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Zenterprise ec12 installation manual for physical planning 2827 all models gc28-6914-01 level 01f.
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Zenterprise ec12 installation manual for physical planning 2827 all models gc28-6914-01 level 01f.
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Note: before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “safety” on page v, appendix g, “notices,” on page 147, and ibm systems environmental notices and user guide , z125–5823. This edition, gc28-6914-01, applies to the ibm zenterprise ec12 (zec12). This edition rep...
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Contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V danger notices . . . . . . . . . . . . V world trade safety information . . . . . . . V laser safety information . . . . . . . . . . V laser compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . V about this publication . . . ...
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Ficon references . . . . . . . . . . . 101 isc-3 link feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 configuration information . . . . . . . . 102 osa-express features. . . . . . . . . . . 104 configuration information . . . . . . . . 104 osa-express references . . . . . . . . . 108 i/o interconnect links . . ...
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Safety safety notices safety notices may be printed throughout this guide. Danger notices warn you of conditions or procedures that can result in death or severe personal injury. Caution notices warn you of conditions or procedures that can cause personal injury that is neither lethal nor extremely ...
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About this publication this publication contains information necessary for planning the physical installation of the ibm zenterprise ® ec12 (zec12). Figures included in this document illustrate concepts and are not necessarily accurate in content, appearance, or specific behavior. V chapter 1, “intr...
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Licensed machine code licensed machine code is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable ibm customer agreement or other applicable written agreement between the customer and ibm. Licensed machine code (lmc) is a fundamental component of the zec12 and is copyrighted and ...
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How to send your comments your feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and high-quality information. Send your comments by using resource link at http://www.Ibm.Com/servers/resourcelink. Click feedback on the navigation bar on the left. You can also send an email to reslink@us....
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Summary of changes summary of changes for the zenterprise ec12 installation manual for physical planning , gc28-6914. Table 1. Summary of changes release level date changes in level 01f 10/2014 this revision contains editorial changes and the following technical changes: v updated the weight values ...
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Table 1. Summary of changes (continued) release level date changes in level 00b 10/2012 this revision contains editorial changes and the following technical changes: v changed the order number for the system z planning for fiber optic links (ficon/fcp, coupling links, and open system adapters) docum...
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Chapter 1. Introduction this chapter is intended to help you prepare your physical site for the installation of a zec12. Marketing and installation planning representatives are also available to help you with installation planning. Proper planning for your new system will facilitate a smooth install...
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Planning checklist the following checklist identifies installation tasks and responsibilities sequentially, and is designed for new installations. If you have to renovate your site, you may need a longer planning cycle. Checkpoint 1 , , : designate a person in your organization with the responsibili...
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Site preparation checklist task/consideration task assigned target date completed ( ) the c checkpoint 3 omputer room is prepared for computer equipment service clearance and floor loading, physical placement based on logical priority, cabling restrictions, and shock and vibration considerations, an...
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Site preparation checklist task/consideration task assigned target date completed ( ) air conditioning installation is complete capacity and controls provided for automatic temperature and humidity levels filtration system is adequate and maintenance plan established regular monitoring and testing t...
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Site preparation checklist task/consideration task assigned target date completed ( ) checkpoint 7 are there any new applications that must be installed/ tested before the new system arrives? Do you need to conduct training with computer room personnel: - safety? - security? - operations? - other? A...
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Customized planning aid a customized planning aid will be available for your system one day after receipt of your order in manufacturing. You may obtain access to this aid by registering on resource link. This planning aid will include unique physical planning requirements based on your system’s spe...
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Ashrae declarations - radiator-cooled notes: 1. Airflow is designed to increase as the local ambient room temperature increases. Nominal airflow assumes 25 o c (77 o f) ambient. Maximum airflow is based on an ambient of 32 o c (89 o f) for all models. 2. Weights provided assume the optional integrat...
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6. Weights do not include covers which add approximately 74.4 kg (164 lbs) to each frame. 7. The top exit i/o cable towers will add approximately 27.2 kg (60 lbs) to each frame. 8. The top exit i/o cable towers will add 305 mm (12 inches) to the width. If the optional cable management brackets are u...
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Ashrae declarations - water-cooled notes: 1. Airflow is designed to increase as the local ambient room temperature increases. Nominal airflow assumes 25 o c (77 o f) ambient. Maximum airflow is based on an ambient of 32 o c (89 o f) for all models. 2. Weights provided assume the optional integrated ...
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6. Weights do not include covers which add approximately 74.4 kg (164 lbs) to each frame. 7. The top exit i/o cable towers will add approximately 27.2 kg (60 lbs) to each frame. 8. The top exit i/o cable towers will add 305 mm (12 inches) to the width. If the optional cable management brackets are u...
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Chapter 2. Environmental specifications the system z family of ibm servers is among the most powerful group of mainframe processors ever built. Technology improvements have placed these servers in the top levels of reliability, availability, and serviceability. But it takes more than premium compute...
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Table 2. Environmental specifications - table format environment, operating: 1, 5 high ambient temperature long-term recommended 27°c (80.6°f) 4 maximum ambient allowed 32°c (89.6°f) 4 low ambient temperature long-term recommended 18° (64.4°f) minimum ambient allowed 15° (59°f) low end humidity long...
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The following illustrations reiterate the environmental specifications in graphic form. Dry bulb temperature, degree c moisture content, g/kg dry air dew point temperature, degree c 25.0 22.5 20.0 17.5 15.0 12.5 10.0 7.5 5.0 2.5 0.0 50.0 28.5 26.8 24.9 22.7 20.3 17.0 17.4 14.0 15.0 9.7 3.9 5.5 45.0 ...
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It is very important the environmental specifications be met immediately in front of both frames of the zec12. Ideally, it would be best if the temperature and humidity controls are good enough to surround the service area of the zec12. If you are able to exceed the required conditions, focus your e...
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Conductive contamination semiconductors and sensitive electronics used in current information technology equipment have allowed for the manufacture of very high density electronic circuitry. While new technology allows for significant increases or capacity in a smaller physical space, it is suscepti...
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Table 3. Contaminant descriptions (continued) contaminant description particulate contamination data centers must meet the cleanliness level of iso 14644-1 class 8. For data centers without airside economizer, the iso 14644-1 class 8 cleanliness may be met simply by the choice of the following filtr...
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Chapter 3. Models and physical specifications this chapter provides the following detailed information for the zec12. V model and frame descriptions v shipping specifications v plan view and specifications v weight distribution data v machine and service clearance areas v cooling recommendations. Fa...
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The zec12 water-cooled models can only be installed on a raised floor. To accommodate the bend radius of the water hoses, the height of the raised floor (subfloor to top surface of floor tile) must be a minimum of 228.6 mm (9 inches). The zec12 radiator-cooled models can be installed on a raised flo...
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Physical dimensions note: for all combinations, if the top exit i/o cabling towers (fc 7942) are installed, each frame is 153 mm (6 in) wider. See “plan views” on page 31 for a visual reference. A and z frame/cover combination width mm (in) depth mm (in) height mm (in) 1 frames w/covers (radiator-co...
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Shipping specifications zec12 are shipped two ways: v packaged systems are protected with an antistatic poly bag and heavy cardboard and roll on their own casters. This packaging is used only in the 48 contiguous united states. V crated systems are protected with wooden shipping boxes and are mounte...
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Top exit i/o cable towers (fc 7942) width mm (in) depth mm (in) height mm (in) weight kg (lb) frame a (two top exit i/o cable towers per pack) 762.0 (30.0) 431.8 (17.0) 2184.4 (86.0) 67.7 (149.0) frame z (two top exit i/o cable towers per pack) 762.0 (30.0) 431.8 (17.0) 2184.4 (86.0) 67.7 (149.0) im...
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Zenterprise zec12 models there are five models zec12 (machine type 2827) models: h20, h43, h66, h89 and ha1. Each model contains user-definable processor units (pus), system assist processors (saps), and spare pus (used to provide uninterrupted computing if there should be a problem with a working p...
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Slot 1 slot 6 slot 10 slot 15 slot 1 slot 6 slot 10 slot 15 slot 1 slot 6 slot 10 slot 15 slot 1 slot 6 slot 10 slot 15 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 da d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 da d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 da d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 da infiniband optical fanouts copper fanouts h20 h66 h43 h89/ha...
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Table 5. Model feature codes and options feature code description - number of processor books i/o connectors model h20 fc 1095 (radiator-cooled) fc 1099 (water-cooled) v 1 book v 0 - 20 cps v 0 - 20 ifls v 0 - 19 uifls v 0 - 20 icfs v 0 - 10 zaaps v 0 - 10 ziips v 1 - ifp v 4 - base saps, 0 - 4 opti...
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Table 5. Model feature codes and options (continued) feature code description - number of processor books i/o connectors note: 1. Cp - central processor 2. Ifl - integrated facility for linux 3. Icf - integrated coupling facility 4. Sap - system assist processor 5. Zaap - ibm system z application as...
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J1 pb battery enbld (cb must be on) j1 pb battery enbld (cb must be on) j1 pb battery enbld (cb must be on) j1 pb battery enbld (cb must be on) ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 unlock/off /0 /i lock/on bpr enbld ibm ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 unlock/off /0 /i lock/on bpr enbld ibm ac/dc converter ibf pw...
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Ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 ibf pwr j01 unlock/off unlock/off /0 /0 /i /i lock/on lock/on bpr enbld bpr enbld ibm ibm ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 ibf pwr j01 unlock/off unlock/off /0 /0 /i /i lock/on lock/on bpr enbld bpr enbld ibm ibm ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ...
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I/o cages, i/o drawers, and pcie i/o drawers the zec12 provides i/o adapters in three different packages. V i/o cage - legacy packaging for i/o -14 eia units tall - provides 28 adapters, with up to four ports per adapter. V i/o drawer - 5 eia units tall - provides 8 adapters, with up to four ports p...
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System upgrades you can carry out the following upgrades: v 2097 (system z10 ® ec) model to a zec12 radiator-cooled or water-cooled model v 2817 (z196) air-cooled model to a zec12 radiator-cooled or water-cooled model v 2817 (z196) water-cooled model to a zec12 water-cooled model. Conversions from a...
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Differences between ibm servers although you cannot upgrade to a zec12 from any previous ibm server except the z196 or z10 ™ ec, minimum comparison information is provided here for those who may be placing a zec12 on a raised floor with g5/g6, z900, z990, z9 ® ec, or z10 ec, or z196 servers. Table 6...
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Plan views note: in the following plan views, the top exit i/o cable towers (fc 7942) are shown as gray boxes at the outer corners of the a and z frames in the bottom drawing. This is an optional feature. Note: for installations planning to use top exit power cords, the frame openings for these cord...
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+ + + + + + + + 1375.2 mm (54.2 in) 1375.2 mm (54.2 in) 329.1 mm (13.0 in) 329.1 mm (13.0 in) 266.8 mm (10.5 in) 260.9 mm (10.3 in) 1846 mm (72.7 in) 1568 mm (61.7 in) 34 mm (1.3 in) 102 mm (4.0 in) 102 mm (4.0 in) 153 mm (6.0 in) 254 mm (10.0 in) 750 mm (29.5 in) 750 mm (29.5 in) 17 mm (0.7 in) 17 ...
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Weight distribution the following table shows weights and dimensions used to calculate floor loading for the zec12. All floor loading calculations are intended for a raised floor environment. If you are using a nonraised floor environment, these floor loading calculations do not apply. Table 7. Maxi...
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The following figure and tables show sample floor loading values for the zec12, with and without the internal battery feature (3213), and without the top exit i/o feature (7942). Floor loading for radiator-cooled servers without internal battery feature example # 'a' (sides) mm (in) 'b' (front) mm (...
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Example # 'a' (sides) mm (in) 'b' (front) mm (in) 'c' (rear) mm (in) floor load kg/m 2 (lbs/ft 2 ) 9 508 (20.0) 762 (30.0) 762 (30.0) 465.42 (95.33) 10 762 (30.0) 254 (10.0) 254 (10.0) 571.73 (117.10) 11 762 (30.0) 508 (20.0) 508 (20.0) 472.59 (96.79) 12 762 (30.0) 762 (30.0) 762 (30.0) 409.46 (83.8...
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Minimum weight distribution is shown in the shaded area of figure 7 on page 39. V “a” = side dimension v “b” = front dimension v “c” = rear dimension 36 zec12 impp level 01f.
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System weight examples following is a table that provides weight estimates for minimum, typical, and maximum configurations on all four models of the zec12. The power estimator tool has been modified to include weight data and now has the capability to provide a more accurate weight for your particu...
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Weight distribution and multiple systems under typical conditions, service clearances of adjacent products may be overlapped but weight distribution areas should not be overlapped. If weight distribution clearances are overlapped, the customer should obtain the services of a qualified consultant or ...
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= load shedding area = service clearance area wall aisle width (991 mm 39 in) aisle width (1143 mm 45 in) aisle width (1168 mm 46 in) 329.1 mm (13.0 in) a a c e d front of servers front of servers front of servers rear of servers rear of servers rear of servers b 329.1 mm (13.0 in) figure 7. Aisle a...
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Machine and service clearance areas machine area is the actual floor space covered by the system. Service clearance area includes the machine area, plus additional space required to open the covers for service access to the system. A and z frames machine area m 2 / (ft 2 ) service clearance area m 2...
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V the side cover of either an a or z frame cannot be placed adjacent to a wall (example a ), but can be positioned next to obstacles such as poles or columns (example b ). V the front cover on frame a and both covers on frame z open 329.1 mm (13.0 in) wider than the width of the frame plus side cove...
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Cooling recommendations for the room the following illustration does not represent any particular server machine type, and is intended only to show hot and cold airflow and the arrangement of server aisles on the raised floor. A typical zec12 uses chilled air, provided from under the raised floor, t...
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Wall figure 10. System airflow chapter 3. Models and physical specifications 43 level 01f.
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The following table and chart illustrate how to determine the amount of chilled air your computer room must provide to meet the environmental requirement for your zec12. Table 10. Cooling airflow graph codes - h20 model cooling method total power (in kw) power to water (in kw) power to air (in kw) u...
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If water-cooled, return air temperature is typically between 23 0 c and 28 0 c depending on room ambient, room dewpoint and actual heatload. The proportion of server heatload removed to water is affected by the local ambient and dewpoint. For servers operating in 22 0 c to 27 0 c ambient and under 1...
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Beyond the specific information provided in this document, ibm recommends that the customer's facility meet the general guidelines published in the american society of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning engineers (ashrae) handbook . Chapter 3. Models and physical specifications 47 level 01...
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Special cooling recommendations for water-cooled machine zec12 will require four connections to the facility water, two feeds and two returns. These connections are made using hoses that are fixed to the facility plumbing and are routed up through the rear tailgate of the machine and terminate using...
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44v6056 - stainless steel hose barb with 25.4 mm (1 in) male npt 41u9739 - hose, water supply, black band 41u9738 - hose, water return, white band v 4 - stainless steel hose barbs, p/n 44v6056 . V 1 - locating fixture, p/n 74y1090 . Side away from the server server side v 4 - spare o-rings, for aero...
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Installing the hoses . This will position the quick connects in the proper orientation, with the faces of the quick connects parallel to the rear of the frame and the correct height off the floor. If the hose barb p/n 44v6056 is being used, a clamp such as an oetiker p/n 15r8650 should be used. Six ...
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Ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 ibf pwr j01 unlock/off unlock/off /0 /i lock/on bpr enbld bpr enbld ibm ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 ibf pwr j01 unlock/off unlock/off /0 /i lock/on bpr enbld bpr enbld ibm ac/dc converter ac/dc converter ibf pwr j01 ibf pwr j01 unlock/off u...
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Facility chilled water supply facility chilled water supply #1 facility chilled water supply #2 facility chilled water return color of the band on the coupler hose number 1 = black hose number 2 = white hose number 3 = black hose number 4 = white color of the band on the coupler hose number 1 = blac...
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Materials used in the water cooling units the customer side of the zec12 wcu is comprised of the following material set. Any chemicals that are added to the customer's chilled water must be compatible with the following materials. Table 15. Wcu materials description material heat exchanger - plates ...
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Water specifications the following tables provide the requirements for the chilled water at the server connection. Table 17. Required building chilled water conditions - (6 0 c - 13 0 c) number of nodes max kw to water chilled water per water conditioning unit (water-cooled) building chilled water i...
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Table 18. Required building chilled water conditions - (14 0 c - 20 0 c) number of nodes max kw to water chilled water per water conditioning unit (water-cooled) building chilled water in 0 c 14 0 15 0 16 0 17 0 18 0 19 0 20 0 1 7 flow (lpm) 13.5 16 20 20 20 25 25 pressure drop (bar) 0.34 0.34 0.34 ...
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Exchanger, less heat will be removed from the exit air and, when used to cool the zec12 wcu, the flow rate must be increased when glycol is added. For example, adding 20% ethylene glycol to the building water supply will require a 10% increase in the flow rate to maintain the same cooling level as a...
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Considerations for multiple system installations when integrating a zec12 into an existing multiple-system environment, or when adding additional systems to an installed zec12, consider the following factors: v thermal interactions although computer room floor space is valuable, for optimal cooling,...
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Chapter 4. Guide for raised floor preparation this chapter provides recommendations and requirements for making the necessary openings in the raised floor for installation. The drawings on the following pages are intended only to show relative positions and accurate dimensions of floor cutouts. They...
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Casters the following illustration shows the physical dimensions around the casters. When planning for both the movement and positioning of the system, be aware that each caster swivels in a circle slightly larger than 130 mm (5.1 in) in diameter. Exercise caution when working around floor cutouts. ...
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Procedure for cutting and placement of floor panels danger: heavy equipment — personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. (d006) __ 1. Identify the panels needed, and list the total quantity of each panel required for the installation. __ 2. Cut the required quantity of panels. P...
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Raised floor with 610 mm (24 in) or 600 mm (23.5 in) floor panels 1 a b c d 2 3 4 cable exit cutouts rear front frame entry/exit front rear 94 x 655 94 x 655 3.7 x 25.8 3.7 x 25.8 cutout dimensions for raised floor (mm) (in) 94 mm (3.7 in) 94 mm (3.7 in) 545 mm (21.5 in) 545 mm (21.5 in) 110 mm (4.3...
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All pedestals should be adjusted to just contact the underside of each floor panel before the frames are rolled into place. Depending on your floor panel type, additional supports (pedestals) may be necessary to restore the structural integrity of cut panels. Important: extra pedestals may be placed...
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Chapter 5. Power requirements the zec12 requires the following: v system frame – 50/60 hz ac or high voltage dc – voltage ranges: - ac: 200v to 480v ac, three-phase wiring - dc: 380v to 520v dc the system requires either: – for configurations using a total of six or less bulk power regulators (bprs)...
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Power installation considerations zec12 operates from two fully-redundant power supplies. These redundant power supplies each have their own line cords, or pair of line cords, allowing the system to survive the loss of customer power to either line cord or line cord pair. If power is interrupted to ...
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I/o units table 19. I/o unit descriptions and values feature code i/o unit description i/o unit value 4008 i/o drawer - 5 eia units tall. Holds 8 i/o adapters installed horizontally. 1 4007 i/o cage - 14 eia units tall. Holds 28 i/o adapters installed vertically. 2 4009 pcie i/o drawer - 7 eia units...
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Line cord/bulk power regulator (bpr) specifications the following tables provide number of line cords and number of bprs required based on the number of processor books and number of i/o units in the server configurations. Table 20. Number of line cords required per side number of i/o units 1 0 1 2 ...
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Table 22. Current balance per line cord 1st cord set 2nd cord set 1 bpr/side unbalanced a 1 — 2 bprs/side unbalanced b 2 — 3 bprs/side balanced 3 — 4 bprs/side balanced unbalanced a 5 bprs/side balanced unbalanced b 6 bprs/side 4 balanced balanced note: 1. Unbalanced a - only two phases carry equal ...
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Power specifications the following tables provide system power consumption/heat load based on the number of processor books and number of i/o units in the server configurations. The data is shown for servers at sea level. Real customer configurations will come out lower in the power estimator than t...
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Table 29. System power consumption - water-cooled number of i/o units 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 utility power - 1 processor book 5.5 7.4 9.4 11.0 12.9 13.1 13.4 utility power - 2 processor books 9.1 10.9 12.7 14.6 16.4 18.3 19.1 utility power - 3 processor books 12.4 14.3 16.1 18.0 19.7 21.6 22.5 utility powe...
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Power estimation tool the power estimator tool for the zec12 allows you to enter your precise server configuration to produce an estimate of power consumption. In addition, the tool now can produce an estimate of the weight of your server. Log on to resource link at http://www.Ibm.Com/servers/resour...
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Customer circuit breakers (cbs) the following table shows the maximum circuit breaker ratings based on input voltage. Input voltage range (v) system rated current (a) circuit breaker 208 - 240 vac 48a 60a/63a w/t 380 - 415 vac 25a 32a w/t 480 vac 20a 30a 380 - 520 vdc 44a 60a dc/63a dc w/t it is rec...
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Internal battery feature (fc 3213) the internal battery feature (ibf) (fc 3213) is optional on the zec12. In the event of input power interruption to the system, the internal battery feature will provide sustained system operation for the times listed in the following table. Table 30. Ibf holdup tim...
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Unit emergency power off (uepo) there is a unit emergency power off (uepo) switch on the front of the primary frame (a frame) of each system. When tripped, the uepo switch will immediately disconnect utility and battery power from the machine functional unit. Utility power is confined to the machine...
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Computer room emergency power off (epo) when the internal battery backup feature is installed and the room disconnecting means / epo is tripped, the batteries will engage and the computer will continue to run. It is possible to attach the computer room disconnecting means / epo system to the machine...
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Power plugs and receptacles plugs are shipped with the machine line cords in usa and canada. The line cord length is 4250 mm (14 ft). Power plugs in the following table are approved for use with specified models and meet the relevant test laboratory or country/test-house standards. The power plug mu...
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Table 32. Supported power cords system location supported power cord feature codes 3 watertight plug watertight receptacle usa, canada, japan (200-240 vac) 8952 8955 8993 60a iec-309 (provided as part of the cord) 60a iec-309 460r9w (not provided) usa, high voltage (480 vac) 8950 8983 30a iec-309 (p...
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Grounding specifications every three-phase circuit must contain three-phase conductors and an insulated equipment-grounding conductor. Every single-phase 120 volt branch circuit (used for the hardware management console and service outlets) must contain one phase conductor, a neutral conductor, and ...
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Top exit power cords zec12 has the option of top exit power cord cabling. There are several power cord options specifically made for top exit, and you must chose one of these if you want to have the power cords exit through the top of the server. The top exit power cords are manufactured with additi...
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Front view top view 305 mm (1 ft) 305 mm (1 ft) 305 mm (1 ft) figure 17. Receptacles for top exit power cords 82 zec12 impp level 01f.
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Line cord wire specifications line cord usage location feature code awg # / type number of shields connector supplied bulk outside diameter mm (in) usa, canada, japan (380-520 vdc) 60a top exit cord ends at top of rack 8947 #6 awg type ppe 1 (overall gross shield) yes 28.5 (1.12) world trade (380-52...
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Line cord usage location feature code awg # / type number of shields connector supplied bulk outside diameter mm (in) world trade, low voltage (200-240 vac) bottom exit cord 14 ft 8982 #6 awg type dp-1 1 (overall gross shield) no 28.5 (1.12) usa, high voltage (480 vac) 30a bottom exit cord 14 ft 898...
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Wire colors for cut-end three-phase alternating current cords wire number color description line 1 brown phase 1 (labeled "ph-1" on the wire insulation line 2 black phase 2 (labeled "ph-2" on the wire insulation line 3 gray phase 3 (labeled "ph-3" on the wire insulation ground green/yellow ground (l...
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Chapter 6. Hardware management console and support element communications support element zec12 is supplied with a pair of integrated thinkpad support elements. One is always active while the other is strictly an alternate. Power for the support elements is supplied by the server power supply, and t...
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Your own. It is recommended that the ethernet switch support a speed of 1 gb. However, if you are upgrading to a zec12 and ethernet switch, fc 0070, is found on the base machine, it will be carried forward. The ethernet switch requires a single 110/120v outlet for usa and canada. (other power requir...
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On the zec12, the install team must connect the ethernet adapters for any hmc(s) into an ethernet switch. This switch can then be connected to j01 and j02 on the bulk power hubs. (see figure 18.) this configuration is required because the support elements have no external connection to the hmcs, and...
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Figure 19 provides general zec12 ethernet cabling information and is not intended to illustrate connection to a particular network. Hardware management console and support element wiring options a local hardware management console must be connected to its support elements using local area network (l...
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The tke workstation, fc 0841 and fc 0842, includes a system unit, flat panel display, mouse, keyboard, and line cord. The built-in ethernet adapter supports a link data rate of 10, 100, or 1000 mbps. A ufd drive is available for installation of licensed machine code. Note: fc 0841 can only be carrie...
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Planning for an ensemble if you are planing to use this zec12 in an ensemble, you must order fc 0025, which supplies the ensemble management code, and you must supply two hmcs (fc 0091 or fc 0092), which manage the ensemble. One of these hmcs is configured as the primary for the ensemble, one as the...
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Chapter 7. Remote support facility (rsf) installation planning the remote support facility (rsf) provides communication to a centralized ibm support network for problem reporting and service (ibm service support system), as well as providing a means for remote operation of the hardware management co...
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Firewall can be set to allow established tcp packets to flow outbound to the ip addresses described in “server address lists and host names,” you can use a direct connection between the hmc and the internet. The use of source network address translation (snat) and masquerading rules to mask the hmc’...
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Chapter 8. I/o cabling and connectivity before you place your cable order, consider your future growth needs. You may wish to order cables longer than you need right now to avoid expansion problems in the future. As processor packaging evolves, internal locations for various cable connections may sh...
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Cable management brackets cable management brackets figure 20. Top exit towers - with and without cable management brackets 96 zec12 impp level 01f.
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Ibm site and facilities services ibm site and facilities services has a comprehensive set of scalable solutions to address ibm cabling requirements, from product-level to enterprise-level for small, medium, and large enterprises. These services fall into two major categories: v ibm facilities cablin...
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Customer fiber optic cabling responsibilities if you choose to plan and install your own i/o cabling, these are the specific tasks you must complete prior to system installation: 1. All cable planning and support 2. All purchasing of correct qualified cables 3. All installation of any required fiber...
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Ficon channel features the ficon express8s feature and the ficon express8 feature deliver up to 8 gbps link data rate to servers, switches, control units and storage devices. The ficon express4 feature delivers up to 4 gbps link data rate to servers, switches, control units and storage devices. Fico...
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A4 d4 a1 d1 a2 d2 a3 d3 b4 b1 b2 b3 c4 c1 c2 c3 channel port channel port channel port channel port lc duplex connector lc duplex connector lc duplex connector lc duplex connector fcs 3321/3322 ficon express4 lx/sx figure 21. Ficon express4 features 100 zec12 impp level 01f.
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Ficon references for additional information on planning for ficon channels see: v system z planning for fiber optic links (ficon/fcp, coupling links, and open system adapters) v system z ficon channel-to-channel reference d4 d1 fru d2 d3 b4 b1 b2 b3 c4 c1 c2 c3 channel port channel port channel port...
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Isc-3 link feature isc-3 links provide parallel sysplex connectivity between a coupling facility and production systems using z/os operating systems. Isc-3 links operate at 2 gbps in peer mode (connection between zec12, zbc12, z196, z114, z10 ec, z10 bc, z9 ec, z9 bc, z990, or z890 systems) at unrep...
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Lc duplex connectors isc-3 links isc-3 links fc 18 02 isc-3 figure 24. Isc-3 chapter 8. I/o cabling and connectivity 103 level 01f.
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Osa-express features open systems adapter-express (osa-express) features enable connectivity to industry-standard local area networks (lans). Configuration information table 36 lists the osa-express features: table 36. Osa-express feature codes . This table lists the feature description, the cable d...
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J00 j02 j01 j03 fru a0 p0 j00 p1 a1 j02 j01 1 1 a p j03 p0 a0 lc duplex connectors lc duplex connectors lan port lan port lan port lan port fcs 3362/3363 osa-express3 gigabit ethernet lx/sx j00 j02 j01 j03 fru p0 j00 a0 b0 a0 b0 a1 b1 a1 b1 p1 j02 j01 1 p j03 p0 lan port lan port lan port lan port r...
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J01 actlink p0 p0 actlink fru j00 j00 j01 fc 3370/3371 osa-express3 10 gigabit ethernet lr/sr lc duplex connectors lan port lan port figure 26. Osa-express3 features (2 of 2) 106 zec12 impp level 01f.
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Lan port 0 lan port 1 lc duplex connector lc duplex connector fcs 0404/0405 osa express4s gigabit ethernet lx/sx p0 p0 p1 p1 j00 j01 a 0 b 0 a 1 b 1 f r u lan port 0 lc duplex connector fcs 0406/0407 osa express4s 10 gigabit ethernet lr/sr p0 j00 a0 f r u fc 0408 osa express4s 1000base-t ethernet p0...
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Osa-express references for additional information on planning for osa features see: v open system adapter-express integrated console controller user’s guide v zenterprise, system z10, system z9 and zseries open systems adapter-express customer's guide and reference v system z planning for fiber opti...
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Infiniband fiber optic link features the hca3-o feature (fc 0171) and hca2-o feature (fc 0163) support 12x infiniband for coupling communication between systems. If you are planning to install 12x infiniband links, you will have to place connected servers no further than 150 meters (492 feet) from e...
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Flash express (fc 0402) flash express (fc 0402) provides a special programming interface to move data between the flash express and host dram. It enables z/os to access blocks of flash storage as storage locations in a logical partition. The flash express card is designed to help improve availabilit...
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10gbe roce express (fc 0411) roce stands for rdma (remote direct memory access) over converged ethernet. Using 10gbe roce express (fc 0411), rdma technology is available on ethernet. Rdma technology provides the capability to allow hosts to logically share memory. 10gbe roce express, in conjunction ...
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Time synchronization synchronized time is possible with a zec12 in a sysplex environment using server time protocol (stp). Stp supports coordinated timing networks (ctns) where the zec12s in the network are configured to be in stp timing mode. Server time protocol (stp) server time protocol (fc 1021...
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Ordering pps cables if you are planning to place this server in an stp-only coordinated timing network using ntp with pulse per second as the external time source, you must supply the coaxial cables that connect the zec12 to the ntp server providing the pps signal. Pps/fsp card pps/fsp card figure 3...
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Fiber quick connect (fqc) for ficon cabling fiber quick connect harness cabling, harness brackets and mounting hardware are ordered with the zec12 as feature codes. The feature codes are: table 40. Fiber quick connect feature codes fiber quick connect (fqc) feature codes - radiator-cooled 7922 fqc f...
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– for a water cooled machine if the amount of i/o in the order would require more than two a frame rear brackets then the configuration will not be allowed and a message will be generated to inform you that the order cannot be completed as configured. V z-frame front - z00b (1), z00c (2), z00e (3), ...
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Z frame - front side z frame - rear side a b c d e f g h j k l m n p q r s t u v w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c e f g j k l frame horizontal units frame horizontal units n p q s t u w x y fiber cables into system fiber cables under floor bracket bracket (top view) (12 sockets per ...
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Fiber quick connect mounting brackets can also be installed at eia positions 02, 10, and 19 in the top exit i/o cable towers. (the harness bracket is installed on the fiber quick connect mounting bracket.) if you are planning to use the fiber quick connect feature for ficon channels, contact ibm sit...
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Preparing configuration definitions the customer is responsible for preparing a definition of the i/o configuration for the new processor. You should use the pchid report from the order process configurator as a guide for planning and defining the new configuration. Depending on the current operatin...
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Input file exceeds the capacity of the diskette, the iocp input file can be compressed using a zip-compatible program. When the new system arrives, give the diskette containing the iocp input statements to the install team. If you are installing a new processor, instead of using a diskette you can r...
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Chapter 9. Parallel sysplex planning this chapter is intended to provide guidance to those customers who operate in a parallel sysplex environment. A parallel sysplex typically involves multiple processors and coupling facilities, shared i/o devices, and a host of interconnection possibilities. Deta...
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(46 inch) aisle width between the rows. Although this may be a larger aisle than you have used before, your parallel sysplex will benefit from the improvement in cooling that a wider aisle provides. (see figure 10 on page 43.) note: figure 10 on page 43 shows a minimum aisle width of 941 mm (37 in)....
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= 610 mm (24 in) floor tiles = perforated floor tile = cool aisle, 1.22 meters = exhaust (heated air from icf central coupling facility 5. As the parallel sysplex evolves, it is possible to add rows using isc links or infiniband links, which provide connectivity over greater distances than previous ...
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= 610 mm (24 in) floor tiles = perforated floor tile = cool aisle, 1.22 meters = exhaust (heated air from icf central coupling facility by following these guidelines, you will be able to configure a parallel sysplex, using the minimum amount of floor space, that meets your performance and availabili...
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Appendix a. Ibm standard symbols 801 503 800 504 in plan views: in cabling schematics: hinged covers power cords are supplied in 4.2 m (14 ft) lengths unless otherwise noted on the specification page. The length is measured from the symbol or . Cable entry and exit area in the base of the machine. L...
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Appendix b. Hardware management console physical specifications this section contains information for the hardware management console components applicable at the time of publication (determined by the edition notice at the front of this document). Specifications for your hardware management console...
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Fc 0092 - hardware management console system unit specifications storage (non-operating) temperature 1° to 60° c (33.8° to 140° f) altitude 3050 m (10,007 ft) relative humidity 5% - 80% maximum dew point 29° c (84.2° f) shipping (non-operating) temperature -40° to 60° c (-40° to 140° f) altitude 10,...
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Fc 0091 - hardware management console system unit specifications dimensions height 438 mm (17.3 in.) width 216 mm (8.5 in.) depth 540 mm (21.3 in.) weight minimum configuration as shipped 16.3 kg (36 lbs.) weight maximum configuration 25.2 kg (56 lbs.) input power 1 voltage switch setting 115 vac lo...
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Fc 6096 - flat panel display specifications l2251x - flat panel display 558.7 mm (22.0 inch) lt2323p - flat panel display 584.2 mm (23.0 inch) dimensions height 406.0 mm (15.98 in) 403.9 mm (15.90 in) width 514.4 mm (20.25 in) 547.8 mm (21.57 in) depth 239.8 mm (9.44 in) 186.0 mm (7.32 in) weight wi...
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Appendix c. Acoustics this appendix provides information on acoustics for the zec12 at nominal environmental ambient temperatures of 23 o c plus or minus 2 o c (73.4 o f plus or minus 3.6 o f). Acoustical noise emission levels table 41. Preliminary acoustical noise emissions (zec12) 1-3 product conf...
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Appendix d. 3-phase dual power installation the zec12 models are designed with a fully redundant power system. Each computer has two or four line cords attached to two or four power input ports which, in turn, power a pair of fully redundant power distribution systems within the computer. To take fu...
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Example 1 (redundant distribution panel and switch gear) in this example, the computer receives power from four separate power distribution panels. The four distribution panels receive power from two pieces of building switch gear. This type of power distribution will not result in system outage in ...
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Example 2 (redundant distribution panel and switch gear) in this example, the computer receives power from two separate power distribution panels. Each distribution panel receives power from a separate piece of building switch gear. This type of power distribution will not result in system outage in...
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Example 3 (redundant distribution panel) in this example, the computer receives power from two separate power distribution panels. The two distribution panels receive power from the same piece of building switch gear. Most facilities should be able to achieve this level of redundancy. In this case, ...
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Example 4 (single distribution panel) in this example, the computer receives power from two or four separate circuit breakers in a single power panel. This does not make use of the redundancy provided by the processor. It is, however, acceptable if a second power distribution panel is not available....
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Appendix e. Balancing power panel loads the zec12 models require three phase power. Depending on the system configuration, the phase currents can be fully balanced or unbalanced. For each possible cage configuration (processor and i/o combinations), any given system presents a balanced or unbalanced...
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Figure 36 shows another way of distributing the unbalanced load evenly. In this case, the three-pole breakers are alternated with two-pole breakers. Phase phase to connector machine 1 to connector machine 1 to connector machine 2 to connector machine 2 to connector machine 3 to connector machine 3 t...
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Appendix f. Frame tie-down the purpose of this appendix is to describe how to install a frame tie down kit that will provide frame ruggedizing and the floor tie down hardware for securing an ibm frame. The kit is designed to help secure the frame and its contents from damage when exposed to vibratio...
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Raised floor frame tie-down frame tie-down for the zec12 on a raised floor is a system of adjustable turnbuckles intended to fasten each corner of the server frames to eyebolts installed in the concrete floor beneath your computer room raised floor. Fc 8000 and fc 8001 supply parts to cover raised f...
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Regardless of which kit you need, the following figures show where to cut the floor panels for the turnbuckles to pass through to the eyebolts set in the concrete floor beneath. Figure 37. Frame tie-down hole cutouts 610 mm (24 in) floor tiles appendix f. Frame tie-down 143 level 01f.
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Additional floor panel pedestals may be necessary to restore structural integrity to the raised floor after making the circular cuts for the turnbuckles. Consult your flooring manufacturer for recommendations. The remainder of the parts involved in any of the tie-down features include: v new cable b...
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Nonraised floor frame tie-down the purpose of this installation instruction is to install a frame tie down kit that will provide hardware for securing an ibm frame to a concrete nonraised floor. This kit (fc 8002) is designed to help secure the frame and its contents from damage when exposed to vibr...
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When the server arrives, remove the fasteners from either the front or rear stabilizer. Remove the stabilizer to position the server frame. Then reinstall the stabilizer and the fasteners before the service provider begins the installation. 146 zec12 impp level 01f.
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Appendix g. Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the usa. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available...
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All statements regarding ibm's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. All ibm prices shown are ibm's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary. This informatio...
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Industry canada compliance statement this class a digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'industrie canada cet appareil numérique de la classe a est conforme à la norme nmb-003 du canada. European community compliance statement this product is in c...
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Japanese electronics and information technology industries association (jeita) confirmed harmonics guideline with modifications (products greater than 20 a per phase) electromagnetic interference (emi) statement - people's republic of china declaration: this is a class a product. In a domestic envir...
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Germany compliance statement deutschsprachiger eu hinweis: hinweis für geräte der klasse a eu-richtlinie zur elektromagnetischen verträglichkeit dieses produkt entspricht den schutzanforderungen der eu-richtlinie 2004/108/eg zur angleichung der rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische verträgl...
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