Models and physical specifications

Facts about the 9176:

• System configuration
  • The 9176 is a single frame configuration.
  • The 9176 is powered by 2 or 4 Power Distribution Units (PDUs). For more information, see Power requirements.
  • The 9176 can be powered from an AC source only. HVDC power source is not supported.
  • The 9176 is air-cooled, and can be installed on a raised floor or non-raised floor.

  • The 9176 includes a new allowance and associated restrictions for customers to install non-Z hardware in available rack space. For more information, see Flexible space for customer equipment in IBM frame.

• Cable management
  • For the 9176, bottom exit cabling and top exit cabling for power and I/O are supported.
    • For bottom exit cabling, you must order the bottom exit feature (FC 5820). See Bottom Exit Cabling specifications for more information.
    • For top exit cabling, you can order one of the following features:
      • Top Exit cabling feature (FC 5823) - provides additional enclosure hardware for installation on the top of the frame(s).
      • Base Top Exit cabling feature (FC 5819) - provides no additional hardware; cables are routed directly through the top of the frame(s).
      See Top Exit Cabling specifications for more information.
  • If cables are exposed in your system environment, refer to your local and national electric and safety codes for more information.
    • If you are planning an installation on a raised floor in Canada, the installation must be in accordance with Section 12-020 of the Canadian Electrical Code. In any country, refer to your national electric code if you have questions about routing data processing cables in exposed areas.
  • Spine cable management hardware allows you to route the cables from the PCIe+ I/O drawers and the CPC processor drawer to the middle of the frame, which provides accessibility for servicing a machine. The cables can be routed to the bottom of the frame or to the top of the frame. This hardware will always come installed.
  • For cable management best practices and guidelines, see 9176 Single Frame External Cabling Best Practices Guide (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276709).
• Other considerations
  • In areas that might be prone to seismic events, the Earthquake Kit feature (FC 8014 or 8015) is available. See Earthquake Kit for more information.
    • FC 8014 provides frame tie-down hardware to cover raised floor heights from 228.6 mm - 330.2 mm (9 in - 13 in), 304.8 mm - 558.8 mm (12 in - 22 in), and 304.8 mm - 914.4 mm (12 in - 36 in).
    • FC 8015 provides frame tie-down hardware for non-raised floor environments.
  • There are separate shipping containers for the covers of the frame.