IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Model N42 provides a rack for installation of N series machines
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 109-043February 10, 2009
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At a glance(Corrected on February 19, 2009)
Changes made in maintenance information sections.
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The IBM® Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Model N42 offers:
- Industry-standard 19-inch rack
- 42U of vertical mounting space for N series machines
- Choice of Power Distribution Unit (PDU) features or Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) features
- A black enclosure with front and rear access doors and side panels
- An optional Ruggedized Rack feature for increased stability
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255). Reference: YE001
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The IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Model N42 (2101 Model N42) is an industry-standard 19-inch rack with 42 EIA units (42U) of vertical mounting space designed to support N series machines. It provides power distribution for installed machines including the ability for the machines to operate on two different power boundaries. The Model N42 is black and is equipped with front and rear doors and side panels.
The 2101 Model N42 is available only when ordered in conjunction with an N series machine. Additional empty racks may be included in the N series order.
Feature exchange
None.
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Any of the N series systems.
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February 20, 2009
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IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Model N42 features
Power distribution
The Model N42 rack is designed to support either base Power Distribution Units (PDUs) or Intelligent Power Distribution Units (iPDUs). At least one power distribution unit feature must be ordered for each Model N42 rack.
Side mount 1-Phase PDUs
The Side mount 1-Phase PDUs feature requires two power cord features. Each Side mount 1-Phase PDUs feature contains 12 electrical power outlets and requires its own power cords. It provides power for six dual-powered storage components. Two additional PDUs may be installed, as an option, to provide power for an additional six dual-power storage components -- for a total of 12.
The PDU feature (#7188) does not use any of the rack's 42U capacity. Power cord features for the PDUs must be selected based on the country in which the 2101-N42 rack system will be installed.
iPDUs
iPDUs are designed to help measure and monitor energy management components built into IBM systems. When installed in the IBM 2101 Model N42 rack, the iPDUs are designed to collect energy usage information on attached rack-mount storage products and report the information to the IBM Active Energy Manager over an attached customer-provided local area network (LAN). Using iPDUs and IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™, you can gain a more complete view of energy used within the datacenter.
Active Energy Manager is an extension to IBM Director and is designed to provide simplified management of power consumption across multiple IBM systems. A version of Active Energy Manager is available for System x® and System p® in their respective ordering and fulfillment systems. The Active Energy Manager offering has both no charge (free) monitoring functions and optional chargeable (fee based) management functions.
IBM Active Energy Manager is a key component of IBM's Cool Blue™ portfolio within Project Big Green. It is also part of the IT Optimization strategy and is delivered as part of the IBM Systems Director family. Active Energy Manager measures, monitors, and manages the energy management components built into IBM systems while enabling a cross-platform management solution. It also provides a source of energy management data that can be exploited by Tivoli® enterprise solutions such as IBM Tivoli Monitoring and IBM Tivoli Usage and Accounting Manager.
The IBM 2101 Model N42 rack supports up to two sets of two PDUs, either the base PDUs or the iPDUs, for a total of four PDUs. Base PDUs and iPDUs may not be mixed within a 2101 rack. Therefore, all base PDUs must be removed from the rack when field installing iPDUs in a currently installed rack having base PDUs.
The iPDU feature (#7192) contains electrical power outlets to provide power for six dual-powered storage machines. The iPDU feature does not use any of the rack's 42U capacity. Power cord features for the iPDUs must be specified, based on the country in which the 2101 rack will be installed.
Initial order of the IBM 2101 rack
At least one PDU feature must be included in the initial order of the Model N42 rack, either #7188 or #7192. Note that feature #7188 is mutually exclusive of feature #7192; the IBM 2101 rack only supports either all base PDUs or all iPDUs.
MES (field) order for iPDUs
For an already installed IBM 2101 rack with base PDUs (feature #7188), the base PDUs may be replaced by iPDUs. One or two of feature #7192 may be ordered for field installation. The installed base PDUs are replaced (uninstalled) when installing iPDUs. Base PDUs and iPDUs may not co-reside on the same 2101 rack.
For an installed 2101 rack with only one of the iPDU features (#7192), a second feature #7192 may be ordered for field installation.
Limitations for iPDUs
- Integration and use of iPDUs requires the iPDU be attached to a customer-provided local area network (LAN). Refer to the iPDU Installation and User's Guide for more information.
- The 2101 rack supports up to two sets of two iPDUs (total of four iPDUs). Base PDUs and iPDUs may not be mixed within the 2101 rack. Therefore, all Base PDUs must be removed from the 2101 rack when installing iPDUs in a rack already having Base PDUs.
Ruggedized Rack Feature
For enhanced rigidity and stability of the rack, the optional Ruggedized Rack Feature provides additional hardware that reinforces the rack and anchors it to the floor. This hardware is designed primarily for use in locations where earthquakes are a concern. The feature includes a large steel brace or truss that bolts into the rear of the rack. It is hinged on the left side so it can swing out of the way for easy access to the rack drawers, when necessary. The Ruggedized Rack Feature also includes hardware for bolting the rack to a concrete floor or a similar surface, and bolt-in steel filler panels for any unoccupied spaces in the rack. When a rack is bolted to the floor, the front and rear anti-tilt plates are not necessary. Racks ordered with this feature are shipped without the anti-tilt plates.
Factory-installed N series machines
The following N series machines can be preinstalled in the factory in the Model N42:
- N3300 Model A10 or Model A20 (2859-A10 or 2959-A20)
- N3600 Model A10 or Model A20 (2862-A10 or 2962-A20)
- N3700 Model A10 or Model A20 (2863-A10 or 2863-A20)
- N5200 Model A10 or Model A20 (2864-A10 or 2864-A20)
- N5200 Model G10 or Model G20 (2864-G10 or 2864-G20)
- N5300 Model A10 or Model A20 (2869-A10 or 2869-A20)
- N5300 Model G10 or Model G20 (2869-G10 or 2869-G20)
- N5500 Model A10 or Model A20 (2865-A10 or 2865-A20)
- N5500 Model G10 or Model G20 (2865-G10 or 2865-G20)
- N5600 Model A10 or Model A20 (2868-A10 or 2868-A20)
- N5600 Model G10 or Model G20 (2868-G10 or 2868-G20)
- N6040 Model A10 or Model A20 (2858-A10 or 2858-A20)
- N6060 Model A12 or Model A22 (2858-A12 or 2859-A22)
- N6070 Model A11 or Model A21 (2858-A11 or 2858-A21)
- N7600 Model A10 or Model A20 (2866-A10 or 2866-A20)
- N7600 Model G10 or Model G20 (2866-G10 or 2866-G20)
- N7700 Model A11 or Model A21 (2866-A11 or 2866-A21)
- N7700 Model G11 or Model G21 (2866-G11 or 2866-G21)
- N7800 Model A10 or Model A20 (2867-A10 or 2867-A20)
- N7800 Model G10 or Model G20 (2867-G10 or 2867-G20)
- N7900 Model A11 or Model A21 (2867-A11 or 2867-A21)
- N7900 Model G11 or Model G21 (2867-G11 or 2867-G21)
- EXN1000 (IBM 2861 Model 001)
- EXN2000 (IBM 2863 Model 001)
- EXN4000 (IBM 2863 Model 004)
The 2101 Model N42 may be ordered only as a component of an N series system order. A configurator tool, such as ECFGSSG, must be used when placing the order. The configurator will help assure that the appropriate number of racks to house all the N series machines will be included in the order. Failure to use the configurator may result in an invalid order.
Every Model N42 rack included in the N series system order must designate, via specify feature, whether it is to have N series machines installed in it at the IBM plant or if it is to be shipped with no machines installed (empty). Feature number 9001 specifies that the rack is to have N series machines installed at the plant. Feature number 9002 specifies that the rack is to be shipped empty.
The 2101 Model N42 is a CE-installed machine. When ordered for plant installaton of customer setup (CSU) N series machines, the rack will be physically installed by an IBM CE; physical installation of the CSU N series machines is a customer responsibility.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
The IBM N series systems are capable, as of February 20, 2009, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via IBM's Web site at
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Description Machine Model Feature Storage Solutions Rack 2101 N42 GSA and/or Title with US Government Order 0983 Ruggedized Rack Feature 6080 Suite Attach Kit - 2 M Rack 6086 Side Panel 6098 Rear Door Heat Exchanger 6858 Side mount 1-Phase PDUs 7188 Two iPDUs - Plant/Field 7192 Plant merge with N series 9001 Empty rack 9002 Power Cords - Pwr Cords,1-ph NEMA L6-30 9854 - Pwr Cords,1-ph IEC309 P+N+G 32A 9856 - Pwr Cords,1-ph Aust./New Zealand 9857 - Pwr Cords,1-ph 250Vac Korea 9858
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Publications are shipped with the IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Model N42 and will be available on the Web after general availability.
The following publications will be available. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order Title number IBM System Storage™ 2101 Statement of GC26-7992 Limited Warranty IBM Storage Solution Rack 2101 Rack GC53-1174 Installation and Service Guide
The above publications are available on the N series support Web site
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
Width: 650 mm (25.6 in) with side panels
623 mm (24.5 in) without side panels
Depth: 1,098 mm (43.3 in) with standard front and rear doors
Height: 2,015 mm (79.3 in)
Weight (empty): 216 kg (475 lb)
Add 9.5 lbs for each standard PDU and 13.5 lbs for each iPDU.
Operating environment
Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F) Relative humidity: 8 to 80 (percent) Wet bulb (max, Power on, Power): 27 degrees C (two lines removed) Noise level: 0 dBa
Hardware requirements
One of the following power cord features must be specified for each rack PDU that is ordered.
- Pwr Cords, 1-ph NEMA L6-30 (#9854) Afghanistan, Anguilla, Antigua, Argentina, Aruba Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bonnaire, Brunei, Caicos Islands, Chile, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Is, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dom.Rep., Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Myanmar, Neth. Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, PRC, Peru, Philippines, St.Kitts & Nevis, Sri Lanka, St.Martin, Suriname, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Tortola (BVI), Turks Island, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela.
- Pwr Cords,1-ph IEC309 P+N+G 32A (#9856) Abu Dhabi, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Camerron, Cen Afr Rep, Chad, Congo, Croatia, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Fr. Polynesia, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Grenadines, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirghizia, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Moldavia, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonica, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Principe, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Sao Thome Is, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UK, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Pwr Cords, 1-ph Aust./New Zealand (#9857) Australia, Papua New Guinei, Fiji Islands, New Zealand
- Pwr Cords, 1-ph 250Vac Korea (#9858) Korea
Limitations
The 2101 Model N42 rack may only be ordered with an N series system order.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Following good safety practice, IBM recommends that three or more persons install this product.
Physical configuration and installation planning for the 2101 Model N42 is a customer responsibility. Information about physical configuration and installation requirements, including equipment, site, and power requirements, can be found in the IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Rack Installation and Service Guide (GC53-1174).
The 2101 Model N42 is a CE-installed machine. When ordered for plant installaton of N series machines that are customer-installed (CSU), the rack will be physically installed by an IBM CE; physical installation of the N series machines is a customer responsibility.
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated machine code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called BIOS), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install machine code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
No cables required.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and/or application software to which it is attached.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
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Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Global Financing
Yes
Warranty period
One year
Warranty service
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.
Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. This product is covered by the following types of service.
On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. See the Warranty services section for additional details.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
On-site Service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following on-site response-time objectives are available as warranty service upgrades for your machine. Available offerings are:
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Maintenance Services
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.
On-site Service IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
Two
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
No
Machine installation
Installation is performed by IBM. IBM will install the machine in accordance with the IBM installation procedures for the Machine. In the United States, contact IBM at 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). In other countries contact the local IBM office.
Physical configuration and installation planning for the 2101 Model N42 is a customer responsibility. Information about physical configuration and installation requirements, including equipment, site, and power requirements, can be found in the IBM Storage Solutions Rack 2101 Rack Installation and Service Guide (GC53-1174).
The 2101 Model N42 is a CE-installed machine. When ordered for plant installaton of customer-installed (CSU) N series machines, the rack will be physically installed by an IBM CE; physical installation of the N series machines is a customer responsibility. Customer requests for installation of items not covered in the installation guide may be performed at IBM's hourly service rate designated for the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed internal code and licensed machine code
This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code.
Educational allowance
A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.
The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement.
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Product charges
Machine Feature Description type Model number Storage Solutions Rack 2101 N42 GSA and/or Title with US Government Order 0983 Ruggedized Rack Feature 6080 Suite Attach Kit - 2 M Rack 6086 Side Panel 6098 Rear Door Heat Exchanger 6858 Side mount 1-Phase PDUs 7188 Two iPDUs - Plant/Field 7192 Plant Installation: Plant merge with N series 9001 Empty rack 9002 Power Cords - Select one: - Pwr Cords,1-ph NEMA L6-30 9854 - Pwr Cords,1-ph IEC309 P+N+G 32A 9856 - Pwr Cords,1-ph Aust./New Zealand 9857 - Pwr Cords,1-ph 250Vac Korea 9858
Field Plant MES
Machine Feature install install MES removal
Type Model number only only removal charge
2101 N42 0983 N Y N N
2101 N42 6080 N Y N N
2101 N42 6086 N N N N
2101 N42 6098 N N N N
2101 N42 6858 Y N N N
2101 N42 7188 N N N N
2101 N42 7192 N N N N
2101 N42 9001 N Y N N
2101 N42 9002 N Y N N
2101 N42 9854 N N N N
2101 N42 9856 N N N N
2101 N42 9857 N N N N
2101 N42 9858 N N N N
Alternative service
ICA maintenance
2101-N42: IBM 4-hr resp. on-site repair (IOR, 24 x 7)
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| Description | Type | Model | List price | |
| N42 Storage Solution Rack | 2101 | N42 | $6,590 | |
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| Description | Type | Model | Feature | List price |
| Ruggedized Rack Feature | 2101 | N42 | 6080 | $1,500 |
| Suite Attach Kit - 2 M | 2101 | N42 | 6086 | $350 |
| Side Panel | 2101 | N42 | 6098 | $250 |
| Rear Door Heat Exchange | 2101 | N42 | 6858 | $7,250 |
| Side mount 1-Phase PDUs | 2101 | N42 | 7188 | $2,000 |
| Two iPDUs - Plant/Field | 2101 | N42 | 7192 | $3,000 |
| Pwr Cords,1-ph NEMA L60/30 | 2101 | N42 | 9854 | $0 |
| Pwr Cords,1-ph IEC309 P+N+G | 2101 | N42 | 9856 | $0 |
| Pwr Cords,1-ph Aust./NewZland | 2101 | N42 | 9857 | $0 |
| Pwr Cords,1-ph 250Vac Korea | 2101 | N42 | 9858 | $0 |
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| Description | Type | Model | IOR (24x7) | |
| N42 Storage Solution Rack | 2101 | N42 | $46 |
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
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