FlashSystem 900 Product Guide
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Physical and electrical specifications
FlashSystem 900 has the following physical, electrical, and environmental specifications:
Dimensions and weight
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Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.) (19-inch rack standard)
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Depth: 761 mm (29.96 in.)
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Height: 86.2 mm (3.39 in.)
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Weight: 17.69 kg (39 lb)
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Air temperature
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Operating: Minimum of 5°C (50°F) at 30.5 m below to 3,000 m above sea level (100 ft below to
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9,840 ft above); Maximum rated up to 40°C (95°F) at 30.5 m below to 950 m above sea level,
de-rated 1°C for each 225 m above 950 m up to 3,000 m
Non-operating: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 125°F)
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Relative humidity
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Operating: 20% - 80%
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Non-operating: 10% - 90%
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Electrical power
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Voltage range: 100-240 V AC
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Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
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Acoustical noise emission
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7.2 bels (idling)
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7.2 bels (operating)
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Power consumption
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1300 watts PSU, 900 watts maximum, 625 watts RAID5 typical operation, per 2U
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Heat dissipation: 2133 BTU per hour (assuming 625W)
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Warranty information and upgrades
IBM FlashSystem 900 is shipped with a one-year and a three-year warranty.
Technical Advisor (TA) support is provided during the warranty period. The TA enhances end-to-end
support for the client’s complex IT solutions. The TA uses an integrated approach for proactive,
coordinated cross-team support to allow customers to maximize IT availability. TA support for
FlashSystem is delivered remotely and includes a documented support plan, coordinated problem and
crisis management, reporting on the client's hardware inventories and microcode levels, and consultation
about FlashSystem microcode updates. The Technical Advisor conducts a Welcome Call with the client
and provides a statement of work for this support.
Flash media within IBM FlashSystem is covered in full during the warranty and maintenance period. The
system is also Energy Star certified.
