System X3200 M2 Configuration and Options Guide
System X3200 M2 Configuration and Options Guide
BladeCenter
Type 8677 unit when installing IBM BladeCenter blade servers or options.
Note: These guidelines apply to an IBM
BladeCenter
blade server or option that is available as of the date of this
printing. These power requirements assume that each blade server
is fully configured and are based on typical workloads. Use the
values in these tables and complete the upgrade calculation
(see Upgrade calculation) to determine which power modules are
needed to deliver full power redundancy for your configuration.
Table 1. HS20 blade server power values
BladeCenter HS20 blade server IBM power units for the corresponding number
of installed microprocessors
1 microprocessor 2 microprocessors
2.0 GHz/400 MHz (8678-21X) 0.9 1.1
2.4 GHz/400 MHz (8678-41X) 0.9 1.2
2.6 GHz/400 MHz (8678-51X) 1.0 1.2
2.8 GHz/400 MHz (8678-61X) 1.0 1.3
2.4 GHz/533 MHz (8832-9TX) 0.9 1.2
2.8 GHz/533 MHz (8832-21X, 8832-L1X, 8832-LTX) 1.0 1.5
3.06 GHz/533 MHz (8832-31X, 8832-M1X) 1.2 1.6
3.06 GHz/533 MHz (8832-N1X) Does not apply 1.9
3.2 GHz/533 MHz (8832-G1X, 8832-J1X, 8832-GTX) 1.2 1.65
2.8 GHz/800 MHz (8843-L1X and 8843-LTU) 1.05 1.55
2.8 to 3.8 GHz/800 MHz (all 8843 except as listed above) 1.4 2.3
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Table 2. HS40 blade server power values
BladeCenter HS40 blade server (occupies 2
bays)
IBM power units and the corresponding number of installed microprocessors
(power unit value for each bay)
1 microprocessor 2 microprocessors 3 microprocessors 4 microprocessors
2.0 GHz/400 MHz (8839-21X) 0.70 0.90 1.10 1.30
2.8 GHz/400 MHz (8839-41X) 0.75 1.0 1.30 1.55
Important:
The HS40 blade server occupies two adjacent bays. When you complete
the Power worksheets, enter the power unit value from Table 2 twice,
once for each bay that the blade server occupies. If you install
an HS40 blade server in bays 6 and 7, the blade server will use
power from both power domain A and power domain B. In the power
worksheets, enter the power unit value twice, once for bay 6 of
power domain A and once for bay 7 of power domain B.
Table 3. JS20 blade server power values
BladeCenter JS20 blade server IBM power units for two
installed microprocessors
1.6 GHz/800 MHz (8842-21X) 1.5
2.2 GHz/1.1GHz (8842-41X) 1.6
Table 4. LS20 blade server power values
BladeCenter LS20 blade server IBM power units for the corresponding number
of installed microprocessors
1 microprocessor 2 microprocessors
2.0 to 2.6 GHz Single Core (8850-51X, 8850-71X, 8850-81X) 1.2 1.8
2.0 GHz Dual Core (8850-55x) 1.2 1.8
Table 5. BladeCenter expansion unit power values
BladeCenter Expansion unit
1
IBM power units
SCSI Storage Expansion Unit, SCSI Storage Expansion Unit 2 0.4
Note:
1. The SCSI Storage Expansion Unit is not available for the LS20
blade server.
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Appendix F. BladeCenter power
module upgrade guidelines
Attention:
A four-digit feature code is used to specify a component that is configurable in the IBM configurators, the eBusiness Configurator
(eConfig) and the IBM Web-based Hardware Configurator, used in US and Canada. Options that do not have feature codes cannot be
integrated by IBM into a system using these IBM configurators. To purchase options separately, refer to the option part number provided
in this document.
BladeCenter Addition information
Overview | Upgrade calc. | Distribution | Worksheets |
Example calc. |
To determine the power-module capacity that is needed
to maintain full redundancy in each power domain, complete the following
steps.
If you have two 2000 W power modules installed in power domain
A and two 2000 W power modules installed in power domain B, you
do not need to complete this upgrade calculation. Your system meets
the requirements to maintain full power redundancy in both domains.
Attention: If you are replacing the existing power modules with
2000 W power modules, you must upgrade the management-module
firmware. If two management modules are installed in the BladeCenter
unit, both management modules must be upgraded to the same level of
firmware. Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/
and obtain the latest firmware.
1. In the power worksheets on page Power worksheets, list the blade
servers or other devices that are installed in the bays.
2. In the tables on page table 1, look up the number of IBM
power
units associated with each device and enter it in the applicable
power worksheet (see Example calculation).
3. Add all of the IBM power unit values for each domain and enter
the totals.
4. To maintain full power redundancy in power domain A, make sure
that the power modules in bays 1 and 2 are connected to different
200 - 240 volt ac power sources and meet the requirements in the
following table:
table 1. Power domain A minimum power requirements
Sum of IBM power units for blade servers in Power domain A Minimum power module required
Less than 7.4 1200 W (labeled 7.5A)
Greater than or equal to 7.4 and less than 9.0 1400 W (labeled 9A)
Greater than or equal to 9.0 and less than 10.0 1800 W (labeled 12A)
Greater than or equal to 10.0 2000 W (labeled 13.5A)
Important: If the sum of the power unit values in power domain A is greater
than the capacity of the installed power modules, power domain A
has nonredundant power. Complete the following steps:
a. Determine whether rearranging the installed devices between
power domain A and power domain B in the BladeCenter unit will
sufficiently reduce the power requirements for the power domain
(use the power worksheets on page Power worksheets).
b. If rearranging the installed devices does not sufficiently reduce
the power requirements, the power modules must be upgraded to maintain
redundancy. Install the 1200 W to 1400 W Power Supply Upgrade Kit
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(part number 90P0197) on the power modules to attain 1400 W, install
the 1800 W Power Supply Module option (part number 13N0570) to attain
1800 W, or install the 2000 W Power Supply Module option (part number
26K4816) to attain 2000 W. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for
information about ordering these options.
5. To maintain full power redundancy in power domain B, make sure
that the power modules in bays 1 and 2 are connected to different
200 - 240 volt ac power sources and meet the requirements in the
following table:
table 2. Power domain B minimum power requirements
Sum of IBM power units for blade servers in Power domain B Minimum power module required
Less than 9.9 1200 W (labeled 7.5A)
Greater than or equal to 9.9 and less than 11.5 1400 W (labeled 9A)
Greater than or equal to 11.5 and less than 13.4 1800 W (labeled 12A)
Greater than or equal to 13.4 2000 W (labeled 13.5A)
Important: If the sum of the power unit values in power domain B is greater
than the capacity of the installed power modules, power domain B has
nonredundant power. Complete the following steps:
a. Determine whether rearranging the installed devices between
power domain A and power domain B in the BladeCenter unit will sufficiently
reduce the power requirements for the power domain (use the power
worksheets on page Power worksheets).
b. If rearranging the installed devices does not sufficiently reduce
the power requirements, the power modules must be upgraded to maintain
redundancy. Install the 1200 W to 1400 W Power Supply Upgrade Kit
(part number 90P0197) on the power modules to attain 1400 W, install
the 1800 W Power Supply Module option (part number 13N0570) to attain
1800 W, or install the 2000 W Power Supply Module option (part number
26K4816) to attain 2000 W. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for
information about ordering these options.
Statement 13
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock
hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that
your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit
protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided
with your device for electrical specifications.
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Appendix F. BladeCenter power
module upgrade guidelines
Attention:
A four-digit feature code is used to specify a component that is configurable in the IBM configurators, the eBusiness Configurator
(eConfig) and the IBM Web-based Hardware Configurator, used in US and Canada. Options that do not have feature codes cannot be
integrated by IBM into a system using these IBM configurators. To purchase options separately, refer to the option part number provided
in this document.
BladeCenter Addition information
Overview | Upgrade calc. | Distribution | Worksheets |
Example calc. |
If your calculations indicate that you need to upgrade your power modules,
you will also need to reassess your power distribution unit (PDU)
configuration. Use the IBM