Table 6. Dimensions for doors (continued)
Door model Width Height Depth Weight
FC ECRC and
ECRD acoustic
front and rear
doors, black OEM
590 mm (23.2
in.)
1942 mm (76.5 in.) 110 mm (4.3 in) 17.7 kg (39 lb)
Table 7. Dimensions for side covers
Width
1
Depth Height Weight
2
12 mm (0.5 in.) 1070 mm (42.1 in.) 1942 mm (76.5 in.) 20 kg (44 lb)
1
Side covers increase the overall width of the rack by 12 mm (0.5 in.) per side, but are only used on the ends of
the rows.
2
Weight is for each side cover.
Table 8. Environment requirements
1
Environment Recommended operating Allowable operating Nonoperating
ASHRAE class A3
Airflow direction Front-to-back
Temperature
2
18°C - 27°C (64°F - 80°F) 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) 1°C - 60°C (34°F - 140°F)
Humidity range 5.5°C (42°F) dew point
(DP) to 60% relative
humidity (RH) and 15°C
(59°F) dew point
-12.0°C (10.4°F) DP and
8% - 80% RH
8% - 80% RH
Maximum dew point 24°C (75°F) 27°C (80°F)
Maximum operating
altitude
3050 m (10000 ft)
Shipping temperature -40°C - 60°C (-40°F -
140°F)
Shipping relative humidity 5% - 100%
1. The nal ASHRAE class is determined by the hardware that is installed in the rack. Individual specications
for each piece of hardware must be reviewed.
2. Derate maximum allowable dry-bulb temperature 1°C per 175 m above 950 m. IBM recommends a
temperature range of 18°C - 27°C (64°F - 80.6°F).
Table 9. Service clearances
Front
1
Back
915 mm (36 in.) 915 mm (36 in.)
1
Storage racks require larger service clearances in the front of the rack.
Rear door heat exchanger
Specications for Power orderable feature code (FC) EC05 (rear door heat exchanger indicator, model
1164-95X).
Chapter 3. Planning for hardware
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