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  • Page 1 Power Systems Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 177, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER8 processor and to all associated models.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Site and hardware planning ......7 Hardware specification sheets Server specifications . Model 8408-44E and 8408-E8E server specifications Model 8408-44E Technical Documentation for EU Regulation 617/2013 . 12 Model 8408-E8E Technical Documentation for EU Regulation 617/2013 . . 13 Expansion unit and migration tower specifications .
  • Page 6 . 84 G8264R RackSwitch specification sheet . . 85 G8316R RackSwitch specification sheet . . 86 Rack installation specifications for racks not purchased from IBM . . 86 Planning for power . . 93 Determining your power requirements . . 93 Server Information Form 3A .

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 8 – For racks with AC power, connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate. – For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), connect the customer’s DC power source to the PDP.
  • Page 9 v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. – For AC powered racks, be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing. – For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breaker that controls the power to the system unit(s), or disconnect the customer’s DC power source, when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building. v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 11 DANGER: Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. (L002) (L003) Safety notices...
  • Page 12 DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (L003) (L007) CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) (L008) Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 13 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
  • Page 14 Freewheeling will cause uneven cable wrapping around winch drum, damage cable, and may cause serious injury. (C048) Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE: Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 15 The equipment is suitable for installation in the following: v Network telecommunications facilities v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring.
  • Page 16 Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 17: Site And Hardware Physical Planning Overview

    Adequate redundancy or backup capabilities in hardware and software v Software portability to the new system, if necessary v Prerequisites and corequisites of chosen software have been satisfied v Data to be transferred to the new system © Copyright IBM Corp. 2015, 2016...
  • Page 18 Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 19: Planning Activities

    Adequate space for maintaining and servicing the devices. v Physical security requirements necessary for the devices. v Weight of the devices. v Heat output of the devices. v Operating temperature requirements of the devices. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2015, 2016...

  • Page 20: Site Preparation And Physical Planning Guidelines

    v Humidity requirements of the devices. v Air flow requirements of the devices. v Air quality of the location where the devices will be used. For example, excess dust could damage your system. Note: The system and devices are designed to operate in normal office environments. Dirty or other poor environments might damage the system or the devices.
  • Page 21 v Dual power installations Air conditioning v Air conditioning determination v General guidelines for data centers v Temperature and humidity design criteria v Temperature and humidity recording instruments v Relocation and temporary storage v Acclimation v System air distribution Planning for the installation of rear door heat exchangers v Planning for the installation of rear door heat exchangers v Heat exchanger specifications v Water specifications for the secondary cooling loop...
  • Page 22 Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 23: Site And Hardware Planning

    Use the following specifications to plan for your server. Note: Due to special safety and servicing considerations, IBM does not support installation of 8408-44E or 8408-E8E server nodes higher than the EIA 29 position (location of the rail that supports the rack-mounted server) in any IBM or non-IBM rack.
  • Page 24 3100 W, 3.16 kVA, and 10580 BTU/hr for the 8408-E8E and 3950 W, 4.0 kVA, and 13481 BTU/hr for the 8408-44E. 7. AC and HVDC power supplies cannot be mixed in the same server or I/O drawer. IBM recommends that AC products and HVDC products with HVDC PDUs are installed in separate racks. However, AC and HVDC products can be supported in the same rack if all grounding (earthing) is done in accordance with the applicable electrical code or codes.
  • Page 25 29.0°C (84.2°F) Notes: 1. IBM provides the recommended operating environment as the long-term operating environment that can result in the greatest reliability, energy efficiency, and reliability. The allowable operating environment represents where the equipment is tested to verify functionality. Due to the stresses that operating in the allowable envelope can place on the equipment, these envelopes must be used for short-term operation, not continuous operation.
  • Page 26 1.14 TB (IBM i) 10K RPM SAS HDD (Gen3) ESD9 1.2 TB (AIX/Linux) 10K RPM SAS HDD (Gen3) ESEY 283 GB (IBM i) 15K RPM 4KN SAS HDD (Gen2-S) ESEZ 300 GB (AIX/Linux) 15K RPM 4KN SAS HDD (Gen2-S) ESFA...
  • Page 27 4. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. This IBM system is available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise that is emitted from this system.

  • Page 28: Model 8408-44E Technical Documentation For Eu Regulation 617/2013

    4. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. This IBM system is available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise that is emitted from this system.

  • Page 29: Model 8408-E8E Technical Documentation For Eu Regulation 617/2013

    ECOVA Generalized Test Protocol for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Internal Ac-Dc and Dc-Dc Power Supplies Model 8408-E8E Technical Documentation for EU Regulation 617/2013: International Business Machines Corporation New Orchard Road Armonk, New York 10504 http://www.ibm.com/customersupport/ Table 13. System characteristics System characteristics Properties Product type Computer server...

  • Page 30: Expansion Unit And Migration Tower Specifications

    Table 14. Power characteristics (continued) Power characteristics Properties Idle state power (watts) 1449 W Sleep mode power (watts) N/A for servers Off mode power (watts) 45 W 1. Preliminary data is subject to change. Table 15. Test parameters for measurements Test parameters Properties Test voltage and frequency...

  • Page 31: Emx0 Pcie Gen3 I/O Expansion Drawer (Feature Code Emx0)

    Table 18. Temperature requirements Operating Nonoperating 10°C - 38°C (50°F - 100.4°F) -40°C - 60°C (-40°F - 140°F) The maximum 38°C (100.4°F) temperature must be derated 1°C (1.8 °F) per 137 m (450 ft) above 1295 m (4250 ft). Table 19. Environmental requirements Environment Operating Nonoperating...

  • Page 32: 5147-024, Esll, And Esls Storage Enclosures

    2. All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296. 3. AC and HVDC power supplies cannot be mixed in the same server or I/O drawer. IBM recommends that AC products and HVDC products with HVDC PDUs are installed in separate racks. However, AC and HVDC products can be supported in the same rack if all grounding (earthing) is done in accordance with the applicable electrical code or codes.

  • Page 33: Rack Specifications

    60950; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950–00; EN 60950; IEC 60950 including all National Differences. Rack specifications Rack specifications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. For non-IBM rack specifications, see Rack installation procedures for racks not purchased at IBM. Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 34: Model 0550 And 9406-830 Rack

    Select your rack model to view its specifications. Model 0550 and 9406-830 rack Rack specifications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. Figure 1. 0550 rack Figure 2. 0550 rack configuration Table 30. Dimensions Maximum Width Depth...

  • Page 35: Model 0551 Rack

    Table 31. Electrical Electrical characteristics Properties kVA (maximum) 1.684 Rated voltage and frequency 200 - 240 V ac at 50 - 60 plus or minus 0.5 Hz Thermal output (maximum) 5461 Btu/hr Power requirements (maximum) 1600 W Power factor 0.95 Inrush current 80 A Leakage current (maximum)
  • Page 36 Figure 3. 0551 rack Table 34. Dimensions Maximum configuration Width Depth Height weight The weight of the empty 650 mm (25.5 in.) 1020 mm (40.0 in.) 1800 mm (71.0 in.) rack is 244 kg (535 lb). Table 35. Temperature requirements Operating Nonoperating 10°C - 38°C (50°F - 100.4°F)

  • Page 37: Model 0551, 0553, 0555, And 7014 Rack Configurations

    830 must be used to determine the appropriate receptacle. 2. Acoustic doors are available for the IBM racks. Feature code 6248 is available for the 0551 and 7014-T00 racks. Feature code 6249 is available for the 0553 and 7014-T42 racks. The overall sound reduction is approximately 6 dB.
  • Page 38 Feature code 7884 and 0229 Figure 5. Feature code 7884 Table 38. Feature code 7884 IBM rack Rack, specify code PDU support Power cords 0551 7884, 0229 0 to 4 7884, PDU 0553 7014 0555 0551 is an empty 1.8 meter rack with 36 EIA units of total space. 0553 is a 2.0 meter rack with 42 EIA units of total space.
  • Page 39 Feature code 0230 and 7886 Figure 6. 550 in a rack Table 39. 550 in a rack IBM rack Rack, specify code PDU support Power cords 7014 0230 and 7886 0 to 4 7014-T00 is a 1.8 meter rack with 36 EIA units of total space. 7014-T42 is a 2.0 meter rack with 42 EIA units of total space.
  • Page 40 Table 40. 570 in rack IBM rack Rack, specify code PDU support Power cords 0551 0231, 0232, 0241, 0242 0 to 4 0553 7014 0555 0551 is an empty 1.8 meter rack with 36 EIA units of total space. 0553 is a 2.0 meter rack with 42 EIA units of total space.
  • Page 41 Feature code 0125 does not plug into a PDU. Feature code 0133 - Manufacturing installation in rack (models 9406-800 and 9406-810); feature code 0137 - IBM service representation installation in rack (models 9406-800 and 9406-810) Figure 10. Feature code 0133...
  • Page 42 If unit plugs into a PDU, two feature code 6458, 6459, 6095, or 9911 power jumper cords are required. Feature code 0134 - IBM service representation installation in rack; feature code 0138 - IBM service representation installation in rack Figure 11.
  • Page 43 Feature code 0578 - PCI-X expansion unit in rack Figure 12. Feature code 0578 - PCI-X expansion unit in rack Table 45. Feature code 0578 - PCI-X expansion unit in rack IBM rack Rack, specify code PDU support Power cords...

  • Page 44: Model 0551 And 9406-270 Rack

    Table 46. Feature code 0588 - PCI-X expansion unit in rack (continued) IBM rack Rack, specify code PDU support Power cords 0551 is an empty 1.8 meter rack with 36 EIA units of total space. 0553 is a 2.0 meter rack with 42 EIA units of total space.
  • Page 45 Figure 14. Model 0551 and 9406-270 rack Table 48. Dimensions Maximum configuration Height Width Depth weight 403 kg (885 lb) 1800 mm (71.0 in.) 650 mm (25.5 in.) 1020 mm (40.0 in.) Side and top clearances are optional when operating. Table 49.

  • Page 46: Model 0554 And 7014-S11 Rack

    Table 51. Environment requirements (continued) Environment Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude 3048 m (10 000 ft) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Table 52. Noise emissions Properties Operating Idle (Category 2E, General business) 6.6 bels 6.3 bels <L > 48 dB 46 dB For a description of noise emission values, see Acoustics.
  • Page 47 Table 55. Electrical (continued) Electrical characteristics Properties Power source loading maximum in kVa Not applicable Voltage range (V dc) Not applicable AC rack See your server or hardware specifications for specific requirements Power source loading maximum in kVa (per PDU) See your server or hardware specifications for specific requirements Voltage range (V ac)

  • Page 48: Model 0555 And 7014-S25 Rack

    Figure 16. Model 0554 and 7014-S11 plan view Figure 17. Model 0554 and 7014-S11 caster locations Model 0555 and 7014-S25 rack Hardware specifications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. Table 57. Dimensions Dimensions Properties Height...
  • Page 49 Table 57. Dimensions (continued) Dimensions Properties Width without side panels 590 mm (23.2 in.) Width with side panels 610 mm (24 in) Depth with back door only 996 mm (39.2 in.) Depth with back door and front door 1000 mm (39.4 in.) Depth with sculptured style front door Not applicable Base rack (empty)
  • Page 50 Model 0555 and 7014-S25 rack operational clearances Figure 18. Model 0555 and 7014-S25 with stabilizer foot Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 51 Figure 19. Model 0555 and 7014-S25 plan view Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 52: Planning For The 7014-T00 And 7014-T42 Racks

    Figure 20. Model 0555 and 7014-S25 caster locations Planning for the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks Rack specifications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. Some products can have rack installation limitations. Refer to the specific server or product specifications for any restrictions.
  • Page 53 Table 60. Dimensions for rack (continued) Rack Width Depth Height Weight Weight EIA unit configuration (empty) (maximum capacity configuration) Rack with 644 mm (25.4 1042 mm (41.0 1804 mm (71.0 254 kg (559 lb) N/A standard rear in.) in.) in.) door only Rack with 644 mm (25.4...

  • Page 54: Model 7014-T00 Rack With Optional Dc Power Distribution Panel

    Rack airflow requirements depend on the number and type of drawers installed. Note: Acoustic doors are available for IBM racks. Feature code 6248 is available for the 0551 and 7014-T00 racks. Feature code 6249 is available for the 0553 and 7014-T42 racks. The overall sound reduction is approximately 6 dB.
  • Page 55 DC power cables. The circuit breakers and associated DC power cables are typically supplied with IBM products. For OEM products, you must provide the applicable circuit breakers and DC power cables. Note: Front doors are optional on the 7014-T00 rack.

  • Page 56: Model 7014-T42, 7014-B42, And 0553 Rack

    Figure 22. FC EPB8 - power distribution panel (top-down view) Table 63. Dimensions for 7014-T00 rack with FC 6117 or FC EPB8 installed Dimensions Properties Width (rack with side panels) 644 mm (25.4 in.) Depth 1148 mm (45.2 in.) Height with -48 v DC power only 1926 mm (75.8 in.) Height with -48 v DC power and overhead cable tray 1941 mm (76.4 in.)
  • Page 57 Table 65. Dimensions for rack Rack Width Depth Height Weight Weight EIA unit configuration (empty) (maximum capacity configuration) Rack only with 644 mm (25.4 1016 mm (40.0 2015 mm (79.3 261 kg (575 lb) 1597 kg (3521 42 EIA units side covers in.) in.)
  • Page 58 Table 65. Dimensions for rack (continued) Rack Width Depth Height Weight Weight EIA unit configuration (empty) (maximum capacity configuration) Rack with FC 644 mm (25.4 1303 mm (51.3 2015 mm (79.3 315 kg (694 lb) N/A ERG0 rack in.) in.) in.) extension and standard front...
  • Page 59 Rack airflow requirements depend on the number and type of drawers installed. Note: Acoustic doors are available for IBM racks. Feature code 6248 is available for the 0551 and 7014-T00 racks. Feature code 6249 is available for the 0553 and 7014-T42 racks. The overall sound reduction is approximately 6 dB.

  • Page 60: 7014-T00, 7014-T42, And 0553 Supported Feature Codes

    Figure 23. Caster and leveler locations Note: Rack units are large and heavy and are not easily moved. As maintenance activities require access at both the front and the back, extra room is needed. The footprint illustration does not show the radius of the swinging doors on the I/O rack.
  • Page 61 Figure 24. FC ERG0 rear rack extender (top-down view) Figure 25. FC ERG0 assembled view Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 62: 7014-T00, 7014-T00, And 0553 Racks Multiple Attachment

    FC 6080 FC 6080 is an optional rack feature that provides extra hardware that reinforces the rack and anchors it to the floor. The feature provides enhanced rigidity and stability of the rack. This feature includes a large steel brace or truss that bolts into the rear of the rack. It is hinged on the left side (when looking at the rear of the rack) and can swing out of the way for easy access to the rack drawers when necessary.
  • Page 63 Table 69. Weight distribution distances for racks when loaded Rack System Width Depth Weight distribution distance weight Front and back Left and right 7014-T00 816 kg (1795 623 mm (24.5 1021 mm 515.6 mm (20.3 in), 477.5 467.4 mm (18.4 in) (40.2 in) mm (18.8 in) 7014-T00...

  • Page 64: Planning For The 7953-94X And 7965-94Y Rack

    128.3 mm (5.2 in.) Measured from the front flat surface of the door. Measured from the IBM logo on the front of the door. Multiple racks that are placed side-by-side must have a 6 mm (0.24 in.) minimum clearance between racks to allow the triplex front door to hinge properly.
  • Page 65 Table 73. Dimensions for side covers Depth Height Weight 885 mm (34.9 in.) 1870 mm (73.6 in.) 17.7 kg (39 lb) Side covers do not increase the overall width of the rack. Table 74. Temperature requirements Operating Nonoperating 10°C - 38°C (50°F - 100.4°F) -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) The maximum 38°C (100.4°F) temperature must be derated 1°C (1.8 °F) per 137 m (450 ft) above 1295 m (4250 ft).

  • Page 66: Cabling The 7953-94X And 7965-94Y Rack

    Figure 26. Caster locations Cabling the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack: Learn about the different cable routing options available for the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack. Cabling within the rack Side cable channels are available in the rack to route cables. There are two cable channels on each side of the rack as shown in Figure 27 on page 51.
  • Page 67 Figure 27. Cabling within the rack Cabling under the floor A cable access bar located on the bottom rear of the rack helps to route the cables, leaving the rack in place. This bar can be removed for installation and then reattached after the rack is installed and cabled. Figure 28.

  • Page 68: Side Stabilizing Outriggers

    Cabling overhead Front and rear rectangular cable access openings located on the top of the rack cabinet allow cables to be routed up and out of the rack. Cable access covers are adjustable by loosing the side screws and sliding the covers forward or backward.

  • Page 69: Multiple Racks

    Table 78. Dimensions for rack with outriggers Width Depth Height Weight EIA unit capacity 780 mm (30.7 in.) 1095 mm (43.1 in.) 2002 mm (78.8 in.) 261 kg (575 lb) 42 EIA units Figure 30. Outrigger locations Multiple racks: Learn how to attach multiple 7953-94X and 7965-94Y racks together. Multiple 7953-94X and 7965-94Y racks can be attached together via attachment brackets connecting the units at the front of the rack.

  • Page 70: Model 1164-95X Rear Door Heat Exchanger

    Figure 31. Attachment brackets Model 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger: Learn about the specifications of the 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger (feature code EC05). Model 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger specifications Table 79. Dimensions for the 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger Width Depth Height...
  • Page 71 – Water temperature must be above the dew point in the data center – 18°C ± 1°C (64.4°F ± 1.8°F) for ASHRAE Class 1 Environment – 22°C ± 1°C (71.6°F ± 1.8°F) for ASHRAE Class 2 Environment v Required water flow rate (as measured from the supply entrance to the heat exchanger) –...
  • Page 72 Figure 33. Typical performance of the heat exchanger, 30 kW heat load Figure 34. Pressure drop (standard units) Water specifications for the secondary cooling loop Important: The water that is being supplied to the heat exchanger must meet the requirements that are described in this section.

  • Page 73: Model 1164-95X Rear Door Heat Exchanger Water Cooling Specifications And Requirements

    – Failure of mechanical hardware, such as a hose quick-connect coupling v Organic contamination, such as bacteria, fungi, or algae. This contamination can cause the same problems as described for scale deposits. Contact a water quality and water distribution services expert for designing and implementing the infrastructure and water chemistry of the secondary loop.
  • Page 74 – Failure of mechanical hardware, such as a hose quick-connect coupling v Organic contamination, such as bacteria, fungi, or algae. This contamination can cause the same problems as described for scale deposits. Contact a water quality and water distribution services expert for designing and implementing the infrastructure and water chemistry of the secondary loop.
  • Page 75 The system that supplies the cooling water must be able to measure the room dew point and automatically adjust the water temperature accordingly. Otherwise, the water temperature must be above the maximum dew point for that data center installation. For example, the following minimum water temperature must be maintained: v 18°C plus or minus 1°C (64.4°F plus or minus 1.8°F).
  • Page 76 Attention: The overpressure safety device must meet the following requirements: v Comply with ISO 4126-1. v Be installed so that it is easily accessed for inspection, maintenance, and repair. v Be connected as close as possible to the device that it is intended to protect. v Be adjustable only with the use of a tool.

  • Page 77: Planning For The 7965-S42 Rack

    Pipe and hose configurations can vary. You can determine the best configuration for your installation by analyzing the needs of your facilities, or a site preparation representative can provide this analysis. Flexible hoses are needed to supply and return water between your hard plumbing (manifolds and coolant distribution units) and the heat exchanger (allowing needed movement for opening and closing the rack rear door).
  • Page 78 Table 80. Dimensions for rack (continued) EIA unit Width Depth Height Weight (Empty) capacity Rack with high-end 600 mm (23.6 1201 mm (47.3 appearance front 2020 mm (79.5 in.) 181 kg (398 lb) 42 EIA units in.) in.) door and rear door Table 81.
  • Page 79 1. The final ASHRAE class is determined by the hardware that is installed in the rack. Individual specifications for each piece of hardware must be reviewed. 2. Derate maximum allowable dry-bulb temperature 1°C per 175 m above 950 m. IBM recommends a temperature range of 18°C - 27°C (64°F - 80.6°F).
  • Page 80 Figure 35. Floor cutout Caster and leveler locations The following diagram provides the caster and leveler locations for the 7965-S42 rack. Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 81: Cabling The 7965-S42 Rack

    Figure 36. Caster and leveler locations Cabling the 7965-S42 rack: Learn about the different cable routing options available for the 7965-S42 rack. Cabling within the rack Side cable channels are available in the rack to route cables. Three cable channels are on each side of the rack.
  • Page 82 Figure 37. Cabling within the rack Cabling under the floor Cables can be routed straight down through the side channels of the rack or routed towards the center of the opening. Figure 38. Cabling under the floor Cabling overhead Front and rear cable access openings that are on the top of the rack cabinet allow cables to be routed up and out of the rack.

  • Page 83: Multiple Racks

    that pass through this area must be minimized. Figure 39. Cabling overhead Multiple racks: Learn how to attach multiple 7965-S42 racks together. Multiple 7965-S42 racks can be attached together. For racks that are on a 600 mm (23.6 in.) pitch, you can use screws to clamp the racks together.

  • Page 84: Model 7965-S42 Supported Feature Codes

    Model 7965-S42 supported feature codes: Learn about the supported feature codes that are available for 7965-S42 racks. Feature code (FC) ECRK FC ECRK is an optional rear rack extender that can be used for 7965-S42 racks. This extender is installed on the rear of the 7965-S42 rack and provides 130 mm (5 in.) of extra space to hold cables on the side of the rack and to keep the center area clear for cooling and service access.

  • Page 85: Model 1164-95X Rear Door Heat Exchanger

    Right Side Panel Assembled View Figure 43. FC ECRK assembled view Model 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger: Learn about the specifications of the 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger (feature code EC05). Model 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger specifications Table 88. Dimensions for the 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger Width Depth Height...
  • Page 86 – Minimum: 22.7 liters (6 gallons) per minute – Maximum: 56.8 liters (15 gallons) per minute Heat exchanger performance A heat removal of 100% indicates that an amount of heat that is equivalent to that generated by the devices has been removed by the heat exchanger and the average air temperature leaving the heat exchanger is identical to that entering the rack (27°C (80.6°F) in this example).
  • Page 87 Figure 45. Typical performance of the heat exchanger, 30 kW heat load Figure 46. Pressure drop (standard units) Water specifications for the secondary cooling loop Important: The water that is being supplied to the heat exchanger must meet the requirements that are described in this section.

  • Page 88: Model 1164-95X Rear Door Heat Exchanger Water Cooling Specifications And Requirements

    – Failure of mechanical hardware, such as a hose quick-connect coupling v Organic contamination, such as bacteria, fungi, or algae. This contamination can cause the same problems as described for scale deposits. Contact a water quality and water distribution services expert for designing and implementing the infrastructure and water chemistry of the secondary loop.
  • Page 89 – Failure of mechanical hardware, such as a hose quick-connect coupling v Organic contamination, such as bacteria, fungi, or algae. This contamination can cause the same problems as described for scale deposits. Contact a water quality and water distribution services expert for designing and implementing the infrastructure and water chemistry of the secondary loop.
  • Page 90 The system that supplies the cooling water must be able to measure the room dew point and automatically adjust the water temperature accordingly. Otherwise, the water temperature must be above the maximum dew point for that data center installation. For example, the following minimum water temperature must be maintained: v 18°C plus or minus 1°C (64.4°F plus or minus 1.8°F).
  • Page 91 Attention: The overpressure safety device must meet the following requirements: v Comply with ISO 4126-1. v Be installed so that it is easily accessed for inspection, maintenance, and repair. v Be connected as close as possible to the device that it is intended to protect. v Be adjustable only with the use of a tool.

  • Page 92: Hardware Management Console Specifications

    The HMC controls managed systems, including the management of logical partitions and the use of capacity on demand. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment.

  • Page 93: 7042-C08 Hardware Management Console Specifications

    The HMC controls managed systems, including the management of logical partitions and the use of capacity on demand. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment.

  • Page 94: 7042-Cr7 Hardware Management Console Specifications

    (CoD). By using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment.

  • Page 95: 7042-Cr8 Hardware Management Console Specifications

    The HMC controls managed systems, including the management of logical partitions and the use of capacity on demand. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment.

  • Page 96: 7042-Cr9 Hardware Management Console Specifications

    Table 101. Electrical (continued) Electrical characteristics Properties Maximum thermal output 1126 BTU/hr Input voltage (low range) 100 - 127 V ac Input voltage (high range) 200 - 240 V ac Frequency 50 or 60 Hz 1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features that are in use.
  • Page 97 IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment. Use the following specifications to plan for your HMC. Table 104. Dimensions Width Depth...

  • Page 98: 7063-Cr1 Hardware Management Console Specifications

    The HMC controls managed systems, including the management of logical partitions and the use of capacity on demand. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis. The HMC provides service technicians with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment.
  • Page 99 5. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. This IBM system is available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise that is emitted from this system.

  • Page 100: Rack Switch Specifications

    2014-10, IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition); Am1:2009 + Am2:2013; EN 60950-1:2006 + A1:2010 + A11:2009 + A12:2011 + A2:2013 Rack switch specifications Rack switch specifications provide detailed information for your IBM BNT RackSwitch, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. Select the appropriate models to view the specifications for your rack switch.

  • Page 101: G8264R Rackswitch Specification Sheet

    4573 m (15000 ft) Heat dissipation 1100 Btu/hr Acoustic noise Less than 65 dB G8264R RackSwitch specification sheet Hardware specifications provide detailed information for your IBM BNT RackSwitch, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances. Table 118. Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight (maximum) 44 mm (1.73 in.)

  • Page 102: G8316R Rackswitch Specification Sheet

    This topic provides requirements and specifications for 19-inch racks. These requirements and specifications are provided as an aid to help you understand the requirements to install IBM systems into racks. It is your responsibility, working with your rack manufacturer, to ensure that the rack chosen meets the requirements and specifications that are listed here.
  • Page 103 719 mm (28.3 in.) apart and the internal width that is bounded by the mounting flanges at least 494 mm (19.45 in.), for the IBM rails to fit in your rack or cabinet (see the following figure).
  • Page 104 The front rack opening must be 535 mm (21.06 in.) wide for dimension C (the width between the outsides of the standard mounting flanges, see Figure 47 on page 89). The back rack opening must be 500 mm (19.69 in.) wide for dimension C (the width between the outsides of the standard mounting flanges).
  • Page 105 Figure 47. Critical mounting flange dimensions v A minimum rack opening width of 500 mm (19.69 in.) for a depth of 330 mm (12.99 in.) is needed behind the installed system for maintenance and service. The depth can extend beyond the rack rear door.
  • Page 106 Note: If the rack or cabinet has square holes on the mounting flanges, a plug-in hole adapter might be required. If non-IBM rails are used, the rails must be product-safety certified for use with the IBM products. At a minimum, mounting rails must be able to support four times the maximum rated product weight in its worst-case position (fully extended front and rear positions) for one full minute without catastrophic failure.
  • Page 107 The general safety requirements for IBM products that are installed in non-IBM racks are: v Any product or component that plugs into either an IBM power distribution unit or mains power (via a power cord), or uses any voltage over 42 V ac or 60 V dc (considered to be hazardous voltage) must be Safety Certified by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) for the country in which it is installed.
  • Page 108 IBM Service Branch Office). Some products can have rack installation limitations. Refer to the specific server or product specifications for any restrictions. Products that are installed over 2.9 m (9 ft) above the floor require a Special Bid to be completed before they can be serviced by IBM service personnel.

  • Page 109: Planning For Power

    Your server can have power requirements different from a PC (such as, different voltage and different plugs). IBM supplies power cords with an attached plug that corresponds to the power outlet most commonly used in the country or region to which the product is being shipped. You are responsible for supplying the proper power outlets.

  • Page 110: Server Information Form 3A

    v Contact an electrician. Contact a qualified electrician to take care of your server power requirements and install needed power outlets. Give the electrician a copy of your power information. You can print the recommended power distribution wiring diagram as a reference for your electrician. Server Information Form 3A Use this form to record the type and quantity of power cords that you need for your server.

  • Page 111: Workstation Information Form 3B

    Workstation Information Form 3B Use this form to record the type and quantity of cables you need for your server. Plug Device Device type/input Telephone Part number Device type description location Cable length voltage contact Licensed programs Table 125. Licensed programs list Plugs and receptacles Select the country or region link to see plugs and receptacles available by country.
  • Page 112 Table 126 lists power cords to use from the server to the power mains. These power cords are not used with IBM supplied PDUs. Table 127 on page 101 lists power cords that connect IBM servers to a PDU. Table 126. Supported power cords for POWER8 systems...
  • Page 113 Table 126. Supported power cords for POWER8 systems (continued) Feature codes (FC) Description Voltage, IBM shipped Matched female IBM part number amperage, and plug wall receptacle length (on wall) 6473 Type 19 200 - 240 V ac, 10 Plug type 19...
  • Page 114 Table 126. Supported power cords for POWER8 systems (continued) Feature codes (FC) Description Voltage, IBM shipped Matched female IBM part number amperage, and plug wall receptacle length (on wall) 6479 Type 6 AS/NZS 200 - 240 V ac, 10 Plug type 6...
  • Page 115 Table 126. Supported power cords for POWER8 systems (continued) Feature codes (FC) Description Voltage, IBM shipped Matched female IBM part number amperage, and plug wall receptacle length (on wall) 6497 Type NEMA 200 - 240 V ac, 15 Plug type 10...
  • Page 116 Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. 2. FC EPAC can be used to allow IBM Manufacturing to select a length of cord (1.0 m (3.3 ft), 1.5 m (4.9 ft), or 2.5 m (8 ft)) during rack integration.
  • Page 117 Power cord (left Power cord (right (FC) Description length end) end) IBM part number 4558 IEC 320 C19/C20 200-240 V ac, 16 Plug Type 56 IEC Plug Type 61 IEC 39M5389 A, 2.5 m (8 ft) 320 C20...
  • Page 118 Table 128. Supported power cords by countries (continued) Supported countries 6472 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Antarctica, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Christmas Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Congo (Republic of), Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia (Republic of), Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guyana, French...
  • Page 119 Table 128. Supported power cords by countries (continued) Supported countries 6489 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, Congo, Congo (The Democratic Republic of the), Cook Islands, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast),...
  • Page 120 Table 128. Supported power cords by countries (continued) Supported countries 6492 Algeria, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Congo, Congo (The Democratic Republic of the), Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Polynesia, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of), Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Peru,...

  • Page 121: Supported Pdu Power Cords

    Table 128. Supported power cords by countries (continued) Supported countries 6665 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands,...
  • Page 122 Table 129. Supported PDU power cords for POWER8 systems Feature Description View of Matched Matched IBM part Countries code shipped plug female female wall number v Voltage (FC) plug connector receptacle v Amperage (on cord) (on wall) v Phase v Length...
  • Page 123 Table 129. Supported PDU power cords for POWER8 systems (continued) Feature Description View of Matched Matched IBM part Countries code shipped plug female female wall number v Voltage (FC) plug connector receptacle v Amperage (on cord) (on wall) v Phase...

  • Page 124: Modification Of Ibm-Provided Power Cords

    Twelve IEC 320-C13 receptacles Modification of IBM-provided power cords Modification of IBM-provided power cords should only be done in rare circumstances, because the power cords provided with IBM systems meet stringent design and manufacturing specifications. Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 125: Uninterruptible Power Supply

    IBM encourages the use of an IBM released power cord because of the specifications that must be met for both the design and manufacture of our IBM power cords. The specifications, the components used in the design, and the manufacturing process is an external safety agency approved process that is audited by safety agencies on a periodic and ongoing basis to ensure quality and compliance with design requirements.
  • Page 126 AIX: rc.powerfail Command v IBM i: Uninterruptible power supply delay time system value Feature code ECCF (Part number 00FV631) - System Port Converter Cable for UPS The ECCF is a converter cable that allows for communications from a UPS relay interface card to a service processor USB port.

  • Page 127: Power Distribution Unit And Power Cord Options For 0551, 0553, 0555, 7014, 7953, And 7965 Racks

    Figure 48. Feature code ECCF UPS Wiring 9-pin female D-shell f/c ECCF Uninterruptible System Power Supply System Port Vendor supplied USB 2.0 communications cable Figure 49. UPS wiring for the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, and 8286-42A Power distribution unit and power cord options for 0551, 0553, 0555, 7014, 7953, and 7965 racks Power distribution units (PDUs) can be used with the 0551, 0553, 0555, 7014, 7953, and 7965 racks.
  • Page 128 Figure 50. Power distribution unit vertical locations Power distribution units (PDUs) are required with 7014-T00, 7014-T42 IBM racks and optional with 7014-B42, 0553, and 0555 racks, except with a 0578 or 0588 expansion unit. If a PDU is not defaulted or ordered, a power cord is provided with each individual rack-mounted drawer for connection to a country-specific utility mains receptacle or uninterruptible power supply.
  • Page 129 retain any additional cordage within the rack frame with hook-and-loop fastener ties in the cable management space until 2.8 (6 ft) or less exits the rack. The PDU has twelve customer-usable IEC 320-C13 outlets that are rated at 200 - 240 V ac. There are six groups of two outlets that are fed by six circuit breakers.
  • Page 130 PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords (PDU to wall) 7109 or 5889 PDU+ 7953-94X, 7965-94Y, 0551, 0553, “Supported PDU power cords” on page 105 and 0555 IBM racks Table 132. 7109 PDU+ specifications Characteristics Properties PDU number 7109 Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.)
  • Page 131 Table 134. 7196 PDU+ specifications (continued) Characteristics Properties Operating temperature at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3000 ft) 10 - 32°C (50 - 90°F) (room ambient) Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) 7000 ft) (room ambient) Operating humidity 8 - 80% (noncondensing)
  • Page 132 Figure 53. HVDC PDU The rating of the HVDC PDU is 240 - 380 V dc, 90 A. The HVDC PDU has a permanently attached 4.3 m (14 ft) power cord and is unterminated (no plug). The minimum cross-sectional area of the two conductors and grounding conductor is 16 AWG (1.3 mm).

  • Page 133: Calculating The Power Load For 7188 Or 9188 Power Distribution Units

    Table 137. Intelligent Switched PDU specifications Characteristics Properties Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.) Width 447 mm (17.6 in.) Depth 350 mm (13.78 in.) Additional clearance 25 mm (0.98 in.) for circuit breakers 3 mm (0.12 in.) for outlets Weight (not including power cord) 6.3 kg (13.8 lb) Weight of power cord (approximate) 5.4 kg (11.8 lb)
  • Page 134 The IBM 7188 or 9188 rack-mounted power distribution unit (PDU) contains 12 IEC 320-C13 outlets that are connected to six 20 amps (A) circuit breakers (two outlets per circuit breaker). The PDU employs an inlet current that allows various power cord options that are listed in the following chart. Based on the power cord that is used, the PDU can supply from 24 amps to 63 amps.

  • Page 135: Planning For Cables

    6. Connect next highest power drawer to outlet 7 on circuit breaker 4. 7. Connect next highest power drawer to outlet 9 on circuit breaker 5. 8. Connect next highest power drawer to outlet 11 on circuit breaker 6. 9. Connect next highest power drawer to outlet 12 on circuit breaker 6. 10.

  • Page 136: Cable Management

    Cable management These guidelines ensure that your system and its cables have optimal clearance for maintenance and other operations. The guidelines also provide guidance in correctly cabling your system and using the appropriate cables. The following guidelines provide cabling information for installing, migrating, relocating, or upgrading your system: v Position drawers in racks to allow enough space, where possible, for cable routing on the bottom and top of the rack, and between drawers.

  • Page 137: Power Cord Routing And Retention

    Exterior Interior Customer application Disk/Storage Power I/O Bus Cable Lanes Rack (Back View) Figure 54. Cable management bridge lances Figure 55. Cable bend radius Power cord routing and retention Proper power cord routing and retention ensures that your system remains connected to a power supply. The primary purpose of power cord retention is to prevent unexpected power loss to your system that could potentially cause system operations to stop functioning.

  • Page 138: Planning For Serial-Attached Scsi Cables

    v Clamps v Plastic straps v Hook-and-loop fasteners Power cord retainers are typically found at the rear of the unit and on the chassis or pedestal near the alternating current (AC) power cord input. Systems that are rack mounted and are on rails should use the provided cable management arm. Systems that are rack mounted, but are not on rails should use the provided rings, clamps, or straps.
  • Page 139 v Each cable end has a label that graphically describes the correct component port to which it is connected, such as: – SAS adapter – Expansion drawer – System external SAS port – Internal SAS disk slots connection. v Cable routing is important. For example, YO, YI, and X cables must be routed along the right side of the rack frame (as viewed from the rear) when connecting to a disk expansion drawer.
  • Page 140 The following table contains specific information about each supported SAS cable for PCIe2 and prior SAS adapters. Table 141. Supported SAS cables for PCIe2 and prior SAS adapters Name Length IBM part number Feature code SAS 4x AI cable 1 m (3.2 ft) 44V4041...
  • Page 141 Table 141. Supported SAS cables for PCIe2 and prior SAS adapters (continued) Name Length IBM part number Feature code HD SAS YO cable 1.5 m (4.9 ft) 74Y9036 3450 3 m (9.8 ft) 74Y9037 3451 6 m (19.6 ft) 74Y9038 3452 10 m (32.8 ft)
  • Page 142 Table 142. Supported SAS cables for PCIe3 SAS adapters (continued) Name Length IBM part number Feature code HD SAS AA narrow 0.6 m (1.9 ft) 00E6287 ECC0 connector cable 1.5 m (4.9 ft) 00E6288 ECC2 3 m (9.8 ft) 00E6289 ECC3 6 m (19.6 ft)
  • Page 143 Table 143. SAS cable labeling (continued) Name Connects Label SAS 4x EE cable One disk expansion drawer to another disk expansion drawer in a cascaded configuration SAS AA cable SAS adapter to SAS adapter SAS YO cable SAS adapter to a disk expansion drawer SAS X cable Two SAS adapters to a disk...
  • Page 144 Cable section lengths Figure 57. SAS external X cable assembly cable lengths Figure 58. SAS external YO-cable assembly cable lengths Figure 59. SAS external YI-cable assembly cable lengths SAS cabling configurations The following sections provide the typical supported SAS cabling configurations. Many configurationscan be constructed that are not supported and will either not function correctly or generates errors.
  • Page 145 v “SAS adapter to internal SAS disk slots ” on page 135 v “Two SAS adapters to 5886 disk expansion drawer multi-initiator high availability (HA) RAID configuration” on page 137 v “Two RAID SAS adapters with HD connectors to disk expansion drawer in a multi-initiator high availability (HA) mode”...
  • Page 146 Figure 61. SAS adapter to two disk expansion drawers Note: The YO cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 147 Figure 62. SAS adapter to four disk expansion drawers Note: The YO cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 148 Figure 63. Tri-port SAS adapter to disk expansion drawers When attaching only hard disk drives, it is also possible to cascade a second disk expansion drawer off two out of the three drawers for a maximum of five disk expansion drawers per adapter. See Figure 62 on page 131.
  • Page 149 Figure 64. SAS adapter to a media expansion drawer SAS adapter to expansion drawer combinations Figure 65 on page 134 illustrates connecting a SAS adapter to both a disk expansion drawer and a media expansion drawer on separate adapter ports. It is also possible to cascade a second disk expansion drawer (see Figure 62 on page 131).
  • Page 150 Figure 65. SAS adapter to both a disk expansion drawer and a media expansion drawer Note: The YO cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. System external SAS port to disk expansion drawer Figure 66 on page 135 illustrates connecting a system external SAS port to a disk expansion drawer. Disk expansion drawers cannot be cascaded.
  • Page 151 Figure 66. System external SAS adapter port to a disk expansion drawer Note: The YI cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. SAS adapter to internal SAS disk slots Figure 67 on page 136 illustrates connecting a SAS adapter to internal SAS disk slots through the system external SAS port.
  • Page 152 Figure 67. SAS adapter to internal SAS disk slots through the system external SAS port Notes: v The second connector on the adapter can be used to attach a disk expansion or media expansion drawer as shown in Figure 60 on page 129 or Figure 64 on page 133. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 153 Figure 68. FC5904 or FC5908 adapter attached to disk expansion drawers Note: v The remaining two connectors on the adapter can be used to attach disk expansion drawers as shown in Figure 63 on page 132. Two SAS adapters to 5886 disk expansion drawer multi-initiator high availability (HA) RAID configuration Figure 69 on page 138, Figure 70 on page 139, Figure 71 on page 140, and Figure 72 on page 141 illustrate connecting two SAS adapters to one, two, or four disk expansion drawers in a RAID configuration.
  • Page 154 Figure 69. Two SAS RAID adapters to a disk expansion drawer in a multi-initiator HA RAID configuration Notes: v The X cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. v The X cable must be attached to the same numbered port on all adapters. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 155 Figure 70. Two SAS RAID adapters to two disk expansion drawers in a multi-initiator HA RAID configuration Notes: v The X cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. v The X cable must be attached to the same numbered port on all adapters. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 156 Figure 71. Two SAS RAID adapters to four disk expansion drawers in a multi-initiator HA RAID configuration Notes: v The X cable must be routed along the right side of the rack frame. v The X cable must be attached to the same numbered port on all adapters. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 157 When attaching only hard disk drives, it is also possible to cascade a second disk expansion drawer off two out of the three drawers for a maximum of five disk expansion drawers per adapter. See Figure 62 on page 131. Notes: v Disk expansion drawers can be cascaded only one level deep.
  • Page 158 Notes: v No cascading allowed for the 5887 storage drawer. v The 5887 storage drawer is connected to same numbered port on each adapter. v HD AA cable is required. Figure 73. Two RAID SAS adapters with HD connectors to a disk expansion drawer in a multi-initiator HA mode Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 159 Notes: v No cascading allowed for the 5887 storage drawer. v The 5887 storage drawers are connected to same numbered port on each adapter. v HD AA cable is required. Figure 74. Two RAID SAS adapters with HD connectors to two disk expansion drawer in a multi-initiator HA mode Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 160 Note: v No cascading allowed for the 5887 storage drawer. v The 5887 storage drawers are connected to same numbered port on each adapter. Figure 75. Two RAID SAS adapters with HD connectors to three disk expansion drawers in a multi-initiator HA mode Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 161 Notes: v No cascading allowed for the 5887 storage drawer. v The 5887 storage drawer is connected to same numbered port on each adapter. v HD AA cable is required. Figure 76. Two pairs of RAID SAS adapters with HD connectors to a disk expansion drawer – Mode 2 in a multi-initiator HA mode Two SAS adapters to disk expansion drawer - multi-initiator HA JBOD configuration...
  • Page 162 Figure 77. Two RAID SAS adapters to a disk expansion drawer in a multi-initiator HA JBOD configuration Note: This configuration is only supported by the AIX and Linux operating systems with specific SAS adapters and requires special user configuration setup. See SAS RAID configurations for additional information.

  • Page 163: Sas Cabling For The 5887 Disk Drive Enclosure

    There are seven supported configurations to connect the FC 5901 or FC 5278 adapters to a 5887. Notes: 1. No solid-state drives (SSDs) supported with the FC 5901 or FC 5278 adapters. 2. No cascading of 5887 enclosures. 3. No support for IBM i. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 164 4. The long end (0.5 m) of the YO cable must be connected to the left side of the enclosure (as viewed from the rear). The short end (0.25 m) of the YO cable must be connected to the right side of the enclosure (as viewed from the rear).
  • Page 165 Figure 79. Mode 1 connection of a 5887 enclosure by using YO cables to dual SAS adapters 4. Dual FC 5901 or FC 5278 adapters to two 5887 enclosures via a mode 1 connection. v 5887 enclosures with two sets of 24 hard disk drives (HDDs). v Connection using dual SAS YO cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure.
  • Page 166 Figure 80. Mode 2 connection of a 5887 enclosure by using YO cables to two single SAS adapters 6. Two pairs of dual FC 5901 or FC 5278 adapters to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 2 connection. v 5887 enclosure with two sets of 12 hard disk drives (HDDs). v Connection using dual SAS X cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure.
  • Page 167 Figure 81. Mode 2 connection of a 5887 enclosure by using X cables to two pairs of SAS adapters 7. Four single FC 5901 or FC 5278 adapters to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 4 connection. v 5887 enclosure with four sets of six hard disk drives (HDDs). v Connection using dual SAS X cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure.
  • Page 168 1. Maximum of eight SSDs in single enclosure configurations. 2. No cascading of 5887 enclosures. 3. IBM i only supports mode 1 connections. 4. The long end (0.5 m) of the YO cable must be connected to the left side of the enclosure (as viewed from the rear).
  • Page 169 5887 enclosure with 1 - 12 HDDs or 1 - 8 SSDs. v Connection using dual SAS X cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure. v Supported only on AIX and Linux systems. No support for IBM i. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 170 Figure 84. Two pairs of FC 5805 or FC 5903 adapters to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 2 connection SAS adapter (FC 5913 and FC ESA3) to the 5887 There are four supported configurations to connect the FC 5913 and FC ESA3 adapter to a 5887. Notes: 1.
  • Page 171 SAS 6x AA cable is required for connecting each pair of FC 5913 or FC ESA3 adapters. v Supported only on AIX and Linux systems. v No IBM i support. ® v POWER7 only support.
  • Page 172 Figure 86. Mode 1 connection of two 5887 enclosures by using HD connectors to two PCIe2 SAS adapters 3. Two PCIe2 SAS adapters with HD connectors to three 5887 enclosures via a mode 1 connection. v No cascading allowed. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 173 Figure 87. Mode 1 connection of three 5887 enclosures to two PCIe2 SAS adapters with HD connectors 4. Two pairs of PCIe2 SAS adapters with HD connectors to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 2 connection. v No cascading allowed. v HD AA cable is required.
  • Page 174 Figure 88. Mode 2 connection of a 5887 enclosure by using HD connectors to two pairs of PCIe2 SAS adapters 5. Two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 1 connection. v No cascading allowed. v Two HD AA narrow cables are required.
  • Page 175 Figure 89. Mode 1 connection of a 5887 enclosure to two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors. 6. Two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors to two 5887 enclosures via a mode 1 connection. v No cascading allowed. v Two HD AA narrow cables are required.
  • Page 176 Figure 90. Mode 1 connection of two 5887 enclosures to two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors. 7. Two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors to three 5887 enclosures via a mode 1 connection. v No cascading allowed. v One HD AA narrow cable is required.
  • Page 177 Figure 91. Mode 1 connection of three 5887 enclosures to two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors. 8. Two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors to four 5887 enclosures via a mode 1 connection. v No cascading allowed. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 178 Figure 92. Mode 1 connection of four 5887 enclosures to two PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors. 9. Two pairs of PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 2 connection. v No cascading allowed. v Two HD AA narrow cables are required on each pair of adapters.
  • Page 179 Figure 93. Mode 2 connection of a 5887 enclosure to two pairs of PCIe3 SAS adapters with HD narrow connectors. 10. Four single FC EJ0J or FC EJ0M adapters to one 5887 enclosure via a mode 4 connection. v 5887 enclosure with four sets of six disk drives (HDDs or SSDs). v Connection using two HD SAS X narrow connector cables to connect to the 5887 enclosure.

  • Page 180: Sas Cabling For The Esll And Esls Storage Enclosures

    Notes: 1. AIX and Linux support the ESLL and ESLS storage enclosures. 2. IBM i supports only the ESLS in a mode 1 configuration. 1. Single SAS adapter to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 1 connection.
  • Page 181 2. Single SAS adapter to two ESLL or ESLS storage enclosures through a mode 1 connection. v Connection by using SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure. v Supported on AIX, Linux, and IBM i systems. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 182 For SAS adapter pairs, you must attach the SAS cables to the same port on both adapters. v Connection by using SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure. v Supported on AIX, Linux, and IBM i systems. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 183 For SAS adapter pairs, you must attach the cables to the same port on both adapters. v Connection by using dual SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure. v Supported on AIX, Linux, and IBM i systems. Site and hardware planning...
  • Page 184 Figure 98. Mode 1 connection of two ESLL or ESLS storage enclosures by using YO12 cables to one pair of SAS adapters 5. Two independent SAS adapters to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 2 connection. v Connection by using two SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure. v Supported only on AIX and Linux systems.
  • Page 185 Figure 99. Mode 2 connection of ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using YO12 cables to two independent SAS adapters 6. Single SAS adapters to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 2 connection. v Connection by using two SAS YO12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure. v Supported only on AIX and Linux systems.
  • Page 186 Figure 100. Mode 2 connection of ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using YO12 cables to a single SAS adapter 7. Two pairs of SAS adapters to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 2 connection. v For SAS adapter pairs, you must attach the cables to the same port on both adapters. v Connection by using SAS X12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure.
  • Page 187 Figure 101. Mode 2 connection of one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using X12 cables to two pairs of SAS adapters 8. Four independent SAS adapters to one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure through a mode 4 connection. v For SAS adapter pairs, you must attach the cables to the same port on both adapters. v Connection by using SAS X12 cables to connect to the ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure.
  • Page 188 Figure 102. Mode 4 connection of one ESLL or ESLS storage enclosure by using X12 cables to four independent SAS adapters Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 189: Planning For High Availability

    ® You can use LPM or PowerHA SystemMirror on IBM Power Systems servers to set up a high-availability environment. This type of environment minimizes planned downtime that is required for periodic maintenance (for both hardware and software) by allowing various system parts to be serviced while the system is powered on (and workloads remain online and running).

  • Page 190: Planning For High Availability By Using Powerha Systemmirror

    POWER7 compatibility mode can be hosted on either a POWER7 or a POWER8 ® server, but not on a POWER6 server. For more information about compatibility modes, see the IBM ® PowerVM Redbooks publication in Table 144.
  • Page 191 Topic Description PowerHA IBM Knowledge Center information for PowerHA SystemMirror. High Availability with IBM PowerHA Additional information about PowerHA SystemMirror. IBM PowerVM virtualization This Redbooks publication provides and introduction to PowerHA Introduction and Configuration SystemMirrorvirtualization technologies, including LPM and PowerHA Redbook (SG24-7940) SystemMirror.
  • Page 192 Site and hardware planning...

  • Page 193: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 194: Accessibility Features For Ibm Power Systems Servers

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  • Page 195: Privacy Policy Considerations

    This product uses standard navigation keys. Interface information The IBM Power Systems servers user interfaces do not have content that flashes 2 - 55 times per second. The IBM Power Systems servers web user interface relies on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience.

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