Power allocation guidelines
The power available to a BladeCenter S system is based on the number of power modules installed, the power being used, and the power management policy chosen.
110 V ac
The following table shows the maximum power available in a BladeCenter S system based on the number of power modules installed (connected to 110 V ac) and the power management policy chosen.
| Number of power modules | Maximum power | Total power available | Total power available (power module redundancy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 950 watts | 3477 watts | 2850 watts |
| 3 | 950 watts | 2850 watts | |
| 2 | 950 watts | 1900 watts | 950 watts |
| 1 | 950 watts | 950 watts |
220 V ac
The following table shows the maximum power available in a BladeCenter S system based on the number of power modules installed (connected to 220 V ac) and the power management policy chosen.
| Number of power modules | Maximum power | Total power available | Total power available (power module redundancy) | Total power available (AC power source redundancy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1450 watts | 3562 watts | 3562 watts | 2900 watts |
| 3 | 1450 watts | 3562 watts | ||
| 2 | 1450 watts | 2900 watts | 1450 watts | 1450 watts |
| 1 | 1450 watts | 1450 watts |
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