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Chapter 1. General description 5
1.2.2 Rack-mount model
The IBM System p5 520 or IBM System p5 520Q can be configured as a 4U rack-mount
model with the selected feature code. Table 1-3 lists the physical attributes and Figure 1-2
shows the system.
Table 1-3 Physical attributes of the rack-mount model
Figure 1-2 IBM System p5 520 and IBM System p5 520Q rack-type model (FC 7160)
The p5-520 or p5-520Q, when configured as a 4U rack-mounted server, is intended to be
installed in a 19-inch rack, thereby enabling efficient use of computer room floor space. If the
IBM 7014 T42 rack is used to mount the server, it is possible to place up to 10 systems in an
area of 644 mm (25.5 in.) x 1147 mm (45.2 in.).
To order a p5-520 or p5-520Q system as a rack-mounted version, FC 7190 must be selected.
In addition to the rack-mounted version, the server can be installed in either IBM or OEM
racks. Therefore, you are required to select one of the following features:
IBM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7160)
OEM Rack-mount Drawer Rail Kit (FC 7161)
Included with the rack-mounted server packaging are all of the components and instructions
necessary to enable installation in a 19-inch rack using suitable tools.
The GXT135P 2D graphics accelerator with analog and digital interfaces (FC 1980) is
available and is supported for SMS, firmware menus, and other low-level functions, as well as
when AIX 5L or Linux starts the X11-based graphical user interface. You can use graphical
Dimension
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a. For a specific region, such as China, check specifications for specific dimensions.
Rack (FC 7918)
Height 178 mm (7.0 in.)
Width 437 mm (17.2 in.)
Depth 584 mm (23.0 in.)
Weight
Weight 43.0 kg (95 lb.)
Shipping weight 53.0 kg (117 lb.)