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Inspur-NF5280M5-6 Overview
Inspur-NF5280M5-6 is a high-performance rackmount server engineered for data center reliability, featuring support for Intel Xeon Scalable processors with an LGA 4189 socket and dual-processor (2P) scalability. It utilizes ECC DDR4 memory with up to 2 TB capacity across 16 DIMM slots, offers 6 PCIe 4.0 expansion slots, and accommodates 8 hot-swap 2.5-inch storage bays with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
The server provides robust connectivity with dual 10GbE LAN ports and is equipped with redundant 800W power supplies and active cooling for optimal thermal management. Remote management is delivered via IPMI, and it supports multiple operating systems, including Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and Ubuntu, making it ideal for virtualized environments, file serving, and application hosting in demanding data center settings.
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Inspur-NF5280M5-6 Specifications
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 29 inches
- Height
- 3.44 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 4.0
- Remote Management
- IPMI
- CPU Socket
- LGA 4189
- Product Type
- Server
- Rack Units
- 2U
- Processor Brand
- Intel
- Processor Series
- Intel Xeon Scalable
- Scalability
- 2P
- Max Cores per CPU
- 32
- Max Threads per CPU
- 64
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- RAM Slots
- 16
- Max RAM Capacity
- 2 TB
- Storage Bays
- 8
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Network Interface
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- GPU Support
- Yes
- Processor Generation
- Xeon 3rd Gen
- Drive Bay Size
- 2.5-inch
- Power Supply Wattage
- 800W
- Rail Kit Included
- Yes
- Storage Type
- SATA SSD
- PCIe Slots
- 6
- Use Case
- Virtualization / File Server / Application Server
- Operating System
- Windows Server / VMware ESXi / Ubuntu
- Weight
- 66 lbs
- Product Name
- Inspur-NF5280M5-6
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Inspur-NF5280M5-6 |  Inspur-NF5270M5-2 |  Inspur-NF5270M5-4 |  Inspur-NF5280M5-5 |  Inspur-NF8480M5-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Depth | 29 inches | 30 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches | 29.53 inches |
| Drive Bay Size | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | Mixed | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| GPU Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height | 3.44 inches | 3.44 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.44 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Cores per CPU | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 64 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 6 TB | 2 TB |
| Max Threads per CPU | 64 | 64 | 128 | 64 | 128 |
| Network Interface | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Windows Server / VMware ESXi / Ubuntu | VMware ESXi | VMware ESXi | No OS | Windows Server |
| PCIe Slots | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 800W | 800W | 1000W | 1600W | 1200W |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Generation | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen |
| Processor Series | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Product Name | Inspur-NF5280M5-6 | Inspur-NF5270M5-2 | Inspur NF5270M5-4 | Inspur-NF5280M5-5 | Inspur-NF8480M5-3 |
| Product Type | Server | Server | Server | Server | Server |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 10 | RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 6/RAID 10 |
| RAM Slots | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Rack Units | 2U | 2U | 2U | 2U | 4U |
| Rail Kit Included | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Management | IPMI | IPMI | IPMI | IPMI | IPMI |
| Scalability | 2P | 2P | 2P | 2P | 2P |
| Storage Bays | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage Type | SATA SSD | NVMe SSD | Hybrid | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Use Case | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server / Database / Cloud Hosting / AI & HPC / General Purpose | Virtualization |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 66 lbs | 75 lbs | 65 lbs | 65 lbs | 66 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 19 inches | 17.3 inches | 19.69 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shazia Rauf
4
Stable performance with RAID working flawlessly. Great for production workloads.
J
Jasper Coleman
5
Good compute and memory balance. Easy to rack and configure in our data center.
A
Ammad Saleem
5
Consistent I O and low downtime. Feels enterprise-grade for the price point.
T
Tobias Kruger
5
Reliable platform with smooth network performance. No surprises in daily operation.
Questions & Answers
What are the main features of the Inspur NF5280M5-6 server?
The Inspur NF5280M5-6 is a 1U rack server with eight 2.5″ drive bays, dual Intel Xeon 4214 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4 memory, 600 GB SAS drives, hardware RAID with 2 GB cache, dual 10 GbE + dual GbE ports, and a 550 W redundant power supply.
Which Intel Xeon processors does the NF5280M5-6 support?
It supports second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to the Xeon Gold 6248 for high core counts and performance.
How much memory is installed and what is the maximum capacity?
The server ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and supports up to 2 TB across sixteen DIMM slots for in-memory databases and virtualization.
What drive types and configurations are available in the eight 2.5″ bays?
The eight hot-swappable bays support SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, preconfigured with 600 GB 12 Gbit/s SAS drives and expandable to SSDs for maximum I/O.
Which RAID levels does the onboard controller support?
The integrated RAID module with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for optimal data protection and performance.
What network connectivity options are built in?
It includes two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports onboard, with additional PCIe slots for optional 25 GbE or 100 GbE adapters.
What power supply does the NF5280M5-6 use and is it redundant?
It comes with a single 550 W 80PLUS Platinum power supply by default, with an option to install a second 550 W unit for full redundancy.
Is the Inspur NF5280M5-6 suitable for virtualized environments?
Yes, with dual Xeon CPUs, up to 2 TB memory, and high network throughput, it delivers enterprise-grade virtualization performance.
What workloads are recommended for this server?
This model is ideal for virtualization, database applications, web hosting, and high-performance computing due to its balanced CPU, memory, and I/O.
How does the cooling system ensure reliability?
A redundant fan module design and optimized airflow path maintain stable temperatures under full load in 1U form factor.
Which remote management tools are supported?
The server features Inspur’s iBMC for out-of-band management, plus Redfish and IPMI interfaces for streamlined monitoring and automation.
How scalable are the storage and memory configurations?
You can expand from the base eight 2.5″ bays to NVMe drives via optional adapters and upgrade memory from 32 GB up to 2 TB as needed.
Which operating systems are compatible with the NF5280M5-6?
It is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and major Linux distributions.
Can I hot-swap drives and power supplies without downtime?
Yes, all eight drives and optional redundant power supply units are hot-swappable for serviceability and high availability.
What warranty and support options are available?
Inspur offers a standard three-year onsite warranty with 24×7 support, with optional extended coverage and expedited parts replacement.
How energy-efficient is the Inspur NF5280M5-6?
With 80PLUS Platinum power supplies and intelligent fan control, it delivers up to 94% efficiency and reduced operational costs.