7315-CR2 Hardware Management Console (HMC) 
The HMC is a user interface that provides the functions needed to create and maintain a 
multiple-partitioned environment. The interface allows you to directly manipulate HMC-defined objects and 
learn more about detected changes in hardware conditions. The HMC also provides service technicians 
with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment. 
The 7315-CR2 Hardware Management Console (HMC) mounts in a 19-inch system rack. The IBM 
7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks are recommended. These racks operate with a voltage range of 200 V ac 
to 240 V ac. For additional information about these racks, refer to “7014 Rack” on page 31. 
 
Dimensions 
Height  44 mm (1.7 in.) 
Width  440 mm (17.3 in.) 
Depth  653 mm (25.7 in.) 
Weight  12.9 kg (28.4 lbs.) 
Electrical    
Power source loading  0.11 kVA to 0.35 kVA 
Input Voltage  100 V ac to 127 V ac
200 V ac to 240 V ac 
Frequency (hertz)  50 Hz to 60 Hz 
Thermal output (minimum)  375 Btu/hr. (110 watts) 
Thermal output (maximum)  1195 Btu/hr. (350 watts) 
Maximum altitude  2134 m (7,000 ft.) 
Air Temperature 
Requirements 
Operating  Non-Operating 
10 to 35°C
(50 to 95°F)
at altitude 0 m to 914 m (2999 ft.) 
10 to 32°C
(50 to 89.6°F)
at altitude 914 m (2999 ft.) to 2133 m (6998 ft.)
 
10 to 43°C
(50 to 110°F)
 
Humidity Requirements  Operating  Non-Operating 
(Noncondensing)  8% to 80%  8% to 80% 
Noise Emissions¹  Operating  Idle 
L
WAd 
6.5 bels  6.5 bels 
Note:  See “Noise Emission Notes” on page 336 for definitions of noise emissions positions. 
 
 
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