Differences between IBM® servers

Comparison information is provided here for those who may be placing an 3931 on a raised floor with another IBM Z server.

Table 1. Differences between multi-frame servers
System family Depth (with covers) Height (with covers) Width (with covers) Weight (Maximum)
z13® or Emperor (2964)
radiator-cooled
1869.5 mm
(73.6 in)
2014.3 mm
(79.3 in)
784.9 mm
(30.9 in)
2784.6 kg
(6139 lb)
z13 or Emperor (2964)
water-cooled
1971.1 mm
(77.6 in)
2014.3 mm
(79.3 in)
784.9 mm
(30.9 in)
2801.9 kg
(6177 lb)
z14 or Emperor II (3906)
radiator-cooled
1860.0 mm
(73.2 in)
2014.3 mm
(79.3 in)
784.9 mm
(30.9 in)
2784.6 kg
(6139 lb)
z14 or Emperor II (3906)
water-cooled
1964.0 mm
(77.3 in)
2014.3 mm
(79.3 in)
784.9 mm
(30.9 in)
2801.9 kg
(6177 lb)
z15® or IBM LinuxONE III (8561)
radiator-cooled
1208 mm
(47.6 in)
2020 mm
(79.5 in)
2424 mm (95.4 in)
4 frames
2850 kg (6284 lb)
4 frames
z15 or IBM LinuxONE III (8561)
water-cooled
1309 mm
(51.6 in)
2020 mm
(79.5 in)
2424 mm (95.4 in)
4 frames
3201 kg (7056 lb)
4 frames
IBM z16® (Model A01) or IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 (3931)
radiator-cooled
1207 mm
(47.5 in)
2020 mm
(79.5 in)
2424 mm (95.4 in)
4 frames
2850 kg (6284 lb)
4 frames
Notes:
  1. The installation of side covers is optional on the 3931. For system dimensions without covers, see Physical dimensions.
  2. This weight does not include the weight for the Earthquake Kit feature (FC 8014 or FC 8015).
    • The Earthquake Kit hardware weighs approximately 43 kg (95 lbs).

If you are replacing an existing machine, also refer to the Installation Manual for Physical Planning for your existing machine (available on IBM Documentation; go to https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/systems-hardware, select IBM Z or IBM LinuxONE, then select your configuration, and click Library Overview on the navigation bar) to determine actual differences between your existing installed machine and the 3931. Plan views, physical dimensions, service clearances, aisle spacing, and power and cooling requirements may be substantially different.