Table 31. Environment requirements (continued)
Environment Recommended operating Allowable operating Nonoperating
Humidity range 5.5°C (42°F) dew point
(DP) to 60% relative
humidity (RH) and 15°C
(59°F) dew point
-12.0°C (10.4°F) DP and
8% - 80% RH
5% - 80% RH
Maximum dew point 24°C (75°F) 27°C (80°F)
Maximum operating
altitude
3050 m (10000 ft)
Shipping temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to
140°F)
Shipping relative humidity 5% - 100%
1. Derate maximum allowable dry-bulb temperature 1°C per 175 m above 950 m.
Table 32. Service clearances for rack-mounted expansion unit
Front Back Sides
914 mm (36 in.) 914 mm (36 in.) 914 mm (36 in.)
Side and top clearances are optional during operation.
Safety compliance: This hardware is designed and certied to meet the following safety standards: UL
60950; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950–00; EN 60950; IEC 60950 including all National Differences.
Rack specications
Rack specications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power,
temperature, environment, and service clearances.
For non-IBM rack specications, see “Rack installation specications for racks that are not purchased
from IBM” on page 70.
Select your rack model to view its specications.
Related reference
Rack installation specications for racks that are not purchased from IBM
Learn about the requirements and specications for installing IBM systems into racks that were not
purchased from IBM.
Planning for the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
Rack specications provide detailed information for your rack, including dimensions, electrical, power,
temperature, environment, and service clearances.
Some products can have rack installation limitations. Refer to the specic server or product specications
for any restrictions.
The following provide specications for the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks.
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