Specifications

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connect up to 128 systems to a single KVM switch. It also supports server-side USB
attachments.
1.8.10 OEM rack
The system can be installed in a suitable OEM rack, provided that the rack conforms to the
EIA-310-D standard for 19-inch racks. This standard is published by the Electrical Industries
Alliance. For detailed information, see the IBM Power Systems Hardware Information Center
at the following website:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/index.jsp
The website mentions the following key points:
򐂰 The front rack opening must be 451 mm wide ± 0.75 mm (17.75 in. ± 0.03 in.), and the
rail-mounting holes must be 465 mm ± 0.8 mm (18.3 in. ± 0.03 in.) apart on-center
(horizontal width between the vertical columns of holes on the two front-mounting flanges
and on the two rear-mounting flanges). Figure 1-7 on page 21 is a top view showing the
specification dimensions.
Figure 1-7 Top view of rack specification dimensions (not specific to IBM)
571mm (22.50 in.)
Drawer Rail
Mounting
Flanges
Back, No Door
494mm (19.45 in.)
Front, No Door
203mm (8.0 in.)
719mm (28.31 in.)
51mm (2.01 in.)
451mm (17.76 in.)
494mm (19.45 in.)