System specifications

System specifications provide detailed information for the IBM® PureFlex™ System including dimensions, electrical data, power, temperature, and environmental requirements.

Rack dimensions

The IBM PureFlex System solution consists of the following building blocks installed in a 42U rack: IBM Flex System Enterprise chassis with compute nodes, networking drawers, and storage drawers.

Table 1. Empty rack dimensions
Width 1 Depth Height EIA units Weight2
604 mm (23.8 in.) 1177 mm (46.3 in.) 2009 mm (79.1 in.) 42 EIA units 179 kg (394 lb)
  1. The 7014-S25 rack with PureFlex System front door (ERGA) requires an extra 55 mm (2.2 in.) gap to allow the front door to open completely for the service of all components.
  2. Weight includes outriggers.

Weight and size of building blocks

Table 2. Maximum weight and size of each building block
Building block EIA units Weight
IBM Flex System Enterprise chassis 10 224 kg (492.8 lb)
IBM Storwize® V7000 controller 2 27 kg (59.8 lb)
IBM Storwize V7000 expansion 2 25 kg (55.4 lb)
IBM BNT® RackSwitch™ G8052R (1455-48E) 1 5.45 kg (11.99 lb)
IBM BNT RackSwitch G8264R (1455-64C) 1 6.40 kg (14.08 lb)
IBM System Storage® SAN24B-4 Express switch (2498-B24) 1 4.20 kg (9.3 lb)
Controller (4939-A49) 3 27.7 kg (61.0 lb)
Expansion (4939-A29) 3 25.1 kg (55.4 lb)
7226-1U3 1 7.1 kg (15.6 lb)
7316-TF3 1 12.8 kg (28.2 lb)

Electrical

Table 3. Electrical
  IBM Flex System Enterprise chassis IBM Storwize V7000 controller IBM Storwize V7000 expansion
Electrical characteristics Properties Properties Properties
Maximum kVA 8.310 kVA 0.216 kVA 0.558 kVA
Voltage1,2 200 - 240 V ac 200 - 240 V ac 200 - 240 V ac
Frequency 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz
Maximum thermal output 26937 BTU/hr 700 BTU/hr 1809 BTU/hr
Maximum power consumption3 7895 W 205 W 530 W
Phase   1 1 1
  1. The input voltage is based on the power distribution unit (PDU) and associated power cord. In countries that support line-to-line 200 - 208 V ac, the PDU input voltage matches the PDU output voltage. In countries that support line-to-line 380 - 415 V ac, the PDU output voltage is in the range of 220 - 240 V ac. For more information, see Power distribution unit and power cord specifications.
  2. All drawers mounted in the rack are rated 200 - 240 V ac. The power supplies automatically accept any voltage within the rated voltage range. With dual power supplies installed and operating, the power supplies draw approximately equal current from the utility (mains) and provide approximately equal current to the load.
  3. When planning the electrical system, it is important to use maximum values to account for internal or environmental conditions that result in power consumption that increases beyond typical values. However, when planning for heat load, you can use the typical value available from the IBM Power Configurator Tool at: IBM Power Configurator for System x®, BladeCenter®, and IBM Flex System®.
Table 4. Electrical (continued)
  IBM BNT RackSwitch G8052R (1455-48E) IBM BNT RackSwitch G8264R (1455-64C) IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express switch (2498-B24)
Electrical characteristics Properties Properties Properties
Voltage1,2 90 - 264 V ac 100 - 240 V ac 85 - 264 V ac
Frequency 47 - 63 Hz 50 - 60 Hz 47 - 63 Hz
Maximum thermal output 682.4 BTU/hr 1280 BTU/hr 277 BTU/hr
Maximum power consumption3 200 W 375 W 57 W
Phase   1 1 1
  1. The input voltage is based on the power distribution unit (PDU) and associated power cord. In countries that support line-to-line 200 - 208 V ac, the PDU input voltage matches the PDU output voltage. In countries that support line-to-line 380 - 415 V ac, the PDU output voltage is in the range of 220 - 240 V ac. For more information, see Power distribution unit and power cord specifications.
  2. All drawers mounted in the rack are rated 200 - 240 V ac. The power supplies automatically accept any voltage within the rated voltage range. With dual power supplies installed and operating, the power supplies draw approximately equal current from the utility (mains) and provide approximately equal current to the load.
  3. When planning the electrical system, it is important to use maximum values to account for internal or environmental conditions that result in power consumption that increases beyond typical values. However, when planning for heat load, you can use the typical value available from the IBM Power Configurator Tool at: IBM Power Configurator for System x, BladeCenter, and IBM Flex System.
Table 5. Electrical (continued)
  Controller (4939-A49) Expansion (4939-A29) 7226-1U3 7316-TF3
Electrical characteristics Properties Properties Properties Properties
Maximum kVA 0.396 kVA 0.198 kVA 0.047 kVA 0.029 kVA
Voltage1,2 200 - 240 V ac 200 - 240 V ac 200 - 240 V ac 200 - 240 V ac
Frequency 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz 47 - 63 Hz
Maximum thermal output 1283 BTU/hr 642 BTU/hr 113 BTU/hr 68 BTU/hr
Maximum power consumption3 376 W 188 W 33 W 20 W
Phase   1 1 1 1
  1. The input voltage is based on the power distribution unit (PDU) and associated power cord. In countries that support line-to-line 200 - 208 V ac, the PDU input voltage matches the PDU output voltage. In countries that support line-to-line 380 - 415 V ac, the PDU output voltage is in the range of 220 - 240 V ac. For more information, see Power distribution unit and power cord specifications.
  2. All drawers mounted in the rack are rated 200 - 240 V ac. The power supplies automatically accept any voltage within the rated voltage range. With dual power supplies installed and operating, the power supplies draw approximately equal current from the utility (mains) and provide approximately equal current to the load.
  3. When planning the electrical system, it is important to use maximum values to account for internal or environmental conditions that result in power consumption that increases beyond typical values. However, when planning for heat load, you can use the typical value available from the IBM Power Configurator Tool at: IBM Power Configurator for System x, BladeCenter, and IBM Flex System.
Table 6. Environment requirements
Environment Recommended operating Allowable operating Nonoperating
ASHRAE class   A3  
Airflow direction   Front-to-back  
Temperature1 18°C - 27°C (64°F - 80°F) 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) 5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)
Humidity range 5.5°C (42°F) dew point (DP) to 60% relative humidity (RH) and 15°C (59°F) dew point -12.0°C (10.4°F) DP and 8% - 85% RH 8% - 85% RH
Maximum dew point   24°C (75°F) 27°C (80°F) 
Maximum operating altitude   3050 m (10000 ft)  
Shipping temperature     -40°C - 60°C (-40°F - 140°F)
Shipping relative humidity     5% - 100%
  1. Derate maximum allowable dry-bulb temperature 1°C/175 m above 950 m.

Electromagnetic compatibility compliance

The electromagnetic compatibility compliance is: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, ICES-003, EN 55022, EN 55024, CISPR-22, AS/NZS CISPR-22, CNS 13438, VCCI, GB 9254.

Product safety compliance

The product safety compliance is: IEC 60950-1; UL 60950-1; CSA 60950-1.

Delivery and subsequent transportation of the equipment

DANGER
Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. (D006)

You must prepare your environment, with assistance from an authorized service provider, to accept the new product based on the installation planning information provided. In anticipation of the equipment delivery, prepare the final installation site in advance so that professional movers or riggers can transport the equipment to the final installation site within the computer room. If, for some reason, this is not possible at the time of delivery, you must make arrangements to have professional movers or riggers return to finish the transportation at a later date. Only professional movers or riggers should transport the equipment. The authorized service provider can only perform minimal frame repositioning within the computer room, as needed, to perform required service actions. You are also responsible for using professional movers or riggers when you relocate or dispose of equipment.

Parent topic: Planning for the system