Model 9080-HEX server specifications

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

Use the following specifications to plan for your server.

Note: Due to special safety and servicing considerations, IBM® does not support installation of 9080-HEX server nodes higher than the EIA 29 position (location of the rail that supports the rack-mounted server) in any IBM or non-IBM rack. These special considerations include, but are not limited to, requirements for multiple service personnel during installation, additional required equipment such as an IBM approved lift tool and OSHA approved, non-conductive ladders, as well as specialized instructions.
Table 1. Dimensions for the 9080-HEX node (feature code EDN1)
Width Depth Height EIA units Weight1
445 mm (17.51 in.) 866.95 mm (34.13 in.) 217.25 mm (8.55 in.) 5 81.6 kg (180 lb)
Note: 1Rack hardware (slides or rails, cable bracket, and screws) adds 6.8 kg (15 lb).
Table 2. Dimensions for the 9080-HEX system control unit
Width Depth Height EIA units Weight1
445.6 mm (17.54 in.) 779.7 mm (30.7 in.) 86 mm (3.39 in.) 2 22.7 kg (50 lb)
Note: 1Rack hardware (slides or rails, cable bracket, and screws) adds 4.5 kg (10 lb).
Table 3. Packaging dimensions for the 9080-HEX
Width Depth Height Weight
558.8 mm (22 in.) 667 mm (26.25 in.) 117.6 mm (4.6 in.) 17.4 kg (38 lb)
Table 4. Electrical characteristics per system node for the 9080-HEX1, 5
Electrical characteristics Properties
AC rated voltage and frequency2, 6 200 - 208 / 220 - 240 V ac at 50 or 60 Hz plus or minus 3 Hz
Thermal output (maximum)3 15355 BTU/hr
Maximum power consumption3 4500 W
Maximum kVA4 4.6 kVA
Phase Single
Notes:
  1. Redundancy is supported. There are a total of four power supply units per system node drawer. Each power supply unit has an IEC 320-C14 inlet. A minimum of two power supply units are required for operation. There is no specific power supply unit plugging sequence for the PDUs. Any two power supply units can be plugged into the A-side electrical distribution. The remaining two power supply units can be plugged into the B-side electrical distribution.
  2. The power supplies automatically accept any voltage with the published, rated-voltage range. If multiple power supplies are installed and operating, the power supplies draw approximately equal current from the utility (electricity supply) and provide approximately equal current to the load.
  3. Power draw and heat load vary greatly by configuration. When you plan for an electrical system, it is important to use the maximum values. However, when you plan 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 website to determine whether the machine type and model is supported.
  4. To calculate the amperage, multiply the kVA by 1000 and divide that number by the operating voltage. The system control unit (SCU) power consumption is included in the W, kVA, and BTU/hr values. Since the SCU derives its power from the primary system node and has a very low power consumption when compared to the overall load, it is not separated out.
  5. Horizontally mounted power distribution units (PDUs) must be used. Vertically mounted PDUs occupy and limit access to the cable routing space on the side of the rack and cannot be used.
  6. The current will not exceed 10 A per power supply cord where the nominal voltage is 220 V ac with a voltage tolerance of +10.0%; -18.2%. For 200 - 208 V ac regions, the current will not exceed 12 A per power supply cord that is allowed by authorities in those jurisdictions.
Table 5. Environment requirements
Environment requirements
Environment (operating)1
Properties Recommended Allowable2,3,4
ASHRAE class   A3 (Fourth edition)
Airflow direction Front-to-back
Temperature 18.0°C – 27.0°C (64.4°F – 80.6°F) 5.0°C – 40.0°C (41.0°F – 104.0°F)
Low end moisture -9.0°C (15.8°F) dew point -12.0°C (10.4°F) dew point and 8% relative humidity
High end moisture 60% relative humidity and 15°C (59°F) dew point 85% relative humidity and 24.0°C (75.2°F) dew point
Maximum altitude   3050 m (10,000 ft)
Allowable environment (nonoperating)5
Temperature 5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)
Relative humidity 8% to 85%
Maximum dew point 27.0°C (80.6°F)
Environment (shipping)
Temperature -40.0°C to 60.0°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity 5% - 100% (no condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature 29.0°C (84.2°F)
Environment (storage)
Temperature 1°C - 60°C (33.8°F - 140°F)
Relative humidity 5% - 80% (no condensation)
Maximum wet bulb temperature 29.0°C (84.2°F)
Notes:
  1. IBM provides the recommended operating environment as the long-term operating environment that can result in the greatest reliability, energy efficiency, and reliability. The allowable operating environment represents where the equipment is tested to verify functionality. Due to the stresses that operating in the allowable envelope can place on the equipment, these envelopes must be used for short-term operation, not continuous operation.
  2. Must derate the maximum allowable temperature 1°C (1.8°F) per 175 m (574 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft) up to a maximum allowable elevation of 3050 m (10000 ft).
  3. The minimum humidity level is the larger absolute humidity of the -12°C (10.4°F) dew point and the 8% relative humidity. These levels intersect at approximately 25°C (77°F). Below this intersection, the dew point (-12°C) represents the minimum moisture level, while above it, the relative humidity (8%) is the minimum. For the upper moisture limit, the limit is the minimum absolute humidity of the dew point and relative humidity that is stated.
  4. The following minimum requirements apply to data centers that are operated at low relative humidity:
    • Data centers that do not have ESD floors and where people are allowed to wear non-ESD shoes might want to consider increasing humidity given that the risk of generating 8 kV increases slightly at 8% relative humidity, when compared to 25% relative humidity.
    • All mobile furnishings and equipment must be made of conductive or static dissipative materials and be bonded to ground.
    • During maintenance on any hardware, a properly functioning and grounded wrist strap must be used by any personnel who comes in contact with information technology (IT) equipment.
  5. Equipment that is removed from the original shipping container and is installed, but is powered down. The allowable non-operating environment is provided to define the environmental range that an unpowered system can experience short term without being damaged.
Table 6. Noise emissions for the 9080-HEX single node
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ISO 9296(1-8)

Model 9080-HEX single node

Mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m (B)

Mean A-weighted emission sound pressure level, LpA,m (dB)

Bystander

Operator front

Operator rear

Statistical adder for verification, Kv (B)

  Operating Idle Operating Idle Operating Idle
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
7.5 7.5

62

74

67

62

74

67

0.3 0.3
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.1 7.1

59

-

-

59

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
7.6 7.6

67

75

67

67

75

67

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.2 7.2

60

-

-

60

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
8.2 7.6

69

81

72

67

75

67

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.8 7.2

65

-

-

60

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
8.7 8.7

74

86

76

74

86

76

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.2 8.2

70

-

-

70

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
9.2 8.7

80

93

83

74

86

76

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.7 8.2

75

-

-

75

-

-

0.3 0.3

N+1 fan redundancy

9.4 9.4

81

92

86

81

92

86

0.3 0.3
Notes:
  1. Declared level LWA,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level.
  2. Declared level LpA,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level computed as the arithmetic average of the measurements made at the 1-meter bystander positions, or it is measured as the maximum 0.5-meter operator position at the front or rear face with the doors opened.
  3. The statistical adder for verification, Kv, is a quantity to be added to the declared mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m, such that there is a 95% probability of acceptance, when using the verification procedures of ISO 9296, if no more than 6.5% of the batch of new equipment has A-weighted sound power levels greater than (LWA,m + Kv).
  4. The quantity LWA,c (formerly called LWAd), can be computed from the sum of LWA,m and Kv.
  5. Measurements are made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296 except for the inclusion of some modeled results that are derived from ISO 7779 measurements and system performance assessments.
  6. B and dB stand for bels and decibels. 1 B equals 10 dB.
  7. Under certain environments, configurations, system settings, or workloads, there is an increase in fan speeds that results in higher noise levels.
  8. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon various factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and 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. Further, compliance with such government regulations also depends upon various extra factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. IBM recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  9. Acoustical doors for IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (Model 7965-S42).
Table 7. Noise emissions for the 9080-HEX two node
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ISO 9296(1-8)

Model 9080-HEX two node

Mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m (B)

Mean A-weighted emission sound pressure level, LpA,m (dB)

Bystander

Operator front

Operator rear

Statistical adder for verification, Kv (B)

  Operating Idle Operating Idle Operating Idle
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
7.8 7.8

66

77

69

66

77

69

0.3 0.3
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.4 7.4

63

-

-

63

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
7.8 7.8

66

76

68

66

76

68

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.6 7.6

62

-

-

62

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
8.4 7.8

71

83

75

66

76

68

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.0 7.4

68

-

-

62

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
8.8 8.8

77

87

78

77

87

78

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.4 8.4

72

-

-

72

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
9.6 8.8

83

93

85

77

87

78

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
9.0 8.4

78

-

-

72

-

-

0.3 0.3
Notes:
  1. Declared level LWA,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level.
  2. Declared level LpA,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level computed as the arithmetic average of the measurements made at the 1-meter bystander positions, or it is measured as the maximum 0.5-meter operator position at the front or rear face with the doors opened.
  3. The statistical adder for verification, Kv, is a quantity to be added to the declared mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m, such that there is a 95% probability of acceptance, when using the verification procedures of ISO 9296, if no more than 6.5% of the batch of new equipment has A-weighted sound power levels greater than (LWA,m + Kv).
  4. The quantity LWA,c (formerly called LWAd), can be computed from the sum of LWA,m and Kv.
  5. Measurements are made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296 except for the inclusion of some modeled results that are derived from ISO 7779 measurements and system performance assessments.
  6. B and dB stand for bels and decibels. 1 B equals 10 dB.
  7. Under certain environments, configurations, system settings, or workloads, there is an increase in fan speeds that results in higher noise levels.
  8. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon various factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and 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. Further, compliance with such government regulations also depends upon various extra factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. IBM recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  9. Acoustical doors for IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (Model 7965-S42).
Table 8. Noise emissions for the 9080-HEX four node
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ISO 9296(1-8)

Model 9080-HEX four node

Mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m (B)

Mean A-weighted emission sound pressure level, LpA,m (dB)

Bystander

Operator front

Operator rear

Statistical adder for verification, Kv (B)

  Operating Idle Operating Idle Operating Idle
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
8.1 8.1

68

80

73

68

80

73

0.3 0.3
  • 12 or 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 23°C (73.4°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.7 7.7

66

-

-

66

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
8.2 8.2

69

81

73

69

81

73

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
7.9 7.9

66

-

-

66

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
8.8 8.2

75

87

78

69

81

73

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 27°C (80.6°F), 500 m (1640 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.4 7.9

71

-

-

66

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
9.3 9.3

80

92

82

80

92

82

0.3 0.3
  • 12 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
8.8 8.8

75

-

-

75

-

-

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
9.9 9.3

86

98

89

80

92

82

0.3 0.3
  • 15 core configuration
  • Typical workload
  • 40°C (104°F), 3050 m (10000 ft) environment
  • Front acoustic door9
9.3 8.8

81

-

-

76

-

-

0.3 0.3
Notes:
  1. Declared level LWA,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level.
  2. Declared level LpA,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level computed as the arithmetic average of the measurements made at the 1-meter bystander positions, or it is measured as the maximum 0.5-meter operator position at the front or rear face with the doors opened.
  3. The statistical adder for verification, Kv, is a quantity to be added to the declared mean A-weighted sound power level, LWA,m, such that there is a 95% probability of acceptance, when using the verification procedures of ISO 9296, if no more than 6.5% of the batch of new equipment has A-weighted sound power levels greater than (LWA,m + Kv).
  4. The quantity LWA,c (formerly called LWAd), can be computed from the sum of LWA,m and Kv.
  5. Measurements are made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296 except for the inclusion of some modeled results that are derived from ISO 7779 measurements and system performance assessments.
  6. B and dB stand for bels and decibels. 1 B equals 10 dB.
  7. Under certain environments, configurations, system settings, or workloads, there is an increase in fan speeds that results in higher noise levels.
  8. Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) might govern noise level exposure in the workplace and might apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon various factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and 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. Further, compliance with such government regulations also depends upon various extra factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. IBM recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  9. Acoustical doors for IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (Model 7965-S42).
Table 9. Clearances
Clearances Front Rear Side Top
Operating1 813 mm (32 in.) 813 mm (32 in.)    
Service position3 1219 mm (48 in.)2 813 mm (32 in.) 1219 mm (48 in.)2 762 mm (30 in.)
Notes:
  1. Operating clearances are needed for proper air flow and ventilation.
  2. A service clearance of 1219 mm (48 in.) is required in the front of the rack and between racks (when the server is extended in the service position) for servicing.
  3. The space that is needed to perform both concurrent or nonconcurrent maintenance or service actions.

Electromagnetic compatibility compliance: CISPR 22; CISPR 32; CISPR 24; FCC, CFR 47, Part 15 (US); VCCI (Japan); EMC Directive (EEA); ICES-003 (Canada); ACMA (Australia, New Zealand); CNS 13438 (Taiwan); Radio Waves Act (Korea); Commodity Inspection Law (China); QCVN 118 (Vietnam); MoCI (Saudi Arabia); SI 961 (Israel); EAC (EAEU)

Safety compliance: This product was designed, tested, manufactured, and certified for safe operation. It complies with IEC 60950-1 and/or IEC 62368-1 and where required, to relevant national differences/deviations (ND) to these IEC base standards. This includes, but is not limited to: EN (European Norms including all Amendments under the Low Voltage Directive), UL/CSA (North America bi-national harmonized and marked per accredited NRTL agency listings), and other such derivative certifications according to corporate determinations and latest regional publication compliance standardized requirements.

Regulatory Model ID (RMID) or Machine Type - Models (MT-Ms) may also be used to supplement identification (ID) for worldwide (WW) co-compliance filings or registrations with regulatory bodies.

Special Hardware Management Console considerations

When the server is managed by an HMC, the console must be provided within the same room and within 8 m (26 ft) of the server.

Note: As an alternative to the local HMC requirement, you can provide a supported device, such as a PC, with connectivity and authority to operate through a remotely attached HMC. This local device must be in the same room and within 8 m (26 ft) of your server. This local device must provide functional capabilities that are equivalent to the HMC that it replaces. This local device is needed by the service representative to service the system.