Shipping and packaging specifications

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The 9176 is shipped as crated systems that are protected with wooden shipping boxes and are mounted on pallets requiring commercial lift transportation. This packaging is used for all.
  • New shipping container, the "zCrate", has been developed to minimize carbon footprint impact:
    • Includes both the system frame as well as its base front and rear doors.
      Note: For each frame, there are separate shipping containers for the covers and the floating panels.
    • If ordered, includes ladder packaged at the rear of the shipping container.
  • Each frame is packaged separately in its own individual wooden zCrate.
  • Each zCrate has a tilt indicator label located on the external side of the crate. If the indicator is red, the label instructs you on what you should do next.
Figure 1. zCrate assembly
Crated systems
The following table provides the physical dimensions and weight of the zCrate. The provided weight does not include the frame, front/rear doors, or service ladder inside. The actual weight of the each fully-packed zCrate will vary significantly, depending on the system configuration.
Table 1. Wooden zCrate specifications (per crate)
Weight kg (lb) Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in)
331.2 kg (730 lb) 1188 mm (46.8 in) 1480 mm (58.3 in) 2280 mm (89.8 in)

Within the system packaging, each frame is wrapped in a protective clear green Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) bag as shown below:

This graphic shows the zCrate shipping box.

Planning for system packaging

Important: Depending on your specific system configuration, the 9176 might require additional packaging equipment to ensure safe system transport. This additional packaging will likely be large in size and must be planned for accordingly.

Discuss and prepare the required storage and staging space for your specific system configuration with your IBM® marketing representative or Business Partner.

Table 2. 9176 packaging for system delivery
Box Contents Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in) Weight kg (lb)
Each frame 940 mm
(37 in)		 1346 mm
(53 in)		 2286 mm
(90 in)		 1167 kg
(2573 lb)1
Ship Group 610 mm
(24 in)		 1016 mm
(40 in)		 1016 mm
(40 in)		 32 kg
(70 lb)
Lift Tool 559 mm
(22 in)		 1118 mm
(44 in)		 889 mm
(35 in)		 48 kg
(105 lb)
1U TKE
(if feature is ordered)		 610 mm
(24 in)		 1016 mm
(40 in)		 508 mm
(20 in)		 18 kg
(40 lb)
Note:
  1. The actual weight of the each individually packaged frame may vary significantly, depending on the system configuration.
The following equipment must remain on site:
  • Ship Group and Tool Kit
  • Lift Tool
  • Service Ladder
For more information regarding necessary storage space for these items, see Lift Tool and Service Ladder storage.

Planning for return packaging

Contact your IBM marketing representative or Business Partner to choose the correct Return Package feature code to order and determine a return schedule.

Table 3. Return Packaging for system return or discontinuance
Box Contents Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in) Weight kg (lb)
z16 plywood frame box
(1, 2, 3 or 4 boxes per your configuration)		 940 mm
(37 in)		 1346 mm
(53 in)		 2286 mm
(90 in)		 1167 kg
(2573 lb)1
z15 plywood frame box
(1, 2, 3 or 4 boxes per your configuration)		 940 mm
(37 in)		 1346 mm
(53 in)		 2286 mm
(90 in)		 1167 kg
(2573 lb)1

Cover set packaging

Table 4. Cover set packaging specifications
  Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in) Weight kg (lb)
z16 or z15 cover kit
(1, 2, 3 or 4 kits per your configuration)		 457.2 mm
(18 in)		 2133.6 mm
(84 in)		 1016.0 mm
(40 in)		 49.9 kg
(110 lb)
side cover pack 1511.3 mm
(59.5 in)		 2184.4 mm
(86 in)		 330.2 mm
(13 in)		 -

Top Exit Enclosure Feature - FC 5823

The Top Exit Enclosure feature is wrapped in a poly bag for packaging.

Table 5. Top Exit Enclosure Feature packaging specifications
Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in) Weight kg (lb)
top exit enclosure 599 mm
(23.58 in)		 336.5 mm
(13.25 in)		 123 mm
(4.8 in)		 5.4 kg
(12 lb)

Height Reduction Feature - FC 9975

If the Height Reduction feature (FC 9975) is ordered, the top hat, primary Support Element, and alternate Support Element are shipped in separate boxes.

Table 6. Height reduction feature packaging specifications
Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in) Weight kg (lb)
top hat 660.4 mm
(26 in)		 1117.6 mm
(44 in)		 406.4 mm
(16 in)		 34.1 kg
(75 lb)
primary Support Element 609.6 mm1
(24 in) 		1016.0 mm1
(40 in) 		355.6 mm1
(14 in) 		25.0 kg
(55 lb)
alternate Support Element 609.6 mm1
(24 in) 		1016.0 mm1
(40 in) 		355.6 mm1
(14 in) 		25.0 kg
(55 lb)
Note:
  1. For two Support Element boxes stacked together on one pallet, the specifications are 609.6 mm x 1016.0 mm x 584.2 mm (24 in x 40 in x 23 in).