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Model 9125-F2A server specifications

Server specifications provide detailed information for your server, including dimensions, electrical, power, temperature, environment, and service clearances.

Table 1. Model 9125-F2A components
Model Description Minimum per system Maximum per system
FC 57701 42 EIA unit, 24-inch rack (60-inch deep) 1 1
FC 5798 PCI-X I/O drawer (4U) 0 4
FC 68722 Water cooling option 1 1
FC 6874 Slimline doors (front and rear) with integrated rear heat exchanger 0 1
FC 6875 Acoustic doors (front and rear) with integrated rear heat exchanger 0 1
FC 7298 32-core, 4.7 GHz, POWER6® processor (2U) 1 14

1 The customer must choose between either acoustical doors or slimline doors during the order process. Slimline doors take up slightly less floor space in front of the rack but provide no noise reduction and generally do not meet industry acoustical noise limits. See Doors and covers for model 9125-F2A.

2 Maximum water coolant contained in a rack of 12 CEC drawers and 1 disk enclosure: 100 liters (26.5 gallons).

Table 2. Dimensions
Dimensions Slimline doors Acoustical doors
Height 2013 mm (79.5 in.) 2013 mm (79.5 in.)
Width 785 mm (30.9 in.) 785 mm (30.9 in)
Depth 1785 mm (70.3 in.) 1939 mm (76.3 in.)
1The front and rear doors are shipped separately from the rack assembly.
Table 3. Weight
Maximum total system weight
1680 kg (3703 lb)
For configuration weight, see Approximate system weights by configuration.
Table 4. Electrical and thermal characteristics (Three-phase)
Electrical and thermal characteristics Properties
Rated voltage and frequency 200 - 240 V ac at 50 - 60 Hz 380 - 480 V ac at 50 - 60 Hz
Rated current (Amps) 100 A 60 A
Power consumption See Total system power consumption
Typical power factor 0.99 0.96 0.96
Thermal output1      
Dual power feature code Standard
Branch circuit breaker and cord See Breaker rating and cord information
1Power draw and heat load vary greatly by configuration. When planning for an electrical system, it is important to use maximum values. However, when planning for heat load, you can use the IBM® Systems Energy Estimator to obtain a heat output estimate based on a specific configuration. See The IBM Systems Energy Estimator Web site for more information.
Table 5. Inrush current. Inrush current per phase of each line cord to BPE
BPR number 208 V ac amperage 208 time (micro seconds) 480 V ac amperage 480 time (micro seconds)
Zero 100 20 120 20
One 110 150 140 150
Two 140 150 170 150
Three 170 150 210 150
Four 200 150 250 150

The environment must adhere to all American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) class 1 specifications except for operating temperature range and the wet bulb temperature. The maximum allowable operating temperature is reduced for altitudes above 4250 feet as shown in the Operating inlet air temperature versus elevation graphic.

Table 6. Environmental specifications 2100 meters (6890 ft) 1, 2
ASHRAE Class 1 (Except for temperature range)
Operating temperature (maximum inlet (Dry bulb) (0 - 2100 m (0 - 6890 ft) altitude) 10 - 28°C (50 - 82.4°F)
Nonoperating temperature 10 - 43°C (50 - 109°F)
Storage temperature 1 - 60°C (34 - 140°F)
Shipping temperature -40 - 60°C (-40 - 140°F)
Maximum altitude 3000 meters (9843 ft)
  Operating Nonoperating Storage Shipping
Noncondensing relative humidity 20 - 80% 20 - 80% 5 - 80% 5 - 100%

1When an IBM-approved vapor bag and desiccant packets are used to protect the system, the storage specifications are valid for 6 months and the shipping specifications are valid for 1 month. Otherwise, storage and shipping specifications are valid for 2 weeks each.

2The upper limit of the dry bulb temperature must be derated above 2100 m (6890 ft), as is shown in Operating inlet air temperature versus elevation. The maximum altitude is 3000 m (9843 ft).

Figure 1. Operating inlet air temperature versus elevation
Operating inlet air temperature versus elevation
Table 7. Declared acoustical noise emissions for the 9125-F2A
Product configuration Declared A-Weighted Sound Power Level, LWAd (B) Declared A-Weighted Sound Pressure Level, LpAm (dB)
Operating Idling Operating Idling
Typical configuration with acoustical door set: seven processor nodes, two modular water units, and one bulk power assembly. All air moving devices at nominal speeds. 8.2 4 8.2 4 65 65
Typical configuration with nonacoustical (slimline) door set: seven processor nodes, two modular water units, and one bulk power assembly. All air moving devices at nominal speeds. 8.5 8.5 68 68
Maximum configuration with acoustical door set: fourteen processor nodes, two modular water units, and one bulk power assembly. All air moving devices at nominal speeds. 8.75 8.75 70 70
Maximum configuration with nonacoustical (slimline) door set: fourteen processor nodes, two modular water units, and one bulk power assembly. All air moving devices at nominal speeds. 8.95 8.95 72 72

1Declared level LWAd is the upper-limit A-weighted sound power level. Declared level LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the 1-meter bystander positions.

2All measurements are made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296.

31 Bel (B) equals 10 Decibels (dB).

4Meets IT Product Noise Limits for, Generally Unattended Data Center, per Statskontoret Technical Standard 26:6.

Note: 5 Government regulations (such as those prescribed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. This IBM system is available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise emitted from this system. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend on a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation, the size, materials, the configuration of the room where you designate the racks to be installed, the noise levels from other equipment, the room ambient temperature, and employees' location in relation to the equipment. Compliance with such government regulations also depends on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. Consult qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Table 8. Service clearances
Front Back
1549.4 mm (61 in.) 914.4 mm (36 in.)

1Service clearances are always referenced off of the side covers or the front and back of the frame, and not the front and back doors.

2There is no side service clearance required next to the frame on either side.

3Side service clearance is required in the front and back of the frame.

4Air flow is from the front of the frame to the back of the frame.

5Note the dimension from the back of the frame to the floor tile grid alignment point. It is extremely important that this point on the frame is aligned properly to the floor tile. It is essential that the weight distribution plates and floor tile cutouts correspond to the features on the base of the frame.

Figure 2. Service clearance
Service clearance
Figure 3. Multiple frames - Hot aisle and cold aisle
Multiple frames - Hot aisle and cold aisle
Figure 4. Multiple frames - Hot aisle and cold aisle
Multiple frames - Hot aisle and cold aisle

To effectively plan for model 9125-F2A, you need to see the following topics and incorporate the information into your server planning, as appropriate.

Electromagnetic compatibility compliance

This server meets the following electromagnetic compatibility specifications: FCC (CFR 47, Part 15); VCCI; CISPR-22; 2004/108/EC; BSMI (CNS-13438, 2006 - Certification in Taiwan is for 220 V ac /60 Hz only); AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006; ICES/NMB-003; Korean EMI/EMC (RLL Notice 2007-69, Notice 2007-71); People's Republic of China Commodity Inspection Law

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Last updated: Tue, June 17, 2014