Table 5. Power planning reference information for Power9 (continued)
For this information... Go to...
Supported power cords https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?topic=pr-
supported-power-cords-8
Modication of IBM-provided power cords https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?topic=pp-
modication-provided-power-cords-8
Power distribution unit and power cord options for
7014, 7953, and 7965 racks
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?
topic=pp-power-distribution-unit-power-cord-
options-7014-7953-7965-racks-9
Planning for cables https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?topic=shp-
planning-cables-8
Power cord routing and retention https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?topic=cm-
power-cord-routing-retention-8
System calculators https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9?topic=ps-
system-calculators-8
Table 6. Power planning reference information for IBM Storage ScaleSystem Utility Node
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PSU https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?
topic=overview-power-supply-units-psus
EMS node specications https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?
topic=sheets-ems-node-specications
Model 7965-S42 rack specications https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?topic=rack-
model-7965-s42-specications
Rack installation specications for racks that are
not purchased from IBM
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?topic=pr-
rack-installation-specications-racks-that-are-not-
purchased-from
IBM Storage ScaleSystem Utility Node
requirements
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?
topic=planning-storage-scalesystem-utility-node-
requirements
Connections for the IBM Storage ScaleSystem
Utility Node
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?
topic=cables-connections-utility-node
Installing and connecting the management server
for an IBM Storage Scale System
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?topic=task-
installing-connecting-management-server-elastic-
storage-system
PSU LEDs https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sssun?topic=leds-
power-supply-unit-psu
Physical installation planning
Before you set up your system environment, you must verify that the prerequisite conditions for the
system are met.
This information applies to the supported hardware components. Answer the following questions before
you start the installation process:
• Does your physical site meet the environment requirements for your system?
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