x3500 m5 x3550 m5 x3650 m5 Data Center Plan v1.0.4

x3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Data Center Planning
v1.0.4
BUSINESS CRITICAL FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE IN POWER

PERFORMANCE
The System x3550 M5 is a Combining balanced Each server supports up to

cost and density balanced performance and flexibility, 2 hot-swap power supplies
1U, 2-socket business- the x3550 M5 is a great for redundancy. A choice of
critical server, and the choice for small and medium 550W, 750W, and 900W
x3650 M5 is a versatile \ businesses and up to the power supplies are
2U two-socket business- large enterprise. It can available to meet your
critical server. provide outstanding uptime environmental needs. The
to keep business-critical 750W is available in
applications and cloud platinum and titanium
deployments running safely. options.
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Author:
Rani Doughty
rdoughty@lenovo.com
Questions / Comments: power@lenovo.com

Data Center Services, Enterprise Business Group
Revision History
1.0.0 – October 30, 2014 Initial Release
1.0.1 – October 31, 2014 Minor changes: Further explanation of Power

Configurator Fuel Gauge, pg 36.
Updates to explanation of system throttling, page 38.
1.0.2 – November 6, 2014 Minor changes: Over-subscription explanation and
Fuel Gauge descriptions
1.0.3 – April 21, 2015 Update to template
1.0.4 – June 25, 2015 Added x3500 M5 power information, DC PSU, 1300W
PSU, 1500W PSU
Contributors:
Tim WT Chen
Reviewers:
Matthew Archibald
With thanks to:

Tim WT Chen
Mathieu Bordier
Andrew Huang
Chuck CC Fang
Ray IC Ho
Roger CH Hung
David Watts
Tony KH Liu
Teresa YT Hsu
Jason CH Yen
Charles MH Hu
Robert (Bob) Wolford
Zeydy Ortiz
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................5
About This Guide....................................................................................................5
X3500 M5, X3550 M5 & X3650 M5 INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUALS........................6
CONFIGURING POWER FOR THE X3500 M5, X3550 M5 & X3650 M5 SYSTEMS..................7
M5 SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU) OVERVIEW........................................................8
550W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information...............................8
750W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information................................8
1300W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information..............................9
1500W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information.............................9
900W -48V DC PSU – Rating & Part Number Information...................................10
80 PLUS...............................................................................................................11
ENERGY STAR FOR SERVERS....................................................................................11
X3500 M5, X3550 M5 & X3650 M5 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR, PLACEMENT AND
CONFIGURATION RULES...............................................................................................12
Power Supply Input Connector.............................................................................12
Power Supply Placement......................................................................................13
Power Supply Installation Ordering.....................................................................14
Power Supply Configuration Rules.......................................................................15
IMM2.1 POWER MANAGEMENT....................................................................................16
Accessing to the IMM2.1 interface.......................................................................17
IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page...........................................................19
Power Policy: Redundancy....................................................................................20
Power Policy: Power Capping...............................................................................21
Power Modules.....................................................................................................22
Power Monitoring and Power Allocation..............................................................24
Power History......................................................................................................25
Power Performance.............................................................................................27
UEFI POWER SETTINGS...............................................................................................28
Accessing the uEFI interface...............................................................................30
uEFI Power Restore Policies................................................................................32
uEFI Power Settings............................................................................................33
uEFI Operating Modes.........................................................................................38
POWER SUPPLY OVER-SUBSCRIPTION AND THROTTLING..................................................40
Power Supply Over-subscription.........................................................................40
Power Supply Over-subscription and Power Supply failure.................................41
System Throttling.................................................................................................42
NODE MANAGER POWER AND THERMAL UTILITY TOOL.....................................................43
POWER CONFIGURATOR...............................................................................................44
Power Configurator – Fuel Gauge Examples........................................................45
TYPICAL POWER CONSUMPTION FOR COMMON M5 CONFIGURATIONS.................................47
x3550 M5 Typical Configurations..........................................................................47
x3650 M5 Typical Configurations..........................................................................50
CUSTOMIZED PDU CONFIGURATIONS............................................................................52
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TYPICAL PDU CONFIGURATIONS...................................................................................53

550W PSU Configuration Diagrams......................................................................53
X3550 M5 & X3650 M5 PDU AND LINE CORD SELECTION..............................................92
Switched and Monitored PDUs - North America..................................................92
Switched and Monitored PDUs - International.....................................................93
Enterprise PDUs – North America.......................................................................94
Enterprise PDUs – International..........................................................................95
Front-end PDUs – North America........................................................................97
Front-end PDUs – International...........................................................................97
Universal Rack PDUs............................................................................................98
0U Basic PDUs - North America........................................................................101
0U Basic PDUs – International...........................................................................101
M5 POWER CORDS...................................................................................................102
x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Worldwide PDU Power Cords (PSU to PDU).................102
x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 North American Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)..........104
x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 International Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)..............105
x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 PSU Rack & Line Cord Compatibility Charts...................107
REFERENCE MATERIAL..............................................................................................111
SYSTEM X PDU LINE CORDS......................................................................................111
System x North American PDUs Line Cords.......................................................111
System x International PDUs Line Cords...........................................................116
WHAT IS N+N AND N+1 PSU REDUNDANCY................................................................122
N+N and N+1 Examples......................................................................................122
IEC 320 CONNECTORS..............................................................................................124
IEC 309 PLUG DETAILS............................................................................................124
IEC 309 Plug Sleeve Ratings..............................................................................124
IEC 309 Pin Decode............................................................................................125
INGRESS PROTECTION (IP) DECODE...........................................................................126
THREE PHASE POWER CALCULATION DIAGRAMS...........................................................126
60A Three Phase Delta Power Calculations.......................................................126
M5 SYSTEM DOCUMENTS...........................................................................................129
SUPPORT.................................................................................................................130
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Introduction
The System x x3500 M5, x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 servers provide
outstanding performance for your mission-critical applications. Its energy-efficient
design supports more cores, memory, and data capacity in a compact 1U and 2U
package that is easy to service and manage. With more computing power per watt
and the latest Intel Xeon processors, you can reduce costs while maintaining speed
and availability.
The x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 server portfolio is based on the Intel Xeon
processor E5-2600 v3 product family which comprises of a Tower or 5U (x3500 M5),
1U (x3550 M5) and 2U (x3650 M5), 2 socket systems.
The x3500 M5 system has 2 cooling zones and contains space for up to 4 hot swap
fans, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. Up to two redundant hot swap 550W AC, 750W
AC, 900W AC and 1500W AC power supplies can be installed, supporting N+N, N+1,
and N configurations.
The x3550 M5 system has 2 cooling zones and contains space for up to 8 hot-swap
fans, supporting N+1 fan redundancy. Up to two redundant hot-swap 550W AC, 750W
AC, 900W AC or DC and 1500W AC power supplies can be installed, supporting N+N,
N+1, and N configurations.
The x3650 M5 has 2 cooling zones and contains space for up to 6 hot-swap fans,
supporting N+1 fan redundancy. Up to two redundant hot-swap 550W AC, 750W AC,
900W AC or DC, 1300W AC and 1500W AC power supplies can be installed,
supporting N+N, N+1, and N configurations.
The x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 systems covered in this guide are currently
marketed worldwide. The intent of this guide is to provide power information for
installation planning of x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 Systems. This guide
contains examples of the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 servers connected to
various PDUs and circuits.
About This Guide
When using this guide keep in mind that power connections to the x3500 M5, x3550
M5 and x3650 M5 servers must be wired to comply with local and/or national
electrical codes. Consult your local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to ensure
compliance.
Each example covered in this guide gives System x PDU options information.
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X3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Installation & Service Manuals
The installation and service guides for each system can be downloaded from the
following sites:
x3500 M5 (5464):
https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5096811
x3550 M5 (5463):
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systemx/documentation/topic/com.lenovo.s
ysx.5463.doc/PDF_5463_isg.pdf
x3650 M5 (5462):
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systemx/documentation/topic/com.lenovo.s
ysx.5462.doc/PDF_5462_isg.pdf
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Configuring Power for the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Systems
The x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 support up to two hot pluggable common
form factor (CFFv2) power supplies (PSU) available in five different capacities:
• 550W AC Platinum
• 750W AC Titanium
• 1300W AC Titanium
• 900W -48V DC Power
The following table shows PSU compatibility information for each server:
Description* x3500 M5 x3550 M5 x3650 M5

550W AC Platinum Yes Yes Yes
750W AC Titanium Yes Yes Yes
1300W AC Titanium No No Yes
900W -48V DC Power No Yes Yes
* For part number information refer to the M5 System Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Overview section.
With five PSU capacities available, a system can be configured with a pair of
redundant PSUs that supplies just enough power to support the system as-
configured.
To ensure you are configuring sufficient power for your particular configuration, use
the Power Configurator at the link below to estimate the power consumption and heat
load for your x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 server configurations. You can
download the tool from the below site.
Power Configurator tool link:

http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-PWRCONF
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M5 System Power Supply Unit (PSU) Overview
550W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3500 M5 PN: 00AL533 FC: A5MY
x3550 M5 PN: 00KA094 FC: A5AX
x3650 M5 PN: 00FK930 FC: A5ET
DC Output Wattage @ 100-127V AC 550W
Max Input Amps @ 100-127V 6.5A
Nominal Input Voltage Range 100-127V AC & 200-240V AC @ 50-60 Hz.
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3500 M5 PN: 00AL534 FC: A5MZ
x3550 M5 PN: 00KA096 FC: A5AY
x3650 M5 PN: 00FK932 FC: A5EU
750W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3500 M5 PN: 00AL535 FC: A5N1
x3550 M5 PN: 00KA097 FC: A5AZ
x3650 M5 PN: 00FK934 FC: A5EV
DC Output Wattage @ 100-127V AC Not Supported
Max Input Amps @ 100-127V Not Supported
Nominal Input Voltage Range 200-240V AC @ 50-60 Hz.
Refer to page 9 for additional PSU rating and part number information.
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Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3500 M5 PN: 00AL536 FC: A5N0
x3550 M5 PN: 00KA098 FC: A5B0
x3650 M5 PN: 00FK936 FC: A5EW
Max Input Amps @ 200-240V 5A
1300W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3650 M5 PN: 00MU911 FC: ASQG
Nominal Input Voltage Range 200-240V AC @ 50-60 Hz.
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3500 M5 PN: 00MW035 FC: ASUJ
x3550 M5 PN: 00MV211 FC: ASPQ
x3650 M5 PN: 00MU909 FC: ASQE
Refer to page 10 for additional PSU rating and part number information.
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900W -48V DC PSU – Rating & Part Number Information
Power Supply Unit Part Numbers x3550 M5 PN: 00MV212 FC: ASPR
x3650 M5 PN: 00MU910 FC: ASQF
DC Output Wattage 900W
Nominal Input Voltage Range 48V (-48V to -60V)
Depending on your load and power requirements, the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and
x3650 M5 servers support the following power supply installation:
 One 550W
 One 750W
 One 900W
 One 1300W
 One 1500W
 Two 550W
 Two 750W
 Two 900W
 Two 1300W
 Two 1500W
Figure 1: M5 hot swap power supply
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80 PLUS
80 PLUS is a performance specification for power supplies used within servers and
computers. To meet the 80 PLUS standard, the power supply must have an efficiency
of 80% or greater, at 20%, 50%, and 100% of rated load with PF of 0.9 or greater.
The standard has several grades, such as Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and
Titanium. More information on 80 PLUS is available at http://www.80PLUS.org.
The power supplies used in x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 Systems are hot-
swap high efficiency 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium (PSU model dependent) power
supplies operating at 94% efficiency for Platinum and 96% efficiency for Titanium.
The efficiency varies by load as shown in the table below.
Power Efficiencies at Different Load Levels (230V)
20% load 50% load 100% load

80 PLUS Platinum standard 90.00% 94.00% 91.00%
M5 550W PSU 91.85% 94.32% 93.05%
M5 750W PSU 92.23% 94.66% 92.89%
M5 900W PSU 93.63% 94.87% 93.26%
M5 1500 PSU 94.28% 94.38% 92.11%
80 PLUS Titanium standard 94.00% 96.00% 91.00%
M5 750W PSU 95.82% 96.75% 95.36%
M5 1300W PSU 95.26% 96.00% 94.13%
ENERGY STAR for Servers
The Lenovo x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 Server Family are ENERGY STAR®
certified Computer Servers. For additional details on ENERGY STAR, refer to:
ENERGY STAR for Enterprise Servers website:

http://www.energystar.gov/products/certified-products/detail/enterprise-servers
ENERGY STAR Certified Enterprise Servers:

https://data.energystar.gov/Active-Specifications/ENERGY-STAR-Certified-
Enterprise-Servers/46gm-kmbv?
Lenovo ENERGY STAR Certified hardware:

http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/energy.html
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x3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Power Supply Connector, Placement

and Configuration Rules
The following section covers the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 power supplies
unit (PSU) input connector, the power supply placement, and the power supply
installation order.
Power Supply Input Connector
The AC input connector for the power supplies in the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650
M5 contains IEC320 C14 inlets and requires a line cord with a C13 plug.
The following figure is the M5 systems with C14 inlets and C13 line cord. In this
example, the PDU end has C13 inlets and C14 plug on the line cord.
x3500M5
x3550M5
PDU x3650M5
C14 inlets
Figure 2: PSU to PDU line cord
Refer to the M5 Power Cords section for additional details on selecting an

appropriate line cord.
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Power Supply Placement

The power supplies are labeled from left to right when viewed from the rear of the
server. The power supplies are labeled: PS 1, and PS 2. Figure 3 displays the power
supplies for the x3500 M5.
PS 1
PS 2
Figure 3: x3500 M5 power supply placement
Figure 4 displays the power supplies for the x3550 M5.
PS 1 PS 2
Figure 5 displays the power supplies for the x3650 M5.

PS 1 PS 2
PS 1 PS 2
(primary/default) (redundant)
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Power Supply Installation Ordering
You must install the power supply for power supply bay 1 first in both systems. For
example:
Figure 6: x3500 M5 PSU bay 1 populated
Filler panel PSU bay 2
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Power Supply Configuration Rules
The following are configuration rules for the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5
power supplies.
• You must install at minimum 1 power supply in power supply bay 1. This is the
primary/default power supply. Refer to Power Supply Placement section for
additional information.
• Mixing of 80 PLUS efficiency levels (Platinum and Titanium) power supplies is

not allowed.
• The 750W and 1300W Titanium power supply can only be used in high voltage
(200V-240V) environments.
• If a 900W PSU has been used with a low-voltage power source, the
rating of the power cord must above 13A.
• All power supplies in one system must be identical in terms of Wattage, input
voltage range, and capacity.
• Installation of one PSU does not support over-subscription mode. For

additional information about over-subscription, refer to the Power Supply
Over-subscription and Throttling section.
• Use the System x Power Configurator to determine the best fit PSU for the
configuration.
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IMM2.1 Power Management
In terms of power and thermal elements for the system, the IMM2.1 is responsible
for the following:
• Fan speed for temperature,

• Voltages,
• Fan failure,
• Power supply failure,
• Event logs/errors,
• Power supply redundancy and throttling,
• Power capping,
• Power allocation and history,
• Power performance.
The IMM2.1 interface is shown in figure 9 on page 17. The x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and
x3650 M5 IMM2.1 functionality and interface are identical.
This section discusses the following in the IMM2.1:
• Accessing to the IMM2.1 interface

• How to access and log in to the IMM2.1 web interface.
• IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page
• Accessing the Server Power Management page in the IMM2.1.
• Power Policy: Redundancy
• PSU redundancy settings controlled by the IMM2.1.
• Power Policy: Power Capping
• Power capping values controlled by the IMM2.1.
• Power Modules
• Information on the PSUs installed in the system.
• Power Monitoring and Power Allocation
• Graph and table view of power usage.
• Power History
• Graph and table views of the power consumption of the system.
• Power Performance
• Power performance of the system as a percentage.
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Accessing to the IMM2.1 interface
You can connect to the IMM2.1 interface via a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port located at
the rear of the servers. By default the IMM2.1 web interface is configured with a
static IP address. The log in credentials are listed below:
IP address: 192.168.0.125
User ID: USERID
Password: PASSW0RD (where the 'o' in password is a Zero)
Figure 9: IMM2.1 home screen
Power management settings can be accessed in the Power Management page of the
IMM2.1. To access the Power Management page, select the ' Server Management >
Power Management' option from the top menu as seen in figure 10 on page 18.
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Figure 10: IMM2.1 Server Management menu
The next section discusses the Server Power Management page and the settings that
can be viewed and changed in the interface.
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IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page
Figure 11 below displays the Power Management page in the IMM2.1 for the x3500
M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 servers.
Figure 11: IMM2.1 Power Management page
The following section discusses the redundancy and power capping Power Policies
for the M5 systems.
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Power Policy: Redundancy
There are three power policies available to the system when two power supplies
(PSUs) are installed. The PSUs assume their level of redundancy at start up. For one
PSU configuration, the PSU will automatically enter into non-redundant mode. For
two PSU configuration, the PSU will automatically enter into r edundant mode with
throttling enabled.
These policies can only be set via the IMM2.1 interface or the Advanced Settings
Utility tool (ASU). They can not be changed by the uEFI.
The three redundancy modes are described below:
• Redundant without Throttling: The system will survive if one power supply fails.
Redundancy is only supported in systems with two power supplies.
• Redundant with Throttling: The system will survive if one power supply fails.
Redundancy is only supported in systems with two power supplies. The system
may need to throttle to continue running (lower its power consumption). This
option will need to be selected to allow the system to enter in to over-
subscription mode. Refer to the Power Supply Over-subscription and
Throttling section for additional details.
• Non-Redundant: A system with only one power supply available will be non-
redundant. In the event of the power supply failing, the system will shut down.
To change a power policy click the 'Change' button on the 'Current Policy' line under
'Redundant with Throttling' section, as seen in figure 11 on page 19.
Figure 12 displays the Power Redundancy page in the IMM2.1 interface.
Figure 12: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power Policies tab - Redundancy options
Within the Power Policy page you can also configure the Power Limiting/Capping
Policy. This is discussed in the next section.
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Power Policy: Power Capping
The 'Server Management Power' page in the IMM2.1 settings allow for power
capping (throttling) to help manage the systems power usage and consumption.
To enable power capping click the 'Change' button on the 'Current Policy' line under
'Power Limiting/Capping Policy' section, as seen in figure 11 on page 19.
The below image is a screen shot of the power capping policy page. Note that setting
a power capacity limit works by throttling the hardware's performance (such as the
CPU) so it will produce less power.
Figure 13: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power Policies tab - Power Capping
Ensure you confirm your servers power consumption via the power monitoring tools
in the IMM2.1. The power monitoring and allocation tool is discussed in the next
section. You do not want to set the power capacity limit too low and risk exceeding the
power capacity limit. In the event you exceed the power capacity limit the server
and/or some of its components may not power on.
Refer to the Power Monitoring and Power Allocation section for additional details.
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Power Modules
The 'Power Modules' tab on the 'Server Management Power' page, as seen in figure
11 on page 19 is displayed below.
Figure 14: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power Modules tab
The power supply events, properties, and errors can be viewed by clicking on the
name of a power supply, as seen in the following figures.
Figure 15: Power Module properties for a PSU: Events
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Figure 16: Power Module properties for a PSU: Hardware Information
Figure 17: Power Module properties for a PSU: Errors
The remaining tabs on the Power Management page are for recording and monitoring
power and performance usage. These are discussed in the following section.
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Power Monitoring and Power Allocation
The 'Server Power Management' page contains information on the power supply
utilization and the DC power consumption of your server. The below image is a screen
shot of this page from the IMM2.1.
Figure 18: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power Allocation tab
The wattage calculated for the power supply utilization and the DC power
consumption is only the theoretically amount of power that all components installed in
your server could potentially consume. It is not a picture of the servers real-time
power usage. For real-time AC power usage use the 'Power History' tab, which is
discussed in the next section.
The IMM2.1 will use the power supply utilization information and the DC power
consumption information to ensure the server has enough power source(s) installed
to power all of the hardware.
If the IMM2.1 detects insufficient power available it may not turn all of the servers
components on or the server itself may not turn on at all.
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To ensure you have sufficient power for your particular server configuration, use the
Power Configurator to determine the total power draw and to select the appropriate
PSU.
Power Configurator: https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?

lndocid=LNVO-PWRCONF
Power History
The 'Server Power Management' page contains information on the history of your
power consumption. This is found under the 'Power History' tab. The below images
are screen shots of a servers power history in chart and table format. You can view
the history of the servers AC or DC power consumption in minutes, hours or days.
Figure 19: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power History tab - Chart
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Figure 20: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power History tab - Table
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Power Performance
The last tab on the 'Server Power Management' page as seen in figure 11 on page
19, is for Performance. This measures the CPU, memory, and I/O minimum, maximum,
and average power consumption as a percentage over 1 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and
24 hour time frame.
Figure 21 displays the Performance tab chart view.
Figure 21: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Performance tab - Chart
The next section discusses the power supply operating modes that can be set and
changed in the uEFI interface.
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uEFI Power Settings
In terms of power and thermal elements for the system, the Unified Extensible
Firmware Interface (uEFI) is responsible for the following:
• Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility Tool

• System restore policy
• Power Supply operating mode
• Active Energy Manager power capping
• Workload configuration
• Efficiency mode
The uEFI interface is shown in figure 22. The x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5
uEFI functionality and interface are identical.
Figure 22: uEFI interface
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Power and thermal settings can be accessed via the 'System Settings' menu. This
menu is shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23: uEFI System Settings menu
The next section discusses the following settings in the uEFI:
• Accessing the uEFI interface

• How to access the uEFI via:
◦ System boot up, and
◦ Evoking the uEFI from the IMM2.1 interface.
• uEFI Power Restore Policies
• System actions to take after power loss and power regain.
• uEFI Power Settings
• uEFI settings for:
◦ Active Energy Manager,
◦ Workload Configuration, and
◦ Zero Output function.
• Efficiency Mode:
• Enabling and disabling Efficiency Mode.
• uEFI Operating Modes
• Explanation of:
◦ Minimal Power,
◦ Efficiency – Favor Power,
◦ Efficiency – Favor Performance,
◦ Custom Mode, and
◦ Maximum Performance.
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Accessing the uEFI interface
The uEFI interface is accessed during system boot up. There are 2 ways to launch the
uEFI interface.
1. Pressing F1 at system start up (as shown in Figure 24 below) will launch the uEFI.
Figure 24: uEFI access on start-up
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2. From the IMM2.1 interface home screen, select 'Power Actions > Boot Server to
F1 Setup', as seen in Figure 25.
Figure 25: uEFI boot from IMM2.1
The following section discusses the uEFI options that can be set and changed in
relation to the systems power and power performance settings.
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uEFI Power Restore Policies
If the system experiences power loss, the systems action upon power restore can be
set and changed in the uEFI. The uEFI will communicate to the IMM2.1 the policy
employed and take action when the power is restored based on the policy set.
To access the Restore Policy in the uEFI interface, select 'System Settings >
Integrated Management Module'.
The restore policy can be in one of three states: Always On, Always Off, and Restore,
as seen in Figure 26. The default setting is set to Restore.
Always On: When the system regains power, the system will turn on.
Always Off: When the system regains power, the system will remain off.
Restore: When the system regains power, the system will restore to the state it was
before loss of power (for example, remain off if it was in an off state).
Figure 26: uEFI Power Restore policy
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uEFI Power Settings
The Power settings in the uEFI can be accessed via the 'System Settings > Power'
menu as seen in Figure 22 on page 28. The Power page is displayed below in Figure
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Figure 27: uEFI Power page
The following uEFI power settings are discussed in the following section:
• Active Energy Manager,

• Workload Configuration,
• Zero Output, and
• Efficiency Mode.
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Active Energy Manager:
The Active Energy Manager setting can be in one of two states: Capping Disabled, or
Capping Enabled.
If the system is licensed to use Systems Directors (ISD) integrated power

management software, Active Energy Manager (AEM), the uEFI power capping
setting will need to be set to Capping Enabled, if limiting the systems power
consumption is required with the use of AEM.
If this setting is disabled, power capping with AEM can not be enabled via ISD, and
only power monitoring can be performed.
Figure 28 displays the Power page Active Energy Manager setting.
Figure 28: uEFI Power page - Active Energy Manager setting
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Workload Configuration:
The Workload Configuration setting can be in one of two states: Balanced, or I/O
sensitive.
The default selection for workload configuration is Balanced. I/O Sensitive should be
used with expansion cards that require high I/O bandwidth when the CPU cores are
idle to allow enough frequency for the workload.
Figure 29 displays the Power page Workload Configuration setting.
Figure 29: uEFI Power page - Workload Configuration setting
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Zero Output:
The Zero Output setting can be in one of two states: Disabled, or Advanced Mode.
Disabled (default):
When Disabled, the power supplies (PSUs) will operate in an Active/Active state.
When the PSU are operating in Active/Active mode, both PSUs share the power load
of the system. If one of the PSUs fail, the power load is handled by the remaining
PSU. Active/Active should be operating when over-subscription is enabled.
For additional information on over-subscription, refer to the Power Supply Over-

subscription and Throttling section.
Advanced Mode:
When Advanced Mode is activated, the power supplies will operate in an
Active/Standby state. When in an Active/Standby state, only one of the PSUs are
operating and handling the power load of the system. The other PSU remains idle and
will become active in the event of a PSU failure.
By default the systems power supplies will operate in an Active/Active mode (Zero
Output: <Disabled>). Figure 29 displays the Power page Zero Output setting.
Figure 30: uEFI Power page - Zero Output setting
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Efficiency Mode:
The Efficiency Mode setting can be in one of two states: Disabled, or Enabled.
Disabled (default):
When Efficiency Mode is disabled, the system will operate as normal.
Enabled:
When Efficiency Mode is enabled, the system controls the power state of the CPU to
optimize efficiency. This includes keeping the systems CPU cores idle when not in use
to lower power consumption.
By default the Efficiency Mode is set to disabled.
Note: The Workload Configuration setting should be set to Balanced when Efficiency
Mode is enabled. This is because when I/O Sensitive mode is enabled the system
allows the CPU cores to be active to allow enough frequency for high I/O bandwidth
workloads.
Figure 31: uEFI Power page - Efficiency Mode
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uEFI Operating Modes
The uEFI controls the operating mode of the system. Operating Modes in the uEFI
can be accessed via the 'System Settings > Operating Modes' menu as seen in Figure
22 on page 28. The system can operate in one of five modes:
• Minimal Power,
• Efficiency – Favor Power,
• Efficiency – Favor Performance,
• Custom Mode, or
• Maximum Performance.
The Operating Modes page is displayed below in Figure 32.
Figure 32: uEFI Operating Modes page - Choose Operating Mode settings
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The Operating Modes are as follows:
Minimal Power:
Select this choice to minimize the absolute power consumption of the system during
operation. Server performance in this mode might be reduced depending on the
application that is running.
Efficiency – Favor Power:

Select this choice to configure the server to draw the minimum amount of power and
generate the least noise. Server performance might be degraded, depending on the
application that you are running. This mode provides the best features for reducing
power and increasing performance in applications where the maximum bus speeds
are not critical.
Efficiency – Favor Performance (default):

Select this choice to maintain the optimal balance between performance and power
consumption. The server generally produces the best performance per watt while it is
in this mode. No bus speeds are derated in this mode. This is the default mode.
Custom Mode:
Select this choice only if you understand the function of the low-level IMM2.1
settings. This is the only choice that enables you to change the low-level IMM2.1
settings that affect the performance and power consumption of the server.
Maximum Performance:
Select this choice to achieve the maximum performance for most server applications.
The power consumption in this mode is often higher than in the Efficiency – Favor
Power or Efficiency – Favor Performance mode.
The default mode is Efficiency – Favor Performance.
Note: Power saving and performance are also highly dependent on the hardware
and software running on the system.
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Power Supply Over-subscription and Throttling
If the power requirements of a system exceed the capacity of (one of) the power
supplies (PSUs) installed in the system, then the system may need to enter in to an
over-subscription power state to provide additional power to the system to keep it
running.
If a power supply is lost while the system is oversubscribing power, the system may
need to enter in to a throttling state to lower the power consumption of the hardware
and allow it to continue running with one PSU in a non-oversubscribed state.
Over-subscription and throttling are discussed in more detail in the next section.
Power Supply Over-subscription
In a situation where a system with two power supplies is drawing more power than a
single power supply can provide, then over-subscription can occur.
Over-subscription allows one of the PSUs to temporarily draw additional power from
the redundant PSU to allow the system to operate.
Whether the system can be guaranteed to stay on if a power supply present at boot
fails will depend on the redundancy mode in effect.
This means:
A system that has 'Redundant without Throttling' enabled, may not be able to boot if
the systems power requirements exceeds the power capacity of (one of) the PSUs
installed.
A system that has 'Redundant with Throttling' enabled, may be allowed to boot as a
non-redundant system if the systems power requirements exceeds the power
capacity of (one of) the PSUs installed.
The default policy when two PSUs are installed is Redundant with Throttling. Refer to
the IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page section for additional details on setting
the redundancy mode with and without throttling.
Note: Over-subscription can not occur with only one PSU installed.
The next section discusses more details on over-subscription and the event of a PSU
failure while in over-subscription mode.
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Power Supply Over-subscription and Power Supply failure
As previously mentioned, over-subscription can only occur if two power supplies

(PSUs) are installed. One of the PSUs will draw power from the other PSU to allow
the system to operate in an over-subscribed power state.
In the event of a PSU failure while in over-subscription mode, the remaining power
supply will not be able to provide enough power on its own to keep the system
operating. To guarantee continued operation, the system must be notified of imminent
power supply failure to take corrective action. The action taken by the system to keep
it operational is called Throttling. For additional information on throttling refer to the
System Throttling, discussed in the next section.
The over-subscription limit for a power supply is approximately 20% above the
nominal rating of the supply for one second before it will need to lower its power
consumption by throttling. If this load or time is exceeded the power supply can
potentially shut down.
To avoid system shut down, the failing power supply will generate a failure signal and
notify the system to lower its power consumption with a response time of less than
one second and bring the power consumption down to the nominal rating of the single
power supply by throttling the system.
Power consumption of the system can be lowered by changing P-states and C-states
to reduce performance and power to maintain system power on.
If you wish to avoid over-subscribing power and potentially throttling the system,
ensure you configure PSUs that can handle the load of the system independently of
each other. Use the Power Configurator to determine the total power draw of your
system to help determine the most appropriate PSU size to install.
You can download the Power Configurator from the following site:
Power Configurator: https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?

The next section discusses system throttling in more detail.
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System Throttling
When a system throttles, it is lowering its power consumption to reduce the power
consumed to less than or equal to the total power capacity of (one of) the power
supplies (PSUs) installed.
A system may need to throttle and lower its power consumption in a number of
instances:
• When a system is over-subscribed in power and a PSU fails,
• When power capping is enabled, and
• To prevent over-heating (if a fan fails)
When throttling is enabled, it may be at the expense of the systems performance. This
is because a system will reduce its CPU throughput to lower its power consumption.
Throttling a system can achieve the following:
• Prevent a system shut down when over-subscribed in power
• Reduce power consumption,
• Reduce heat output,
• Potentially reduce acoustic noise, and
• Prevent over-heating if a fan fails.
Note: The system at boot up will run the integrated Node Manager Power and
Thermal Utility tool to determine the total power budget the system requires. If the
power budget determined by the Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility tool
exceeds the amount of available power determined by the currently selected power
policy, the system will not be allowed to boot and a less restrictive power policy must
be selected that may or may not include throttling capability.
Refer to the IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page section for additional details
on setting the redundancy mode with and without throttling.
The next section discusses the Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility tool in more
detail.
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Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility Tool
The Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility tool is an integrated software tool for
determining the as-configured total power budget for all new System x, Pure Flex,
iDataPlex, and NeXtScale systems. This technology takes a more granular approach
of determining system and chassis power budget than using look-up tables in system
management devices. The benefits of this allow power policies to be set based on
actual component power consumption under any supported operating condition or
workload. Power policies are able to be more accurately maintained without
unnecessary over-budgeting to ensure as much available power is provisioned by the
system as the policies allow. This prevents resiliency and performance impacts such
as unexpected throttling and the system powering off unexpectedly.
The Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility Tool functions by running separate,
sub-system specific workloads and then calculates a total worst-case power
consumption estimate. The result of the Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility
Tool is reported to the respective management interface for determining power-on
support and redundancy policy of the supported systems. The Node Manager Power
and Thermal Utility Tool result is not directly reported to any user interface, but the
power policies are managed by this configuration specific power budget. This means
that as the configurations change, the enclosure will automatically manage the
provisioned power according to the power policy set by the end user.
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Power Configurator
The Power Configurator is a software tool designed to assist with calculating

Systems environmental information. The data in the Power Configurator tool is
derived from running real-world workloads across a number of configurations to
properly characterize component power consumption under various conditions. The
current workloads are a combination of Floating Point and Small FFT Processor
workloads as well as running configuration-tuned versions of HPL (Portable
Implementation of the High-Performance Linpack Benchmark) and Stream to exercise
multiple sub-systems of the IT systems. The two highest power consuming sub-
systems in a non-HPC (High Performance Computing) IT system are processor and
memory, so focus is given to exercising those sub-systems to correctly model power
consumption under traditional and virtual workloads. For HPC type IT systems, some
configurations contain GPGPU (General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit) or MIC
(Many Integrated Core) I/O adapters. These adapters are characterized by running
highly parallel graphic rendering workloads for complete characterization. All tests
are conducted using default uEFI/BIOS settings.
The Power Configurator provides three groups of environmental information. The

first represents Idle or minimum power consumption, the second is Maximum power
consumption, and the third is Load Factor. Load Factor is a scale factor between
Idle and Max that can represent any configurations total aggregate system utilization
for a specific workload.
The data reported by Power Configurator can be used in certain cases to determine
electrical wiring and levels of redundancy. The data reported by Power Configurator
represents a worst-case power consumption value under normal operating
conditions and may not model power consumption under component failure conditions.
Final determinations should be made by persons skilled in the art or by contacting
power@lenovo.com for assistance.
Power Configurator tool: https://www-

947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-PWRCONF
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Power Configurator – Fuel Gauge Examples
The Power Configurator tool will provide power numbers to determine the overall
power draw for uniquely configured M5 systems. Use the tool to determine the policy
to employ with either 550W, 750W or 900W PSU(s) installed. The possible outcomes
are listed below:
• Redundant without Throttling
• Redundant with Throttling
• Non-Redundant
Examples of the Fuel Gauge and Message Center from the tool are seen in the
following figures:
Figure 33: N+N support (fully redundant)
Figure 34: N+N support with Oversubscription
Figure 35: N support (non redundant)
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Figure 36: Not Supported (upgrade PSU capacity)
NOTE:
The Power Capacity Fuel Gauge and the actual power calculated from Power
Configurator are not linked and do not represent each other.
The Power Capacity Fuel Gauge represents the Power Budget number based on
worse case scenarios of the hardware installed. This number is determined at
system start up by the Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility Tool. (Refer to the
Node Manager Power and Thermal Utility Tool section for additional details).
The Fuel Gauge is only shown in Power Configurator to help you determine the
minimum policy that needs to be set in place to ensure the system will boot. Refer to
the IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page for additional details.
The power numbers displayed in Power Configurator represents the estimated

power that can be drawn from the specific hardware installed in the system.
The following section discusses the power draw for common M5 configurations and
displays the output from the Power Configurator tool.
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Typical Power Consumption for Common M5 Configurations
Below are common customer configurations and associated power requirements.

Small variations in the server configuration will not have a large impact on the total
consumption of power. For more accurate power estimates based on your exact
server configuration, please download the Power Configurator tool. The tool can be
found here:
https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-
PWRCONF
x3550 M5 Typical Configurations
The following are power numbers for typical x3550 M5 configurations.
Configuration 1 Power Results
1 x3550 M5
2 x E5-2630 v3 8C
2.6GHz 85W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
1 x 8GB FC Dual port
HBA
1 x Quad Port 1 GbE
1 x ServeRAID
controller
1 x Multiburner
2 x 900W PSU
1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
Mode OFF
2. Maximum represents steady state Linpack, Turbo Mode ON
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1 x3550 M5
2 x E5-2680 v3 12C
2.5GHw 120W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
1 x 8GB FC Dual port HBA
1 x Quad Port 1 GbE
1 x ServeRAID controller
1 x Multiburner
2 x 900W PSU
1. 1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
Mode OFF
2. 2. Maximum represents steady state Linpack, Turbo Mode
ON
1 x3550 M5
2 x E5-2697 v3 14C
2.5GHz 145W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbp SAS
2.5" HDD
1 x Quad Port 1 GbE
1 x Multiburner
2 x 900W PSU 1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
Mode OFF
2. Maximum represents steady state Linpack, Turbo Mode
ON
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1 x3550 M5
2 x E5-2699 v3 18C
2.3GHz 145W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
1 x Quad Port 1 GbE
1 x Multiburner
2 x 900W PSU
1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
Mode OFF
ON
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x3650 M5 Typical Configurations
The following are power numbers for typical x3650 M5 configurations.
1 x3650 M5
2 x E5-2630 v3 8C
2.6GHz 85W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
2 x 8GB FC Single port
HBA
2 x Dual Port 1 GbE
1 x ServeRAID
controller
1 x Multiburner 1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
2 x 900W PSU Mode OFF
2. Maximum represents steady state Linpack, Turbo Mode ON
1 x3650 M5
2 x E5-2680 v3 12C
2.5GHz 120W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
HBA
2 x Dual Port 1 GbE
1 x Multiburner
2 x 900W PSU 3. 1. Load Factor 85% represents steady state Linpack, Turbo
Mode OFF
4. 2. Maximum represents steady state Linpack, Turbo Mode
ON
5.
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1 x3650 M5
2 x E5-2697 v3 14C
2.5GHz 145W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
HBA
2 x Dual Port 1 GbE
1 x Multiburner
Mode OFF
ON
1 x3650 M5
2 x E5-2699 v3 18C
2.3GHz 145W
12 x 8GB 1.2V 2133MHz
4 x 300GB 15K 6Gbps
SAS 2.5" HDD
HBA
2 x Dual Port 1 GbE
1 x Multiburner
Mode OFF
ON
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Customized PDU Configurations
Frequently, PDU configurations can be changed to support special requirements. For

assistance with unique requirements and non-typical PDU configurations please email
your questions and configurations to power@lenovo.com. The appropriate personnel
will review and advise on the proper PDU solution which meets the customer’s needs.
Completing this step will help minimize the official power review time when the
solution becomes a Special Bid.
For official sign-off and review of custom PDU configurations, the complete
configurations must go through the Special Bids process. The Power support team
(power@lenovo.com) is the starting point for the WW Complex Solutions Special Bids.
Please contact the power support team for instructions on how the Special bids
process works.
The following section discusses input feed wiring for redundancy and typical power
connections for the 550W, 750W, and 900W power supplies in the x3500 M5, x3550
M5 and x3650 M5 servers.
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Typical PDU Configurations
The following diagrams are examples of the connections from single-phase and three-
phase power distribution units (PDUs) for the M5 systems. These meet the M5 power
supply label ratings, and is an example of what is possible, although other valid
configurations can be designed.
Example diagrams are provided for each PSU. The sections are linked below:
• 550W PSU Configuration Diagrams

550W PSU Configuration Diagrams
The 550W power supply is covered in the following section for both North America
and International connection to supported PDUs. AC source redundancy, power
supply redundancy and non-redundant scenarios are covered. For the following
figures, the following applies:
 N+N refers to AC source redundancy.
 N+1 refers to power supply redundancy.
 N refers to the system having enough power supplies to support the
configuration budget and all supplies are connected to the same AC source.
Refer to the What is N+N and N+1 PSU Redundancy section on page 122 for
additional clarification on N+N, N+1 and N configurations.
The 550W PSU part number information is listed below for both x3500 M5, x3550 M5
and x3650 M5.
80 PLUS x3550 M5 Power Supply

rating
Part Number Feature Code Description
Platinum P/N: 00KA094 FC: A5AX x3550 M5 550W AC Power Supply

rating
Platinum P/N: 00FK930 FC: A5ET x3650 M5 550W AC Power Supply
Note: The images used in these diagrams is the x3650 M5 server, however
information provided pertains to both x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and x3650 M5 servers.
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2 x 550W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 100V-127V - North America
Note: The Universal Rack PDU has a 15A limit due to all of the outlets being connected to a 15A
internal breaker.
Refer to the following tables for PDU options for North America
 Switched and Monitored PDUs - North America
 Enterprise PDUs – North America
 Front-end PDUs – North America
 0U Basic PDUs - North America
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2 x 550W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 200V-220V - North America
internal breaker.
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2 x 550W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 220V-240V International
internal breaker.
Refer to the following tables for PDU options for International
 Switched and Monitored PDUs - International
 Enterprise PDUs – International
 Front-end PDUs – International
 0U Basic PDUs – International
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2 x 550W PSUs, power supply redundant (N+1), 100V-127V North America
internal breaker.
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2 x 550W PSUs, power supply redundant (N+1), 200V-220V North America
internal breaker.
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2 x 550W PSUs, power supply redundant (N+1), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
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1 x 550W PSUs, non redundant (N), 100V-127V, North America
internal breaker.
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1 x 550W PSUs, non redundant (N), 200V-220V, North America
internal breaker.
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1 x 550W PSUs, non redundant (N), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
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Note: The 750W Titanium PSU should only be installed in environments running
between 200-240V and is not supported to run in 100-127V environments.
and x3650 M5 titanium and platinum PSUs.

rating
Titanium P/N: 00KA097 FC: A5AZ x3550 M5 750W AC Power Supply
Platinum P/N: 00KA096 FC: A5AY x3550 M5 750W AC Power Supply

rating
Titanium P/N: 00FK934 FC: A5EV x3650 M5 550W AC Power Supply
Platinum P/N: 00FK932 FC: A5EU x3650 M5 550W AC Power Supply
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2 x 750W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 100V-127V, North America (750W

Platinum only)
internal breaker.
Note: The 750W Titanium PSU should only be installed in environments running
between 200-240V and is not supported to run in 100-127V environments.
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2 x 750W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 200V-220V, North America
internal breaker.
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2 x 750W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
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2 x 750W PSUs, power supply redundant (N+1), 100V-127V, North America (Platinum
only)
internal breaker.
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2 x 750W PSUs, power supply redundant (N+1), 200V-220V, North America
internal breaker.
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internal breaker.
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1 x 750W PSUs, non-redundant (N), 100V-127V, North America (750W Platinum only)
internal breaker.
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1 x 750W PSUs, non-redundant (N), 200V-220V, North America
internal breaker.
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1 x 750W PSUs, non-redundant (N), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
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and x3650 M5.

rating
Platinum P/N: 00KA098 FC: A5B0 x3550 M5 900W AC Power Supply

rating
Platinum P/N: 00FK936 FC: A5EW x3650 M5 900W AC Power Supply
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internal breaker.
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internal breaker.
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2 x 900W PSUs, AC source redundant (N+N), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
83
.
internal breaker.
84
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internal breaker.
85
.
86
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internal breaker.
87
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internal breaker.
88
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internal breaker.
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90
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1 x 900W PSUs, non-redundant (N), 220V-240V, International
internal breaker.
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x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 PDU and line cord selection
Some PDUs have attached line cords while others require a line cord to be ordered
separately based on your requirement of three-phase power or single-phase power.
Refer to the following table for line cord and phase options for both North America
and International PDUs.
Part Description Line cord Phase Voltage Line cord Line cord Number
Number part (ph) (V) rating plug / Type of
number (Derated) outlet
Switched and Monitored PDUs - North America

46M4002 1U 9 C19/3 C13 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA L6 9 / C19
Active Energy 30P 3 / C13
Manager (AEM)
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
DPI PDU
2P+G
46M4003 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Attached 3ph Δ 208V 60A IEC 309 9 / C19
AEM 60A 3 Phase (27.7A/ph) 3P+G 3 / C13
PDU
46M4004 1U 12 C13 AEM 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA L6 12 / C13
DPI PDU 30P
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
2P+G
46M4005 1U 12 C13 AEM Attached 3ph Δ 208V 60A IEC 309 12 / C13
60A 3 Phase PDU (27.7A/ph) 3P+G
46M4167 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Attached 3ph Δ 208V 30A NEMA 9 / C19

Switched and (13.85A/ph) L21-30P 3 / C13
Monitored 30A 3
Phase PDU
46M4116 0U 24 C13 Attached 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA L6 24 / C13
Switched and 30P
Monitored 30A PDU
46M4134 0U 12 C19/12, C13 Attached 3ph Δ 208V 50A CS8365L 12 / C19
Switched and (23.09A/ph) 12 / C13
Monitored 50A 3
Phase PDU
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Part Description Line cord Phase Voltage Line cord Line cord Number /
Number part (ph) (V) rating plug Type of
Switched and Monitored PDUs - International

46M4119 0U 24 C13 Attached 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 24 / C13
Switched and P+N+G
Monitored 32A
PDU
46M4137 0U 12 C19/12 Attached 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309 12 / C19
C13 Switched and (32A/ph) 3P+N+G 12 / C13
Monitored 32A 3
Phase PDU
46M4002 1U 9 C19/3 C13 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 9 / C19
Active Energy P+N+G 3 / C13
Manager DPI PDU
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309

(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
46M4004 1U 12 C13 AEM 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 12 / C13
DPI PDU P+N+G
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309

(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
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Enterprise PDUs – North America

71762NX Ultra Density 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA 9 / C19
Enterprise 1U PDU L6-30P 3 / C13
C19 PDU
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
2P+G
71763MU Ultra Density Attached 3ph 208V 60A IEC 309 9 / C19
Enterprise 1U PDU (27.7A/ph) 2P+G 3 / C13
C19 3 Phase 60A
PDU+ Monitored
71763NU Ultra Density Attached 3ph Δ 208V 60A IEC 309 9 / C19
Enterprise 1U PDU (27.7A/ph) 2P+G 3 / C13
C19 3 Phase 60A
PDU Basic
39M2816 DPI C13 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA 12 / C13
Enterprise 1U L6-30P
PDU+
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
without line cord
2P+G
Monitored
39Y8941 DPI Single Phase 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA 12 / C13
C13 Enterprise 1U L6-30P
PDU without line
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
cord
2P+G
39Y8948 DPI Single Phase 40K9614 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA 6 / C19
C19 Enterprise 1U L6-30P
PDU without line
40K9615 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309
cord
2P+G
39Y8923 DPI 60A Three Attached 3ph Δ 208V 60A IEC 309 6 / C19
Phase C19 (27.7A/ph) 3P+G
Enterprise 1U PDU
with IEC309 3P+G
(208 V) fixed line
cord
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Part Description Line cord Phase Voltage (V) Line cord Line cord Number
Number part (ph) rating plug / Type of
Enterprise PDUs – International

71762NX Ultra Density 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 9 / C19
Enterprise 1U PDU P+N+G 3 / C13
C19 PDU (WW)
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309
(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
71762MX Ultra Density 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 9 / C19
Enterprise PDU P+N+G 3 / C13
C19 1U PDU+ (WW)
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309
(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
39M2816 DPI C13 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 12 / C13
Enterprise 1U PDU P+N+G
without line cord
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
Monitored
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309
(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
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Part Description Line cord Phase Voltage (V) Line cord Line cord Number
Number part (ph) rating plug / Type of
Enterprise PDUs – International, continued
39Y8941 DPI Single Phase 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 12 / C13
C13 Enterprise 1U P+N+G
PDU without line
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
cord
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309
(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
39Y8948 DPI Single Phase 40K9612 1ph 220V-240V 32A IEC 309 6 / C19
C19 Enterprise 1U P+N+G
PDU
40K9613 1ph 220V-240V 63A IEC 309
without line cord
P+N+G
40K9617 1ph 230V-240V 32A AUS/NZ
3112
40K9618 1ph 220V 30A KSC 8305
40K9611 3ph Y 380V-415V 32A IEC 309
(32A/ph) 3P+N+G
47C2495 3ph Y 380V-415V 16A IEC 309
(16A/ph) 3P+N+G
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Front-end PDUs – North America

39Y8938 30 amp/125V Included 1ph 125V 30A (24A) NEMA 3 / C19
Front-end PDU L5-30P
39Y8939 30 amp/240V Included 1ph 200V-240V 30A (24A) NEMA 3 / C19
Front-end ½ U PDU L6-30P
39Y8940 60 amp Front-end Included 1ph 200V-240V 60A (48A) IEC 309 3 / C19
½ U PDU 2P+G
Front-end PDUs – International

39Y8934 DPI 32 amp Front- Included 1ph 200V-240V 32A IEC 309 3 / C19
end ½ U PDU P+N+G
39Y8935 DPI 63 amp Front- Included 1ph 200V-240V 63A IEC 309 3 / C19
end ½ U PDU P+N+G
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Universal Rack PDUs

39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 200V- 20A IEC 320 7 / C13
PDU with US LV 240V C19 to
and HV LC C20
Optional line cord 39M5388
2.0m
39Y8952 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V 16A CEE7-VII 7 / C13
1U PDU with CEE7- Europe
VII Europe LC1

1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8953 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V 16A 309 P+N+G 7 / C13
1U PDU with
Denmark LC1
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8954 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 220V 16A Israel SI-32 7 / C13
1U PDU with Israel
LC1
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8955 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V 16A Italy CEI 23- 7 / C13
1U 16
PDU with Italy LC1
1.8m
2.5m
1. While line cord Amperage (A) varies from country to country the Universial Rack PDU has a 15A internal breaker and is limited to
15A.
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4.3m
39Y8956 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 220V- 16A South Africa 7 / C13
1U 250V SABS 164
PDU with South
Africa LC1
2.5m
4.3m
Universal Rack PDUs, continued
39Y8957 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V 13A UK BS 7 / C13

1U 1363/A
PDU with UK LC2
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8958 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V- 15A Aus/NZ 7 / C13
1U 240V 3112
PDU with AUS/NZ Australia/NZ
LC
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8959 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 220V 16A China GB 7 / C13
1U 2099.1
PDU with China LC3
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
2. The Universal Rack PDU is limited to 13A total capacity due to the line cord current capacity of 13A.
3. While line cord Amperage (A) varies from country to country the Universial Rack PDU has a 15A internal breaker and is limited to
15A.
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39Y8962 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 220V 16A Argentina 7 / C13
1U IRAM 2073
PDU (Argentina)1
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8960 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 220V- 15A Brazil NBR 7 / C13
1U 240V 14136
PDU (Brazil)
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
39Y8961 DPI Universal Rack Included 1ph 230V 16A India IS 7 / C13
1U 6538
PDU (India)1
1.8m
2.5m
4.3m
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0U Basic PDUs - North America

46M4128 0U 24 C13 30A Attached 1ph 200V- 30A (24A) NEMA L6- 24 / C13
PDU 240V 30P
46M4125 0U 24 C13 30A 3ph Attached 3ph Δ 208V 30A NEMA 24 / C13
PDU (13.85A/ph) L21-30P
46M4140 0U 12 C19/12 Attached 3ph Δ 208V 50A CS8365L 12 / C19
C13 60A 3ph PDU (23.09A/ph) 12 / C13
0U Basic PDUs – International

46M4131 0U 24 C13 32A Attached 1ph 200V- 32A IEC 309 24 / C13
PDU 240V P+N+G
46M4122 0U 24 C13 16A 3ph Attached 3ph Y 380V- 16A (16A/ph) IEC 309 24 / C13
PDU 415V 3P+N+G
46M4143 0U 12 C19/12 Attached 3ph Y 380V- 32A (32A/ph) IEC 309 12 / C19
C13 32A 3ph PDU 415V 3P+N+G 12 / C13
See the “System x PDU Technical Reference – North America ” and the “System x
PDU Technical Reference – International ” for more information on System x PDUs.
The latest guides can be downloaded from the following site:

https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?
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M5 Power Cords
The power supplies in the M5 system have C14 receptacles as seen in the picture
below. This means the power cable used for the PSUs will need to have C13 plugs for
the server side.
Figure 37: C14 receptacle
x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Worldwide PDU Power Cords (PSU to PDU)

The power cords in the following table are used worldwide to connect the M5 System
PSUs to PDUs when ordered as part of an System x order.
Option Feature Code Description

P/N (FC) P/N
39Y7937 6201 1.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
- 6311 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
P49Y3073 6316 2.0m, 125-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 (WW)
P59Y8012 6400 2.8m, 13A/125-10A/250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack
Refer to the x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 PSU Rack & Line Cord Compatibility Charts
section for rack and line cord compatibilities with the M5 power supplies.
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The following figures are examples of the rack PSU to PDU power cables that can be
used.
C14 to C13 Power Cable C20 to C13 Power Cable
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x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 North American Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)

These power cords are only used in North America or countries on a similar type
power grid to connect the M5 system PSUs directly to NEMA 6-15R and NEMA 5-
15R outlets.
Feature Code
Option P/N (FC) P/N Description
39Y7931 6207 4.3m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P
- 6369 1.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P
- 6313 2.8m, 10A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P
- 6351 1.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P
- 6372 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P
46M2592 A1RF 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P
The following figures are of the C13 cable to NEMA 6-15P and NEMA 15-P outlets.
C13 to NEMA 6-15P Power Cable C13 to NEMA 5-15P Power Cable
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x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 International Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)

These power cords are used internationally to connect M5 system PSUs directly to
outlets for the respective countries or regions. See the following page for outlet
images for each country.
Feature Code
Option P/N (FC) P/N Description
- 6364 1.8m, 10A/250V C13 2P+Gnd (Brazil)
- 6599 1.8m, 10A/125V C13 2P+Gnd (Brazil)
46M2593 A1RE 2.8m, 10A/100V C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan)
P49Y3140 6526 1.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan)
23R7158 6386 2.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan)
- 6317 2.8m, 10A/240V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan)
- 6212 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7-VII (Europe)
- 6377 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to IEC 309 P+N+G (Den/Sws)
69Y1988 6532 2.8m, 10A/250V C13 to NBR 14136 (Brazil)
39Y7927 6269 2.8m, 10A/250V C13(2P+Gnd) (India)
39Y7924 6211 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to AS/NZ 3112 (Australia/NZ)
- 6215 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to BS 1363/A (UK)
39Y7918 6213 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to DK2-5a (Denmark)
39Y7930 6222 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina)
39Y7922 6214 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SABS 164 (S Africa)
39Y7919 6216 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SEV 1011-S24507 (Swiss)
39Y7920 6218 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SI 32 (Israel)
39Y7921 6217 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to CEI 23-16 (Italy/Chile)
39Y7928 6210 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to GB 2099.1 (China)
39Y7925 6219 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to KETI (S Korea)
39Y7929 6223 2.8m, 250V, C13 to NBR 14136 (Brazil)
- 6374 4.3m, Europe 10A/250V C13 - (2P+Gnd)
section for rack and line cord compatibilities with the M5 PSUs.
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Figure 38 displays country specific outlets.
Figure 38: Country specific outlets
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x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 PSU Rack & Line Cord Compatibility Charts
This section discusses the line cord compatibilities for the x3500 M5, x3550 M5 and
x3650 M5 power supplies to supported PDUs.
550W 750W 750W 900W

Platinum Titanium
Part FC
Number Line Cord Description Compatible – Yes / No
Worldwide PDU Power Cords (PSU to PDU)
39Y7937 6201 1.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to Yes Yes No No
IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
- 6311 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to Yes Yes No No
- 6316 2.0m, 125-250V, C13 to IEC Yes Yes No No
320-C14 (WW)
- 6400 2.8m, 13A/125-10A/250V, C13 No No Yes Yes
to IEC 320-C14
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x3650 M5 power supplies directly to NEMA 6-15R and NEMA 5-15R outlets for North
America.
550W 750W 750W 900W

Platinum Titanium
Part FC
North American Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)
39Y7931 6207 4.3m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes No No
5-15P
- 6369 1.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes No No
5-15P
- 6313 2.8m, 10A/120V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes No No
5-15P
- 6351 1.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes Yes Yes
6-15P
- 6372 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes Yes Yes
6-15P
46M2592 A1RF 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA Yes Yes Yes Yes
6-15P
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x3650 M5 power supplies directly to outlets for the respective countries or regions.
550W 750W 750W 900W

Platinum Titanium
Part FC
International Power Cords (PSU to non-PDU)
- 6364 1.8m, 10A/250V C13 2P+Gnd Yes Yes Yes Yes
(Brazil)
- 6599 1.8m, 10A/125V C13 2P+Gnd Yes Yes No No
(Brazil)
46M2593 A1RE 2.8m, 10A/100V C13 to JIS C- Yes Yes No No
8303 (Japan)
P49Y3140 6526 1.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS Yes Yes No No
10917-3 (TZ)
23R7158 6386 2.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS Yes Yes No No
10917-3 (TZ)
- 6317 2.8m, 10A/240V, C13 to CNS Yes Yes Yes Yes
10917-3 (TZ)
- 6212 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7- Yes Yes Yes Yes
VII (Europe)
- 6377 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to IEC 309 Yes Yes Yes Yes
P+N+G (Den/Sws)
69Y1988 6532 2.8m, 10A/250V C13 to NBR Yes Yes Yes Yes
14136 (Brazil)
39Y7927 6269 2.8m, 10A/250V C13(2P+Gnd) Yes Yes Yes Yes
(India)
39Y7924 6211 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to Yes Yes Yes Yes
AS/NZ3112 (A/NZ)
- 6215 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to BS Yes Yes Yes Yes
1363/A (UK)
39Y7918 6213 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to DK2-5a Yes Yes Yes Yes
(Denmark)
39Y7930 6222 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to IRAM Yes Yes Yes Yes
2073 (Arg)
39Y7922 6214 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SABS Yes Yes Yes Yes
164 (Africa)
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39Y7919 6216 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SEV Yes Yes Yes Yes
1011-S24507 (Swiss)
39Y7920 6218 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SI 32 Yes Yes Yes Yes
(Israel)
39Y7921 6217 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to CEI 23- Yes Yes Yes Yes
16 (Italy/Chile)
39Y7928 6210 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to GB Yes Yes Yes Yes
2099.1 (China)
39Y7925 6219 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to KETI (S Yes Yes Yes Yes
Korea)
39Y7929 6223 2.8m, 250V, C13 to NBR 14136 Yes Yes Yes Yes
(Brazil)
- 6374 4.3m, Europe 10A/250V C13 - Yes Yes Yes Yes
(2P+Gnd)
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Reference Material
The following information can be used as a reference throughout this guide.
System x PDU Line Cords
The following section expands on the input line cords for North American PDUs for
Single-phase and Three-phase options.
System x North American PDUs Line Cords

The following input line cords are for North American PDUs.
NEMA L6-30
NEMA L6-30P (4.3m) 30A (24A Derated) @ 200V-240V Single Phase
Compatible with:
PDU +
PDU Part Line Cord Line Cord Number / Type Form
PDU Name Number Part Number FC of Outlet Factor
Comes with
Front End Basic 39Y8939 A11T 3 / C19 Front ½U
PDU
Enterprise – C13 Basic 39Y8941 40K9614 6012 12 / C13 Front 1U
Enterprise Basic 39Y8948 40K9614 6062 6 / C19 Front 1U
Ultra Density Enterprise 9 / C19 Front
71762NX 40K9614 6500 1U
Basic 3 / C13 Back
0U 24 C13 Basic 46M4128 Attached 5924 24 / C13 Front 0U
Enterprise PDU+ - C13 6032
39M2816 40K9614 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 12 C13 Switched &
46M4004 40K9614 5908 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 Switched 9 / C19 Front
46M4002 40K9614 5901 1U
& Monitored 3 / C13 Back
0U 24 C13U Switched &
46M4116 Attached 5929 24 / C13 Front 0U
Monitored
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IEC 309 2P+G – 60A@200-240V 1ph
IEC 309 2P+G (4.3m) - 60A (48A Derated) @ 200V-240V Single Phase Plug (Type
360P6W)
Only a receptacle or a connector is needed to mate with the plug on the PDU input
line cord. See section IEC 309 Plug details on page 124 in this document for
further details on IEC309.
Matching receptacle listing 360R6W IP-67 HUBBELL, Hubbell receptacle P/N

HBL360R6W
Matching connector listing 360C6W IP-67 HUBBELL, Hubbell connector P/N
HBL360C6W
This plug may have a short guide pin
Compatible with:
PDU +
PDU Part Line Cord Line Cord Number / Type Form
PDU Name Number Part Number FC of Outlet Factor
Comes with
Front End Basic 39Y8940 A11U 3 / C19 Front ½U
PDU
Enterprise – C13 Basic 39Y8941 40K9615 6013 12 / C13 Front 1U
Enterprise Basic 39Y8948 40K9615 6063 6 / C19 Front 1U
71762NX 40K9615 6501 1U
Basic 3 / C13 Back
Enterprise PDU+ - C13 6033
39M2816 40K9615 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4004 40K9615 5909 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 9 / C19 Front
46M4002 40K9615 5902 1U
Switched & Monitored 3 / C13 Back
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NEMA L21-30
Attached 3.0 meter line cord with NEMA L21-30P Plug

30A (13.85A / Phase Derated) @ 200V-240V Three Phase Delta
41.55A Total Derated Circuit Capacity
Compatible with:
Line Cord PDU + Number /

PDU Part Part Line Type of Form
PDU Name Number Number Cord FC Outlet Factor
24 / C13
0U 24 C13 Basic 46M4125 Attached 5923 0U
Front
9 / C19
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 Switched
46M4167 Attached 5928 Front 1U
& Monitored
3 / C13 Back
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CS8365L – 50A@208V 3ph
Attached 3.0 meter line cord with CS8365L Plug

50A (23.09A / Phase Derated) 200V-240V Three Phase Delta
line cord.
Matching receptacle listing CS8369
Matching connector listing CS8364
Compatible with:
Line Cord PDU +

PDU Part Part Number Line Cord Number / Type of Form
PDU Name Number FC Outlet Factor
0U 12 C19 / 12 C13 12 / C19 Front
46M4140 Attached 5926 0U
Basic 12 / C13 Back
0U 12 C19 / 12 C13 12 / C19 Front
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IEC309 3P+G – 60A@208V 3ph
Attached 14-foot (4.3 meter) line cord with IEC-309 60A, 3P4W Plug (Type
460P9W)
60A (27.7A / Phase Derated) 200V-240V Three Phase Delta

HBL460R9W
HBL460C9W
Compatible with:
Line Cord PDU +

PDU Part Part Line Number / Type Form
PDU Name Number Number Cord FC of Outlet Factor
Enterprise Basic 39Y8923 Attached 6061 6 / C19 Front 1U
71763NU Attached 6051 1U
Basic 3 / C13 Back
46M4005 Attached 5895 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
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System x International PDUs Line Cords
The following input line cords are for International PDUs (outside of North America).
IEC 309 P+N+G – 32A@220-240V 1ph
IEC 309 P+N+G (4.3m) - 32A / 220-240V Single Phase


HBL332R6W
HBL332C6
Compatible with:
PDU Part Line Cord PDU + Line Number / Type Form

PDU Name Number Part Number Cord FC of Outlet Factor
Front End Basic 39Y8934 Comes with PDU A11V 3 / C19 Front ½ U
Enterprise C13 Basic 39Y8941 40K9612 6014 12 / C13 Front 1U
DPI Enterprise Basic 39Y8948 40K9612 6064 6 / C19 Front 1U
DPI Ultra Density 9 / C19 Front
71762NX 40K9612 6502 1U
Enterprise Basic 3 / C13 Back
Enterprise + - C13
39M2816 40K9612 6034 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4004 40K9612 5910 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 9 / C19 Front
46M4002 40K9612 5903 1U
0U 24 C13U Switched
46M4119 Attached 5930 24 / C13 Front 0
& Monitored
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AUS/NZ 3112 32A – 32A@230V 1ph
P+N+G (PDL P/N 56P332) Australia/New Zealand connector
Compatible with:
PDU +
PDU Part Line Cord Line Number / Type Form
PDU Name Number Part Number Cord FC of Outlet Factor
Front End Basic 39Y8936 Comes with PDU A11Y 3 / C19 Front ½ U
71762NX 40K9617 6505 1U
Enterprise + - C13
39M2816 40K9617 6037 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4004 40K9617 5913 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4002 40K9617 5906 1U
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KSC 8305 30A – 30A@220V 1ph
P+N+G (Shin Ju P/N SJ-P3302) Korea connector
Compatible with:
PDU +
PDU Part Line Cord Line Cord Number / Form
PDU Name Number Part Number FC Type of Outlet Factor
Comes with
Front End Basic 39Y8937 A11X 3 / C19 Front ½ U
PDU
12 / C13
Enterprise C13 Basic 39Y8941 40K9618 6018 1U
Front
DPI Ultra Density Enterprise 9 / C19 Front
71762NX 40K9618 6506 1U
Basic 3 / C13 Back
Enterprise + - C13 12 / C13
39M2816 40K9618 6038 1U
Monitored Front
1U 12 C13 Switched & 12 / C13
46M4004 40K9618 5914 1U
Monitored Front
46M4002 40K9618 5907 1U
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IEC 309 P+N+G – 63A@220-240V 1ph
IEC 309 P+N+G (4.3m) - 63A / 220-240V Single Phase

HBL363R6W
HBL363C6W
Compatible with:
Line Cord
PDU Part Part PDU + Line Number / Type Form
Comes with
Front End Basic 39Y8935 A11W 3 / C19 Front ½U
PDU
DPI Ultra Density Enterprise 9 / C19 Front
71762NX 40K9613 6503 1U
Basic 3 / C13 Back
Enterprise + - C13 Monitored 39M2816 40K9613 6035 12 / C13 Front 1U
46M4004 40K9613 5911 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 Switched & 9 / C19 Front
46M4002 40K9613 5904 1U
Monitored 3 / C13 Back
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IEC309 3P+N+G – 16A@380-415V 3ph
IEC-309 3P+N+G 3.0 meter 16A, 3P5W plug (Type 516P6W)

32A (32A / Phase) 380-415V Three Phase Wye
48A Total Circuit Capacity

HBL516R6W
HBL516C6W
Compatible with:
Line Cord
PDU Part Part PDU + Line Number / Type Form
Enterprise C13 Basic 39Y8941 47C2495 A3T1 12 / C13 Front 1U
DPI Enterprise Basic 39Y8948 47C2495 A3T3 6 / C19 Front 1U
71762NX 47C2495 A3TC 1U
Enterprise + - C13
39M2816 47C2495 A3T2 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4004 47C2495 A3T5 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4002 47C2495 A3T4 1U
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IEC 309 3P+N+G – 32A@380-415V 3ph
IEC-309 3P+N+G (4.3m) 32A, 3P5W plug (Type 532P6W)

32A (32A / Phase) 380-415V Three Phase Wye
96A Total Circuit Capacity

HBL532R6W
HBL532C6W
Compatible with:
PDU Part Line Cord PDU + Line Number / Type of Form

PDU Name Number Part Number Cord FC Outlet Factor
71762NX 40K9611 6504 1U
0U 12 C19 / 12 C13 12 / C19 Front
Basic 12 / C13 Back
Enterprise + - C13
39M2816 40K9611 6036 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
46M4004 40K9611 5912 12 / C13 Front 1U
Monitored
1U 9 C19 / 3 C13 9 / C19 Front
46M4002 40K9611 5905 1U
0U 12 C19 / 12 C13 12 / C19 Front
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What is N+N and N+1 PSU Redundancy
N+N PSU redundancy: Is where N is the minimum number of PSUs needed to keep
the system operational, plus N number of PSUs again for redundancy. Essentially,
the number of PSUs are double of what is necessary to keep the system operational.
N+N is needed when a system needs to be power source redundant (see example
diagrams below).
N+1 PSU redundancy: Is where N is the minimum number of PSUs needed to keep the
system operational, plus one PSU for redundancy. N+1 is used when a system needs
only to tolerate a single PSU failure and stay operational but operates from a single
AC power source (see example diagrams below).
N+N and N+1 Examples

Notice in the N+1 diagrams below that there are two sources. Typically, N+1devices
would be connected to one power source since N+1devices do not derive any benefit
from two power sources. It is shown here with two power sources to demonstrate
this lack of benefit for N+1devices.
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N + N Examples N + 1 Examples
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IEC 320 Connectors
The following table displays the plug types for different hardware such as monitors,
switches, servers, high-end servers, power distribution units (PDUs), and
uninterpretable power supplies (UPSs).
Connecto AMP
Name r Rating Use
C5 – Laptop Power Supplies And Other Portable
Female 2.5A Power Supplies
C6 – Male
C7 –
Laptop Power Supplies And Other Portable
Female 2.5A
Power Supplies
C8 – Male
C13 –
Desktop Computers, Monitors, Switches, And
Female 10A
Servers
C14 – Male
C15 – Used In Hot Conditions Since It Is Rated To
Female 10A 1200 C (2480F), Unlike C13/C14 Which Is
C16 – Male Rated To 700 C (1580 F)
C19 – Blade Chassis, Flex System, High-power
Female 16A Servers, UPSs, PDUs, And Other High
C20 – Male Current Equipment
Note: IEC 320 has changed to IEC 60320
IEC 309 Plug details
This section discusses the IEC 309 plugs used for connecting a PDU to a power
source.
IEC 309 Plug Sleeve Ratings

The color of the sleeve around a plug indicates its voltage rating. The colors and
ratings are listed below.
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IEC 309 Pin Decode
The following table is a break down of the Hubbell (HBL) part number.
The numbers and letters circled in red below is an example HBL part number:
HBL460R9W.
The P/N: HBL460R9W plug description is listed below:
HBL460R9W = 4 pin (3ph), 60A, Receptacle, 9 ground (G) clock face pin position,
Watertight.
Note: The number of pins indicates the phase: 3 pins = 1ph, 4 pins = 3ph Δ, and 5 pins
= 3 ph Y
The device types (R, C, P, and B) are pictured below.
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Ingress Protection (IP) Decode
Example: IP67 = Ingress Protection / Dust-Tight / Temporary Immersion
Three Phase Power Calculation Diagrams
The following figures explain three phase power values for various amperage.
60A Three Phase Delta Power Calculations
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M5 System Documents
System x x3500 M5 – Lenovo Press Product Guide

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips1242.html?Open
System x3550 M5 – Lenovo Press Product Guide

System x3650 M5 – Lenovo Press Product Guide

Resources related to power and cooling
PDU and UPS technical reference

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/systems/server-library/#comboFilters[category]=.Tools
System x Power Configurator

https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-
PWRCONF
Power and Cooling technical references

https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=LNVO-POWINF
Hubbell - Twist Lock Plug/Outlet Catalog (Includes NEMA Outlets)

http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/catalogpages/section-b.pdf x
Hubbell - Pin & Sleeve Plug/Outlet Catalog (Includes IEC309 Outlets)

http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/catalogpages/section-E.pdf
System x® Configuration and Options Guide

http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/
BladeCenter and System x Reference Sheets

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/redpxref.html
Official Visio Stencils

http://www.visiocafe.com/lenovo.htm
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BUSINESS CRITICAL FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE IN POWER

The System x3550 M5 is a Combining balanced Each server supports up to

Questions / Comments: power@lenovo.com

1.0.0 – October 30, 2014 Initial Release

1.0.1 – October 31, 2014 Minor changes: Further explanation of Power

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TYPICAL PDU CONFIGURATIONS...................................................................................53

About This Guide

X3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Installation & Service Manuals

Description* x3500 M5 x3550 M5 x3650 M5

Power Configurator tool link:

M5 System Power Supply Unit (PSU) Overview

550W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information

750W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information

750W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information

900W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information

1300W AC PSU Titanium – Rating & Part Number Information

1500W AC PSU Platinum – Rating & Part Number Information

900W -48V DC PSU – Rating & Part Number Information

Figure 1: M5 hot swap power supply

Power Efficiencies at Different Load Levels (230V)

20% load 50% load 100% load

ENERGY STAR for Servers

ENERGY STAR for Enterprise Servers website:

ENERGY STAR Certified Enterprise Servers:

Lenovo ENERGY STAR Certified hardware:

x3500 M5, x3550 M5 & x3650 M5 Power Supply Connector, Placement

Power Supply Input Connector

Figure 2: PSU to PDU line cord

Refer to the M5 Power Cords section for additional details on selecting an

Power Supply Placement

Figure 3: x3500 M5 power supply placement

Figure 4 displays the power supplies for the x3550 M5.

Figure 4: x3550 M5 power supply placement

Figure 5: x3650 M5 power supply placement

Power Supply Installation Ordering

Figure 6: x3500 M5 PSU bay 1 populated

Filler panel PSU bay 2

Figure 7: x3550 M5 PSU bay 1 populated

Filler panel PSU bay 2

Figure 8: x3650 M5 PSU bay 1 populated

Filler panel PSU bay 2

Power Supply Configuration Rules

• Mixing of 80 PLUS efficiency levels (Platinum and Titanium) power supplies is

• Installation of one PSU does not support over-subscription mode. For

IMM2.1 Power Management

• Fan speed for temperature,

This section discusses the following in the IMM2.1:

• Accessing to the IMM2.1 interface

Accessing to the IMM2.1 interface

Figure 9: IMM2.1 home screen

Figure 10: IMM2.1 Server Management menu

IMM2.1 Server Power Management Page

Figure 11: IMM2.1 Power Management page

Power Policy: Redundancy

Figure 12 displays the Power Redundancy page in the IMM2.1 interface.

Power Policy: Power Capping

Figure 14: IMM2.1 Power Management page: Power Modules tab

Figure 15: Power Module properties for a PSU: Events

Figure 16: Power Module properties for a PSU: Hardware Information

Figure 17: Power Module properties for a PSU: Errors

Power Monitoring and Power Allocation