User Service Guide, Fourth Edition - Server Expansion Unit

Chapter 2
Site Preparation
Electrical Specifications
4
System Power Specifications
Table 2-4 and Table 2-5 list the AC power requirements for a Server Expansion Unit. These tables provide
information to help determine the amount of AC power needed for your computer room.
1. “Maximum theoretical power” is used to describe input power at the AC input. It is expressed in Watts
and Volt-Amps to take into account power factor correction. The calculated sum is the maximum worst
case power consumption for every subsystem in the server. This number will not be exceeded by a
properly functioning server for any combination of hardware and software.
2. “Marked electrical power” is the input power measured at the AC input expressed in Volt-Amps. The
marked electrical power is the rating given on the chassis label and represents the input power required
for facility AC power planning and wiring requirements. This number represents the expected maximum
power consumption for the server based on the power rating of the bulk power supplies. This number can
safely be used to size AC circuits and breakers for the system.
Table 2-4 AC Power Specifications
Requirements Value Comments
Nominal input voltage 200 - 240 VAC
Minimum Operating Voltage 180 VAC
Maximum Operating Voltage 269 VAC
Frequency range
(minimum–maximum)
50/60 Hz
Number of phases 1
Rated line current 7 A Per line cord
Maximum inrush current 36 A peak for 20 ms Per line cord
Dropout carry-through time at
minimum line voltage
20 ms
Circuit breaker rating 20 A Per line cord
Power factor correction >0.98
>0.95
At all loads at 50–100% of
supply rating
At all loads at 25–50% of
supply rating
Ground leakage current (mA) < 3 mA Per line cord
Table 2-5 System Power Requirements
Power Required (50 - 60 Hz) Watts VA Comments
Maximum Theoretical Power 1000 1020 See #1 below
Marked Electrical Power --- 1300 7.2A @ 180 VAC,
see note #2
Typical Maximum Power 649 662 See note #3