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Overview - Modular Power Distribution and Console Switches

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Abstract

Features and technical details of the Netfinity Rack Options - Modular Power Distribution and Console Switches

Content

General information
Power Distribution Units
Rack Power Distribution Unit - a low-cost, basic PDU, supports:

  • One universal voltage (100-240 V) AC power input
  • Seven outputs
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit - a dual-cord PDU with automatic bus transfer switch, supports:
  • Universal voltage (100-240 V) AC power distribution for one server from either of two power sources
  • Power failure sensing - automatically switches from primary power source to backup power source circuit
  • Power sources from either UPS or wall source
Single Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit - low-cost, front-end wiring unit, supports:
  • Adapts to high current circuits (3-wire, single phase, and 5-wire, three phase)
  • Provides three single-phase output circuits
  • Non-replaceable fuse for protection
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit - low-cost, front-end wiring unit, supports:
  • Adapts to high current circuits (5-wire, three phase 200-415 V AC, 30/32 amp)
  • Provides three single-phase output circuits
  • Non-replaceable fuse for protection

Console Switches
1 X 4 Console Switch - supports up to four servers from one console:
  • Same on-screen GUI as current Netfinity 4-port switch
  • Universal voltage (100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
  • Supports new locking cable set or current cable set
  • Flash EROM support from serial port
2 X 8 Console Switch - supports up to eight server from one or two consoles:
  • New, improved GUI
  • Universal voltage (100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
  • Supports new locking cable set or current cable set
  • Flash EROM support from serial port
7-Foot Console Cable
  • 7-Foot Console Cable - a 7-foot locking cable set for new console switches in this announcemen
*12-Foot Locking Cable is now included with the Netfinity Console Cable Set (94G7447)

Flat Panel Adapter
Netfinity Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II:
  • Updated to support both T54 and T55 Flat Panel Color Monitors
Warranty
3 year limited - Customer Carry-In Exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:
Power Distribution Units
  • PDU
  • Power cord
  • Installation and safety publications and warranty information
Console Switches
  • Console switch
  • Power cable
  • Installation instructions and warranty
Flat Panel Adapter
  • Base
  • Assorted hardware
  • Installation instructions and warranty
7-Foot Console Cable
  • 7 foot locking cable
  • Installation instructions and warranty
Product marketing part numbers
Level 1 heading

Part Number Listing:
United States and Canada
Description Part Number
Rack Power Distribution Unit 37L6866
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit 37L6865
Single Phase Front-End Power Dist. Unit w/120V line cord 37L6883
Single Phase Front-End Power Dist. Unit w/208V line cord 37L6884
Three Phase Front-End Power Dist. Unit w/208V line cord 37L6886
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Description Part Number
Rack Power Distribution Unit (Line Cords)
Europe line cord 37L6868
Denmark/Switzerland line cord 37L6870
Israel line cord 37L6872
Italian line cord 37L6874
South Africa line cord 37L6876
UK line cord ***
Saudi Arabia line cord 37L6866
Description Part Number
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit (Line Cords)
Europe line cord 37L6867
Denmark/Switzerland line cord 37L6869
Israel line cord 37L6871
Italian line cord 37L6873
South Africa line cord 37L6875
UK line cord ***
Saudi Arabia line cord 37L6865
Description Part Number
Single Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit IEC 309-2P+ground plug 37L6885
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit IEC 309-3P+N+ground plug 37L6887
Latin America
Description Part Number
Rack Power Distribution Unit w/line cords 37L6866
Line cord supplied by country 37L6864
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit w/line cords 37L6865
Line cord supplied by country 37L6863
Single Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit IEC 309-2P+ground plug 37L6885
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit IEC 309-3P+N+ground plug 37L6887
Asia Pacific
Description Part Number
Rack Power Distribution Unit w/line cords 37L6866
Line cord supplied by country 37L6864
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit w/line cords 37L6865
Line cord supplied by country 37L6863
Single Phase Front-End Power Distution Unit IEC 309-2P+ground plug 37L6885
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit IEC 309-3P+N+ground plug 37L6887
WorldWide
Description Part Number
1x4 Console Switch 09N4290
2x8 Console Switch 09N4291
7-foot Console Cable 09N4293
Netfinity Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II 37L6888

Product dates
Worldwide
  • Announce date: 03 Oct 2000
  • Planned availability date: 06 Oct 2000
  • Withdrawal date: 29 Aug 2003
  • Withdrawal date: 10 Mar 2004 (37L6886, 37L6887)
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit
Weight:
  • kg: 0.2
Height:
  • inches: 1.75
  • mm: 44.5
Width:
  • inches: 7.5
  • mm: 190.5
Depth:
  • inches: 9.0
  • mm: 228.6

1X4 Console Switch and 2X8 Console Switch
Weight:
  • lbs: 5.7
  • kg: 2.6
Height:
  • inches: 1.7
  • mm: 43.0
Width:
  • inches: 17
  • mm: 432.0
Depth:
  • inches: 10.8
  • mm: 274.0
Operating temperature
Rack Power Distribution Unit
Single Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit
  • Between 10 degrees celsius and 35 degrees celsius
  • Between 50 degrees fahrenheit and 95 degrees fahrenheit
1X4 Console Switch and 2X8 Console Switch
  • Between 10 degrees celsius and 35 degrees celsius
  • Between 50 degrees fahrenheit and 95 degrees fahrenheit
Relative humidity
  • Operating: between 8% and 80%
Altitude
7,000 feet

Agency approvals for:
Rack Power Distribution Unit
Single Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit
Three Phase Front-End Power Distribution Unit
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit
  • UL 1950
  • CSA C22.2 Number 950
  • IEC (EN60950)
  • NOM
  • CCIB
Additional approvals for:
Server Dual Cord Power Distribution Unit
  • FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device
  • C-Tick Mark (AS/NZS 3548 Class A)
  • VDE EN50091-1-1 and 60950
  • VCCI Class A
  • Taiwan (BSMI Certification/CNS13438)
  • Russia GOST
  • RCEE
Agency approvals for:
1x4 Console Switch
2x8 Console Switch
  • UL
  • CSA
  • TUV
  • C-Tick Mark (AS/NZS 3548 Class A)
  • IEC
  • Korean EMI
  • Taiwan (BSMI Type Certification)
Hardware requirements for IBM systems
These PDUs require an EIA 310D standard rack cabinet. 1 U of space is required or space available in the sidewall compartment of a Netfinity Rack or Netfinity Enterprise Rack.
 
The 1x4 Console Switch and 2x8 Console Switch require an EIA 310D stand ard rack cabinet. 1 U of space is required or space available in the sidewall compartment of a Netfinity Rack or Netfinity Enterprise Rack.
 
The Netfinity Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Kit II requires mounting in an EIA 310D standard rack cabinet.

Compatibility
All options listed above are supported in the following:
  • Netfinity Rack
  • Netfinity Enterprise Rack
  • Netfinity NetBAY22  

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed

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Modified date:
24 January 2019

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