface | 2x 100G OCP3.0 + 2x 25G InfiniBand |
| Power Supply | 2x 1600W Titanium Redundant PSUs (80PLUS Titanium) |
| Cooling System | 4x 120mm PWM Fans + Thermal Throttling |
| Certifications | CE/FCC/ROHS/ISO 14001 |
| Use Cases | AI Training/Cloud Computing/Genomics/Financial Modeling |
Engineer's Note: The Inspur NF5280M6 2U is a 2U rack platform built around current-generation scalable compute, with support for up to 32x DDR4 ECC RDIMM (Max 4TB, 3200MT/s) of memory. It is sized for software-defined storage and backup targets where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. 2U 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.
2. Power resilience: 2x 1600W Titanium Redundant PSUs (80PLUS Titanium). Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
3. Memory subsystem: up to 32x DDR4 ECC RDIMM (Max 4TB, 3200MT/s). 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. Lifecycle economics: enterprise servers depreciate over 5+ years, and the Inspur NF5280M6 2U is designed for that horizon — serviceable components, firmware support, and spare parts availability. Buying through the refurbished channel shifts the cost curve down without shortening the useful life.
5. Deployment fit: the Inspur NF5280M6 2U is typically deployed as software-defined storage and backup targets. Its subsystem balance — compute, memory, storage, and networking in proportion — is what separates a purpose-built node from a general-purpose box that excels at nothing.
When the requirement is software-defined storage and backup targets, the Inspur NF5280M6 2U is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. 32x DDR4 ECC RDIMM (Max 4TB, 3200MT/s) of memory headroom absorbs dataset growth, 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: Do you offer bulk pricing for multi-unit orders?
A: Yes — cluster deployments and multi-unit orders receive consolidated pricing and coordinated logistics. Request a quote with your target quantity for a same-week response.
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: 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: Does it come with an OS installed?
A: Units ship hardware-tested without an OS by default. We can pre-install common enterprise Linux distributions or VMware ESXi on request — specify your preference in the quote form.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.