Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions 
 
Eserver pSeries 655Product 
Configuration 
Declared A-Weighted Sound Power 
Level, L
WAd 
(B) 
Declared A-Weighted Sound Pressure 
Level, LpAm (dB) 
Operating  Idle  Operating  Idle 
One processor node (16 max.), 
nominal conditions, 
non-acoustical doors
 
7.4  7.4  57  57 
One processor node (16 max.) 
nominal conditions, acoustical 
doors
 
6.7
(4) 
6.7
(4) 
50
(4) 
50
(4) 
Typical configuration of (3 
processor nodes, bulk power, 1 
I/O drawer), nominal conditions, 
non-acoustical doors
 
8.2  8.2  64  64 
Typical configuration of (3 
processor nodes, bulk power, 1 
I/O drawer), nominal conditions, 
acoustical doors
 
7.5
(4) 
7.5
(4) 
57
(4) 
57
(4) 
Maximum configuration of (16 
processor nodes, bulk power), 
nominal conditions, 
non-acoustical doors
 
8.7
(3)
, 
(4) 
8.7
(3)
, 
(4) 
69
(3)
, 
(4) 
69
(3)
, 
(4) 
Maximum configuration of (16 
processor nodes, bulk power), 
nominal conditions, acoustical 
doors
 
8.0
(3)
, 
(4) 
8.0
(3)
, 
(4) 
62
(3)
, 
(4) 
62
(3)
, 
(4) 
Notes:  
1.    L
WAd 
is the upper-limit A-weighted sound level; LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at 
the 1-meter bystander positions; 1 B = 10 dB. 
2.    All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296. 
3.    Attention:   Your server installation may be subject to government regulations (such as those prescribed by 
OSHA or European Community Directives) that cover noise-level exposure in the workplace. The Eserver
pSeries 7040-W42 rack is available with an optional-acoustical-door feature. This feature can reduce the 
likelihood of exceeding the noise-level-exposure limits for racks that are ″densly populated″  with Eserver
pSeries 7039-651 processor nodes. The actual sound-pressure levels in your installation will depend on a variety 
of factors, including the number of racks that are installed; the size, materials, and configuration of the room 
where the racks are installed; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature; and 
employees’ location in relation to the equipment. It is recommended that a qualified person, such as an industrial 
hygienist, be consulted to determine if the sound-pressure levels that employees may be exposed to exceed 
regulatory limits. 
4.    These numbers are based on preliminary data and are subject to change.
 
  
Environmental Specifications 
 
Environmental Specification  Operating  Non-Operating  Storage  Shipping 
Temperature  10 to 32°C
(50 to 90°F) 
10 to 43°C
(50 to 109°F) 
1 to 60°C
(34 to 140°F) 
–40 to 60°C
(–40 to 140°F) 
Relative Humidity 
(Noncondensing) 
8 to 80 %  8 to 80 %  5 to 80 %  5 to 100 % 
Maximum Wet Bulb  23°C (73°F)  27°C (73°F)  29°C (84°F)  29°C (84°F) 
 
 
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