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Linux on IBM pSeries

  
As Linux - the world's most open operating system - becomes more mature in enterprise reliability, availability and scalability, Linux on IBM eServer pSeries becomes a more compelling offer. Built to deliver enterprise class performance and reliability for demanding UNIX environments, IBM pSeries now offers the same strengths for the lower cost Linux environment. As a result, the combination of Linux, IBM pSeries and IBM software offers flexible, reliable and cost-effective solutions.

The IBM eServer pSeries family is based on innovative, high performance 64-bit POWER4+ processor technology. This solid, proven and reliable architecture provides unparalleled performance, capacity and value, world-class reliability and unmatched configuration flexibility for scalability and ease of management.
 
  Key benefits
 
·  Support for range of Linux options
We currently support Red Hat Red Hat, SUSE SUSE and Turbolinux Turbolinux Linux Distributions.

·  Logical partitioning
IBM eServer pSeries Linux servers provide the capability to run Linux, AIX or both on a single server. This is particularly important for companies that want to further enhance world-class UNIX-based environments with Linux.

By enabling consolidation of applications using both operating systems onto a single platform, these servers provide outstanding flexibility in matching resources to workloads, facilitating higher efficiency, significant administration savings and lower total cost of ownership.

·  Performance
IBM eServer pSeries Linux servers provide large memory capabilities, advanced floating point computing, 64-bit addressability and tuned compilers. These features allow companies to take full advantage of innovative POWER4+ technology to deliver high performance applications, backed by a proven architecture.

·  Extensive product range
IBM eServer pSeries Linux servers offer the broadest range of powerful, proven systems for Linux-based enterprise computing. This provides companies with innovative price-performant features and solutions that meet their reliability and scalability requirements.

·  Express ready configurations
Popular, easy to order configurations of entry and mid-range pSeries servers - including Linux ready models - are available. These offer significant savings of up to 30% less than standard list prices.