IBM z13 Technical Guide

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Environmental requirements

This chapter addresses the environmental requirements for IBM z13 servers. It lists the dimensions, weights, power, and cooling requirements that are needed to plan for the installation of a z13 server, and what is required to upgrade to an IBM z BladeCenter Extension Model 004 (zBX Model 004).

Select from these options for the physical installation of the server:

•Air or water cooling

•Installation on a raised floor or non-raised floor

•I/O and power cables can exit under the raised floor or off the top of the server ...

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