IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply for IBM System x

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack uninterruptible power supply (UPS) delivers 2700 watts of power in only 3U of rack space, providing smart energy management and the highest level of power protection that today's IT infrastructures require. With an efficiency rating of 95% or greater, the UPS helps reduce energy usage and cooling costs, improves energy management, and optimizes workload performance and availability for IBM System x and BladeCenter server applications. This high-density UPS packs more real power (watts) into a space-saving 3U of rack space to protect more equipment and leaves room for expanding IT systems. The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS for IBM System x

 

The IBM 3000VA UPS has a bright, easily customizable, and graphical LCD display that lets you configure the device and displays important UPS status information in one of nine languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese). The UPS is exceptionally easy to manage and an ideal solution for standardization across the global enterprise.

This UPS enhances system availability with Advanced Battery Management (ABM) technology, which significantly extends battery service life, allows individual control of receptacle groups to maximize run time for critical devices in the event of a prolonged power outage, and provides a real-time clock that enables precise shutdown and power up of systems in a preferred sequence, and records specific power-related occurrences for more accurate trending and data analyses.

The IBM 3000VA UPS integrates with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager to help improve energy management..

 

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that acts as a defensive barrier between electronic equipment and incoming power problems. It conditions, regulates, and filters out power disturbances to ensure a clean power source for IT equipment. A UPS also provides battery backup in the event of a power failure.

In today’s high availability server environments, unplanned power outages or line quality irregularities can have a considerable financial impact on all sized businesses. The typical utility power is 99.9% available, but that means that there can be almost 9 hours of downtime a year, not to mention brown-outs and other power quality problems.

Selecting the right IBM UPS can help protect against these potentially costly incidents.

 

Table 1 shows the orderable part numbers and feature codes for the IBM 3000VA UPS.

Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes

Description	Part number	Feature code
IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100V/120V)	5395-3AX	5395-RU3 (FC 6657)
IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200V/208V)	5395-3JX	5395-RU3 (FC 6658)
IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (230V)	5395-3KX	5395-RU3 (FC 6659)
IBM 3000VA UPS 3U Extended Battery Module (EBM)	69Y1982	5395-RU3 (FC 5733)
IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card (optional)	46M4110	6145
IBM LCD UPS Environmental Monitoring Probe (optional)	46M4113	6146

The UPS models designated by part numbers 5395-3AX, 5395-3JX, and 5395-3KX include the following items:

• An accessory kit, containing the following items:
  • Front bezel
  • Rack mount kit with rails and hardware, including 4-post rail kit
  • Serial cable (3.7 m, 12 ft)
  • USB cable
  • Remote emergency power-off (REPO) connector
• A documentation kit, containing the following items:
  • Warranty flyer and Important Notices Manual
  • Documentation CD
  • Software CD, which contains IBM UPS Manager power management software

The following line cords are included with each model, but other customer ordered line cords can be used:

• 100V/120V model (5395-3AX): NEMA L5-30P 2.0 m (fixed, cannot be detached)
• 200V/208V model (5395-3JX): IEC 320 C19 to NEMA L6-20P, 4.3 m and IEC 320 C19 to LP-3, 4.3 m (Taiwan).
• 230V model: None; must be ordered separately. See Table 2 for available options.

Table 2. High voltage line cords

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS includes the following features and capabilities:

• Occupies only 3U of vertical rack space.
• Energy efficient at over 95% at 100% load.
• Offers six, seven, or 10 receptacles depending on the model:
  • Model 5395-3AX (100V/120V) has one NEMA L5-20R, two NEMA 5-20R, three IEC 320 C19, and two IEC 320 C13 receptacles.
  • Model 5395-3JX (200V/208V) has two NEMA L6-20R, two IEC 320 C19, and two IEC 320 C13 receptacles.
  • Model 5395-3KX (230V) has eight IEC C 320 C13 and two IEC 320 C19 receptacles.
• Includes intelligent IBM UPS Manager software that enhances control and manageability.
• Compliant with IPv6 for future proofing IP addressing and security.
• Includes a real-time clock that enables precise shutdown and power up of systems in preferred sequence and time stamping on event logs to track and record specific power-related occurrences.
• Integrates with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager for power and thermal trending analysis and management.
• Offers load segments allow for individual control of receptacle groups, maximizing run time for critical devices.
• Supports an optional network management card (part number 46M4140) for enhanced UPS monitoring and control.
• Allows dual channel communication through the USB port and optional Network Management Card at the same time, which is an effective redundancy feature that maximizes communications flexibility.
• Supports an optional Extended Battery Module (EBM) for increased runtime requirements.
• Includes a Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) port to remotely power off the UPS unit to prevent battery operation during a power failure.
• Requires a 30A (110V/120V model) or 20A (230V model) or 16A (208V model) single-phase circuit.
• Includes hot swap batteries for maximum uptime, availability, and ease of maintenance.
• Supports an optional Environmental Monitoring Probe (part number 46M4113) for thermal management requirements (temperature and humidity), which requires that the Network Management Card be installed.
• Uses Advanced Battery Management (ABM) three-stage charging technology significantly extends battery service life and optimizes recharge time. The three stages are:
  1. The battery is quickly charged to 90% to make sure the UPS is prepared for the next outage.
  2. ABM finishes charging the battery with a more moderate float charge.
  3. Once the battery is charged, ABM turns the charger off, preventing the batteries from being overcharged.

Table 3 lists the specifications for the three 3000VA UPS models.

Table 3. Specifications (Part 1 of 2)

Table 3. Specifications (Part 2 of 2)

Specification	IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100V/120V)	IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200V/208V)	IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (230V)
Communications and management
USB port	Yes		Yes
RS-232 serial port	Yes		Yes
Ethernet port	Optional using Network Management Card, 46M4110
Environmental Monitoring Probe	Optional Environmental Monitoring Probe, 46M4113
Surge Protection and Filtering
Surge energy rating	1200 Joules	2400 Joules	2400 Joules
Filtering	ANSI/IEEE C62.41; 1991 CATEGORYB3 (SURGE)

The following tables list the expected period that the UPS will operate solely on batteries. Table 4 is for the 100V/120V model, Table 5 is for the 200/208V model, and Table 6 is for the 230V model.

Table 4. IBM 3000VA UPS (100V/120V) runtime chart

Table 5. IBM 3000VA UPS (200V/208V) runtime chart

Table 6. IBM 3000VA UPS (230V) runtime chart

Note: Battery backup times are approximate and may vary with equipment, configuration, battery age, and temperature.

 

Here are the physical specifications of the 3U uninterruptible power supply:

• Height: 127 mm (5.0 in)
• Width: 438 mm (17.2 in)
• Depth: 527 mm (20.8 in)
• Weight: 53953AX - 38.5 kg (84.8 lb) / 53953JX - 39.2 kg (86.4 lb) / 53953KX - 40.9 kg (90.1 lb)

Here are the physical specifications of the 3U Extended Battery Module:

• Height: 127 mm (5.0 in)
• Width: 438 mm (17.2 in)
• Depth: 527 mm (20.8 in)
• Weight: 119 lb

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS is supported in the following environment:

• Temperature:
  • Operation: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
  • Storage: -15° to 30° C (5° to 86° F) - charge the UPS battery every six months
  • Storage: 30° to 45° C (86° to 113° F) - charge the UPS battery every three months
• Relative humidity: 5 to 95%
• Maximum altitude:
  • Operation: 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
  • Storage: 15,000 m (50,000 ft)

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS has a three-year limited warranty.

 

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS requires 3U of rack space in one of the following rack cabinets:

• IBM 42U Enterprise rack
• IBM S2 42U Dynamic rack
• IBM S2 42U rack
• IBM S2 25 U rack
• IBM 11U Office Enablement kit

With a bright and easy-to-navigate panel that provides configurability and displays important status information, the IBM 3000VA UPS is easy to manage and an ideal solution for standardization across the global enterprise. Runtime, load, and other vital information and troubleshooting are also displayed.

Figure 2 shows the front panel of the UPS.


Figure 2. Front panel (showing System Status)


The following functions are available on the control panel:

• System status: Displays the battery status, load percentage, output power, output voltage and frequency, mode, notice or alarm status.
• Alarm history: Displays the alarm history for the 50 most recent events.
• Meters: Displays the output watts VA, current, power factor, voltage, frequency, input voltage, input frequency, battery voltage and percentage charged.
• Control screens: Displays the battery test, reset error state, configure load segments, and restore settings.
• Model information: Displays the machine type, model, and serial number of the unit as well as the firmware level of the UPS, including the optional Network Management Card’s firmware level and IP address, if installed.
• Configuration: Allows you to change up to 17 user settings with minimal navigation.

The buttons have the following functions:

• Escape (X): Press this button to return to the previous menu without running a command or saving any changes.
• Down (): Press this button to scroll down to the next menu option.
• OK: Press this button to select the current menu or option.
• On/off: Press this button to turn on the UPS. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn off the UPS.

On some screens, the OK button has an additional function if you press and hold the button longer than 1 second:

• On the User Setting screens, to save the displayed setting.
• On the Meter and Notice/Alarm screens, to lock the screen (prevent the screen from returning to its default after timeout). A locked screen displays a small key image near the status icon. To unlock the screen, press any button to perform its usual function.

Figure 3 shows the rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100V/120V).


Figure 3. Rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100V/120V)

Figure 4 shows the rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200V/208V).


Figure 4. Rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200V/208V)

Figure 5 shows the rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (230V).


Figure 5. Rear panel of the IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (230V)

 

For applications requiring extended backup times, an external battery module can also be added to the 3000VA models to deliver hours of run time to critical systems during a prolonged power outage. The IBM 3U Extended Battery Module (EBM) is a 3U rack-mounted device that contains additional batteries. Tables 4-6 show the additional run times achieved with the EBM connected. Figure 6 shows the front of the 3U Extended Battery Module.


Figure 6. IBM 3000VA UPS 3U Extended Battery Module (EBM)

 

The IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS also comes equipped with a communication bay for the installation of an optional Network Management Card (46M4110). The Network Management Card provides convenient over the network UPS remote monitoring and management through a standard web browser. Figure 7 shows the IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card (NMC).


Figure 7. IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card (NMC)


The IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card:

• Allows simultaneous shutdown of protected servers
• Allows configuration of automatic email messages in response to UPS alarms and to transmit periodic reports (see Figure 8)
• Allows control of UPS on/off switching with a web browser
• Allows adjustment and control of load segments through the HTML interface, including sequential starting of the installation and optimization of backup time by shutting down non-priority systems
• Allows protection by using an encrypted password
• Allows protection by using a secure SSL connection
• Allows log storage in the nonvolatile memory
• Allows card firmware updates through the network
• Allows fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps compatibility with auto-negotiation on the RJ-45 connector
• Allows recording of events and measurements in the card log
• Has a humidity/temperature/dry contact sensor (optional EMP)
• Has support for IPv6
• Can be installed while the UPS is online maintaining the highest system availability

Figure 8 shows the Network Management Card UPS properties window.


Figure 8. IBM LCD UPS Network Management Card (NMC) UPS properties window

 

The UPS comes with the IBM UPS Manager software. The management software provides up-to-date graphics of UPS power and system data and power flow. It also gives you a complete record of critical power events, and notifies you of important UPS or power information. If there is a power outage and the UPS battery power becomes low, the software can automatically shut down the system to protect the data before the UPS shutdown occurs.

Figure 9 shows normal operating using the IBM UPS Manager. The input voltage is 122V, which is within the acceptable range, and is shown in the left pane. The output voltage of the UPS is 121V and is also within the acceptable range. The battery is in "floating" mode, which is the second stage of the Eaton Advanced Battery Management (ABM) three-stage charging technology..


Figure 9. IBM UPS Manager normal status window

Figure 10 shows that the utility power supply has failed and that the UPS is now operating on battery. The UPS Manager software indicates that there is 10 minutes of battery time available based on the current load.


Figure 10. IBM UPS Manager warning status window

Figure 11 shows the event notification window where you can configure how you (and other users) want to be notified when certain events occur.


Figure 11. Event Notification window

 

The Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP) (part number 46M4113) is used to report local temperature and humidity values and make that information available to management tools such as IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager (AEM). The EMP connects to the UPS via the Network Management Card. The EMP is shown in Figure 12.


Figure 12. IBM Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP)

The Environmental Monitoring Probe has the following characteristics:

• It connects to the Network Management Card (NMC) settings/sensor connection.
• Its temperature and humidity thresholds are easily set to trigger alarm notifications or shut down the protected system.
• Its status can be monitored from the IBM Systems Director AEM or from the Network Management Card web interface.
• It measures temperatures between 0 and 80°C (32 and 176°F) with an accuracy of ±1°C.
• It measures relative humidity between 10 and 90% with an accuracy of ±5%.
• It can be located away from the UPS with a CAT5 network cable (up to 20 m (65.6 ft)).
• Its user-selectable alarm thresholds enable you to define acceptable temperature or humidity limits.
• It allows email notification through SMTP.

Figure 13 shows information retrieved from an EMP using the NMC web interface.


Figure 13. Environmental Monitoring Probe data as viewed from the Network Management Card web interface

 

IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager (AEM) provides an array of new features that allow power and thermal trending analysis for improved power management. AEM collects power information for each device attached to an IBM UPS, presenting a more complete view of energy usage within the data center.

The IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager (AEM) helps:

• Collect power information from each device attached to an IBM UPS, thus presenting a more complete view of energy usage.
• With server consolidation plans, because of the increased server and rack power densities that have driven the requirement for advanced power management solutions.
• In combination with the optional Environmental Monitoring Probe, AEM enables cross-platform power and thermal trending analysis for improved power management. This configuration allows IT and facility managers to manage data centers for optimal energy efficiency, migrate workloads to eliminate hot spots, and transfer work from underutilized systems to conserve energy.

For more information, refer to these documents:

• IBM US Product Announcement
  http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS110-159
• IBM System x UPS product page
  http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/options/upsrack.html
• IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack Uninterruptible Power Supply Installation and Maintenance Guide
  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085198
• Network Management Card User Guide
  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085199
• IBM System x Configuration and Options Guide
  http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SCOD-3ZVQ5W