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Power distribution unit and power cord options for 7014, 0551, 0553, and 0555 racks

Power distribution units (PDUs) can be used with the 7014, 0551, 0553 and 0555 racks. The various configurations and specifications are provided.

Power distribution unit

The following figure shows the four vertical PDU locations in a rack.

Power distribution unit vertical locations

Power distribution units (PDUs) are required with 7014-T00, 7014-T42 IBM® racks and optional with 7014-B42, 0553, and 0555 racks, except with a 0578 or 0588 expansion unit. If a PDU is not defaulted or ordered, a power cord is provided with each individual rack-mounted drawer for connection to a country-specific utility mains receptacle or uninterruptible power supply. See the individual rack-mounted drawer specifications for the appropriate power cords.

9188 or 7188 universal PDU

Table 1. 9188 universal PDU features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
9188 universal PDU 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
Table 2. 7188 universal PDU features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
7188 universal PDU 7014-T00, 7014-T42, 0551, 0553, and 0555 racks.

The amperage rating of the PDU is either 16 A, 24 A, or 48 A, single phase or three-phase, depending on the power cord.

Note: All power cords are 4.3 m (14 ft). For installation in Chicago, only 2.8 m (6 ft) of the 4.3 m (14 ft) power cord can extend beyond the perimeter of the rack frame. If more than 2.8 m (6 ft) can exit the rack, retain any additional cordage within the rack frame with hook-and-loop fastener ties in the cable management space until 2.8 (6 ft) or less exits the rack.

The PDU has twelve customer-usable IEC 320-C13 outlets rated at 200-240 V ac. There are six groups of two outlets fed by six circuit breakers. Each outlet is rated up to 10 A (220 - 240 V ac) or 12 A (200 - 208 V ac), but each group of two outlets is fed from one 20 A circuit breaker derated to 16 A.

PDU outlet graphic

5160 single phase PDU

Table 3. 5160 single phase PDU features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
5160 single phase PDU 0551, 0553, and 0555 IBM racks This is a hard wired power cord with a NEMA L6-30P (30A, 250VAC).

Typical rack and PDU configurations

See 0551, 0553, 7014, and 0555 rack configurations for typical configurations and PDUs when the rack is populated with various server models.

Power distribution unit plus specifications

The power distribution unit plus (PDU+) has power-monitoring capabilities. The PDU+ is an intelligent ac power distribution unit (PDU+) that monitors the amount of power being used by the devices that are plugged into it. The PDU+ provides twelve C13 power outlets and receives power through a Souriau UTG connector. It can be used in many geographies and for many applications by varying the PDU-to-wall power cord, which must be ordered separately. Each PDU+ requires one PDU-to-wall power cord. When the PDU+ is connected to a dedicated power source, it conforms to UL60950, CSA C22.2-60950, EN-60950, and IEC-60950 standards.

5889 PDU+

Table 4. 5889 PDU+ features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
5889 PDU+ 7014 IBM racks
Table 5. 5889 PDU+ specifications
Characteristics Properties
PDU number 5889
Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.)
Width 447 mm (17.6 in.)
Depth 350 mm (13.78 in.)
Additional clearance 25 mm (0.98 in.) for circuit breakers
3 mm (0.12 in.) for outlets
Weight (not including power cord) 6.3 kg (13.8 lb)
Weight of power cord (approximate) 5.4 kg (11.8 lb)
Operating temperature at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 32°C (50 - 90°F)
Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 7000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F)
Operating humidity 8 - 80% (noncondensing)
Localized air temperature in PDU 60 °C (140°F) maximum
Rated frequency (all feature codes) 50 - 60 Hz
Circuit breakers Six double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 A
Power outlet 12 IEC 320-C13 outlets rated at 10 A (VDE) or 15 A (UL/CSA)

7189 PDU+

Table 6. 7189 PDU+ features
PDU number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
7189 PDU+ 7014-B42 rack
Table 7. 7189 PDU+ specifications
Characteristics Properties
PDU number 7189
Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.)
Width 447 mm (17.6 in.)
Depth 350 mm (13.78 in.)
Additional clearance 25 mm (0.98 in.) for circuit breakers
3 mm (0.12 in.) for outlets
Weight (not including power cord) 6.3 kg (13.8 lb)
Weight of power cord (approximate) 5.4 kg (11.8 lb)
Operating temperature at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 32°C (50 - 90°F)
Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 7000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F)
Operating humidity 8 - 80% (noncondensing)
Localized air temperature in PDU 60°C (140°F) maximum
Rated frequency (all feature codes) 50 - 60 Hz
Circuit breakers Six double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 A
Power outlet Six IEC 320-C19 outlets rated at 16 A (VDE) or 20 A (UL/CSA)

7196 PDU+

Table 8. 7196 PDU+ features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
7196 PDU+ 7014-B42 Fixed power cord with IEC 60309, 3P+E, 60 A plug
Table 9. 7196 PDU+ specifications
Characteristics Properties
PDU number 7196
Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.)
Width 447 mm (17.6 in.)
Depth 350 mm (13.78 in.)
Additional clearance 25 mm (0.98 in.) for circuit breakers
3 mm (0.12 in.) for outlets
Weight (not including power cord) 6.3 kg (13.8 lb)
Weight of power cord (approximate) 5.4 kg (11.8 lb)
Operating temperature at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 32°C (50 - 90°F)
Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 7000 ft) (room ambient) 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F)
Operating humidity 8 - 80% (noncondensing)
Localized air temperature in PDU 60 °C (140 °F) maximum
Rated frequency (all feature codes) 50 - 60 Hz
Circuit breakers Six double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 A
Power outlet Six IEC 320-C19 outlets rated at 16 A (VDE) or 20 A (UL/CSA)

7109 PDU+

Table 10. 7109 PDU+ features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords PDU to wall
7109 PDU+ 0551, 0553, and 0555 IBM racks
Table 11. 7109 PDU+ specifications
Characteristics Properties
PDU number 7109
Height 43.9 mm (1.73 in.)
Width 447 mm (17.6 in.)
Depth 350 mm (13.78 in.)
Additional clearance 25 mm (0.98 in.) for circuit breakers
3 mm (0.12 in.) for outlets
Weight (not including power cord) 6.3 kg (13.8 lb)
Weight of power cord (approximate) 5.4 kg (11.8 lb)
Operating temperature at 0 - 914 m (0 - 3000 ft) (room ambient) 10°C - 32°C (50°F - 90°F)
Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 7000 ft) (room ambient) 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F)
Operating humidity 8% - 80% (noncondensing)
Localized air temperature in PDU 60°C (140°F) maximum
Rated frequency (all feature codes) 50 - 60 Hz
Circuit breakers Six double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 A
Power outlet 12 IEC 320-C13 outlets rated at 10 A (VDE) or 15 A (UL/CSA)


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Last updated: Thu, March 15, 2018