Chapter 1. General description
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racks. The client’s input is collected and verified through the marketing configurator (eConfig).
The client’s request is reviewed by eConfig for safe handling by checking the weight
distribution within the rack. The manufacturing plant provides the final approval for the
configuration. This information is then used by IBM Manufacturing to assemble the system
components (drawers) in the rack according to the client’s request.
If a system is to be installed in a non-IBM rack or cabinet, it must be ensured that the rack
conforms to the EIA
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standard EIA-310-D (see 1.4.7, “OEM rack” on page 19).
1.4.1 IBM 7014 Model T00 rack
The 1.8-meter (71-in.) Model T00 is compatible with past and present IBM System p systems.
The T00 rack has the following features:
36 EIA units (36 U) of usable space.
Optional removable side panels.
Optional highly perforated front door.
Optional side-to-side mounting hardware for joining multiple racks.
Standard business black or optional white color in OEM format.
Increased power distribution and weight capacity.
Optional reinforced (ruggedized) rack feature (FC 6080) provides added earthquake
protection with modular rear brace, concrete floor bolt-down hardware, and bolt-in steel
front filler panels.
Support for both AC and DC configurations.
The rack height is increased to 1926 mm (75.8 in.) if a power distribution panel is fixed to
the top of the rack.
Up to four power distribution units (PDUs) can be mounted in the PDU bays (see
Figure 1-3 on page 15), but others can fit inside the rack. See 1.4.3, “The AC power
distribution unit and rack content” on page 14.
An optional rack status beacon (FC 4690). This beacon is designed to be placed on top of
a rack and cabled to servers, such as a Power 570 and other components inside the rack.
Servers can be programmed to illuminate the beacon in response to a detected problem
or changes in the system status.
A rack status beacon junction box (FC 4693) should be used to connect multiple servers to
the beacon. This feature provides six input connectors and one output connector for the
rack. To connect the servers or other components to the junction box or the junction box to
the rack, status beacon cables (FC 4691) are necessary. Multiple junction boxes can be
linked together in a series using daisy chain cables (FC 4692).
Weights:
– T00 base empty rack: 244 kg (535 lb.)
– T00 full rack: 816 kg (1795 lb.)
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Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI), EIA provides a
forum for industry to develop standards and publications throughout the electronics and high-tech industries.
Note:
It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that the installation of the drawer in the
preferred rack or cabinet results in a configuration that is stable, serviceable, safe, and
compatible with the drawer requirements for power, cooling, cable management, weight,
and rail security.
