IBM 1500VA - User Manual

IBM United States Hardware Announcement
110-210, dated September 28, 2010
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 110-210 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
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IBM 1000VA and 1500VA LCD Tower UPS options
available for IBM System x servers
Table of contents
1 Overview 5 Publications
2 Key prerequisites 6 Technical information
3 Planned availability date 11 Terms and conditions
3 Description 16 Prices
3 Product positioning 19 Order now
3 Product number
At a glance
IBM® 1000VA and 1500VA LCD Tower Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
offerings provide power protection with increased efficiency and simplified power
management to safeguard high-availability IBM System x® server environments.
• 1000VA (750 W), and 1500VA (1000 W) tower offerings
• 95+% energy efficiency across line at 100% load
• Nine-language graphical Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which provides intuitive
management and monitoring capabilities
• Hot-swappable batteries for maximum uptime, availability, and ease of
maintenance
• ABM three-stage charging technology significantly extends battery service life and
optimizes recharge time
• Standard intelligent Power Manager Supervisory software to monitor, manage, and
to gradually shut down the connected load in the event of a power failure
• Optional Network Management Card (46M4110) for enhanced UPS monitoring and
control
• Optional Environmental Monitoring Probe (46M4113) for thermal management
requirements
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Integration with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager
TM
(AEM) for single
pane of glass power and thermal trending analysis and management
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM
Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
In today's high availability server environments, unplanned power outages or line
quality irregularities can have a considerable financial impact on small, medium, and
large enterprise businesses. Selecting the right uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
can efficiently, reliably, and affordably help protect against these potentially costly
incidents.
The new power-dense IBM 1000VA and 1500VA LCD Tower UPS offerings provide
maximum protection, increased efficiency, and simplified power management to
safeguard small offices or System x distributed tower server environments.
IBM 5396 UPS tower offerings come in space-efficient 1.0kVA and 1.5kVA tower
designs. These models are equipped to meet the requirements of your highest

IBM 1500VA Specifications

General

Type	Line Interactive
Output Power	900W
Wattage	900W
Form Factor	Tower
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Capacity	1500VA
Transfer Time	4-6 ms
Communication Ports	USB
Model	IBM 1500VA

Summary

At a Glance Summary

Product Overview

Key Prerequisites

Product Description

Communications and Management Features

Details features for communication and managing the UPS, including ports and software.

Product Positioning in System x Line

Explains how the UPS fits within IBM's System x offerings and competitive landscape.

Product Number Identification

Lists the specific product numbers (SEO) for the UPS models announced.

IBM Product Publications

IBM Publications Center Portal Access

Provides access to the IBM Publications Center for product documentation and marketing material.

IBM Services

Global Technology Services Overview

Details IBM's global technology services for IT infrastructure management and support.

System x and BladeCenter Support

Focuses on recommended core technical support for IBM System x hardware and software.

Technical Information and Specifications

Specified Operating Environment

Details the specified operating environment, including temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Physical Specifications and Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions and weights for the 1000VA and 1500VA UPS models.

Electrical Specifications

Equipment Approvals and Safety Standards

Lists the equipment approvals and safety certifications for the UPS units.

Operating Environment Details

Specifies the operating temperature, humidity, and maximum altitude for the UPS.

Hardware Requirements

Indicates if there are any specific hardware requirements for the UPS.

Software Requirements for UPS Management

Program Requirements

Lists any specific program requirements for using the UPS management software.

Compatibility

User Group Requirements

Mentions satisfaction of requirements from various worldwide user group communities.

Planning Information

Provides planning information, including customer responsibilities and cable orders.

Installability and Setup

Details the installation process, including time estimate and required steps.

Packaging Dimensions and Weight

Supplies for End Users

Security, Auditability, and Control

IBM Electronic Services

Terms and Conditions

IBM Global Financing Options

Details IBM Global Financing services for IT acquisition and management.

Warranty Period

Specifies the standard warranty period for the UPS and optional features.

Extended Warranty Service

Provides information on the extended warranty service available for the product.

Warranty Service Details

Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service

Explains CRU service, including NBD delivery and return procedures for defective units.

On-site Service

International Warranty Service (IWS)

Licensing Information

Maintenance Services Overview

ServicePac and Related Maintenance Services

Describes ServicePac, ServiceSuite, ServiceElect, and ServiceElite for warranty upgrades and maintenance.

Warranty Service Upgrade Details

Maintenance Service Procedures

CRU Service Procedures

On-site Service Procedures

Alternative Service Options

Maintenance Service Details

CRU Service Process

On-site Service Process

Non-IBM Parts Support

Warranty Service for Non-IBM Parts

Explains warranty service for selected non-IBM parts installed in IBM machines.

Warranty Upgrades and Maintenance for Non-IBM Parts

IBM Hourly Service Rate Classification

Model Conversions

Machine Installation

Program License Charges

Licensed Code Information

Educational Allowance

Pricing Information

Single Entity Offerings (SEO)

ServicePac for Warranty and Maintenance

ServicePac for Maintenance Agreement

Maintenance Charges and Pricing

IBM Global Financing Details

How to Order

Trademarks

Terms of Use