Table 87. Supported PDU power cords for POWER9 systems (continued)
Featur
e code
(FC)
Description
• Voltage
• Amperage
• Phase
• Length
• Wall plug
IBM
shipped
plug
View of
plug
Matched
female
connector
(on cord)
Matched
female
wall
receptacle
(on wall)
IBM part
number
Countries
7196
PDU with xed cord
• 200 - 208 V ac or
240 V ac
• 60 A plug (48 A
derated)
• 3-phase delta
• 4.3 m (14 ft)
• IEC 309, 3P+G
Plug type
460P9W
Connector
type
460C9W
Receptacle
type
460R9W
United
States,
Canada,
Latin
America,
Japan, and
Taiwan
Modication of IBM-provided power cords
Modication of IBM-provided power cords must only be done in rare circumstances because the power
cords that are provided with IBM systems meet stringent design and manufacturing specications.
IBM encourages the use of an IBM released power cord because of the specications that must be met
for both the design and manufacture of our IBM power cords. The specications, the components that are
used in the design, and the manufacturing process is an external safety agency approved process that is
audited by safety agencies on a periodic and ongoing basis to ensure quality and compliance with design
requirements.
When a server leaves the manufacturing site, it is safety agency listed, therefore, IBM does not
recommend modifying IBM-provided power cords. In the rare circumstance where modication of an IBM
provided power cord is deemed essential, you must:
• Discuss the modication with their insurance provider to assess the effect, if any, on insurance
coverage.
• Consult with a professional electrician regarding compliance with local codes.
The following excerpts from the Services Reference Manual (SRM) explains IBM policy on power cord
alteration and the liabilities involved.
SRM excerpts
A cable group that is associated with a purchased IBM machine, and bearing an IBM label, is the property
of the IBM machine owner. All other IBM furnished cable groups (except those for which specic
purchase invoices have been paid) are the property of IBM.
Customers assume all risks that are associated with turning a machine over to others for the performance
of technical work such as, but not limited to, the installation or removal of features, alterations or
attachments.
IBM will advise the customer of any limitation, resulting from the alteration, affecting IBM's ability to
provide Warranty Service or Maintenance after review by the appropriate Service Delivery and Field
Marketing Practices personnel.
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