Datasheet

IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 21
Supported environment
The IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications.
The following environment is the supported operating environment.
Temperature:
0 - 914 m (0 - 3,000 ft): 5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F)
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914 m - 3048 m (3,000 - 10,000 ft): The maximum ambient temperature drops 1 °C for every
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additional 178 m (584 ft) increase in altitude until the maximum temperature is 28 °C at 3,048 m
(10,000 ft)
Relative humidity: 8% - 85%
Maximum altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Electrical power:
200 - 240 V ac (nominal), 50 or 60 Hz
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Minimum configuration: 0.51 kVA (two power supplies)
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Maximum configuration: 13 kVA (six power supplies)
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Power consumption: 12,900 watts maximum
Thermal output:
Ship configuration - 500 watts (1,700 Btu/hr)
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Full configuration - 12,900 watts (43,900 Btu/hr)
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Acoustical noise emissions for Flex Chassis:
7.5 bels operating
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7.5 bels idling
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The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random
sample of machines. All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in
conformance with ISO 9296.