Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning

Guide
PowerMax 2000 and PowerMax 8000

March 2021
Rev. 17.0
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 Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Revision history.................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1: Before You Begin.......................................................................................................... 9

Overview of data center requirements.......................................................................................................................... 9
PowerMax packaging......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tasks to review.................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 2: Delivery and Transportation........................................................................................ 11

Delivery arrangements.......................................................................................................................................................11
Pre-delivery considerations.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Moving up and down inclines...........................................................................................................................................11
Shipping and storage environmental requirements................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3: System Specifications................................................................................................ 13

Radio frequency interference..........................................................................................................................................13
Recommended minimum distance from RF emitting device..............................................................................13
Power consumption and heat dissipation.....................................................................................................................14
Adaptive cooling........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Airflow...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Air volume, air quality, and temperature.......................................................................................................................16
Air volume specifications............................................................................................................................................16
Temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges.......................................................................................................... 17
Temperature and humidity range recommendations........................................................................................... 17
Air quality requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Shock and vibration........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Sound power and sound pressure..................................................................................................................................19
Hardware acclimation times............................................................................................................................................ 19
Optical multimode cables................................................................................................................................................ 20
Open systems host and SRDF connectivity..........................................................................................................20

Chapter 4: Data Center Safety and Remote Support....................................................................22

Fire suppressant disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................22
Remote support................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Chapter 5: Physical Weight and Space........................................................................................ 23

Floor load-bearing capacity.............................................................................................................................................23
Raised floor requirements............................................................................................................................................... 23
Physical space and weight.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Component dimensions, PowerMax 2000.................................................................................................................. 26
Component dimensions, PowerMax 8000...................................................................................................................27

Chapter 6: Position PowerMax 2000 Bay..................................................................................... 28

Bay layout and dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Tile placement.................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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 Casters and leveling feet.................................................................................................................................................30
Cabinet stabilizing............................................................................................................................................................. 32

Chapter 7: Position PowerMax 8000 Bay..................................................................................... 33

System bay layouts........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000 ........................................................................................................................ 33
Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000......................................................................................................................... 34
Dimensions for array layouts.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Tile placement.................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Caster and leveler dimensions........................................................................................................................................35
Cabinet stabilizing............................................................................................................................................................. 38

Chapter 8: Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors....................................................................... 39

Power distribution units...................................................................................................................................................39
Power interface................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Customer input power cabling....................................................................................................................................... 40
Best practices: Power configuration guidelines.........................................................................................................40
AC power specifications...................................................................................................................................................41
Power cords........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Single-phase.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Three-phase Wye........................................................................................................................................................ 43
Three-phase Delta.......................................................................................................................................................45
PowerMax 2000 line cord and jumper configurations..............................................................................................45
PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations..............................................................................................48

Chapter 9: Grounding Racks........................................................................................................50

Grounding requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 50
Grounding a single bay.....................................................................................................................................................50
Chassis to chassis grounding.......................................................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 10: Dell EMC Racking for PowerMax 2000...................................................................... 52

Two system configurations.............................................................................................................................................52
Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick configuration............................................. 52
Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick configuration............................................53
Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick configuration............................................ 54
Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick configuration............................................ 55
Requirements for customer components in a rack...................................................................................................55

Chapter 11: Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax 2000........................................................56

Computer room requirements........................................................................................................................................ 56
Customer rack requirements..........................................................................................................................................56
Third party rack PDUs .................................................................................................................................................... 58
PowerMax 2000 power consumption and outlet requirements.......................................................................59
PowerMax 2000 rear-facing PDU requirements................................................................................................. 60
PowerMax 2000 inward-facing PDU requirements............................................................................................. 61

Chapter 12: Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax 8000....................................................... 63

Computer room requirements .......................................................................................................................................63
Customer rack requirements .........................................................................................................................................63

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 Third party rack PDUs .................................................................................................................................................... 65
PowerMax 8000 power consumption and outlet requirements.......................................................................66
PowerMax 8000 rear-facing PDU requirements................................................................................................. 68
PowerMax 8000 inward-facing PDU requirements............................................................................................ 69

Chapter 13: Optional Kits............................................................................................................. 71

Overhead routing kit..........................................................................................................................................................71
Securing kits........................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Dispersion kits.................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Appendix A: Best Practices for AC Power Connections................................................................ 73

Best practices overview for AC power connections................................................................................................ 74
Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure............................................................................................75
Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite............................................................................... 76
Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician.........................................................................................................77
Procedure A, Task 2: Dell EMC Customer Engineer .......................................................................................... 78
Procedure A, Task 3: Customer's electrician........................................................................................................83
Procedure B: Verify and connect.................................................................................................................................. 84
Procedure C: Obtain customer verification................................................................................................................ 85
PDU labels...........................................................................................................................................................................85
PDU label part number...............................................................................................................................................85
Applying PDU labels.................................................................................................................................................... 85
AC power specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 87

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 Preface
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of a PowerMax system.

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Related documentation
Dell EMC Provides information about PowerMax 2000 and 8000 arrays with PowerMaxOS 5978.
PowerMax Family
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Dell EMC Best Describes the best practices to assure fault-tolerant power to a PowerMax 2000 or PowerMax 8000
Practices Guide array.
for AC Power
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Revision history
Table 2. Revision history
Revision Description Date released
17.0 ● Added 30/32 A circuit breaker voltage for international power connections March 2021
● Clarified PowerMax 2000 customer rack dimensions
16.0 Changed power connector Hubbell CS-8365C to CS-8365L and Hubbell CS-8364C June 2020
to CS-8364
15.0 Added new three-phase Wye worldwide model kits June 2020
14.0 Clarified PowerMax 2000 customer rack requirements for third-party components May 2020
13.0 Added note to provide strain relief when host cabling and power are handled from April 2020
overhead or wall-mounted.
12.0 Added new three-phase Wye model kits February 2020
11.0 Clarified component dimensions for PowerMax 2000 and PowerMax 8000 models January 2020
10.0 ● Added component dimensions November 2019
● Changed unpowered storage time recommendation to not exceed 3 months
9.0 ● Clarified three-phase Wye line cord descriptions September 2019
● Clarified AC power specifications
8.0 Added information to Best Practices for AC Power Connections on page 73 on line June 2019
cord power zone labels.
7.0 Added content that Dell EMC PDUs are not designed for use in third-party racks. March 2019
6.0 Added figure for top routing cover March 2019
5.0 Added line in grounding chapter that both grounding straps must be installed for January 2019
chassis to chassis grounding.
4.0 ● Updated jumper and line cord tables October 2018
● Updated power consumption specifications
3.0 ● Updated PDU label for PowerMax August 2018
● Updated customer rack requirements for rear-facing and inward-facing PDUs:
Added power consumption and outlet requirements
● Modified jumper locations for clarification
2.0 ● Updated Procedure A, Task 2 for PowerMax 2000 May 2018
● Minor edits and formatting
1.0 First release of the Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide May 2018

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Before You Begin
Go over all data center requirements and planning tasks before you begin.
Topics:
• Overview of data center requirements
• PowerMax packaging
• Tasks to review

Overview of data center requirements

PowerMax arrays are designed for installation in data centers that provide:
● Sufficient physical space
● Controlled temperature and humidity
● Airflow and ventilation
● Power and grounding
● System cable routing facilities
● Fire protection
Raised floors are preferred.
For information regarding overhead cable routing, see Overhead routing kit on page 71.
To prepare the site for an array, meet with your Dell EMC Systems Engineer and Customer Engineer to determine what is
needed to prepare for delivery and installation. One or more sessions may be necessary to finalize installation plans.

PowerMax packaging
The basic building block of a PowerMax array is the PowerMax Brick (on arrays in open systems environments) or PowerMax
zBrick (on arrays in a mainframe environment). Depending on the array this consists of:
● An engine with two directors (the redundant data storage processing unit)
● Flash storage in two Drive Array Enclosures (DAEs) each with 24 slots
● Minimum storage capacity:
○ PowerMax 2000: 13 TBu (Terabytes usable)
○ PowerMax 8000 in an open systems environment: 53 TBu
○ PowerMax 8000 in a mainframe environment: 13 TBu
○ PowerMax 8000 in a mixed open systems and mainframe environment: 66 TBu
This document uses the term PowerBrick for planning purposes. All guidelines that apply to PowerBricks also apply to
PowerMax zBricks.

Tasks to review
The following table provides a list of tasks to review during the planning process:

Table 3. Planning tasks

Task Comments and/or Provide
Identify power requirements with site electrician. External AC power must be supplied from independent
customer-supplied redundant power distribution units (PDUs).

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Table 3. Planning tasks (continued)
Task Comments and/or Provide

Dell EMC recommends that the customer’s electrician be

available at the installation site for regular and third party
racked arrays. If flying leads are used an electrician must
connect the power. The connector type must be verified as
part of the installation plan.
Best Practices for AC Power Connections on page
73 provides details.

For third-party rack support, see the detailed physical The field representative working the order must:
requirements in Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax
2000 on page 56 and Third Party Racking Option for ● Review the requisite information regarding the third party
PowerMax 8000 on page 63. racking option.
● In Sizer, select the configuration. In the Hardware
Options screen, under Rack Type, select Third Party.

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Delivery and Transportation
Components are shipped directly to customer data centers. Arrangements should be made to receive the equipment.
Topics:
• Delivery arrangements
• Pre-delivery considerations
• Moving up and down inclines
• Shipping and storage environmental requirements

Delivery arrangements
Delivery within the United States or Canada is by air-ride truck with custom-designed shipping material, crate, and pallet.
International delivery normally involves air freight.
Unless otherwise instructed, the Dell EMC Traffic Department arranges for delivery directly to the customer’s computer room.
To ensure successful delivery of the system, Dell EMC has formed partnerships with specially selected moving companies. These
companies have moving professionals trained in the proper handling of large, sensitive equipment and provide the appropriate
personnel, floor layments, and any ancillary moving equipment required to facilitate delivery. Moving companies should check
general guidelines, weights, and dimensions.

NOTE: Inform Dell EMC of any labor union-based restrictions or security clearance requirements prior to delivery.

Pre-delivery considerations
Take into account the following considerations prior to the delivery at your site:
● Weight capacities of the loading dock, tailgate, and service elevator if delivery is to a floor other than the receiving floor.
● Length and thickness of covering required for floor protection.
● Equipment ramp availability if the receiving floor is not level with computer room floor.
● Set up the necessary network and gateway access to accommodate Secure Remote Services so that it will be available and
operable for the installation date.

Moving up and down inclines

To prevent tipping when moving up and down inclines, close all doors and drawers. Push from the rear of the rack so that the
front (side with bezels or a fancy door) goes first.
All portions of the bay will clear ramp and threshold slopes up to 1:10 (rise to run ratio), per Code of Federal Regulations — ADA
Standards for Accessible Design, 28 CFR Part 36.

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Shipping and storage environmental requirements
The following table provides the environmental requirements for shipping and storage:

Table 4. Shipping and storage environmental requirements

Condition Setting
Ambient temperature -40° to 149° F (-40° to 65° C)
Temperature gradient 43.2° F/hr (24° C/hr)
Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Storage time (unpowered) Recommendation: Do not exceed 3 consecutive months of
unpowered storage.

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System Specifications
System specifications include minimum and maximum power consumption and heat dissipation values, temperature and humidity
requirements, sound power and pressure levels, and other specifications.
Topics:
• Radio frequency interference
• Power consumption and heat dissipation
• Airflow
• Air volume, air quality, and temperature
• Shock and vibration
• Sound power and sound pressure
• Hardware acclimation times
• Optical multimode cables

Radio frequency interference

Electro-magnetic fields, which include radio frequencies can interfere with the operation of electronic equipment. Dell EMC
products have been certified to withstand radio frequency interference (RFI) in accordance with standard EN61000-4-3. In Data
Centers that employ intentional radiators, such as cell phone repeaters, the maximum ambient RF field strength should not
exceed 3 Volts /meter.
The field measurements should be taken at multiple points in close proximity to Dell EMC equipment. It is recommended to
consult with an expert prior to installing any emitting device in the Data Center. In addition, it may be necessary to contract an
environmental consultant to perform the evaluation of RFI field strength and address the mitigation efforts if high levels of RFI
are suspected.
The ambient RFI field strength is inversely proportional to the distance and power level of the emitting device.

Recommended minimum distance from RF emitting device

The following table provides the recommended minimum distances between Dell EMC arrays and RFI emitting equipment.
Use these guidelines to verify that cell phone repeaters or other intentional radiator devices are at a safe distance from the
equipment.

Table 5. Minimum distance from RF emitting devices

Repeater power level a Recommended minimum distance
1 Watt 9.84 ft (3 m)
2 Watt 13.12 ft (4 m)
5 Watt 19.69 ft (6 m)
7 Watt 22.97 ft (7 m)
10 Watt 26.25 ft (8 m)
12 Watt 29.53 ft (9 m)
15 Watt 32.81 ft (10 m)

a. Effective Radiated Power (ERP)

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Power consumption and heat dissipation
Use the Dell EMC Power Calculator to refine the power and heat figures to more closely match your array. Contact your sales
representative or use the Power Calculator for specific supported configurations. The following table provides calculations of
maximum power and heat dissipation.
NOTE: Power consumption and heat dissipation details vary based on the system configuration, I/O activity, and ambient
temperatures. Ensure that the installation site meets these worst case requirements. The numbers in Power consumption
and heat dissipation on page 14 are for fully stacked bays for a single system.

Table 6. Power consumption and heat dissipation

PowerMax 2000 PowerMax 8000
Maximum power and Maximum total power Maximum heat Maximum total power Maximum heat
heat dissipation at consumption <26°C / dissipation <26°C / consumption <26°C / dissipation <26°C /
<26°C and >35°C a >35°C (kVA) >35°C (Btu/Hr) >35°C (kVA) >35°C (Btu/Hr)
System bay 1 4.4 / 6.2 14,716 / 21,038 8.4 / 11.8 b 28,453 / 39,903
System bay 2 N/A 8.0 / 11.4 27,214 / 38,665

a. Power values and heat dissipations shown at >35°C reflect the higher power levels associated with both the battery
recharge cycle, and the initiation of high ambient temperature adaptive cooling algorithms. Values at <26°C are reflective
of more steady state maximum values during normal operation.
b. Values do not include a 100W power draw for the service tray line cord attached to a customer service laptop.

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Adaptive cooling
The systems apply adaptive cooling based on customer environments to save energy. Engines and DAEs access thermal data
through components located within their enclosures. Based on ambient temperature and internal activity, they set the cooling
fan speeds. As the inlet temperatures increase, the adaptive cooling increases the fan speeds, with the resulting platform power
increasing up to the maximum values shown below. These values, along with the SPS recharge power consumption, contribute
to the maximum system power consumption values over 35°C shown in Power consumption and heat dissipation on page 14.

PowerMax 2000 and PowerMax 8000

● DAE24 (24 Drives) = 206 VA - 702 BTU/hr
● Engine = 255VA - 870 BTU/hr

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Airflow
Systems are designed for typical hot aisle/cold aisle data center cooling environments and installation:
● On raised or nonraised floors.
● In hot aisle/cold aisle arrangements.
The airflow provides less mixing of hot and cold air, which can result in a higher return temperature to the computer room
air conditioner (CRAC). This promotes better heat transfer outside the building and achieves higher energy efficiency and
lower Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). Additional efficiency can be achieved by sequestering the exhaust air completely and
connecting ducts directly to a CRAC unit or to the outside.
Best practice is to place a perforated floor tile in front of each bay to allow adequate cooling air supply when installing on a
raised floor. The following figure shows typical airflow in a hot aisle/ cold aisle environment.

Figure 1. Typical airflow in a hot/cold aisle environment

Table 7. Airflow diagram key

# Description # Description
1 To refrigeration unit 6 Hot aisle
2 Suspended ceiling 7 Perforated rear doors
3 Air return 8 Pressurized floor
4 System bays 9 Perforated floor tile
5 Cold aisle

Air volume, air quality, and temperature

The installation site must meet certain recommended requirements for air volume, temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges,
and air quality.

Air volume specifications

The following table provides the recommended maximum amount of air volume.

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Table 8. Maximum air volume, PowerMax 2000
Number of PowerBricks Units
1 545 cfm (15.3 m 3 /min)
2 1,090 cfm (30.5 m 3 /min)

Table 9. Maximum air volume, PowerMax 8000

Number of PowerBricks Units
System Bay 1 1 545 cfm (15.3 m 3 /min)
2 1,002 cfm (28.1 m 3 /min)
3 1,547 cfm (43.3 m 3 /min)
4 1,982 cfm (55.5 m 3 /min)
System Bay 2 1 545 cfm (15.3 m 3 /min)
2 980 cfm (27.4 m 3 /min)
3 1,525 cfm (42.7 m 3 /min)
4 1,960 cfm (54.9 m 3 /min)

Temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges

The following table provides the recommended environmental operating ranges.

Table 10. Environmental operating ranges

Condition System
Operating temperature (normal conditions) a 10°–32°C (50°–90°F) at 2,286 m (7,500 ft)
10°–35°C (50°–95°F) at 950 m (3,317 ft)

Operating temperature (excursion limit), 24 hours annually 32°–50°C (50°–122°F) at 2,286 m (7,500 ft)
Operating altitude (maximum) & derating 3,048 m (10,000 ft) derate 1.1°C per 305 m above 2,286 m
Operating humidity range 20% to 80% RH non-condensing
Operating temperature rate of change 20°C/hour

a. These values apply to the inlet temperature of any component within the bay.

Temperature and humidity range recommendations

The following table provides the recommended operating and humidity ranges to ensure long-term reliability, especially in
environments where air quality is a concern.

Table 11. Temperature and humidity

Condition System
Operating temperature range 64°— 75° F (18° to 24° C)
Operating relative humidity range 40 — 55%

Air quality requirements

PowerMax arrays are designed to be consistent with the requirements of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Environmental Standard Handbook and the most current revision of Thermal Guidelines for
Data Processing Environments, ASHRAE TC 9.9 2011.

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The arrays are best suited for Class 1A Datacom environments, which consist of tightly controlled environmental parameters,
including temperature, dew point, relative humidity and air quality. These facilities house mission critical equipment and are
typically fault tolerant, including the air conditioners. In a data center environment, if the air conditioning fails and the
temperature is lost, a vault may occur to protect data.
The data center should maintain a cleanliness level as identified in ISO 14664-1, class 8 for particulate dust and pollution control.
The air entering the data center should be filtered with a MERV 11 filter or better. The air within the data center should be
continuously filtered with a MERV 8 or better filtration system. In addition, efforts should be maintained to prevent conductive
particles, such as zinc whiskers, from entering the facility.
The allowable relative humidity level is 20–80% non condensing, however, the recommended operating environment range
is 40–55%. For data centers with gaseous contamination, such as high sulfur content, lower temperatures and humidity are
recommended to minimize the risk of hardware corrosion and degradation. In general, the humidity fluctuations within the data
center should be minimized. It is also recommended that the data center be positively pressured and have air curtains on entry
ways to prevent outside air contaminants and humidity from entering the facility.
For facilities below 40% relative humidity (RH), Dell EMC recommends using grounding straps when contacting the equipment
to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can harm electronic equipment.
NOTE: As part of an ongoing monitoring process for the corrosiveness of the environment, Dell EMC recommends placing
copper and silver coupons (per ISA 71.04-1985, Section 6.1 Reactivity) in airstreams representative of those in the data
center. The monthly reactivity rate of the coupons should be less than 300 Angstroms. When monitored reactivity rate is
exceeded, the coupon should be analyzed for material species and a corrective mitigation process put in place.

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Shock and vibration
The following table provides the platform shock and vibration maximums and the transportation shock and vibration levels (in
the vertical direction).
NOTE: Levels shown apply to all three axes, and should be measured with an accelerometer in the equipment enclosures
within the cabinet.

Table 12. Platform shock and vibration

Platform condition Response measurement level (should not exceed)
Non operational shock 10 G's, 7 ms duration
Operational shock 3 G's, 11 ms duration
Non operational random vibration .40 Grms, 5-500Hz, 30 minutes
Operational random vibration .21 Grms, 5-500Hz, 10 minutes
Packaged system condition
Transportation shock 10 G's, 12 ms duration
Transportation random vibration 1.15 Grms, 1 hour
Frequency range 1-200 Hz

Sound power and sound pressure

PowerMax 8000
Table 13. Sound power and sound pressure levels, A-weighted, PowerMax 8000
Configuration Sound power levels (LWAd) (B) a Sound pressure levels (LpA) (dB) b

System bay (max) 7.76 65.55

a. Declared noise emissions with.3B correction factor added per ISO9296.

b. Measured at the four bystander positions per ISO7779

Hardware acclimation times

Units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component
to reside in the operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent condensation.

Transit/storage environment Operating environment temperature Acclimation time

Temperature Humidity
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour

68-72°F (20-22°C) 40-55% RH 40-55% RH

Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) <30% RH

Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) ≥30% RH

Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

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Transit/storage environment Operating environment temperature Acclimation time

>72°F (22°C) <30% RH

Hot Humid 30-45% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

RH
>72°F (22°C)
Humid 45-60% <86°F (30°C) 8 hours
RH
Humid ≥60% RH <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

● If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has passed, allow an additional 8 hours to
stabilize.
● Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and humidity that are likely to cause condensation
to form on or in that system or component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of 45°F/hr
(25°C/hr).

Optical multimode cables

Optical multimode 3 (OM3) and optical multimode 4 (OM4) cables are available for open systems host and SRDF connectivity.
To obtain OM3 or OM4 cables, contact your local sales representative.
● OM3 cables are used for SRDF connectivity over: 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O modules, 10 GbE and 1 GbE I/O
modules.
● OM4 cables are used for SRDF connectivity over 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O modules.
● OM4 cables are used with 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O modules to provide Fibre Channel connection to switches. Distances of
up to 190 m over 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel and 125 m over 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel modules are supported.
OM2 or OM3 cables can be used, but distance is reduced.
● OM3 cables support 8 and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel distances up to 150 m or 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel distances up to 100 m.
● OM2 cables support 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel distances up to 50 m or 10 Gb/s Ethernet up to 82 m.
NOTE: OM2 cables can be used, but they will not support 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel (SRDF) distances greater then 50 m. For
longer distances, use OM3 cables.

Open systems host and SRDF connectivity

The following table provides the OM3 and OM4 cables.

Table 14. OM3 and OM4 Fibre cables — 50/125 micron optical cable
Model number Description
SYM-OM3-1M LC-LC, 1 meter
SYM-OM3-3M LC-LC, 3 meter
SYM-OM3-5M LC-LC, 5 meter
SYM-OM3-10M LC-LC, 10 meter
SYM-OM3-30M LC-LC, 30 meter
SYM-OM3-50M LC-LC, 50 meter
SYM-OM3-100M LC-LC, 100 meter
SYM-OM4-1M LC- LC, 1 meter
SYM-OM4-3M LC- LC, 3 meter
SYM-OM4-5M LC- LC, 5 meter

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Table 14. OM3 and OM4 Fibre cables — 50/125 micron optical cable (continued)
Model number Description
SYM-OM4-10M LC- LC, 10 meter
SYM-OM4-30M LC- LC, 30 meter
SYM-OM4-50M LC- LC, 50 meter
SYM-OM4-100M LC- LC, 100 meter

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Data Center Safety and Remote Support
Take necessary safety precautions and enable remote support for assistance.
Topics:
• Fire suppressant disclaimer
• Remote support

Fire suppressant disclaimer

Fire prevention equipment in the computer room should always be installed as an added safety measure. A fire suppression
system is the responsibility of the customer. When selecting appropriate fire suppression equipment and agents for the data
center, choose carefully. An insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, and local building inspector are all parties that you should
consult during the selection of a fire suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection.
Equipment is designed and manufactured to internal and external standards that require certain environments for reliable
operation. We do not make compatibility claims of any kind nor do we provide recommendations on fire suppression systems. It
is not recommended to position storage equipment directly in the path of high pressure gas discharge streams or loud fire sirens
so as to minimize the forces and vibration adverse to system integrity.
NOTE: The previous information is provided on an “as is” basis and provides no representations, warranties, guarantees or
obligations on the part of our company. This information does not modify the scope of any warranty set forth in the terms
and conditions of the basic purchasing agreement between the customer and the manufacturer.

Remote support
Secure Remote Services is an IP-based, automated, connect home and remote support solution. Secure Remote Services is
the preferred method of connectivity. Two connections with Secure Remote Services are recommended for connection to the
redundant management module control station (MMCS).
Customers of Secure Remote Services must provide the following:
● An IP network with Internet connectivity.
● Capability to add Gateway Client servers and Policy Manager servers to the customer network.
● Network connectivity between the servers and Dell EMC devices to be managed by Secure Remote Services.
● Internet connectivity to the Secure Remote Services infrastructure by using outbound ports.
● Network connectivity between Secure Remote Services Client(s) and Policy Manager.
Once installed, Secure Remote Services monitors the array and automatically notifies Dell EMC Customer Service in the event
of a problem. If an error is detected, a support professional utilizes the secure connection to establish a remote support session
to diagnose, and if necessary, perform a repair.
Customer Service can use Secure Remote Services to:
● Perform downloads of updated software in lieu of a site visit.
● Deliver license entitlements directly to the array.
NOTE: Dell EMC provides an optional modem that uses a regular telephone line or operates with a PBX. Dell EMC
recommends using two connections to the redundant management module control station (MMCS).
The Dell EMC Secure Remote Services Site Planning Guide provides additional information.

22 Data Center Safety and Remote Support

 5
Physical Weight and Space
Physical weight and space requirements include floor load-bearing capacity, raised floor requirements and physical space and
weight specifications.
Topics:
• Floor load-bearing capacity
• Raised floor requirements
• Physical space and weight
• Component dimensions, PowerMax 2000
• Component dimensions, PowerMax 8000

Floor load-bearing capacity

Storage arrays can be installed on raised floors. Customers must be aware that the load-bearing capacity of the data center
floor is not readily available through a visual inspection of the floor. The only definitive way to ensure that the floor is capable
of supporting the load associated with the array is to have a certified architect or the data center design consultant inspect the
specifications of the floor to ensure that the floor is capable of supporting the array weight.
CAUTION:
● Customers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the floor of the data center on which the array is to
be configured is capable of supporting the array weight, whether the array is configured directly on the data
center floor or on a raised floor supported by the data center floor.
● Failure to comply with these floor loading requirements could result in severe damage to the storage array,
the raised floor, subfloor, site floor and the surrounding infrastructure should the raised floor, subfloor or
site floor fail.
● Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any agreement between Dell EMC and the customer, Dell EMC
fully disclaims any and all liability for any damage or injury resulting from the customer’s failure to ensure
that the raised floor, subfloor and/or site floor are capable of supporting the storage array weight. The
customer assumes all risk and liability associated with such failure.

Raised floor requirements

Best practice is to use 24 x 24 inch heavy-duty, concrete-filled steel floor tiles. If a different size or type of tile is used, the
customer must ensure that the tiles have a minimum load rating that is sufficient for supporting the storage array weight.
Ensure proper physical support of the system by following requirements that are based on the use of 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm)
heavy-duty, concrete-filled steel floor tiles.
Raised floors must meet the following requirements:
● Floor must be level.
● Floor tiles and stringers must be rated to withstand concentrated loads of two casters each that weigh up to 600 lb (272
kg).
NOTE: Caster weights are measured on a level floor. The front of the array weighs more than the rear of the configuration.

● Floor tiles and stringers must be rated for a minimum static ultimate load of 2,500 lb (1,134 kg).
● Floor tiles must be rated for a minimum of 750 lb (340 kg) on rolling load.
● For floor tiles that do not meet the minimum rolling load rate, Dell EMC recommends the use of coverings, such as plywood,
to protect floors during system roll.

Physical Weight and Space 23

● Floor tile cutouts weaken the tile. An additional pedestal mount adjacent to the cutout of a tile can minimize floor tile
deflection. The number and placement of additional pedestal mounts relative to a cutout should be in accordance with the
tile manufacturer’s recommendations.
● Take care when positioning the bays to make sure that a caster is not moved into a cutout. Cutting tiles per specifications
ensures the proper caster placement.
● Use or create no more than one floor tile cutout that is no more than 8 in. (20 cm) wide by 6 in. (15 cm) deep in each 24 x
24 in. (61 x 61 cm) floor tile.
● Ensure that the weight of any other objects in the data center does not compromise the structural integrity of the raised
floor or the sub-floor (non-raised floor) of the data center.

Physical space and weight

The following table provides the physical space, maximum weights, and clearance for service.

PowerMax 2000
Table 15. Space and weight requirements, PowerMax 2000
Bay configurations a Height Width Depth c Weight
(in/cm) b (in/cm) (in/cm) (max lbs/kg)

1 system, 1 PowerBrick 75/190 24/61 42/106.7 620/281

1 system, 2 PowerBricks, or 75/190 24/61 42/106.7 950/430.9
2 systems, 1 PowerBrick
each

2 systems, 2 PowerBricks in 75/190 24/61 42/106.7 1280/580

one system, 1 PowerBrick in
other
2 systems, 2 PowerBricks 75/190 24/61 42/106.7 1610/730
each system

a. Clearance for service/airflow is the front at 42 in (106.7 cm) front and the rear at 30 in (76.2 cm).
b. An additional 18 in (45.7 cm) is recommended for ceiling/top clearance.
c. Includes rear door.

PowerMax 8000
Table 16. Space and weight requirements, PowerMax 8000
Bay Number of Height b Width c Depth d Weight
configurations a PowerBricks
(in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm) (max lbs/kg)

System Bay 1 1 75/190 24/61 47/119 805/365

2 75/190 24/61 47/119 1104/501
3 75/190 24/61 47/119 1418/643
4 75/190 24/61 47/119 1667/756
System Bay 2 1 75/190 24/61 47/119 663/301
2 75/190 24/61 47/119 962/436
3 75/190 24/61 47/119 1276/579
4 75/190 24/61 47/119 1525/692

a. Clearance for service/airflow is the front at 42 in (106.7 cm) front and the rear at 30 in (76.2 cm).
b. An additional 18 in (45.7 cm) is recommended for ceiling/top clearance.

24 Physical Weight and Space

Table 16. Space and weight requirements, PowerMax 8000 (continued)
c. Measurement includes .25 in. (0.6 cm) gap between bays.
d. Includes front and rear doors.

Physical Weight and Space 25

Component dimensions, PowerMax 2000
The following figure and table provide the height and depth dimensions for each component in a rack:

Engine
4U

30 inches
(76.2 cm)

DAE
2U

20 inches
(50.8 cm)

SPS 2U

28 inches
(71.2 cm)

Figure 2. Component dimensions, PowerMax 2000

Table 17. Component dimensions, PowerMax 2000

Component Height (U-Space) Depth (in/cm)
Engine 4U 30/76.2
DAE 2U 20/50.8
SPS 2U 28/71.2

NOTE: Component dimensions do not include cable connections and bend radii. Do not use these component dimensions
for rack sizing. For information about the total envelope required for the platform, see Third Party Racking Option for
PowerMax 2000 on page 56.

26 Physical Weight and Space

Component dimensions, PowerMax 8000
The following figure and table provide the height and depth dimensions for each component in a rack:

CMA Area

4U
Engine
10 inches MIBE 1U
(25.4 cm)
24 inches
30 inches (61 cm)
(76.2 cm)

DAE 1U
2U Ethernet Tray

20 inches 34 inches
(50.8 cm) (86.4 cm)

SPS 2U
Service Tray 1U
28 inches
(71.2 cm) 17 inches
(43.2 cm)

Figure 3. Component dimensions, PowerMax 8000

Table 18. Component dimensions, PowerMax 8000

Component Height (U-Space) Depth (in/cm)
Engine 4U 30/76.2
Engine CMA area 4U 10/26.4
DAE 2U 20/50.8
SPS 2U 28/71.2
MIBE 1U 24/61
(Two units required per system for 2U total)

Ethernet tray 1U 34/86.4

Service tray 1U 17/43.2

NOTE: Component dimensions do not include cable connections and bend radii. Do not use these component dimensions
for rack sizing. For information about the total envelope required for the platform, see Third Party Racking Option for
PowerMax 8000 on page 63.

Physical Weight and Space 27

 6
Position PowerMax 2000 Bay
Positioning bays includes considering the layout and placement of the bays in the data center and placement on tiles. Each
cabinet sits on four caster wheels to aid in positioning the bay. Once the bay is positioned it can be secured with optional
mounting bolts.
Topics:
• Bay layout and dimensions
• Tile placement
• Casters and leveling feet
• Cabinet stabilizing

Bay layout and dimensions

Placing arrays in the data center or computer room involves understanding dimensions, planning for cutouts, and ensuring
clearance for power and host cables.

● On nonraised floors, cables are routed overhead. An

overhead routing bracket is available for purchase to allow
easier access of overhead cables into the bay. 30 in. (76 cm)
● On raised floors, cables are routed across the subfloor service area 24 in.
24.02 in.
(61.01cm)
(61 cm)
beneath the tiles.
● For the system bay, ensure the following: Rear
○ A service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front.
○ A service area of 30 in (76 cm) for the rear. 42 in.
(106 cm)
39.37 in.
(100.0 cm)
Includes rack only
front
bezels

Bezel

Front 42 in. (106 cm)

service area

28 Position PowerMax 2000 Bay

 Width 24.0 in.
(61 cm)

Height 75.0 in.

(190 cm)

Rear Access
30.00 in.
(76 cm)
Depth 39.37 in. Front Access
(100 cm) 42 in.
(not including bezels) (106 cm)
Figure 4. Cabinet dimensions and clearances

Position PowerMax 2000 Bay 29

Tile placement
You must understand tile placement to ensure that the array is positioned properly and to allow sufficient room for service and
cable management.
When placing the array, consider the following:
● Typical floor tiles are 24 in. (61 cm) by 24 in. (61 cm).
● Typical cutouts are:
○ 8 in. (20.3 cm) by 6 in. (15.2 cm) maximum.
○ 9 in. (22.9 cm) from the front and rear of the floor tile.
○ Centered on the tiles, 9 in (22.9 cm) from the front and rear and 8 in (20.3) from sides.
● Service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for the rear on the system bays.
The following figure provides tile placement information for all PowerMax 2000 arrays.

30 in. (76 cm)

service area,
(61 cm)
Rear 24 in. rear

A Floor tiles
42 in. 24 in.
(106 cm) (61 cm) sq.
includes System
front bay
bezels

Front
42 in. (106 cm)
service area,
front

Figure 5. Placement with floor tiles

Casters and leveling feet

The cabinet bottom includes four caster wheels. The front wheels are fixed; the two rear casters swivel in a 1.75-inch diameter.
Swivel position of the caster wheels will determine the load-bearing points on your site floor, but does not affect the cabinet
footprint. Once you have positioned, leveled, and stabilized the cabinet, the four leveling feet determine the final load-bearing
points on your site floor.

30 Position PowerMax 2000 Bay

 Rear view Rear view
Detail A
(right front
corner)

Dimension 3.620
to center of caster
17.102 minimum 20.580 maximum wheel from this surface
(based on swivel (based on swivel
position of caster wheel) position of caster wheel)
Detail B
1.750
Caster swivel
18.830 diameter Bottom view
Outer surface Outer surface Leveling feet
Rear of rear door of rear door 1.750 Rear
Swivel diameter
reference (see
detail B)
Floor tile
cutout
29.120
maximum
(based on
swivel position
of caster wheel)
28.240

27.370
minimum
(based on
35.390
swivel position
of caster wheel)
Leveling feet

3.620

Front 20.700
Right 20.650
Top view side view
Dimension 3.620 to center of
caster wheel from this surface
(see detail A) Front
Note: Some items in the views are removed for clarity. CL3627
All measurements are in inches.

NOTE: The customer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the data center floor on which the system is to be
configured is capable of supporting the system weight, whether the system is configured directly on the data center floor,
or on a raised floor supported by the data center floor. Failure to comply with these floor-loading requirements could result
in severe damage to the system, the raised floor, subfloor, site floor and the surrounding infrastructure. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in any agreement between the manufacturer and customer, the manufacturer fully disclaims any
and all liability for any damage or injury resulting from customer's failure to ensure that the raised floor, subfloor and/or
site floor are capable of supporting the system weight as specified in this guide. The customer assumes all risk and liability
associated with such failure.

Position PowerMax 2000 Bay 31

Cabinet stabilizing
If you intend to secure the optional stabilizer brackets to the site floor, prepare the location for the mounting bolts. The seismic
restraint bracket provides protection from moving and tipping, helping to prevent the cabinet from tipping while you service
cantilevered levels or from rolling during minor seismic events.

42.88
40.88
5.92 8.30
Front

Rear
.438 16.92
28.03 21.25

30.03
8.46

3.55
2.00

16.60
2.00 24.90 .50
29.23
All measurements are in inches. EMC2856

Figure 6. Seismic restraint bracket

32 Position PowerMax 2000 Bay

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Position PowerMax 8000 Bay
Positioning bays includes considering the layout and placement of the bays in the data center and placement on tiles. Each
cabinet sits on four caster wheels to aid in positioning the bay. Once the bay is positioned it can be secured with optional
mounting bolts.
Topics:
• System bay layouts
• Dimensions for array layouts
• Tile placement
• Caster and leveler dimensions
• Cabinet stabilizing

System bay layouts

The number of bays and the system layout depends on the array configuration, the customer requirements, and the space and
organization of the customer data center.
Arrays can be placed in the following layouts:
● Adjacent — bays are positioned side-by-side.
● Dispersed — dispersed layouts are provided with longer MIBE optical and Ethernet cable bundles that allow 82 ft (25 m) of
separation between System Bay 1 and System Bay 2.
Dispersed system bays require dispersed cable and optics kits. When systems are ordered as dispersed, the dispersed bay is
shipped with two side skins installed.

Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000

PowerMax 8000 systems with adjacent layouts position System Bay 1 next to System Bay 2.
The following figure shows the adjacent layout. The side skin on System Bay 1 that is adjacent to System Bay 2 is moved to the
outer side of System Bay 2.

System System
bay 1 bay 2

Engine 4 Engine 8
Engine 3 Engine 7
Engine 2 Engine 6
Engine 1 Engine 5

Figure 7. Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000

Position PowerMax 8000 Bay 33

Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000
Systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) optical cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect SIBs to the MIBE
and 98.4 ft (30m) copper Ethernet cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect MMs to the Ethernet switches. Cables
are routed across the subfloor or ceiling to connect the SIB and MM components in System Bay 2 to the MIBE and Ethernet
switches in System Bay 1.
The following figure shows a dispersed layout for a PowerMax 8000 array.

System
bay 2

Engine 8
System Engine 7
bay 1
Engine 6
Engine 4 Engine 5
Engine 3
Engine 2
Engine 1

Figure 8. Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000

Table 19. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2

Kit Part Number Description
106-887-147 VMAX EVEREST DISPERSION TRANSCEIVER KIT
(1 kit per engine required)

106-887-034 Engine 5 Dispersion Kit 30m (Green)

106-887-035 Engine 6 Dispersion Kit 30m (Blue)
106-887-036 Engine 7 Dispersion Kit 30m (Red)
106-887-037 Engine 8 Dispersion Kit 30m (White)

Dimensions for array layouts

Placing arrays in the data center or computer room involves understanding dimensions, planning for cutouts, and ensuring
clearance for power and host cables.
● On nonraised floors, cables are routed overhead. An overhead routing bracket is provided to allow easier access of overhead
cables into the bay
● On raised floors, cables are routed across the subfloor beneath the tiles.
● Ensure there is a service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for the rear of each system bay.
The following figure shows the layout dimensions:

34 Position PowerMax 8000 Bay

 24 in.
24.02 in.
(61.01cm)
(61 cm) Rear

47 in.
(119 cm)
Includes
front and
rear doors

Front
Figure 9. Layout dimensions, PowerMax 8000

Tile placement
You must understand tile placement to ensure that the array is positioned properly and to allow sufficient room for service and
cable management.
When placing the array, consider the following:
● Typical floor tiles are 24 in. (61 cm) by 24 in. (61 cm).
● Typical cutouts are:
○ 8 in. (20.3 cm) by 6 in. (15.2 cm) maximum.
○ 9 in. (22.9 cm) from the front and rear of the floor tile.
○ Centered on the tiles, 9 in (22.9 cm) from the front and rear and 8 in (20.3) from sides.
● Service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for the rear on the system bays.
The following figure provides tile placement information for all arrays (with doors).

Rear
F
l
o A A
o
r
System System
T bay bay
i
l
e

Front

Figure 10. Placement with floor tiles, PowerMax 8000

Caster and leveler dimensions

The bottom of each bay includes four caster wheels. The front wheels are fixed; the two rear casters swivel in a 1.75-in.
diameter. Swivel position of the caster wheels determines the load-bearing points on your site floor, but does not affect

Position PowerMax 8000 Bay 35

the cabinet footprint. Once you have positioned, leveled, and stabilized the bays, the four leveling feet determine the final
load-bearing points on your site floor.
The following figure shows caster and leveler dimensions.
Rear view Rear view

3.628

17.102 minimum 20.580 maximum *2

*1 *1
1.750

*3
18.830
*7 Rear
Rear *4 *5
1.750
*6

32.620
maximum
*8
31.740

30.870
minimum
*9 40.35

Leveling feet

3.620

Front 20.700
3.620
*10 20.650
Top view Right side view Bottom view
Front
Figure 11. Caster and leveler dimensions

Table 20. Caster and leveler dimensions diagram key

# Description
*1 Minimum (17.102) and maximum (20.58) distances based on
the swivel position of the caster wheel.
*2 Right front corner detail. Dimension (3.628) to the center of
caster wheel from surface.
*3 Diameter (1.750) of caster wheel swivel.
*4 Outer surface of rear door.
*5
*6 Diameter (1.75) of swivel (see detail *3).
*7 Bottom view of leveling feet.
*8 Maximum (32.620) distance based on swivel position of the
caster wheel.

36 Position PowerMax 8000 Bay

Table 20. Caster and leveler dimensions diagram key (continued)
# Description
*9 Minimum (30.870) distance based on swivel position of the
caster wheel.
*10 Distance (3.620) to the center of the caster wheel from the
surface (see detail *2).

Position PowerMax 8000 Bay 37

Cabinet stabilizing
If you intend to secure the optional stabilizer brackets to the site floor, prepare the location for the mounting bolts. The seismic
restraint bracket provides protection from moving and tipping, helping to prevent the cabinet from tipping while you service
cantilevered levels or from rolling during minor seismic events.
48.00
46.00
5.92 9.97

30.03
.63 28.03
21.25
16.92
8.46

3.55
2.00

.50
2.00 9.97
19.94 All measurements are in inches
29.91
34.23 CL5446

Figure 12. Seismic restraint bracket

For information on the securing kit, see Securing kits on page 71.

38 Position PowerMax 8000 Bay

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Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors
PowerMax systems support single-phase, three-phase Delta and three-phase Wye wiring configurations.
Topics:
• Power distribution units
• Power interface
• Customer input power cabling
• Best practices: Power configuration guidelines
• AC power specifications
• Power cords
• PowerMax 2000 line cord and jumper configurations
• PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations

Power distribution units

CAUTION: Dell EMC PDUs are designed to be mounted securely in Dell EMC racks. They are not intended for
third party racks.
PowerMax systems are powered by two redundant power distribution units (PDUs), one for each power zone. The PDUs are
available in three wiring configurations:
● Single-phase
● Three-phase Delta
● Three-phase Wye
The AC power cords (single-phase and three-phase) extend above the bay egress for connection to the customer power supply.
15ft (4.57M) power cords that plug into the bottom of the PDUs are provided. For single-phase, more than one power cord per
power zone may be required.
The AC cords can be routed out either the bottom or the top of the rack. If the customer requires power to be supplied from
overhead, Dell EMC recommends replacing the rear top cover of the bay with the ceiling routing top cover, which allows the
power cables inside the machine to be routed out through the top.
A second option is to "drop" the power cables down the hinge side, to the bottom, and route them inside the machine. The
cables should be dressed to allow all doors to open freely and space should be provisioned accordingly to accommodate an
adjacent cabinet.
If the customer requires power to be supplied from overhead, the Overhead Routing Kit is available to route the power cables
inside the machine through the top. Extension cables are not provided. See Optional Kits on page 71 for information on
optional kits.

NOTE: Utilize proper strain relief methods when customer-provided power drops are located overhead or wall-mounted.

Power interface
Data centers must conform to the corresponding specification for arrays installed in North American, International, and
Australian sites.
Customers are responsible for meeting all local electrical safety requirements.

Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors 39

Customer input power cabling
Before the array is delivered, the customer must supply and install the required receptacles on their PDUs for zone A and zone B
power for each system bay.
Dell EMC recommends that the customer's electrician be present at installation time to work with the Dell EMC customer
engineer to verify power redundancy.
Refer to the Dell EMC Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections for PowerMax 2000, 8000 with PowerMaxOS for
required items at the customer site.

Best practices: Power configuration guidelines

The following section provides best practice guidelines for evaluating and connecting power, as well as for choosing a UPS
component.

Uptime Institute best practices

Follow these best practice guidelines when connecting AC power to the array:
● The Dell EMC customer engineer (CE) should discuss with the customer the need for validating AC power redundancy at
each bay. If the power redundancy requirements are not met in each bay, a Data Unavailable (DU) event could occur.
● The customer should complete power provisioning with the data center prior to connecting power to the array.
● The customer‘s electrician or facilities representative must verify that the AC voltage is within specification at each of the
power drops being fed to each product bay.
● All of the power drops should be labeled to indicate the source of power (PDU) and the specific circuit breakers utilized
within each PDU:
○ Color code the power cables to help achieve redundancy.
○ Clearly label the equipment served by each circuit breaker within the customer PDU.
● The electrician or facilities representative must verify that there are two power drops fed from separate redundant PDUs
prior to turning on the array:
○ If both power drops to a bay are connected to the same PDU incorrectly, a DU event will result during normal data center
maintenance when the PDU is switched off. The label on the power cables depicts the correct connection.
● The electrician should pay particular attention to how each PDU receives power from each UPS within the data center
because it is possible to create a scenario where turning off a UPS for maintenance could cause both power feeds to a single
bay to be turned off, creating a DU event.
● The customer’s electrician should perform an AC verification test by turning off the individual circuit breakers feeding
each power zone within the bay, while the customer engineer monitors the LED on the SPS modules to verify that power
redundancy has been achieved in each bay.
One customer PDU should never supply both power zone feeds to any one rack of equipment.

40 Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors

AC power specifications
Table 21. Input power requirements - Single-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 3-wire connection International and Australian 3-wire
connection
(2 L & 1 G) a
(1 L & 1 N & 1 G) a

Input nominal voltage 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 30 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements per PowerMax 2000: Up to two 30 A or 32 A single-phase line cords per power zone
system at customer site for each system in a rack.
PowerMax 8000: Up to three 30 A or 32 A single-phase line cords per power zone.

a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground

Table 22. Input power requirements - Three-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 4-wire connection International 5-wire connection
(3 L & 1 G) a (3 L & 1 N & 1 G) a

Input voltage b 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 50 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements at One 50 A three-phase line cord per One 30 A or 32 A three-phase line cord
customer site power zone. per power zone.

a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground

b. An imbalance of AC input currents may exist on the three-phase power source feeding the array, depending on the
configuration. The customer's electrician must be alerted to this possible condition to balance the phase-by-phase loading
conditions within the customer's data center.

Power cords
Dell EMC power cords connect each storage bay's PDU to the customer's power source. The power cords offer different
interface connector options. The number of cords needed is determined by the number of bays in the array and the type of
input power source used (single-phase or three-phase).

Single-phase
The following table describes the power cords for single-phase power transmission. Each power cord model contains two (2)
15FT (4.57M) cords.
Single-phase powered systems use a jumper, PN 038-004-186. See PowerMax 2000 line cord and jumper configurations on
page 45 and PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations on page 48 for line cord and jumper configurations.
NOTE: The ordering system defaults to one of the power cord models based on the country of installation. The default
value can be overridden in the ordering system.

Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors 41

Table 23. Power cords – Single-phase
Power cord models Power cable part Description Dell EMC power cord plug Customer PDU receptacle
numbers
PowerMax 2000: 038-004-776 32A 1PHASE CLIPSAL 56PA332 CLIPSAL 56CSC332
EH-PW40UASTL (Black) AUSIP57 CLIPSAL
56PA332
PowerMax 8000: 038-004-777 (Gray)
EZ-PW40UASTL

PowerMax 2000: 038-004-774 (Black) 32A 1PHASE IEC-309 332P6 IEC-309 332C6
EH-PW40UIEC3 INTERNATNLIEC30
038-004-775 (Gray) 9-332P6
PowerMax 8000:
EZ-PW40UIEC3

PowerMax 2000: 038-004-228 30A 1PH Russellstoll 3750DP Russellstoll 9C33U0

EH-PW40URUS (Black) RUSSELLSTOLL
3750DP
PowerMax 8000: 038-004-296 (Gray)
EZ-PW40URUS

PowerMax 2000: 038-004-222 30A 1PHASE NEMA L6-30P NEMA L6-30R

EH-PW40U-US (Black) NAMER JAPAN
L6-30P
PowerMax 8000: 038-004-293 (Gray)
EZ-PW40U-US

42 Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors

Three-phase Wye
The following table describes the power cords for three-phase Wye power transmission. Each power cord model contains two
(2) 15FT (4.57M) cords.
PowerMax 2000 systems do not require jumpers for three-phase power. PowerMax 8000 systems use a jumper, PN
038-004-481, for three-phase Wye. See PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations on page 48 for line cord and
jumper configurations.
NOTE: The ordering system defaults to one of the power cord models based on the country of installation. The default
value can be overridden in the ordering system.

Table 24. Power cords – Three-phase Wye

Power cord models Power cable part Description Dell EMC power cord Customer PDU
numbers plug receptacle
PowerMax 2000: EH- 038-004-959 (Black) 32A 3PHASE WYE Fly Flying Leads Determined by
PC3YAFLAI Leads Worldwide customer
038-004-960 (Gray)
PowerMax 8000: EZ-
PC3YAFLAI

PowerMax 2000: EH- 038-004-862 (Black) N.America/INTL 32 ABL Sursum - S52S30A or ABL Sursum -
PC3YHBAI AMP 3PHASE WYE Hubbell - C530P6S K52S30A or
038-004-863 (Gray) Hubbell -
PowerMax 8000: EZ- (Hubbell is US and
C530C6S
PC3YHBAI international, dual-rated
30 A/32 A)

PowerMax 2000: EH- 038-002-499 (Black) 32A 3PHASE WYE Flying Leads Determined by
PC3YAFLA CORD SET IEC309- customer
038-002-500 (Gray) AMERICA
PowerMax 8000: EZ-
PC3YAFLA UL Listed for use in
North America
NOTE: These models
are being phased out
and replaced with models
EH-PC3YAFLAI and EZ-
PC3YAFLAI.

PowerMax 2000: EH- 038-002-499 (Black) 32A 3PHASE WYE Flying Leads Determined by
PC3YAFLE CRD SET FLY LEAD customer
038-002-500 (Gray) EUROPE (International)
PowerMax 8000: EZ-
PC3YAFLE
NOTE: These models
are being phased out
and replaced with models
EH-PC3YAFLAI and EZ-
PC3YAFLAI.

PowerMax 2000: EH- 038-004-778 (Black) INTL 3PHASE 32 ABL Sursum - S52S30A or ABL Sursum -
PCBL3YAG AMP IEC309 TO Hubbell - C530P6S K52S30A or
038-004-779 (Gray) GARO Hubbell -
PowerMax 8000: EZ- (Hubbell is US and
C530C6S
PCBL3YAG international, dual-rated
30 A/32 A)
NOTE: These models
are being phased out
and replaced with models

Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors 43

Table 24. Power cords – Three-phase Wye (continued)
Power cord models Power cable part Description Dell EMC power cord Customer PDU
numbers plug receptacle

EH-PC3YHBAI and EZ-

PC3YHBAI.

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Three-phase Delta
The following table describes the power cords for three-phase Delta power transmission. Each power cord model contains two
(2) 15FT (4.57M) cords.
PowerMax 2000 systems do not require jumpers for three-phase power. PowerMax 8000 systems use a jumper, PN
038-004-435, for three-phase Delta. See PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations on page 48 for line cord and
jumper configurations.
The ordering system defaults to one of the power cord models based on the country of installation. The default value can be
overridden in the ordering system.

Table 25. Power cords – Three-phase Delta

Power cord models Power cable part Description Dell EMC power cord plug Customer PDU receptacle
numbers
PowerMax 2000: 038-004-431 (Black) PWR CBL HBL-HBL Hubbell CS-8365L Hubbell CS-8364
EH-PCBL3DHH 3D
038-004-432 (Gray)
PowerMax 8000:
EZ-PCBL3DHH

PowerMax 2000: 038-004-433 PWR CBL HBL- Russellstoll 9P54U2 Russellstoll 9C54U2
EH-PCBL3DHR (Black) RSTOL 3D
PowerMax 8000: 038-004-434 (Gray)
EZ-PCBL3DHR

PowerMax 2000 line cord and jumper configurations

Three-phase power
For a single PowerMax 2000 system in a rack on three-phase power, a line cord in the P1 outlet energizes PDU outlets 1-18 on
circuit breakers 1-6. If a second system is added to the rack, you must add a line cord in the P2 outlet to energize PDU outlets
19-37 on circuit breakers 7-12. No jumpers are required for three-phase power.

Table 26. PowerMax 2000 line cord configurations, three-phase

PowerBrick Components Line cord location
PowerBrick 2 (Upper System) DAE 4 No additional line cords required
DAE 3
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1 (Upper System) DAE 2 P2
DAE 1
SPS 3A/3B
PowerBrick 2 (Lower System) DAE 4 No additional line cords required
DAE 3
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1 (Lower System) DAE 2 P1
DAE 1
SPS 3A/3B

Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors 45

Figure 13. Customer input power outlet, three-phase

Single-phase power
Each PowerBrick in a PowerMax 2000 system on single-phase power is powered by a separate line cord. Each line cord
energizes the circuit breakers and corresponding PDU outlets, as follows:

Table 27. PowerMax 2000 line cord and jumper configurations, single-phase
PowerBrick Components Line cord Jumper location Circuit breakers PDU outlets
location (from/to)
PowerBrick 2 DAE 4 P6 No additional power 11-12 31-37
(Upper System) jumpers required
DAE 3
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1 DAE 2 P4 J4<>P5 7-10 19-30
(Upper System)
DAE 1 PN: 038-004-186

SPS 3A/3B This jumper must be

installed in the field
with a second system.

PowerBrick 2 DAE 4 P3 No additional power 5-6 13-18

(Lower System) jumpers required
DAE 3
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1 DAE 2 P1 J1<>P2 1-4 1-12
(Lower System)
DAE 1 PN: 038-004-186

SPS 3A/3B This jumper is pre-

installed at the factory
and should not be
removed.

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Figure 14. Customer input power outlet, single-phase

Power Cabling, Cords and Connectors 47

PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations
Three-phase power
A PowerMax 8000 system bay on three-phase power requires a line cord in outlet P1 and a power jumper from J1 to P2. The
jumper, PN 038-004-435 (3-phase DELTA) or PN 038-004-481 (3-phase WYE), is pre-installed at the factory and should not be
removed.

Table 28. PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, three-phase

PowerBrick Components Line cord location
PowerBrick 4/8 DAE 6 No additional line cords required
SPS 4A/4B
PowerBrick 3/7 DAE 5 No additional line cords required
DAE 4
SPS 3A/3B
PowerBrick 2/6 DAE 3 No additional line cords required
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1/5 DAE 2 P1
DAE 1
MIBE A/B (PowerBrick 1 ONLY)
Ethernet switch A/B (PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
SPS 1A/1B

Figure 15. Customer input power outlet, three-phase

Single-phase power
In a PowerMax 8000 system on single-phase power, line cords are required in outlets P1, P3 and P5 depending on the number of
PowerBricks in the system. Refer to PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, single-phase on page 49 for the location of the
line cords required for each PowerBrick.
Two jumpers, PN 038-004-186, are pre-installed at the factory and should not be removed. Jumpers are located in the following
locations:
● J1<>P2
● J5<>P6

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Each line cord energizes the circuit breakers and corresponding PDU outlets as follows:

Table 29. PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, single-phase

PowerBrick Components Line cord location Circuit breakers PDU outlets
PowerBrick 4/8 DAE 6 No additional line -- --
cords required
SPS 4A/4B
PowerBrick 3/7 DAE 5 P5 9-12 25-37
DAE 4
SPS 3A/3B
PowerBrick 2/6 DAE 3 P3 5-6 13-18
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1/5 DAE 2 P1 1-4 1-12
DAE 1
MIBE A/B
(PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
Ethernet switch
A/B (PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
SPS 1A/1B

NOTE: Circuit breakers 7-8 and PDU outlets 19-24 are not energized on a PowerMax 8000 system with single-phase
power.

Figure 16. Customer input power outlet, single-phase

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 9
Grounding Racks
Supplemental rack grounding is not required for single bay configurations. Chassis to chassis grounding is required for systems
with multiple bays.
Topics:
• Grounding requirements
• Grounding a single bay
• Chassis to chassis grounding

Grounding requirements
The following table summarizes rack grounding requirements for PowerMax systems.

Number of racks in system Grounding required? Reference

1 No Grounding a single bay on page 50
2+ Yes Chassis to chassis grounding on page 51

Grounding a single bay

Equipment correctly installed within the cabinet is grounded through the AC power cables and connectors. In general,
supplemental grounding is not required for a single bay.
If your site requires external grounding (for example, to a common grounding network beneath the site floor), you can use the
grounding lugs provided on each of the cabinet’s bottom supports.

50 Grounding Racks
 0
35
3-
00
6-
04

CL4827

Figure 17. Location of cabinet ground lugs

Chassis to chassis grounding

Rack to rack chassis ground connections are required to mitigate the risk of large AC power transients in the data center
affecting system performance. Large AC power transients can occur from one or a combination of: electrical power grid
problems feeding a facility; weak facility grounding; powerful lightning storm strikes; or facility power equipment failure.
In multiple bay Dell EMC rack systems, use the rack to rack grounding kit, PN 106-562-209, to provide chassis to chassis
grounding. The kit provides straps for both the front and rear of the cabinets. Both straps must be installed to provide chassis
to chassis grounding.
In customer rack systems, mechanisms for tying racks together to provide the ground connection can vary based on the rack
provided by the customer and site facility preference. PN 106-562-209 is a rack to rack grounding kit for Dell EMC racks. The
grounding kit may or may not work on racks provided by the customer due to the variety of ground location positions on racks.
If the grounding kit does not work, a site electrician should add a ground cable tying the two racks common frame ground points
together with 6AWG wire.

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 10
Dell EMC Racking for PowerMax 2000
A single rack can contain two distinct systems.
Topics:
• Two system configurations
• Requirements for customer components in a rack

Two system configurations

Two PowerMax 2000 systems can be installed in a rack. Each system can have one or two PowerBricks. The second system
must be installed as a field upgrade option.
PowerMax 2000 systems in a Dell EMC rack must conform to the following requirements:
● Lower system: 1U - 20U
● Upper system 21U - 40U
The following diagrams illustrate possible configurations for two PowerMax 2000 systems in a Dell EMC rack.

Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick

configuration

DAE 2

DAE 1
C
Engine 1

SPS SPS
U21

U10
DAE 2

DAE 1
A
Engine 1

SPS SPS

Figure 18. Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick configuration

52 Dell EMC Racking for PowerMax 2000

Table 30. Stack up key
A Lower system
B Space for second PowerBrick, lower system
C Upper system
D Space for second PowerBrick, upper system

Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick

configuration
DAE 4

DAE 3

Engine 2
B

SPS SPS
20U
DAE 2

DAE 1

Engine 1

SPS SPS
U21
DAE 4

DAE 3

Engine 2

SPS SPS A
DAE 2

DAE 1

Engine 1

SPS SPS

Figure 19. Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick configuration

Table 31. Stack up key

A Lower system
B Upper system

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Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick
configuration

DAE 2

DAE 1

B
Engine 1

SPS SPS
U21
DAE 4

DAE 3

Engine 2

SPS SPS A
DAE 2

DAE 1

Engine 1

SPS SPS

Figure 20. Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 2 PowerBrick + 1 PowerBrick configuration

Table 32. Stack up key

A Lower system
B Upper system
C Space for second PowerBrick, upper system

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Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick
configuration
DAE 4

DAE 3

Engine 2 C
SPS SPS
20U
DAE 2

DAE 1

Engine 1

SPS SPS
U21

U10
DAE 2

DAE 1
A
Engine 1

SPS SPS

Figure 21. Two PowerMax 2000 systems - 1 PowerBrick + 2 PowerBrick configuration

Table 33. Stack up key

A Lower system
B Space for second PowerBrick, lower system
C Upper system

Requirements for customer components in a rack

Customer components can coexist in a rack with a PowerMax 2000 system. The system must be properly positioned within the
rack in accordance with the following rules:
● Dell EMC equipment should stack from the bottom of the rack. Customer equipment stacks from the top of the rack.
● A system must exist within contiguous space. Customer equipment must be above a PowerMax 2000 system and not
interwoven within the system.
● All customer equipment must be electrically isolated and powered by the upper half of the PDUs and powered by separate
power cords. The power cord pairs listed in Power cords on page 41 are available as optional models.
● Racks with two PowerMax 2000 systems cannot have customer components installed in the rack.

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 11
Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax
2000
The PowerMax 2000 can be installed in a third party rack if computer room, rack and PDU requirements are met.
Topics:
• Computer room requirements
• Customer rack requirements
• Third party rack PDUs

Computer room requirements

The following computer room requirements provide service access and minimize physical disruption:
● A minimum of 42 inches (107 cm) front and 30 inches (76 cm) rear clearance is required to provide adequate airflow and to
allow for system service.

Customer rack requirements

The array components are fully tested at the factory and then transferred to the shipping rack for shipping. Only Customer
Support engineers are authorized to install the system into a customer rack. The original shipping rack, when empty, is returned
after the installation is complete.
To ensure successful installation and secure component placement, customer racks must conform to the following requirements:
● The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard for 19-inch cabinets.
● Racks must be at least 38 inches deep as measured from the surface of the front NEMA rail to the rear rack post, and
provide 24 to 32-inch front-to-rear NEMA rail depth.
● Systems require a minimum of 10U of continuous space for one PowerBrick (minimum configuration). 20U of continuous
space is required for two PowerBricks (maximum configuration).
● Threaded hole racks are not supported.
● The customer rack must have two redundant, customer-supplied PDUs installed, one on each side. Each must be connected
to customer power.
● The customer rack must support a minimum 850 lbs (385 kg) of weight plus the weight of any third-party components
within the rack.
NOTE: The customer must ensure that floor load bearing requirements are met.
● After installation, components and cables within the rack cannot be moved to available space in a different rack or to a
different location within the same rack.
● Systems must be properly positioned within the rack in accordance with the following physical placement rules:
○ Customer equipment can co-exist within the same rack. The preferred stack up is for the Dell EMC array to stack from
the bottom of the rack and customer equipment from the top of the rack.
○ A Dell EMC system must exist within contiguous space. Customer equipment can be below or above the system, but not
interwoven within the system. A single PowerBrick system must occupy 10U of continuous space, and a dual PowerBrick
system must occupy 20U of continuous space in the rack.
● Two, independent Dell EMC systems can co-exist in a rack. The recommended configuration is:
○ Lower system: 1U - 20U
○ Upper system 21U - 40U
● Round or square channel openings must support M5 screws that secure rails and components. Clip nuts are provided as
required.

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● All array components must have proper clearance and air flow. Customer-supplied front doors and standard bezels must
include a minimum of 2.5 in (6.3 cm) clearance between the back surface of the door to the front surface of the vertical
NEMA rails.
Front and rear doors must also provide:
○ A minimum of 60% (evenly distributed) air perforation openings
○ Appropriate access for service personnel, with no items that prevent front or rear access to components
○ Exterior visibility of system LEDs

Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax 2000 57

Third party rack PDUs
Each system bay is powered by redundant power distribution units (PDUs), one PDU for each power zone. The general
requirements for third-party racks with vertical rear-facing or inward-facing PDUs are listed below.

General requirements for vertical PDUs within third-party racks

In addition to meeting standard PowerMax array power requirements, PDUs should abide by the following:
● Both PDUs support AC-line input connectivity and provide outlets for every component in the bay.
● The PDU must be available in the wiring configuration that matches the customer input power configuration.
Options include:
○ Single-phase
○ Three-phase Delta
○ Three-phase Wye (International and Domestic)
● Each PDU should meet the following requirements:
○ At a minimum, a total of three (3) C13 power outlets per PowerBrick must be provided.
○ Each bank of outlets is connected to individual branch circuits that are protected by a single two pole 20 Amp circuit
breaker.
○ The PDU capacity should exceed the power requirements shown in the tables in PowerMax 2000 power consumption and
outlet requirements on page 59 for the specific maximum configuration.
○ The PDU is mounted symmetrically on each side of a rack.
If the customer requires power to be supplied from overhead, Dell EMC recommends one of the following:
● Option 1: If possible, route the power cables from inside the machine through the top of the rack.
● Option 2: "Drop" the power cables down the hinge side, to the bottom, and route them inside the machine.
In either case, dress the power cables to the side walls so they do not get in the way of service. The cables should be dressed to
allow all doors to open freely, minimize cable congestion, and provide access to components within the system.

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PowerMax 2000 power consumption and outlet requirements
Power values are shown at >35°C to reflect the higher power levels associated with both the battery recharge cycle and the
initiation of high ambient temperature adaptive cooling algorithms. Power consumption is listed as the combined value for zone
A and zone B outlets together.

NOTE: Engine power cables connect to each SPS, not to PDU outlets.

Table 34. PowerMax 2000: Power consumption for 1 PowerBrick

Component Number of C13 outlets required Maximum total power
consumption > 35°C (VA)
Zone A Zone B Zone A + Zone B
PowerBrick 1 DAE 2 1 1 649
DAE 1 1 1 681
Engine 1 + SPS 1 1 1769
TOTALS 3 3 3099

Table 35. PowerMax 2000: Power consumption for 2 PowerBricks

Component Number of C13 outlets required Maximum total power
consumption > 35°C (VA)
Zone A Zone B Zone A + Zone B
PowerBrick 2 DAE 4 1 1 649
DAE 3 1 1 681
Engine 2 + SPS 1 1 1737
PowerBrick 1 DAE 2 1 1 649
DAE 1 1 1 681
Engine 1 + SPS 1 1 1769
TOTALS 6 6 6166

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PowerMax 2000 rear-facing PDU requirements
If using a rear-facing PDU within a third-party rack, refer to the diagram below to ensure that the minimum width (F) and depth
(A) of the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array.

Figure 22. PowerMax 2000: Minimum requirements for third-party racks with rear-facing PDUs

Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)

A Minimum depth of the rack. Total value of B+C+D in the diagram.
B Distance between front surface of the rack post and the NEMA rail.
C Distance between the NEMA rails. 24 / 61
D Distance between the rear NEMA rails to the exterior, rear surface of the 14 / 35.6
rack.
E NEMA rail spacing. 19 / 48.3
F Minimum width of the rack. Total value of E+K+K in the diagram.
G Distance between the rear-facing surface of the PDU and the surface of the 6 / 15.3
rack post. This space must be large enough to house power cables and route
customer host cables.
H PDU width.
I If a front door exists, this is the distance between the back surface of the 2.5 / 6.4
door and the front surface of the vertical NEMA rail. Space is required to
provide clearing for bezel airflow.
J Space required for enclosures, rails, and cable management arms. 37 / 94
K Distance between the rack wall and the NEMA rail spacing. This space must
be large enough for the PDU to fit.

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PowerMax 2000 inward-facing PDU requirements
If using an inward-facing PDU within a third-party rack, refer to the diagram below to ensure that the minimum width (F) and
depth (A) of the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array. Inward-facing PDUs may encroach into the service area
and make serviceability more difficult than rear-facing PDUs.

Figure 23. PowerMax 2000: Minimum requirements for third-party racks with inward-facing PDUs

Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)

A Minimum depth of the rack. Total value of B+J+G+K+L in the diagram.
B Distance between front surface of the rack post and the NEMA rail.
C Distance between the NEMA rails. 24 / 61
D Distance between the rear NEMA rails to the exterior, rear surface of the 17 / 43.2
rack.
E NEMA rail spacing. 19 / 48.3
F Minimum width of the rack. Total value of E+H+H+M in the diagram.
Because the AC cable bend radius (M) includes a portion of the equipment
enclosure area, only half the distance of (M) on each side of the rack is
required to determine the minimum width of the rack. The equation can be
thought of as E+H+H+½M+½M.

G Distance between the rear-facing surface of the PDU and the surface of the 3 / 7.7
rack post. This space must be large enough to house power cables and route
customer host cables.
H PDU depth from rack sidewall.
I If a front door exists, this is the distance between the back surface of the 2.5 / 6.4
door and the front surface of the vertical NEMA rail. Space is required to
provide clearing for bezel airflow.
J Space required for enclosures, rails, and cable management arms. 37 / 94
K PDU width.

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Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)
L Distance from the equipment enclosure area to the front-facing side of the 0.1 / 0.26
PDU.
M AC cable bend radius. The bend radius is expected to encroach into the 4 / 10.2
equipment enclosure area.

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 12
Third Party Racking Option for PowerMax
8000
The PowerMax 8000 can be installed in a third party rack if computer room, rack and PDU requirements are met.
Topics:
• Computer room requirements
• Customer rack requirements
• Third party rack PDUs

Computer room requirements

The following computer room requirements provide service access and minimize physical disruption:
● To ensure integrity of cables and connections, do not move racks that are secured (bolted) together after installation.
● A minimum of 42 inches (107 cm) front and 30 inches (76 cm) rear clearance is required to provide adequate airflow and to
allow for system service.

Customer rack requirements

The array components are fully tested at the factory and then transferred to mini-racks for shipping. Only customer support
engineers are authorized to install the system into a customer rack. The original shipping rack, when empty, is returned after the
installation is complete.
To ensure successful installation and secure component placement, customer racks must conform to the following requirements:
● National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard for 19-inch cabinets.
● Individual racks must be empty at the time of installation.
● Threaded hole racks are not supported.
● The cabinet must be in its final location with stabilizing (anti-tip) brackets installed.
● A separate rack that supports a minimum 1,300 lb/590 kg of equipment weight must be provided for each system bay.
NOTE: The customer must ensure floor load bearing requirements are met.
● Components and cables installed in customer racks must conform to these configuration rules:
○ The stack up must adhere to the standard configuration. Components and cables within a system bay can not be moved
to available space in a different bay, or to a different location within the same bay.
○ The system must be properly positioned in accordance with physical placement rules.
● The internal depth with the front and rear doors closed must meet minimum requirements for either rear-facing or inward-
facing PDUs. This measurement is from the front surface of the NEMA rail to the rear door.
○ Rear-facing PDUs: Minimum 42" depth
○ Inward-facing PDUs: Minimum 44" depth
● Round or square channel openings must support M5 screws that secure rails and components. Clip nuts are provided as
required.
● Non-dispersed rack-to-rack pass-through cable access at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter must be available via side
panels or horizontal through openings.
● To ensure proper clearance and air flow to the array components, customer supplied front doors and standard bezels, if
used, must include a minimum of 2.5 inch (6.35 cm) clearance between the back surface of the door to the front surface of
the vertical NEMA rails.
Front and rear doors must also provide:
○ A minimum of 60% (evenly distributed) air perforation openings.

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 ○ Appropriate access for service personnel, with no items that prevent front or rear access to Dell EMC components.
○ Exterior visibility of system LEDs.

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Third party rack PDUs
Each system bay is powered by two redundant power distribution units (PDUs), one PDU for each power zone. The general
requirements for third-party racks with vertical rear-facing or inward-facing PDUs are listed below.

General requirements for vertical PDUs within third-party racks

In addition to meeting standard PowerMax array power requirements, PDUs should abide by the following:
● Both PDUs support AC-line input connectivity and provide outlets for every component in the bay.
● The PDU must be available in the wiring configuration that matches the customer input power configuration.
Options include:
○ Single-phase
○ Three-phase Delta
○ Three-phase Wye (International and Domestic)
● PowerMax 8000 power consumption and outlet requirements on page 66 details the number of C13 outlets required for
each PowerBrick. Each PDU should meet the following requirements:
○ Each bank of outlets is connected to individual branch circuits that are protected by a single two pole 20 Amp circuit
breaker.
○ The PDU capacity should exceed the power requirements shown in the tables in PowerMax 8000 power consumption and
outlet requirements on page 66 for the specific maximum configuration.
○ The PDU is mounted symmetrically on each side of a rack.
If the customer requires power to be supplied from overhead, Dell EMC recommends one of the following:
● Option 1: If possible, route the power cables from inside the machine through the top of the rack.
● Option 2: "Drop" the power cables down the hinge side, to the bottom, and route them inside the machine.
In either case, dress the power cables to the side walls so they do not get in the way of service. The cables should be dressed to
allow all doors to open freely, minimize cable congestion, and provide access to components within the system.

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PowerMax 8000 power consumption and outlet requirements
Power values are shown at >35°C to reflect the higher power levels associated with both the battery recharge cycle and the
initiation of high ambient temperature adaptive cooling algorithms. Power consumption is listed as the combined value for zone
A and zone B outlets together.

NOTE: Engine and MIBE power cables connect to SPS components, not to PDU outlets.

Table 36. PowerMax 8000: Power consumption for System Bay 1

Component Number of C13 outlets required Maximum total power
consumption > 35°C (VA)
Zone A Zone B Zone A + Zone B
PowerBrick 4 DAE 6 1 1 681
Engine 4 + SPS 1 1 1860
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 4 2 2 2541
PowerBrick 3 DAE 5 1 1 584
DAE 4 1 1 681
Engine 3 + SPS 1 1 1860
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 3 3 3 3125
PowerBrick 2 MIBE 0 0 300
Engine 2 + SPS 1 1 1860
DAE 3 1 1 681
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 2 2 2 2841
PowerBrick 1 Service tray 0 1 100
Ethernet switches 1 1 30
Engine 1 + SPS 1 1 1893
DAE 2 1 1 584
DAE 1 1 1 681
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 1 4 5 3288
TOTALS FOR SYSTEM BAY 1 11 12 11795

Table 37. PowerMax 8000: Power consumption for System Bay 2

Component Number of C13 outlets required Maximum total power
consumption > 35°C (VA)
Zone A Zone B Zone A + Zone B
PowerBrick 8 DAE 6 1 1 681
Engine 8 + SPS 1 1 1860
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 8 2 2 2541
PowerBrick 7 DAE 5 1 1 584
DAE 4 1 1 681
Engine 7 + SPS 1 1 1860
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 7 3 3 3125
PowerBrick 6 Engine 6 + SPS 1 1 1860
DAE 3 1 1 681

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Table 37. PowerMax 8000: Power consumption for System Bay 2 (continued)
Component Number of C13 outlets required Maximum total power
consumption > 35°C (VA)
Zone A Zone B Zone A + Zone B
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 6 2 2 2541
PowerBrick 5 Engine 5 + SPS 1 1 1860
DAE 2 1 1 584
DAE 1 1 1 681
TOTALS FOR PowerBrick 5 3 3 3125
TOTALS FOR SYSTEM BAY 2 10 10 11332

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PowerMax 8000 rear-facing PDU requirements
If using a rear-facing PDU within a third-party rack, refer to the diagram below to ensure that the minimum width (F) and depth
(A) of the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array.

Figure 24. PowerMax 8000: Minimum requirements for third-party racks with rear-facing PDUs

Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)

A Minimum depth of the rack. Total value of B+C+D in the diagram.
B Distance between front surface of the rack post and the NEMA rail.
C Distance between the NEMA rails. 24 / 61
D Distance between the rear NEMA rails to the exterior, rear surface of the 18 / 45.8
rack.
E NEMA rail spacing. 19 / 48.3
F Minimum width of the rack. Total value of E+K+K in the diagram.
G Distance between the rear-facing surface of the PDU and the surface of the 6 / 15.3
rack post. This space must be large enough to house power cables and route
customer host cables.
H PDU width.
I If a front door exists, this is the distance between the back surface of the 2.5 / 6.4
door and the front surface of the vertical NEMA rail. Space is required to
provide clearing for bezel airflow.
J Space required for enclosures, rails, and cable management arms. 41 / 104.2
K Distance between the rack wall and the NEMA rail spacing. This space must
be large enough for the PDU to fit.

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PowerMax 8000 inward-facing PDU requirements
If using an inward-facing PDU within a third-party rack, refer to the diagram below to ensure that the minimum width (F) and
depth (A) of the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array. Inward-facing PDUs may encroach into the service area
and make serviceability more difficult than rear-facing PDUs.

Figure 25. PowerMax 8000: Minimum requirements for third-party racks with inward-facing PDUs

Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)

A Minimum depth of the rack. Total value of B+J+G+K+L in the diagram.
B Distance between front surface of the rack post and the NEMA rail.
C Distance between the NEMA rails. 24 / 61
D Distance between the rear NEMA rails to the exterior, rear surface of the 20 / 50.8
rack.
E NEMA rail spacing. 19 / 48.3
F Minimum width of the rack. Total value of E+H+H+M in the diagram.
Because the AC cable bend radius (M) includes a portion of the equipment
enclosure area, only half the distance of (M) on each side of the rack is
required to determine the minimum width of the rack. The equation can be
thought of as E+H+H+½M+½M.

G Distance between the rear-facing surface of the PDU and the surface of the 3 / 7.7
rack post. This space must be large enough to house power cables and route
customer host cables.
H PDU depth from rack sidewall.
I If a front door exists, this is the distance between the back surface of the 2.5 / 6.4
door and the front surface of the vertical NEMA rail. Space is required to
provide clearing for bezel airflow.
J Space required for enclosures, rails, and cable management arms. 41 / 104.2
K PDU width.

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Key Description Minimum distance (in / cm)
L Distance from the equipment enclosure area to the front-facing side of the 0.1 / 0.26
PDU.
M AC cable bend radius. The bend radius is expected to encroach into the 4 / 10.2
equipment enclosure area.

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Optional Kits
Optional kits are available for top cable routing, to secure single and multiple cabinets, and for dispersed layouts (PowerMax
8000 only).
Topics:
• Overhead routing kit
• Securing kits
• Dispersion kits

Overhead routing kit

When installing an array in non-raised or raised floor environments, the host cabling and power are handled from overhead using
the top routing kit.

NOTE: Utilize proper strain relief methods when customer-provided power drops are located overhead or wall-mounted.

Figure 26. Top routing cover

Table 38. Overhead routing models

Model Top routing kit
PowerMax 2000 EH-TOP-KIT
PowerMax 8000 EZ-TOP-KIT

Securing kits
The securing kits contain heavy brackets plus hardware used to attach the brackets to the frames of the system bays. The
brackets are attached to the floor using bolts that engage the flooring substructure provided by the customer.
The Dell EMC VMAX Securing Kit Installation Guide provides installation instructions.

Table 39. Securing kits

Model Securing kit Description
PowerMax 2000 EH-SECURE Secure kit for single bay
EH-SECUREJK Secure kit for joining bays

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Table 39. Securing kits (continued)
Model Securing kit Description
PowerMax 8000 EZ-SECURE Secure kit for single bay
EZ-SECUREJK Secure kit for joining bays

Dispersion kits
PowerMax 8000 systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) optical cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect
SIBs to the MIBE and 98.4 ft (30m) copper Ethernet cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect MMs to the Ethernet
switches. Cables are routed across the subfloor or ceiling to connect the SIB and MM components in System Bay 2 to the MIBE
and Ethernet switches in System Bay 1.

Table 40. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2

Kit Part Number Description
106-887-147 VMAX EVEREST DISPERSION TRANSCEIVER KIT
(1 kit per engine required)

106-887-034 Engine 5 Dispersion Kit 30m (Green)

106-887-035 Engine 6 Dispersion Kit 30m (Blue)
106-887-036 Engine 7 Dispersion Kit 30m (Red)
106-887-037 Engine 8 Dispersion Kit 30m (White)

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Best Practices for AC Power Connections
Select the proper AC power connection procedure depending on the customer's situation on site.
Topics:
• Best practices overview for AC power connections
• Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure
• Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite
• Procedure B: Verify and connect
• Procedure C: Obtain customer verification
• PDU labels
• AC power specifications

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Best practices overview for AC power connections
To assure fault tolerant power, external AC power must be supplied from independent, customer-supplied, power distribution
units (PDUs) as shown in Two independent customer-supplied PDUs on page 74.
For systems operating from three phase AC power, two independent and isolated AC power sources are recommended for the
two individual power zones in each rack of the system. This provides for the highest level of redundancy and system availability.
If independent AC power is not available, there is a higher risk of data unavailability should a power failure occur, including
individual phase loss occurring in both power zones.
Before connecting external AC power to storage bays, verify that the bays have been placed in their final position as explained
in the installation guide.

Figure 27. Two independent customer-supplied PDUs

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Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure
The Dell EMC Customer Engineer must select the proper AC power connection procedure.
The following table summarizes the three possible scenarios to connect customer AC power to the storage array. Select the
procedure that matches the customer's situation.

Table 41. Procedure options for AC power connection

Situation on site Procedure
The customer’s electrician is available at the installation site. Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite
on page 76. This procedure assures fault tolerant power in
the storage array.
The customer’s electrician is NOT available at the installation Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 84
site, but you have access to customer-supplied, labeled,
power cables (beneath a raised floor or overhead).
The customer’s electrician is NOT available at the installation Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page 85
site, customer-supplied PDU source cables are already
plugged into the PDU and you have no access to the
customer-supplied power cables.

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Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician
onsite
Use this procedure if the customer’s electrician is available at the installation site.
This procedure requires three basic tasks that alternate between the customer's electrician, the Dell EMC CE and back to the
customer's electrician.
● Task 1: Customer's electrician
● Task 2: Dell EMC Customer Engineer (CE)
● Task 3: Customer's electrician

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Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician
About this task

NOTE: This task is performed by the customer's electrician.

Steps
1. Verify that the customer-supplied AC source voltage output on each customer-supplied PDU is within the AC power
specification shown in AC power specifications on page 87. Measure the voltage output of each power cable as shown in
Circuit breakers ON — AC power within specification on page 77.
2. Turn OFF all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and customer-supplied PDU 2.
3. Verify that the customer-supplied power cables connected to PDU 1 and PDU 2 have no power as shown in Circuit breakers
OFF — No AC power on page 77.

Figure 28. Circuit breakers ON — AC power within specification

Figure 29. Circuit breakers OFF — No AC power

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Procedure A, Task 2: Dell EMC Customer Engineer
Before connecting power to the PowerMax system, make sure that the power for both zone A and zone B are turned OFF. This
task is performed by the Dell EMC Customer Engineer.
NOTE: Do not connect storage bay power zone A and power zone B to the same customer-supplied PDU. The customer
will lose power redundancy and risk Data Unavailability (DU) if the PDU fails or is turned off during a maintenance
procedure.

Figure 30. Power zone connections

Attaching line cord identification labels

Steps
1. Select the appropriate line cord identification label from the install kit.

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 Table 42. Line cord identification label location, Dell EMC racks
Label part number Input power Location
046-007-880 Single phase OPEN ME FIRST KIT, PN 106-887-026
046-008-425 Three phase

Table 43. Line cord identification label location, third party racks
Label part numbers Input power Location
046-007-880 Single phase PowerMax 2000:
046-008-425 Three phase HERC ENG 1 PBRICK 3RD PTY INSTALL KIT,
PN 106-887-303
PowerMax 8000:
ENGINE 1 3RD PTY PBRICK ZEUS,
PN106-887-268
ENGINE 5 3RD PTY PBRICK ZEUS, PN
106-887-270

2. Locate the line cords that connect the customer power cables to the storage array PDUs.
3. Affix the line cord identification labels on the AC input line cords for power zone A and power zone B. Place the labels close
to the connectors that connect the line cords to the customer-supplied power cables.

Figure 31. Line cord identification label

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Connecting power
Steps
1. Confirm that the customer-supplied power cables are labeled and that each label contains the relevant customer-supplied
PDU and circuit breaker numbers. If power cables are not equipped with labels, alert the customer.
2. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each storage bay to verify that power zone A and power
zone B are powered by a different customer-supplied PDU.
3. Do one of the following to connect power zone A and power zone B in each bay:
● For single-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to the storage bay by connecting to the bay's AC
input line cords for power zone A and power zone B as shown below.

Rear view
System bay

Cable connectors are shown

as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.

Zone B Zone A
AC input Lower System: AC input
line cord B P1, P3, Jumper J1<>P2 line cord A

Upper System:
P1 P3 P4 P6 P4, P6, Jumper J4<>P5 P1 P3 P4 P6

P3 and P6 are used

depending on the
Mating connector or configuration Mating connector or
customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable

Customer’s PDU 1 Customer’s PDU 2

Figure 32. Connecting AC power, single-phase, PowerMax 2000, two dual-engine systems in a rack

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 Rear view
System bay

Cable connectors are shown

as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.

Zone B Zone A
AC input AC input
line cord B P3 and P5 used line cord A
depending on
configuration
P1 P3 P5 P1 P3 P5

Mating connector or Mating connector or

customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable

Customer’s PDU 1 Customer’s PDU 2

Figure 33. Connecting AC power, single-phase, PowerMax 8000

● For three-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to the storage bay by connecting to the bay's AC
input line cords for power zone A and power zone B as shown below.

Rear view
System bay

Cable connectors are shown

as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.

Zone B Zone A
AC input AC input
line cord B line cord A

Lower System: P1
P1 P2 P1 P2

Upper System: P2

Mating connector or Mating connector or

customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable

Customer’s PDU 1 Customer’s PDU 2

Figure 34. Connecting AC power, three-phase, PowerMax 2000, two dual-engine systems in a rack

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 Figure 35. Connecting AC power, three-phase, PowerMax 8000

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Procedure A, Task 3: Customer's electrician
About this task

NOTE: This task is performed by the customer's electrician.

Steps
1. Working with the Dell EMC Customer Engineer, turn ON all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.
Verify that only power supply and/or SPS LEDs in power zone A are ON or flashing green in every bay in the array.
CAUTION: The bay is incorrectly wired if all (power zone A and B) power supply and/or SPS LEDs in a bay are
ON or flashing green. Check that the AC power to both storage bay power zones is not supplied by a single
PDU (customer-supplied PDU 2). The wiring must be corrected before moving on to the next step.

2. Turn OFF the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.

Verify that the power supply and/or SPS LEDs that turned green in the previous step changed from green to OFF and/or
flashing yellow. The yellow SPS lights flash for a maximum of 5 minutes.
NOTE: Power supplies connected to an SPS continue to have green lights ON while the SPS yellow light continues to
flash indicating the SPS is providing on-battery power.

3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 for power zone B and customer-supplied PDU 1.
4. Turn ON all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and customer-supplied PDU 2.
5. Label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 85.

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Procedure B: Verify and connect
About this task
Perform this procedure if the two conditions listed below are true:
● You have access to customer-supplied, labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or overhead).
● The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.
This procedure requires the Dell EMC Customer Engineer to verify that the customer's electrician has complied with power
specifications. Once verified, the Dell EMC Customer Engineer makes the required power connections overhead or under the
floor.

NOTE: Utilize proper strain relief methods when customer-provided power drops are located overhead or wall-mounted.

Steps
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power specifications for voltage levels and redundancy.
If the customer cannot verify this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their array may
prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Access the labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or overhead) to verify that the customer-supplied power cables are
properly labeled as shown in Circuit breakers OFF — No AC power on page 77 and described in Procedure A, Task 2.
3. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each storage bay to verify that power zone A and power
zone B are powered by a different customer-supplied PDU.
4. Connect the customer's PDU AC cables to the storage bay power zones as described in Procedure A, Task 2.
5. Record the customer-supplied PDU information as described in Procedure A, Task 2.
6. Label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 85.

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Procedure C: Obtain customer verification
About this task
Perform this procedure if the three conditions listed below are true:
● The customer-supplied PDU source cables are already plugged into the storage bay PDU.
● You have no access to the area below the raised floor.
● The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.

Steps
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power specifications for voltage levels and redundancy.
If the customer cannot verify this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their array may
prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Record the customer-supplied PDU information (AC source voltage) as described in step 1 of Procedure A, Task 1:
Customer's electrician on page 77 and label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 85.

PDU labels
Before applying labels to the sidewalls of the cabinet, one of the following procedures must have been completed:
● Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite on page 76
● Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 84
● Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page 85
If necessary, see Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure on page 75 to select the correct procedure.

PDU label part number

Table 44. PDU label part number
Part Number Description
046-008-682 LABEL: CUSTOMER 1P 3P PDU INFO WRITEABLE

Table 45. PDU label location, Dell EMC racks

Product Location
PowerMax 2000 OPEN ME FIRST KIT
PowerMax 8000 PN 106-887-026

Table 46. PDU label location, third-party racks

Product Location
PowerMax 2000 HERC ENG 1 PBRICK 3RD PTY INSTALL KIT
PN 106-887-303

PowerMax 8000 ENGINE 1 3RD PTY PBRICK ZEUS

PN 106-887-268

Applying PDU labels

Steps
1. For each bay, locate and complete each PDU label. If necessary, modify the line cord numbers to match your configuration.

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 NOTE: For three-phase power, enter data only in the first column.

2. Place each label on the rear cabinet sidewall for side A and B.

Figure 36. PDU label , single-phase and three-phase

3. For third-party racks, do one of the following:

● For three-phase power: Using plastic ties, attach the PDU connection tag to the main AC power cable connected to zone
A and B. Place the label close to the plug but on the side of the rack where it will not interfere with any rails.
● For single-phase power: Using plastic ties, attach the PDU connection tag to the P1 AC power cable connected to zone A
and B. Place the label close to the plug but on the side of the rack where it will not interfere with any rails.

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AC power specifications
Table 47. Input power requirements - Single-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 3-wire connection International and Australian 3-wire
connection
(2 L & 1 G) a
(1 L & 1 N & 1 G) a

Input nominal voltage 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 30 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements per PowerMax 2000: Up to two 30 A or 32 A single-phase line cords per power zone
system at customer site for each system in a rack.
PowerMax 8000: Up to three 30 A or 32 A single-phase line cords per power zone.

a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground

Table 48. Input power requirements - Three-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 4-wire connection International 5-wire connection
(3 L & 1 G) a (3 L & 1 N & 1 G) a

Input voltage b 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 50 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements at One 50 A three-phase line cord per One 30 A or 32 A three-phase line cord
customer site power zone. per power zone.

a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground

b. An imbalance of AC input currents may exist on the three-phase power source feeding the array, depending on the
configuration. The customer's electrician must be alerted to this possible condition to balance the phase-by-phase loading
conditions within the customer's data center.

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