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The following table provides weight estimates for the minimum and maximum system configurations of the rack mount.

The IBM Systems Environment Estimator tool includes weight data and provides a more accurate weight for your particular configuration. For more information, see IBM Systems Environment Estimator.

Table 1. Weights for minimum and maximum machine configurations
  PCIe+ I/O drawers
CPC drawers 0 1 2 3
1 303 lbs
(137 kg)		 501 lbs
(227 kg)		 699 lbs
(317 kg)		 897 lbs
(407 kg)
2 463 lbs
(210 kg)		 661 lbs
(300 kg)		 859 lbs
(390 kg)		 1057 lbs
(479 kg)
Note: Adequate floor loading provisioning is the responsibility of the customer's data center facilities owner. For raised floor applications and where tiles are cut to enable under-the floor cable egress, a structural an engineer should be consulted for all floor loading and design considerations.