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Shock and vibration specifications for IBM Elastic Storage System 3200 enclosures
Table 17 on page 38 and Table 18 on page 38 provide the shock and vibration testing results for your
IBM Elastic Storage System 3200 system.
Table 17. Shock testing results
Shock categories
Operational
Non-operational
Table 18. Vibration testing results
Vibration categories
Operational
Non-operational
Operating random
vibration
Non-operating random
vibration
General safety requirements for IBM products installed in a non-IBM rack or cabinet
The general safety requirements for IBM products that are installed in non-IBM racks are as follows:
• Any product or component that plugs into either an IBM power distribution unit or mains power (by
using a power cord), or uses any voltage over 42 V ac or 60 V dc (considered to be hazardous voltage)
must be Safety Certified by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) for the country in which it is
installed.
Some of the items that require safety certification might include the rack or cabinet (if it contains
electrical components integral to the rack or cabinet), fan trays, power distribution unit, uninterruptible
power supplies, multi-outlet strips, or any other products that are installed in the rack or cabinet that
connect to hazardous voltage.
Examples of OSHA-approved NRTLs for the US:
– UL
– ETL
– CSA (with CSA NRTL or CSA US mark)
Examples of approved NRTLs for Canada:
– UL (Ulc mark)
– ETL (ETLc mark)
– CSA
The European Union requires a CE mark and a Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity (DOC).
Certified products must have the NRTL logos or marks somewhere on the product or product label.
However, proof of certification must be made available to IBM upon request. Proof consists of such
items as copies of the NRTL license or certificate, a CB Certificate, a Letter of Authorization to apply the
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Test level
5 g 11 ms 1/2 Sine
10 g 11 ms 1/2 Sine
Test level
0.10 g Swept Sine
0.75 g Swept Sine
0.15 g
0.5 g
Sweep rate of shocks
3 positive shocks
3 negative shocks
3 positive shocks
3 negative shocks
Frequency range
5 - 500 Hz
5 - 500 Hz
5 - 500 Hz
5 - 500 Hz