Name: 46M0508 IBM 2320-Watt AC Power Supply for BladeCenter
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46M0508
Price: 689.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 2320-watts AC power supply for BladeCenter is a key component that provides steady and efficient power specifically designed for IBM blade server chassis. It fits into BladeCenter systems to ensure servers have the power needed to perform reliably in demanding IT environments.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46M0508
Product Type	Server Power Supply
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Input Frequency	50-60 Hz
Output	12VDC
Hot Swappable	Yes
Redundant Support	Yes
Cooling Type	Active Fan
Modularity	Non-Modular
rail_design	Single 12V Rail
Number of Fans	1

Compatibility
Form Factor	Proprietary
Compatible For	BladeCenter

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Certifications and Environmental
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, UL

Product Description
This 2320-watt AC power supply is built to provide reliable power to IBM BladeCenter environments, commonly found in data centers and enterprise IT setups. It is often used in BladeCenter chassis to support the demanding power needs of blade servers, ensuring consistent operation under load. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its stable power output, which helps maintain server uptime and protects hardware from power fluctuations. Its compatibility across various BladeCenter models makes it a flexible choice for organizations running IBM blade systems. Key Features Robust 2320-watt power capacity supports high-performance blades Designed to fit seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter power bays Delivers consistent voltage to avoid interruptions during peak use Energy-efficient design reduces overall power consumption Built-in safeguards help protect against electrical faults Typically deployed in enterprise server rooms, this power supply plays a crucial role in maintaining BladeCenter operations where uptime is critical. Its reliable performance helps prevent unexpected downtime, supporting the continuous availability that businesses require.

Use Cases
The IBM 2320-watt AC power supply is primarily used in enterprise data centers and server rooms that deploy IBM BladeCenter chassis. IT administrators managing high-density blade server environments benefit from its reliable power delivery, ensuring continuous operation under variable workload demands. How It's Used: Powering blade servers within enterprise data centers running virtualization environments that require stable and efficient energy conversion. Supporting SMBs utilizing BladeCenter chassis for consolidated computing to maintain consistent uptime in mid-sized network infrastructures. Delivering dependable power in remote office setups where scalable blade server solutions are deployed for localized processing and storage tasks. Enabling IT operations in cloud service providers’ rack deployments to ensure high availability and performance of virtualized workloads. Facilitating edge computing nodes that utilize BladeCenter servers to handle data processing closer to data sources with reliable power input. This power supply underpins operational efficiency by maintaining stable power across varying loads, which is critical for scalability and performance in blade server environments. Its compatibility with multiple BladeCenter models allows IT teams to adapt power configurations as infrastructure demands evolve.