Power distribution unit and power cord options for 0551, 0553, 0555, 7014, 7953, and 7965 racks

Power distribution units (PDUs) can be used with the 0551, 0553, 0555, 7014, 7953, and 7965 racks. The various configurations and specifications are provided.

Power distribution unit

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

Note: Horizontally mounted PDUs must be used for 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, and 9119-MME systems. Vertically mounted PDUs occupy and limit access to the cable routing space on the side of the rack and cannot be used.
Figure 1. Power distribution unit vertical locations
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.

7188 or 9188 universal PDU

Table 1. 7188 or 9188 universal PDU features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords (PDU to wall)
7188 or 9188 universal PDU 7014-T00, 7014-T42, 7953-94X, 7965-94Y, 0551, 0553, and 0555 racks. Supported PDU power cords

The amperage rating of the PDU is either 16 A, 24 A, 48 A, or 63A, 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 that are rated at 200 - 240 V ac. There are six groups of two outlets that are 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.

Figure 2. PDU outlet graphic
PDU outlet graphic

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 that is 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.

7109 or 5889 PDU+

Table 2. 7109 or 5889 PDU+ features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords (PDU to wall)
7109 or 5889 PDU+ 7953-94X, 7965-94Y, 0551, 0553, and 0555 IBM racks Supported PDU power cords
Table 3. 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 that are rated at 20 A
Power outlet 12 IEC 320-C13 outlets that are rated at 10 A (VDE) or 15 A (UL/CSA)

7196 PDU+

Table 4. 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 5. 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)
Figure 3. Wiring diagram for the 7196 PDU+
Wiring diagram for the 7196 PDU+

HVDC PDU

Table 6. HVDC PDU features
PDU Number Racks usage Supported power cords (PDU to wall)
EPAA 7014-T00, 7014-T42, and 7965-94Y racks Not applicable - fixed power cord
Figure 4. HVDC PDU
HVDC PDU

The rating of the HVDC PDU is 240 - 380 V dc, 90 A. The HVDC PDU has a permanently attached 4.3 m (14 ft) power cord and is unterminated (no plug). The minimum cross-sectional area of the two conductors and grounding conductor is 16 AWG (1.3 mm).

This PDU has six customer-usable Rong Feng RF-203P outlets that are rated at 240 - 380 V dc. Each outlet is rated up to 10 A and is fed from one 20 A circuit breaker derated to 16 A. The HVDC PDU does not have the nationally recognized test laboratory certification that is required for use in North America.

This PDU can be either vertically mounted in the rack side pockets or horizontally mounted by using feature code (FC) EBA5 (mounting kit). If horizontally mounted, the PDU uses 1U of rack space.

Intelligent Switched PDU

Table 7. Intelligent Switched PDU features
Feature code (FC) Racks usage Description
  • Voltage
  • Amperage
  • Phase
Provided power receptacles Supported power cords (PDU to wall)
EPTG (PDU) 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
  • 200 - 240 V ac
  • Single phase or three phase1
  • 16 A, 24 A, 32 A, 48 A, or 63 A1
9 IEC 320-C19 and 3 IEC 320-C13 receptacles Supported PDU power cords
EPTJ (Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) kit)
EPTK (PDU) 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
  • 208 V ac
  • 60 A
  • Three-phase
9 IEC 320-C19 and 3 IEC 320-C13 receptacles Not applicable - fixed IEC 60309, 60 A, plug (3P+G) power cord
EPTL (FRU kit)
EPTM (PDU) 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
  • 200 - 240 V ac
  • Single phase or three phase1
  • 16 A, 24 A, 32 A, 48 A, or 63 A1
Twelve IEC 320-C13 receptacles Supported PDU power cords
EPTN (FRU kit)
EPTP (PDU) 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
  • 208 V ac
  • 60 A
  • Three-phase
Twelve IEC 320-C13 receptacles Not applicable - fixed IEC 60309, 60 A, plug (3P+G) power cord
EPTQ (FRU kit)
1Amperage and phase depends on the power cord that is used. Three phase is wye wired. The voltage is 380 - 415 V ac at the PDU input and 220 - 240 V ac at the PDU output.
Table 8. Intelligent Switched PDU specifications
Characteristics Properties
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 - 60°C (50°F - 140°F)
Operating temperature at 914 - 2133 m (3000 - 7000 ft) (room ambient) 10°C - 60°C (50°F - 140°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

Nine double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 amps for 1U C19 PDU models.

Six double-pole branch rated circuit breakers rated at 20 amps for 1U C13 PDU models.

The intelligent, switched AC power distribution unit (PDU) provides the capability to monitor the amount of electrical power that is being used by devices that are plugged into the PDU. The PDU can also cycle power to individual receptacles by using the switched function.

Table 9. EPTK/EPTL circuit breaker wiring
Circuit breaker number IEC 320-C19 receptacle IEC 320-C13 receptacle
1 1 1
2 2  
3 3  
4 4 4
5 5  
6 6  
7 7 7
8 8  
9 9  



Last updated: Tue, February 02, 2021