IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series Quick Installation Manual page 51

Weight increases as FRUs are installed
The 5U expansion enclosure supports up to 92 SAS drives. As Table 26 on page 33 shows, substantial
weight is added to the enclosure when all drives are installed.
Table 26. Weight of an enclosure with 92 SAS drives
FRU description
2.5-inch tier 0 flash drive
2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive
2.5-inch hard disk drive
3.5-inch Near-Line SAS hard
disk drive
As you install or replace FRUs, the overall weight of the expansion enclosure increases. For example,
Table 27 on page 33 shows the weight progression as different combinations of FRUs are installed.
Table 27. Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed
FRUs installed
• Enclosure
• Enclosure
• Secondary expansion modules
Approximate weigh per unit
kg
0.224
0.304
0.876
Enclosure assembly
FRUs not installed
• Secondary expansion modules
• Fascia (1U and 4U)
• PSUs
• Expansion canisters
• Fan modules
• Fan interface board
• Display assembly
• Drives
• Cover
• Fascia (1U and 4U)
• PSUs
• Expansion canisters
• Fan modules
• Fan interface board
• Display assembly
• Drives
• Cover
Maximum
supported
lb
0.494 92
0.670 92
1.931 92
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Approximate extra weight
kg lb
20.608 45.433
27.968 61.659
80.592 177.675
Approximate weight
kg lb
42.5 93.7
44.3 97.7