IBM 990 Server User Manual


 
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Channels and channel adapters no longer supported on z990
The following channels and/or channel adapters are no
longer supported:
Parallel channels - an ESCON converter is required;
IBM 9034 or Optica 34600 FXBT
OSA-2 adapters - use equivalent OSA-Express adapt-
ers, for FDDI use 1000BASE-T or Gigabit Ethernet with
appropriate multi-protocol switch or router
OSA-Express ATM - use 1000BASE-T or Gigabit Ether-
net with appropriate multi-protocol switch or router
4-Port ESCON cards - will be replaced with 16-port
ESCON cards during upgrade
FICON (pre FICON Express) - will be replaced with
FICON Express during upgrade
PCICC - replaced with PCIXCC for most functions
The fi rst ICB-2 or 3 required a slot. The second to the
fourth required another slot. The fi fth to the sixth required
another slot. (STI - 2/3 cards each supports two ICBs)
z990 Power/Heating/Cooling
System Power Consumption (kW)
Model / Confi g 1 I/O Cage 2 I/O Cage 3 I/O Cage
A08 5.3 7.8 10.3
B16 7.3 9.8 12.3
C24 9.1 11.6 13.9
D32 10.8 13.3 15.8
Note: Assumes maximum confi guration of I/O Cages 60 amp cords
System Cooling (Air Flow Rate - CFM)
Model / Confi g 1 I/O Cage 2 I/O Cage 3 I/O Cage
A08 1400 1800 2200
B16 1800 2200 3000
C24 2200 2600 3250
D32 2200 3000 3250
Note: Assumes chilled underfl oor temperature of 24
O
C and maximum con-
fi guration of I/O cages
Heat Output (kBTU/hr)
Model / Confi g 1 I/O Cage 2 I/O Cage 3 I/O Cage
A08 18.02 26.52 35.02
B16 24.82 33.32 41.82
C24 30.94 39.44 47.26
D32 36.72 45.22 53.72
z990 Dimensions
z990
# of Frames 2 Frames
IBF contained within 2 frames
Height (w/ covers) 194.1 cm / 76.4 in (40 EIA)
Width (w/ covers) 157.7 cm / 62.1 in (each frame 30.2 in)
Depth (w/ covers) 157.7 cm / 62.1 in
Height Reduction 178.5 cm / 70.3 in (38 EIA)
Width Reduction None
Machine Area 2.49 sq. meters / 26.78 sq. feet
Service Clearance 5.45 sq. meters / 58.69 sq. feet
(IBF contained within the frame)
Physical Characteristics