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2. Installation requirements

2.1. Physical

The IPU‑POD₆₄ rack size is 42U: 600mm (W) X 1200mm (D) x 1991mm (H).
A fully populated IPU‑POD₆₄ rack weighs 450 kg (943 lbs), in a single server configuration.

Instructions for unpacking the APC AR3300SP rack can be found here.

Note that a forklift will be required for installation of a fully populated rack into a data centre.

2.2. Power

The standard build for an IPU‑POD₆₄ rack contains two redundant 22 kW PDUs (APC metered rack PDU AP8886).

The input power required per IPU‑POD₆₄ rack is:

PDU input voltage: 380/400 VAC 3 Phase 50/60 Hz
PDU input: IEC 60309 32 A 3-Phase + N + E
PDU whip (cord) length: 1.8 metres (exit top of IPU‑POD₆₄ rack)

2.3. Thermal

The requirements for thermal management of a default IPU‑POD₆₄ are:

Airflow requirements: 1723 CFM or higher
Provisioned cooling: minimum 19 kW
Airflow is from front of rack (single door, cold aisle side) to rear of rack (split door, hot aisle side)