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Abstract
Lenovo 18U and 12U 1200mm Micro Datacenter rack offerings are industry-standard 19-inch server cabinets that are designed for rack servers that are to be deployed outside of traditional data centers. They allow IT managers to create turn-key solutions for branch office and retail environments where a standardized, repeatable configuration is needed to be rolled out.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the 12U and 18U rack cabinets and their key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the rack cabinets and consider their use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the August 5, 2024:
- The 18U Micro Datacenter rack cabinet is now withdrawn from marketing
Introduction
Lenovo 18U and 12U 1200mm Micro Datacenter (MDC) rack offerings are industry-standard 19-inch server cabinets that are designed for rack servers that are to be deployed outside of traditional data centers. They allow IT managers to create turn-key solutions for branch offices and retail environments where a standardized, repeatable configuration is needed to be rolled out.
They are optimized to expedite installation and rollout, simplify cable management, and increase accessibility for improved serviceability. With a depth of 1200 mm (approximately 47 inches), these racks support deep servers with cable management arms.
Did you know?
The 12U and 18U racks are standard 19-inch rack cabinet offerings that enable faster deployment and scalability for Edge computing. They are suitable when you need data center-quality standards in your edge infrastructure and provide you with better compliance and security.
Models
The following table lists the ordering information for the 18U and 12U Micro Datacenter racks.
Withdrawn from marketing: The 18U Micro Datacenter rack cabinet is now withdrawn from marketing.
The racks contain the following items:
- One rack cabinet
- Removable and reversible lockable front and rear doors
- Left and right removable lockable side panels
- Key for locks
- Two bolt-down brackets (front & rear)
- Hardware kit containing screws, cage & flange nuts, installation wrenches, and cable ties
- Shipping pallet
Features and specifications
The features of the 12U and 18U racks include:
- 1200mm deep design to support a wide range of rack-mount servers
- Servers and other rack devices are mounted horizontally
- Can be shipped fully loaded
- Casters to easily roll the rack cabinet for ease of installation
- Supports the ability for the cabinet to be crane lifted if needed
- Lockable, removable and reversible front and rear doors
- Lockable side panels
- Adjustable leveling pads to ensure stability and prevent rolling on casters
- Supports ThinkSystem tool-less slide rails, screw-in slide rails, and friction rails
- Rear cable flanges
- Side vertical mounting flanges
- Cable access holes on the top of the rack, both front and rear, for cable management
- Compliance with the EIA-310-D industry standard for 19-inch, type A rack cabinets
The following figure shows the external features of the rack cabinets.
Figure 2. Features of the 12U and 18U rack cabinets
The following table compares the power specifications of the racks.
Server support
The following table summarizes the ThinkSystem server support for the 12U and 18U rack cabinets. The numbers listed in the server columns represent the number of servers that can be installed in each rack cabinet.
Note: The top 1U of the rack cabinets can only be used with servers where the server is mounted in the rail kit by sliding the server in horizontally into the rack cabinet. Due to the lack of clearance at the front of the rack cabinet, servers are not supported when their rail kit involves lowering (“dropping in”) the server into the rail kit from above. The top 1U can be used for other components besides servers with drop-in rail kits, if desired.
- The number represents the quantity of E1 Enclosures (1U) supported. Each E1 Enclosure holds two SE350/SE350 V2 servers. Note: The E2 Enclosure (2U) is not supported.
- The number represents the quantity of D2 Enclosures (2U) supported. Each D2 Enclosure holds four SD530 servers.
Rail kit support is as follows:
- SE350:
- E1 Enclosure with 1U and 2U Slide Rail, 4M17A11683
- ST250 and ST250 V2:
- ThinkSystem ST50/ST250 4U Rack Mount Kit, 4M17A12785
- SR250 and SR250 V2:
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Friction Rail v2, 4M17A13564
- ST550:
- ThinkSystem ST550 4U Tower to Rack Conversion Kit, 7XH7A05901
- SR530, SR570, SR630:
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Friction Rail, 4M17A07273
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Slide Rail (without CMA), 7M27A05702
- ThinkSystem Screw-in Slide Rail (without CMA), 4M17A07274
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Slide Rail Kit with 1U CMA, 7M27A05701
- ThinkSystem Screw-in Slide Rail Kit with 1U CMA, 4M17A07281
- ThinkSystem 1U CMA Upgrade Kit for Tool-less Slide Rail, 7M27A05699
- ThinkSystem 1U CMA Upgrade Kit for Screw-in Slide Rail, 4M17A07276
- SR550, SR590, SR650:
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Friction Rail, 4M17A07273
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Slide Rail (without CMA), 7M27A05702
- ThinkSystem Screw-in Slide Rail (without CMA), 4M17A07274
- ThinkSystem Tool-less Slide Rail Kit with 2U CMA, 7M27A05700
- ThinkSystem Screw-in Slide Rail Kit with 2U CMA, 4M17A07280
- ThinkSystem 2U CMA Upgrade Kit for Tool-less Slide Rail, 7M27A05698
- ThinkSystem 2U CMA Upgrade Kit for Screw-in Slide Rail, 4M17A07275
- SR670:
- ThinkSystem SR670 Slide Rail, feature B47V
- SD530:
- ThinkSystem D2 Slide Rail, feature AUYC
- ThinkSystem D2 CMA, feature AUYD
KVM switch support
The following KVM console switch is supported:
- Global Console Manager GCM16, 1754D1X
The following KVM console is supported:
- 1U 18.5" Standard Console, 17238BX
- Supported in the 18U rack cabinet only below the 9U position in the rack (that is, positions U1-U9)
- Not supported in the 12U rack
Ethernet switch support
The following networking switches are supported in the 12U and 18U rack cabinets:
- ThinkSystem NE0152T Gigabit Ethernet Switch
- ThinkSystem NE1032T 10GBASE-T 10Gb Ethernet Switch
- ThinkSystem NE1072T 10GBASE-T 10Gb Ethernet Switch
- CE0128TB Gigabit Ethernet Campus Switch
- CE0128PB Gigabit Ethernet Campus Switch with Power over Ethernet
PDU support
The following power distribution units (PDUs) are supported in the 12U and 18U racks for North America, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Philippines, and Brazil markets
- Basic PDUs:
- DPI Universal, 00YE443
- DPI NEMA, 39Y8905
- DPI Front End, 39Y8938, 39Y8939
- DPI Enterprise C13, 39Y8941
- DPI Enterprise C19, 39Y8948, 39Y8923
- Monitored PDUs:
- DPI Enterprise PDU+ C13, 39M2816, 44X3193
The following PDUs are supported in the 12U and 18U racks for all other markets:
- Basic PDUs:
- DPI Universal, 00YE443
- DPI Front End, 39Y8934, 39Y8935, 39Y8936, 39Y8937
- DPI Enterprise C13, 39Y8941
- DPI Enterprise C19, 39Y8948, 39Y8923
- Monitored PDUs:
- DPI Enterprise PDU+ C13, 39M2816
UPS support
The following UPS units are supported in the 12U and 18U rack cabinets:
- Lenovo UPS units
- Lenovo RT1.5kVA (2U) 55941AX, 55941KX
- Lenovo RT2.2kVA (2U) 55942AX, 55942KX
- Lenovo RT3kVA (2U) 5943AX, 55943KX
- Lenovo RT5kVA (3U) 55945KX
- Lenovo RT6kVA (3U) 55946KX
- Lenovo RT8kVA (6U) 55948KX (Not supported in the 18U rack)
- Lenovo Extended Battery Modules:
- 1.5kVA/2.2kVA (2U) 55942BX
- 3kVA (2U) 55943BX
- 5kVA/6kVA (3U) 55946BX
- Eaton branded UPS unit:
- Eaton UPS 1.5kVA (1U) 5P1550GR-L
Door Monitoring System
The NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 environmental monitoring and control system is supported in the Micro Datacenter racks as a door monitoring solution. Lenovo resells this offering.
Figure 3. APC NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 appliance
The APC by Schneider Electric NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 is a rack-mountable central hardware appliance for an environmental monitoring and control system. With the NetBotz 250, you can monitor and control your system using the Web User Interface (Web UI) or Command Line Interface (CLI).
The Rack Monitor 250 includes six ports for connecting temperature and humidity sensors, and other sensors including fluid detection sensors and third-party dry contact sensors. Using other ports on the Rack Monitor 250, you can connect two door switch sensors, two rack door handles, a beacon, and temperature and humidity sensors with digital display.
The offerings being sold through Lenovo include:
- NetBotz 250 Appliance (NBRK0250)
- Door Switch Sensors (NBES0303) – Universal sensor that can help detect access to the rack by unauthorized personnel
- Lock Sensors (NBHN125) – Door-mountable card reader access device that enables remote and local access control to your rack
Details about the appliance can be found at this web page:
https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/NetBotz-Rack-Monitor-250/P-NBRK0250
Warranty
The 12U and 18U 1200mm Deep Micro Datacenter Racks have a 1-year or 3-year warranty depending on the machine type:
- 12U 1200mm Deep Micro Datacenter Rack:
- 7D2B: 1 year
- 7D2N: 3 year
- 18U 1200mm Deep Micro Datacenter Rack:
- 7D2C: 1 year
- 7D2P: 3 year
Agency approvals
The Micro Datacenter rack cabinets comply with the following:
- IEC 60950-1
- UL 2416/UL 60950-1
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1
- EIA-310D 19” rack
Related publications
For more information, refer to the following documents:
- Lenovo Press Rack Cabinet Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference - Product publications for the 12U and 18U Micro Datacenter racks:
https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/mdc_rackcabinet/ic_introduction.html?cp=6_0- Unpacking Instructions
- User Guide
- Lenovo Press publications on PDUs
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu - Lenovo Press publications on UPS units
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups
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Full Change History
Changes in the August 5, 2024:
- The 18U Micro Datacenter rack cabinet is now withdrawn from marketing
Changes in the March 18, 2024 update:
- Updated the note about server support in the top 1U space of the rack cabinet - Server support section
Changes in the September 6, 2022 update:
- The preconfigured models are withdrawn, however the rack cabinets are still orderable in the configurator using Configure To Order (CTO) - Models section
Changes in the August 23, 2022 update:
- Updated the table of supported servers - Server support section
Changes to the September 22, 2020 update:
- Added Door Monitoring System section
Changes in the August 11, 2020 update:
- Added SR645 and SR665 (no support) - Server support section
First published: 9 March 2020
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