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232 IBM eServer zSeries 990 Technical Guide
Table 9-4 System weights
9.3 Dimensions

The z990 always has two frames: frame A and frame Z. The external dimensions of both

frames of a z990, with and without covers, are listed in Table9-5.

Table 9-5 Frame dimensions
Configuration Weight in kg (lb)
without IBF Weight in kg (lb)
with IBF
IBM 2084-A08 1174 (2582) to
1534 (3376) 1263 (2779) to
1714 (3770)
IBM 2084-B16 1281 (2818) to
1642 (3612) 1460 (3212) to
1910 (4203)
IBM 2084-C24 1329 (2924) to
1690 (3718) 1508 (3318) to
1959 (4309)
IBM 2084-D32 1401 (3082) to
1738 (3824) 1669 (3673) to
2007 (4415)
Frames Width mm (in) Depth mm (in) Height mm (in)
Frame A without covers 750 (29.5) 1172 (46.1) 1921 (75.6)
Frame A with covers 767 (30.2) 1577 (62.1) 1941 (76.4)
Frame Z without covers 750 (29.5) 1172 (46.1) 1921 (75.6)
Frame Z with covers 767 (30.2) 1519 (58.1) 1941 (76.4)
Frame A or Z with height
reduction n/a n/a 1785 (70.3)

Note: The total machine room area required is 2.49 square meters (26.78 square feet).

With service clearance, 5.45 square meters (58.69 square feet) are needed.