Consider the following primary rules when you mount the system into a rack:
Ê The system can be placed at any location in the rack. For rack stability, start filling the rack from the bottom.
Ê IBM recommends the use of an IBM approved lift tool for installation of systems into any IBM or non-IBM rack.
Ê IBM does not support installation of the server nodes higher than the 29U position.
Ê Any remaining space in the rack can be used to install other systems or peripheral devices. Ensure that the maximum permissible weight of the rack is not exceeded and the installation rules for these devices are followed.
Ê Before placing the system into the service position, follow the rack manufacturer’s safety instructions regarding rack stability.
Order information: The racking approach for the initial order must be 7965-S42 or #ECR0. If an extra rack is required for I/O expansion drawers, an MES to a system or an #0553 must be ordered.
3.10.5 Useful rack additions
This section highlights several rack addition solutions for IBM Power rack-based systems.
IBM System Storage 7226 Model 1U3 Multi-Media Enclosure
The IBM System Storage 7226 Model 1U3 Multi-Media Enclosure can accommodate up to two tape drives, two RDX removable disk drive docking stations, or up to four DVD-RAM drives.
The IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure supports LTO Ultrium and DAT160 Tape technology, DVD-RAM, and RDX removable storage requirements on the following IBM systems:
Ê IBM Power6 processor-based systems
Ê IBM Power7 processor-based systems
Ê IBM Power8 processor-based systems
Ê IBM Power9 processor-based systems
Ê IBM Power10 processor-based systems
The IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure offers an expansive list of drive feature options, as listed in Table 3-27.
Table 3-27 Supported drive features for the 7226-1U3
The following options are available:
Ê LTO Ultrium 6 Half-High 2.5 TB SAS and FC Tape Drive: With a data transfer rate up to 320 MBps (assuming a 2.5:1 compression), the LTO Ultrium 6 drive is read/write compatible with LTO Ultrium 6 and 5 media, and read-only compatibility with LTO Ultrium 4. By using data compression, an LTO-6 cartridge can store up to 6.25 TB of data.
Ê The LTO Ultrium 7 drive offers a data rate of up to 300 MBps with compression. It also provides read/write compatibility with Ultrium 7 and Ultrium 6 media formats, and
read-only compatibility with Ultrium 5 media formats. By using data compression, an LTO-7 cartridge can store up to 15 TB of data.
Ê The LTO Ultrium 8 drive offers a data rate of up to 300 MBps with compression. It also provides read/write compatibility with Ultrium 8 and Ultrium 7 media formats. It is not read/write compatible with other Ultrium media formats. By using data compression, an LTO-8 cartridge can store up to 30 TB of data.
Ê DVD-RAM: The 9.4 GB SAS Slim Optical Drive with an SAS and USB interface option is compatible with most standard DVD disks.
Ê RDX removable disk drives: The RDX USB docking station is compatible with most RDX removable disk drive cartridges when it is used in the same OS. The 7226 offers the following RDX removable drive capacity options:
– 500 GB (#1107)
– 1.0 TB (#EU01)
– 2.0 TB (#EU2T)
Removable RDX drives are in a rugged cartridge that inserts in to an RDX removable (USB) disk docking station (#1103 or #EU03). RDX drives are compatible with docking stations, which are installed internally in Power8, Power9, and Power10 processor-based servers, where applicable.
Figure 3-11 shows the IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure.
Figure 3-11 IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure
The IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure offers a customer-replaceable unit (CRU) maintenance service to help make the installation or replacement of new drives efficient. Other 7226 components also are designed for CRU maintenance.
The IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure is compatible with most Power8, Power9, and Power10 processor-based systems that offer current level AIX and Linux OSs.
For a complete list of host software versions and release levels that support the IBM System Storage 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure, see IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
Note: Any of the existing 7216-1U2, 7216-1U3, and 7214-1U2 multimedia drawers are also supported.
Flat panel display options
The IBM 7316 Model TF5 is a rack-mountable flat panel console kit that also can be configured with the tray pulled forward and the monitor folded up, which provides full viewing and keying capability for the HMC operator.
The Model TF5 is a follow-on product to the Model TF4 and offers the following features:
Ê A slim, sleek, and lightweight monitor design that occupies only 1U (1.75 in.) in a 19-inch standard rack
Ê A 18.5 inch (409.8 mm x 230.4 mm) flat panel TFT monitor with truly accurate images and virtually no distortion
Ê The ability to mount the IBM Travel Keyboard in the 7316-TF5 rack keyboard tray
Ê Support for the IBM 1×8 Rack Console Switch (#4283) IBM Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switches
The #4283 is a 1×8 Console Switch that fits in the 1U space behind the TF5. It is a CAT5-based switch. It contains eight analog rack interface (ARI) ports for connecting PS/2 or USB console switch cables. It supports chaining of servers that use an IBM Conversion Options switch cable (#4269). This feature provides four cables that connect a KVM switch to a system, or can be used in a daisy-chain scenario to connect up to 128 systems to a single KVM switch. It also supports server-side USB attachments.