1. Insights and details not always available in one spot
iSeries Racking
Insights and details not always available in one spot
Mark Olson
IBM Rochester
15 November 2004

2. Purpose / Table of Content
This set of foils should help customer and sales personnel understand many of the details required to smoothly plan and order iSeries equipment. It pulls together data from several sources. iSeries information covered:
2004 servers racking
Current I/O – Racked and not racked
IBM 1.8m racks and 2.0m racks
Rack trim kits and front doors
iSeries and pSeries rack accessories
iSeries Power Distribution Units (PDU)
iSeries rack mounted UPS
TotalStorage DS6000
Tape and racks
FAQs
Miscellaneous
Rack-related product changes & 2003
2003/2004 product racking
2001/2002 product racking
Please send comments/corrections to

3. 2004: Model 520 and 550 520 550 #0595 #0595 #0595 4U PDU optional
IBM Rack specify #7884 fits in IBM standard 19” rack
#0595
550 4U
PDU optional
Rack specify #7886 fits in IBM standard 19” rack
#0595

4. 2004: Model 570 570 13/16-Way 570 2/4-Way #0595 #0595 #0595 #0595
16U ( )
PDUs optional
Rack only
570 shipped by IBM Manufacturing in base of rack for transportation stability
#0595
#0595
LTO tape
LTO tape
570 2/4-Way 4U
PDU optional
Rack only
#0595
#0595
#0595
#0595
#0595
xSeries 445
xSeries 445
1.8 meter rack with trim kit pictured. See additional rack info – especially for 570

5. Current Racked I/O #0595 #7311/5790 #5294 #8294 #0588
PDU optional
7 PCI-X slots and 12 disk slots. Includes one IOP
#7311/5790 4U
PDU optional
1 or per 7311
6 PCI-X slots per 5790
0 disk slots
#5294
36U
no PDU
Equal to two #5094
Total 28 PCI-X slots and 90 disk slots
Includes two IOPs
#8294
For model 595 only
36U
no PDU
Top half equal to one #5094
Bottom half equal to one #9194
Total 28 PCI-X slots and 90 disk slots
Includes two IOPs
#0588 8U
PDU required
14 PCI-X slots and 0 disk slots
Need to find a picture

6. Hardware Management Console (HMC)
7316 1U
PDU optional
The 7310-CR2 is 19” rack mounted HMC used only for POWER5 servers such as the 520, 550, 570 and 595.
The HMC will plug into whatever IBM PDU is available (accepting whatever voltage is provided)
The picture shown includes a 7316 display (not a feature code of the 7310)
7310 1U
PDU optional

7. iSeries current I/O which is not racked
"top hat" for #5094
14 PCI-X slots and 0 disk slots
rack install equivalent ordered as #0588
#5088
stand-alone I/O tower
14 PCI-X slots and up to 45 disk slots (includes one IOP)
order two in a rack from plant as #5294
(too heavy to place in rack at customer site)
FC # 5094
stand-alone I/O tower
7 PCI-X slots and 12 disk slots (includes one IOP)
rack install equivalent ordered as #0595
#5095
HMC C03 desk top HMC

8. IBM 1.8 Meter, 19-Inch, Industry Standard Racks
Total Storage rack
iSeries rack
pSeries rack
xSeries rack = =
Type # 7014
Model
T00
Type # 2101
Model
200
Not offered
Feat # 0551
same basic rack (i, p, TS), ordered differently
Same rack as 2.0m rack, just shorter
mounting hole pattern complies with EIA Standard 310-D
36 EIA (36u) meter
28-inch depth between vertical supports (other vendors’ depth can vary)
Different rack accessories offered between iSeries, pSeries, TotalStorage

9. IBM 2 Meter, 19-Inch, Industry Standard Racks
Total Storage rack
iSeries rack
pSeries rack
xSeries rack = =
Type # 7014
Model
T42
Type # 9308
Model
42S
Not offered
Feat # 0553
same basic rack (i, p, x), ordered differently
Same rack as 1.8m rack, just taller
mounting hole pattern complies with EIA Standard 310-D
42 EIA (42u) meter
28-inch depth between vertical supports (other vendors’ depth can vary)
Different rack accessories offered between iSeries, pSeries, xSeries

10. iSeries and pSeries 1.8m Rack Accessories
iSeries FC#0551 and pSeries 7014-T00 start as the same structural frame. They have different sets of features which can be ordered. #0551 optional feature list grew substantially as of May Optional features are chargeable.
FC# (black only)
rear door (included)
front trim kit - two side panels & one top panel
Until August 31 …included unless front door ordered note: the latest trim kit EC level is required
After August 31 … FC#6246 now identifies trim kit
stability kit – anti-tip plates (included)
front rack filler panels for space not occupied by equipment shipped in rack (included)
side panels (included)
PDUs (optional)
#6068 front door - IBM look only (optional – the trim kit is not used if this option is selected) *
#6580 security kit – locks for doors & side panels (optional) *
#7841 ruggedized rack - earthquake strengthening (optional) *
#7840 suite attach – side-by-side rack bolt together (optional) *
#4690 & #4693 status beacon and junction box – for AIX 5L applications (optional) *
7014-T00 (white or black)
front trim kit - two side panels & one top panel (optional - must chose this or front door)
stability kit – anti-tip plates (included based on what is installed in the rack)
side panels (optional)
PDUs - A/C or D/C same, but others different from iSeries PDUs. Example, a pSeries PDU has 9 outlets vs the iSeries 6 outlets.. Power cord options are identical. (one PDU included, rest optional)
front door - IBM look or OEM look) (optional - must chose this or trim kit
security kit - locks for doors & side panels (optional)
ruggedized rack - earthquake strengthening (optional)
suite attach - rack bolt together (optional)
modem tray (optional)
status beacon and junction box (optional)

11. iSeries and pSeries 2.0m Rack Accessories
iSeries FC#0553 and pSeries 7014-T42 start as the same structural frame. They have different sets of features which can be ordered. FC#0553 was announced October Optional features are chargeable.
FC# (black only)
rear door (included)
front trim kit - two side panels & one top panel FC#6247 identifies trim kit
stability kit – anti-tip plates (included)
front rack filler panels for space not occupied by equipment shipped in rack (included)
side panels (included)
PDUs (optional)
#6069 front door - IBM look only (optional – the trim kit is not used if this option is selected) *
#6580 security kit – locks for doors & side panels (optional) *
#7841 ruggedized rack - earthquake strengthening (optional) *
#7780 suite attach – side-by-side rack bolt together (optional) *
#4690 & #4693 status beacon and junction box – for AIX 5L applications (optional) *
7014-T42 (white or black)
front trim kit - two side panels & one top panel (optional - must chose this or front door)
stability kit – anti-tip plates (included based on what is installed in the rack)
side panels (optional)
PDUs - A/C or D/C same, but others different from iSeries PDUs. Example, a pSeries PDU has 9 outlets vs the iSeries 6 outlets.. Power cord options are identical. (one PDU included, rest optional)
front door - IBM look or OEM look) (optional - must chose this or trim kit
security kit - locks for doors & side panels (optional)
ruggedized rack - earthquake strengthening (optional)
suite attach - rack bolt together (optional)
modem tray (optional)
status beacon and junction box (optional)

12. iSeries Trim Kit or Front Door
Either a trim kit or front door must be specified. Only one can physically be installed on a rack at the same time. They are mutually exclusive.
Either a #6068 front door or a #6246 trim kit is ordered with the 1.8m rack.
Either a #6069 front door or a #6247 trim kit is ordered with the 2m rack.
If a front door is ordered later as an MES feature, the trim kit will need to be removed before the door and its hinges can be installed.
The trim kit and front door helps provides proper airflow. The trim kit gives easier access to the equipment racked inside. The door provides better security with the optional security feature.
The front door is metal and is perforated (for air flow)
A rear door for the rack is always provided (no feature code).
Front door
Trim kit

13. iSeries Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
See planning web site for details
Up to 4 PDUs per #0551 mount vertically on rear of rack – use 0 EIA
Possible to mount horizontally – use 1 EIA (but not supported by eConfig)
Latest PDU #7188
Announced July 2004 and available later in 2004
12 outlets per PDU (six circuit breakers – six pairs)
Up to 48 amps per PDU, 15 amp per pair outlets, 10 amps per single outlet
#5160/5161/5163 PDU
6 customer usable outlets per PDU (six circuit breakers)
Up to 24 amps per PDU, 8 amps single outlet
#5162 withdrawn from marketing
#1422, #6458 or #6459
IEC 320 C13/C14 PDU Cord connects PDU to many racked devices.
Other power cords connect the PDU to the “wall/UPS” power.

14. iSeries Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Optional for
Model 520, 550, 570, 270, 800, 810 and 825 in a rack. Note that if you use a PDU, there is less worry about the CEC power cord being long enough to reach an under-the-raised-floor power outlet when CEC in a drawer/tray is pulled forward.
Recommend 2 PDUs for units with redundant power supplies/cords. Further recommend separate power sources for the 2 PDUs. Redundant power supply/cord is an option for 520 or 550 and is standard for 570/825.
#0595 in a rack. Needs PDU line cords.
#5790 can use either PDU line cord or wall line cord.
Required for
#0578 and #0588 in a rack. Each #0578 or #0588 comes with two PDU compatible line cords. (No line cord specify codes are needed.)
Not applicable for
the #5094, #5294, #8093, #8094, #5074 (#0123), #5075, #5079, #9079 (#0125), Model 830 server (#0550). These units cannot be plugged into a PDU.
Unlike the earlier, bulkier Power Control Compartments (PCCs) used in 9309 rack, the PDUs are not involved in any power-down sequencing commands from the server. Each I/O unit has its own SPCN connection.

15. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Three 9910 UPS rack solutions offered through IBM for iSeries
Model
Wattage
U (EIA)
9910-P30
2100 W
2 U
9910-P33
2700 W
9910-P64
4200 W
5 U
The P64 has one outlet and requires a PDU. (The 7188 PDU is supported here.)
The P33 has 9 outlets and P30 has 4 outlets for devices to plug directly into. No PDU is needed unless implementing dual redundant power (a second device power cord going to the wall outlet or to another UPS).
The P33 has a special attachment cable (option #9851 or 9855) which supports plugging the 5160 or 5161 PDU into the P33. The 7188 PDU is not supported by the P33 at this time.
For details see:

16. TotalStorage DS6000
DS6000 Series Model DS ( )
3U units/modules for 19-inch rack
Max 13 units/modules per DS6800
Depth rails - 28”. (author of this presentation does not know if the rails are adjustable to deeper depths.)
eConfig supports use DS6000 in an IBM TotalStorage rack. eConfig does not recognize a DS6000 in a non-2101 rack. eConfig does not recognize an iSeries in a 2101 rack. The racks are essentially identical and therefore IBM Service can support an iSeries server in a 2101 rack or a DS6000 in an iSeries rack if properly installed.
1750-EX1

17. iSeries Rack Mounted Tape Options
LTO
EIA 1/2 rack width (two 3581 can fit side-by-side in 5u)
EIA full rack width
EIA full rack width
Enterprise Tape
B11, E11, H11 (rack mount autoloader)
12 EIA 1/2 rack width
J1A (rack mount drive only, no autoloader)
10 EIA for the shelf/cabinet(s) to hold 1 to 4 drives

18. Tape/Optical Rack Enclosure
7212 – 102
1 U rack enclosure which holds up to 2 drives in 19-inch rack
QIC 30GB or 50GB
VXA-2
4mm
DVD
Functionally equivalent to tape/optical drives sitting on rack shelf (see next slide) … but rack optimized (space, power, cooling)
May 2004 announcement of iSeries supported list

19. iSeries Tape/Optical Rack Kit (Shelf)
The following drives can sit on a 19” rack shelf which is ordered as feature code #8723 of the drive. The shelf is 11/16 inch (about .7 inch) or 17.5mm high or less than 1U. The shelf has a maximum load weight of 100 lbs or 45.4 kg with an individual unit weight maximum of 39.7 lbs or 18 kg.
7206-VX2 80GB VXA-2 tape drive
GB QIC tape drive
GB QIC tape drive
GB 8mm tape drive
DVD-RAM drive
All of the above drives have:
Width 250mm / 9.8in
Height 55mm / 2.2in
There is no side filler panel provided. If need esthetically
pleasing rack with no holes, see
The vertical rack space required for the shelf plus one drive is about 2.9 inches ( ) or a little less than 2U.
The shelf is 26 inches deep and fits into either a 28 inch rail depth or 29 inch rail depth.
#0551 rack with sides, rear door, front trim removed with an I/O device on its #8723 rack kit

20. FAQs & Additional Information
Using xSeries/pSeries racks and nonIBM racks
Miscellaneous

21. Q: Can I put my iSeries equipment in a pSeries or xSeries or TotalStorage rack instead of an iSeries rack? What about pSeries or xSeries or TotalStorage equipment in an iSeries rack?
A: Yes,
The physical rack frame of the 7014 (pSeries), 9308 (xSeries), 2101 (TotalStorage), and #0551/3 (iSeries) is identical. The equipment will fit into the rack. But there are differences in the rack options offered due to different value propositions of each product line. These differences are reflected in different names of the same physical feature, different features, different ordering rules, different heights, different prices, different PDUs, different options, etc.
If you want to insert an iSeries server in an 7014, 9308 or 2101; AAS/WTAAS or eConfig does not recognize this and does not offer any planning assistance. The customer/sales team must provide the planning expertise. Things to consider include:
- the 7014 ships a front anti-tip plate when AAS/WTAAS records indicate the rack is fairly full. The older 9308s did not include the front anti-tip plate. An anti-tip plate is especially important to have if an iSeries model 800/810/825 is installed in the rack.
PDUs can be different and support different voltage/amperages. Power cords from server equipment to the PDU is probably the same (especially if pSeries and iSeries), but should be checked.
The older 7014s are rated using the older EIA 310-C vs 310-D specifications. This should not impact the ability to use iSeries equipment.
-Standard IBM manufacturing processes do not insert iSeries into non-iSeries rack before shipping out.
Make sure the IBM service organization is aware of what you are doing and agrees IN ADVANCE to support the configuration. The best time to resolve such questions is before a service call is needed. Though IBM Service should have no problem, there can be implications to airflow (cooling), equipment placement (customer/service safety), harmonic vibration, etc depending on what else is installed in the rack. IBM Service has the right to not provide support if they feel there are potential safety, functional or reliability concerns.

22. Q: Can I put my iSeries equipment in an OEM rack?
A: Yes, but…. Recommend contacting IBM Service BEFORE doing this. Though they will probably support this configuration, key considerations include:
Depth: The IBM 0551/0553 racks all have a depth of approximately 28 inches between the front and back vertical supports. Other vendors may have different depths.
#7884 is designed for the IBM #0551/3 rack and its rails do not accommodate a deeper depth. #7883 adjusts between 20.5 inches to 29.5 inches.
#7886 is designed for the IBM #0551/3 rack and its rails do not accommodate a deeper depth. #7798 adjusts between inches to inches.
- 570 is designed for the #0551/3 rack and uses fixed rails, not sliding). These rails accommodate deeper depth
- I/O: #0595 adjusts from approximately 26 to 29 inches. #0588 or #0578 or #5790 were designed for the IBM #0551/3 28-inch depth rack and do not fit other depths.
Mounting holes: Other vendors may interpret the EIA 310-D hole standards in a differently than IBM. The vendor may or may not have adapters to accommodate the mounting hardware of other vendors. Even the OEM rack (rail) features IBM provides use the same mounting hole pattern as the IBM rack rails.
570: Make sure side clearance is adequate for the flex assembly cables between 570 processor enclosures (8-way and larger). A minimum of 70mm or 2.75 inches is required outside of the rail mounting flange.
General: The 19-inch rack must have the physical strength for what you are planning. Operator/service personnel safety, accessibility, cooling, electromagnetic interference, harmonic vibration, etc. must be considered. Because of these considerations, it is recommended that IBM Service be consulted in advance. IBM can refuse to service the equipment and warranties can be voided if they believe there are likely to be problems. This can even happen after initially accepting the configuration if additional information becomes available.
No Configurator: Also be aware that if you rack iSeries servers outside of an #0551/0553, AAS/WTAAS or eConfig does not offer any planning assistance. The customer/sales team must provide the planning expertise. Things to consider include: anti-tip plates, doors (IBM doors are perforated and have been tested to ensure adequate airflow), PDUs, cable management, weight, etc.

23. Q: What does IBM Service Guidelines Say About non-IBM Racks?
A: IBM eServer i5 servers are designed to be installed in industry-standard EIA racks.  The following resources provide details about installation in either non-IBM racks or in IBM racks not specifically listed as 'supported' in marketing materials.  The customer should use these resources, and work with their seller (either IBM or Business Partner) to assess whether the proposed rack is acceptable for the proposed purpose, and to order the materials necessary to mount their system in a particular rack.  It is important to consider that IBM Service's involvement in implementing any solution not specifically supported by IBM's published marketing materials is considered a billable service.  This includes consultation on implementing solutions involving non-IBM racks or IBM racks which are not specifically listed as 'supported' in the marketing materials for the system in question.
The rack must meet EIA industry standards, and it must meet the technical requirements set out in the eServer Information Center ( in the Non-IBM Rack Specifications of the Planning section of the InfoCenter. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that these specifications are met.  Planning in advance, doing one's "homework" and making sure all technical and safety requirements are met are the key to ensuring the resulting solution can be maintained safely and, therefore, supported by IBM service.
The IBM service representative and Field Manager responsible for the account in question should assess the proposed scenario based on the information above and based on the customer's assurance that the rack meets EIA industry standards and other technical and safety requirements as specified in the Information Center documentation.  In addition, the device must be mounted using mounting hardware and rails engineered to meet or exceed the specifications for the rails and mounting hardware normally provided by IBM for the purpose of mounting the system in a rack.
It is important to understand that for customer set up systems (CSU) such as the model 520, any IBM installation/set up activity related to a CSU device is for fee only. The device is designed/priced for customer set up/installation. So the customer should install these CSU devices whether it is installed as a desk-side or rack-mount system, unless the customer has agreed to pay IBM a fee to install/set up the system.
If the customer is willing to pay IBM for a technical assessment of the rack, and technical assistance is required, contact the installation planning focal point for the country or area.

24. Q: Can I convert my iSeries desk side 520 to a rack mounted 520?
520
0551/3 rack
Yes. This capability was announced in October Order a chargeable MES conversion to FC#7884 (rack mount) from #7885 (desk side). This is a Customer Set Up (CSU) MES. This was announced with a 1Q05 GA date.
Note that a conversion to 520 #7883 OEM rack mount was not announced. Nor were conversions from 520 rack mount to desk side configuration.
Conversions among 550 configuration options were also not announced.
There is a sneaky way to get the OEM rails for an already-shipped 520 with #7884 rackmount. This does NOT apply to #7885 deskside configurations. You can order the chargeable RPQ 8A1282 for the pSeries C3. This will cause the same physical adjustable rails that the 520 uses for OEM rack #7883 to be shipped. This can be done as a pSeries bulk MES against a serial number of the That way you don't need an installed pSeries server against which you order the MES. The 520 AAS/WTAAS records should be changed after the installation via a no-charge RPO MES to delete #7884 and add #7883.

25. Q: Why can't I field rack a #5094 or #5074?
FC # 5094
= ?
FC # 5094
FC # 5094
FC # 5094
FC # 0551
equivalent FC # 5294
A: Though physically possible, the #5094 and #5074 are too heavy (each can be > 600 pounds or 280 kg) to safely install in the field. IBM manufacturing doesn't even do this. IBM manufacturing starts from a separate fabrication assembly consisting of a rack and two #5094/5074 equivalent shells already inside the rack to build a #5294/ The small number of requests for this capability has not made practical the investment in specialized lifting equipment and training to do this in the field.

26. Q: Why can't I put an 825 and #5094 in the same rack?
#0138
FC # 5094
FC # 0551
A: Though physically possible, this is not available today. Ordering, manufacturing and shipping infrastructure is not in place to offer a single #5094 in a rack. Previously IBM found almost no demand for a single #5074 in a rack and withdrew that option. If there is enough demand identified to support the creation of a "single 5094 in a rack" offering, this will be reevaluated. Inserting a #5094 in a rack at the customer site is covered on the previous slide. The ability to add a 825 to a rack is already in place.

27. Q: Can I convert my 5095/0595 or 5088/0588 ? #0595 #5088 #05889
#0595
#5088
#0588
5094 tower
0551 rack
0551 rack
To date few requests for these conversions have been made. Ordering/shipping/billing structure has not been created. Bill-of-material and service personnel instructions would have to be created. The price of the conversion has not been estimated, but if it was significant portion of the original price, it might preclude such an MES conversion’s reasonability. If this is a requirement for your environment, submitting an RPQ request is probably the best input. If enough requests are submitted, the demand for such a conversion is more easily understood by IBM.

28. Miscellaneous – 520/550/570
If one 520/550/570 is ordered from IBM along with a #0551/0553 rack, IBM Manufacturing will insert the one 520/ 550/570 in the rack and ship both together if the IBM rackmount feature is specified.
IBM Manufacturing will locate the 520, 550 or 570 near the bottom of the rack for shipping stability reasons (if a #0551/3 rack is ordered with the model 520/550/570). If the customer wants IBM to move the 520/550/570 to a different rack position, this would be a billable service done at the customer site.
Two or more 520s or 550s or 570s can be placed in the same rack. But because most iSeries customers, do not require this, IBM ordering and manufacturing systems have not added the programming logic to do this consolidation. The second (or 3rd/4th,etc) server will be shipped separately. The additional 520/550/570 can be placed in the rack at the customer site. If a 570, IBM will do the installation as part of the 570 installation. The 520 and 550 are Customer Set Up (CSU) units and would be a chargeable service for IBM to install them in the rack at the customer site. (Definition note … a 5/8-way, 9/12-way or 13/16-way 570 is considered a single 570 even though it consists of multiple processor enclosures.)
The left side component of the original #0551 trim kit does not provide enough room for the There was an EC to the trim kit provided in June/July for this until the #6246 was announced and available. The #6246 was designed with this requirement in mind. If putting a 570 into an existing #0551 rack purchased before June/July 2004, buy a #6246 trim kit or a front door.
If putting a 570 in a nonIBM rack, make very, very sure there is adequate room on the left front side for all the interconnections between processor enclosures of the 5/8-way, 9/12-way and 13/16-way.
For safety, heavier units such as a 570 enclosure or 520 CEC should not be located above 31 U position if the rack is being moved.

29. Miscellaneous - 2 Additional 800/810 racking details
Two 800/810 can be placed in the same #0551/3 rack. IBM ordering/manufacturing systems supports the placement of only one 800/810 at the IBM plant. The 2nd 800/810 will be placed in the rack by the customer (#0133) or IBM (#0137)
If the IBM plant places the 800/810 in the rack, it will be placed at the bottom of the rack (reducing tipping risk during shipment). If the customer wants the 800/810 in a higher rack location at the customer location, it can be moved. If IBM does the move, it will be a chargeable service.
EIA
An EIA is an Electronic Industry Association (EIA) unit of measure which is equal to the vertical distance between the center point of each rack mounting hole.
1 EIA = .05 meter = 50 mm = inches
rack
9309 is an older offering which is withdrawn from marketing
30 EIA of space provided (1.5m)
Standard 19" rack compatible with #0551/3 rack including having the same 28” distance between front and back vertical bars/mounting flanges. The overall external depth of the #0551/3 is larger than the 9309 to provide 1) cable management room behind the back mounting flanges and 2) better airflow.
PDUs can be used in the The earlier 9309 PCC should not be used in the #0551/3.
5078/5088 power cord
A separate power cord is not needed by these "top hat" PCI/PCI-X I/O units. The 5078/5088 draws power from the 5074/5094 on which it is attached.
xSeries 9308 features - example shelf
The 2meter xSeries 9308 rack has additional features which can not be ordered on the #0551 or 7014-T00. Thus these features are not listed as “supported” on the #0551 or 7014, but would obviously physically fit in these rack frames. For example, the 9308 rack has a fixed shelf option p/n 94G7442 which holds up to 100 pounds. Most racked devices come with their own shelf/rails and there can be thermal, electromagnetic interference or even safety considerations to using devices not specifically designed for a rack. The customer will need to work with the person(s) providing maintenance on the equipment if there are such concerns.

30. Miscellaneous - 3 IBM manufacturing practices for iSeries I/O drawers
#0595, #0588 and #5790 will be inserted in a #0551/0553 rack before being shipped out if (repeat if) there is available space on a rack in the same order. This applies to model 800, 810, 825, 870, 890, 520, 550, 570 and 595 orders placed since mid-year Prior to that only the #0588 was placed in the rack.
For safety reasons during shipping, nothing will be shipped in the rack above the 31U position to avoid tipping. It will be a customer setup action to put additional I/O drawers in the rack.
IBM manufacturing may not put the I/O drawer in the specific position the customer desires. The customer can move the unit. If IBM Service is requested to move the unit to a different location, it will probably be a billable service.
1.8m rack trim kit / front door (#6246/6068)
A # m rack used to include a trim kit. There was no feature code, it was just there unless a front door feature had been ordered. But starting in August 2004 this changed. Now either a #6068 front door or a #6246 trim kit is ordered with the rack. The price of the rack was decreased by the price of the trim kit, so the net price did not change.
If a front door is ordered later as an MES feature, the trim kit will need to be removed before the door and its hinges can be installed. Installing the door in this situation is a customer responsibility. If IBM Service installs the door it can be chargeable.
Physical planning information
Extra Filler panels
When an #0551/0553 rack is shipped from IBM, “empty” EIA spaces are covered by blank filler panels. These filler panels are not just for appearance, but help ensure that proper cooling airflow is maintained through the rack’s equipment. The filler panels are either 1U or 3U. Don’t throw them away if inserting additional equipment into the rack. Save them in case equipment moves out of the rack.
Using xSeries ordering tools, 25R5559 provides five 1U fillers and 25R5560 provides five 3U fillers.
HSL Cable lengths
For units which are adjacent to each other, a minimum of a 3 meter cable is required in order to go through the cable management arm and also allow the unit(s) to be pulled forward on their rails.

31. Rack-Related Changes in 2004
May
Announce new rack mounted 520/570 CECs
Announce iSeries rack features for front door, security locks, stability kit, side attach
New 7310 HMC
July
Announce new 7188 PDU which will be available later in 2004
Add trim kit feature. Change FC#0551 definition to no longer include a trim kit.
Added rack beacon (for AIX)
August
Announce rack mount 550 CEC
October
Add chargeable conversion capability of 520 desk side to rack mount
Add rail options for 520 or 550 to fit racks deeper than IBM #0551/0553
Add 2m rack option, FC#0553
Add #5790 Expansion Unit … rack mount only I/O drawer for PCI slots

32. Rack-Related Changes in 2003
February: GA new #5094, 5294, 0595 and 0588
Like #5079, #5294 is essentially two 5094s shipped by IBM plant in a rack
Like #0578, #0588 is installed by IBM plant if shipped with available rack space on the same order.
#0595 are not installed by IBM plant.
All new I/O towers/units are customer setup (CSU)
May: GA new #0133/0134 rack drawer
CSU #0133 rack drawer/tray holds 270/800/810. IBM plant did not install in rack.
CSU #0134 rack drawer/tray holds IBM plant does not install in rack.
August
270/800/810 shipped in rack by IBM plant (if #0133 and rack space in same order)
Model 825 declared IBM set up vs. customer setup.
September
"new" #0137 is an IBM-installed-at-customer-site version of #0133 drawer/tray.
"old" #0133 is still available (for CSU servers)
"new" #0138 is an IBM-installed-at-customer-site version of #0134 drawer/tray.. IBM plant does not install in rack.
November
"old" #0134 is withdrawn from marketing since 825 is now IBM installed server.
Note: If an upgrade from an earlier model to a Model 810 is shipped from IBM, it is common practice for the IBM service people to attach the CSU I/O which was part of that order. This includes the #0133 rack drawer.

33. Customer Install vs. IBM Install
Machines designated as Customer Set Up (CSU)
Customer handles all aspects of machine installation and planning
IBM provides installation instructions
Customer has the flexibility to add, move or replace when needed and as convenient
Machines designated as IBM install
IBM installs the machine at a location specified by the customer. The customer provides IBM with sufficient, free, and safe access such that IBM can do this.
All or a subset of the following activities are included in IBM machine installation as required:
System Assurance and Installation Planning - done by seller (IBM or IBM Business Partner)
Physical installation of IBM Machine from unpacking to powering up and running diagnostics
Post installation cleanup
Packing of hardware returning to IBM manufacturing associated with the installation
Activities not covered in IBM install include: (Available via a separate contract with IBM)
Rearrangement of your facilities to accommodate installation of the IBM Machine
Rerouting and/or attaching external cables to the IBM Machine
Installing and testing applications
Training of your operational or technical personnel
Removing and packing of old hardware not returned to IBM as part of installation
Relocation of IBM Machine
All install activities associated with non-IBM equipment
Activities not covered in IBM install include:
Providing appropriate power receptacles and cooling for the machines
Receiving the equipment
Inspecting the boxes received from shipper
Moving the equipment from the receiving area to the area where it will be installed

34. iSeries Racking - showing 2003 products
870/890 System Unit
not racked
(already rack size)
CEC
800 + side car
810 + side car
825
equal to FC # 5094
equal to FC # 5094
#0595
#0588
#0595
#0588
#0595
I/O
I/O Notes:
#5094 I/O tower has 14 PCI-X slots and up to 45 disk slots.
#9094 is essentially a #5094 which comes with an 870 or 890 CEC.
#0588 has 14 PCI-X slots but no disk slots
#0595 has 7 PCI-X slots and 12 disk slots
#0595
equal to FC # 5094
equal to FC # 9094
#0588
#0595
#0595
#0588
#0595
FC # 5294
FC # 8094
for 870/890

35. Photos
#0551 rack
#0595
#0595
825
#0138
#5294 / #5079

36. iSeries Rack Options – 2003 details
870/890 System Unit
not racked
(already rack size)
825
16 EIA (u)
825 is 14U
825 drawer is 2U
Drawer/tray #0138 allow s 825 to be pulled out for service access
Equivalent #0134 withdrawn
PDU optional
Not shipped by IBM in rack if 825 ordered with drawer and with rack. IBM installs in rack at customer site
800 & 810
identical racking characteristics
disk expansion (side car) #7116 required to avoid tipping risk
16 EIA (u)
800/810 is 14U
800/810 drawer/shelf is 2U
Drawer/tray #0133 or #0137 allows 800/810 to be pulled out for service access.
#0133 is customer installed.
#0137 is IBM installed on site.
PDU optional
Shipped by IBM in rack if 800/810 ordered with drawer and with rack
CEC
800 + side car
810 + side car
825
equal to FC # 5094
equal to FC # 5094
#0588
#0595
#0595
#0588
#0595
I/O
#0595
PDU optional
requires 0551 rack
5 EIA (U)
Customer Set Up, shipped by IBM in rack starting mid 2004 if #0551/3 in order
equal to FC # 9094
#0595
equal to FC # 5094
#0588
#0595
#0595
#5294
has 90 disk slots
has two no-$ #0694 to aid configurator
includes a rack - no special FC#
PDU not used
#0588
#0595
FC # 5294
FC # 8094
for 870/890
#0588
8 EIA (U)
requires PDU
requires 0551 rack
shipped in rack from IBM if #0551/3 in order
#8094
has 90 disk slots
has one no-$ #0694 to aid configurator
includes rack - no special FC#

37. iSeries Rack Options - 2001 - 2002
840
not racked (already rack size)
270 + side car
CEC
830
820
not racked
(too wide)
270 + side car
270 + side car
these options withdrawn 1H02, due to low volumes
equal to FC # 5074
equal to FC # 5074
#0578
#0578
I/O
equal to FC # 5074
FC # 5074
FC # 9079
equal to FC # 9079
#0578
#0578
FC # 5079
FC # 8079

38. iSeries Rack Options - 2001 / 2002 details
10u
remain
840 System Unit
already rack size
270 + side car
CEC
830
270 + side car
820
not racked
(too wide)
270 + side car
840
#0551 rack +
#0121 -plant rack
#0122 -plant rack two
#0127 -CE rack at customer
270 + side car
disk expansion (side car) #7104 required to avoid tipping risk
15 EIA (u)
270 is 14U
270 drawer/tray is 1U
PDU optional
#0550 says 830 in rack
withdrawn
equal to FC # 5074
equal to FC # 5074
#0578
#0578
#0578
requires PDU
requires 0551 rack
8 EIA (U)
shipped in rack from IBM if #0551 in order
I/O
equal to FC # 5074
FC # 5074
FC # 9079
equal to FC # 9079
#0578
#0578
#5079
has 90 disk slots
has two no-$ #0574 to aid configurator
includes a rack - no special FC#
PDU not used
#8079 for 840
has 90 disk slots
has one no-$ #0574 to aid configurator
includes rack - no special FC#
#0551 rack +
#0123
#5074= 18u
#0551 rack +
#0125
#9079 = 18u

39. iSeries I/O Not Racked 2001 / 2002
optional "top hat" for #5074
14 PCI slots and 0 disk slots
rack install equivalent ordered as #0578
#5078
FC # 5074
stand-alone I/O tower
14 PCI slots and up to 45 disk slots
order two in a rack from IBM plant as #5079
(too heavy to place in rack at customer site)
#5075
stand-alone I/O tower
7 PCI slots and 6 disk slots - for Model 270 & 820
no rack option
#5078/0578 or 5075 not supported on model 520 or 570

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