IBM DS8000 - Manual (Page 169)

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Table 8-2 The DS8000 dimensions
2. Calculate the total area that is needed for the model configuration by adding the weight
distribution area to the dimensions.
3. Determine the total space that is needed for the storage units by planning where you will
place each model configuration in the storage units and how much area each
configuration will need based on step 2.
4. Verify that the planned space and layout also meets the service clearance requirements
for each unit and system.
8.3.2 Power requirements
When you consider the DS8000 storage complex location, consider the following issues:
Power control selections
Power outlet requirements
Input voltage requirements
Power connector requirements
Power consumption and environment
Power control
The DS8000 provides power controls on the model racks and through the Management
Console.
The DS8000 models have the following manual power controls in the form of physical
switches on the racks:
Remote force power off (Remote FPO) switch (available on base models)
Planning requirements: To use this feature, you must supply a remote force power off
circuit. See the
DS8000 Introduction and Planning Guide, GC35-0495, for more detailed
information.
Local/remote switch (available on base models)
Local power on/local force power off switch (available on base models)
Unit emergency power off (UEPO) switch (available on all models)
Configuration/ Attribute 2107-921/922/9A2
(Base frame only) 2107-921/922/9A2
2107-92E/9AE
(Expansion frame) 2107-922/9A2
2107-92E/9AE
(2 Expansion frames)
Dimensions with covers
Height x Width x Depth
(Std/Metric) 76 x 33.3 x 46.7 inch
193 x 84.7 x 118.3 cm 76 x 69.7 x 46.7 inch
193 x 172.7 x 118.3 cm 76 x 102.6 x 46.7 inch
193 x 260.9 x 118.3 cm
Footprint®
(Std/Metric) 10.77ft
2
1.002 m
2
22.0 ft
2
2.05 m
2
33.23 ft
2
3.095 m
2
Note: The DS8000 requires service clearances of 121.9 cm (48 inches) at the front and
76.2 cm (30 inches) at the rear. Racks can be placed side by side if floor loading
restrictions allow this.