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IBM Power 720 and 740 Technical Overview and Introduction
The Intelligent PDU+ (FC 5889 and FC 7109) is identical to FC 9188 and FC 7188 PDUs but
is equipped with one Ethernet port, one console serial port, and one RS232 serial port for
power monitoring.
The PDUs have 12 client-usable IEC 320-C13 outlets: six groups of two outlets that are fed by
six circuit breakers. Each outlet is rated up to 10 amps, but each group of two outlets is fed
from one 15-amp circuit breaker.
Four PDUs can be mounted vertically in the back of the T00 and T42 racks. See Figure 1-10
for the placement of the four vertically mounted PDUs. In the rear of the rack, two additional
PDUs can be installed horizontally in the T00 rack and three in the T42 rack. The four vertical
mounting locations will be filled first in the T00 and T42 racks. Mounting PDUs horizontally
consumes 1U per PDU and reduces the space that is available for other rack components.
When mounting PDUs horizontally, the best approach is to use fillers in the EIA units that are
occupied by these PDUs to facilitate proper air flow and ventilation in the rack.
Figure 1-10 PDU placement and PDU view
The PDU receives power through the UTG0247 power line connector. Each PDU requires
one PDU-to-wall power cord. Various power cord features are available for various countries
and applications by varying the PDU-to-wall power cord, which must be ordered separately.
Rack Rear View
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