Installation manual

A Guide To IBM System x Power Distribution Units (PDU) - International
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IBM System x Rack Types
IBM DPI PDUs are part of the IBM family of rack-based products. They are designed to easily install and work within IBM System
x rack offerings. To gain a better understanding of the IBM System x rack family of products and the benefits they offer, please
browse the IBM System x “Rack and Power Infrastructure Portfolio” Web site at http://www-
03.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/options/index.html.
IBM PDUs are designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard rack offering, but given the diversity of rack designs, many of the
benefits for flexible mounting do not apply to non-IBM racks. For even more detailed information on the installation and
maintenance of the IBM family of PDUs, consult the Web site listed in the above paragraph.
It is important to note that the BladeCenter Office Enablement Rack does not have side bays to mount PDUs. If a PDU is needed
in the BladeCenter Office Enablement Rack, one the IBM PDUs in this guide can be mounted in the U Space in the rack.
BladeCenter Office
Enablement Rack
1 2
3
4
Enterprise Rack
9308
42U – 4 Bays
U
Space
U
Space
1 2
Standard Rack
9307
25U – 2 Bays
U
Space
2018
11U – 0 Bays
U
Space
1 2
3 4
5 6
Standard Rack
9307 & 9956
9361 & 9360
42U – 6 Bays
1 2
3 4
5 6
Standard Rack
9362
47U – 6 Bays
U
Space