BladeCenter operating systems

Linux® running on BladeCenter® servers provides high performance cost-effective, enterprise-class solutions. Take advantage of the power of open standards and build your Linux infrastructure backed by IBM leadership and industry-leading Linux distributions.

Microsoft® Windows® Server running on BladeCenter provides outstanding performance, scalability and availability for Windows computing workloads. Mitigate risk and maximize productivity with an IT platform optimized to run a range of Microsoft Windows Server offerings.

VMware® with BladeCenter servers provides a highly flexible, reliable, and scalable IT environment. Implement VMware with our industry-leading hardware solutions designed for virtualization.

Solaris™ 10 running on BladeCenter servers delivers the performance, reliability and security needed for demanding technical compute applications with a simple, safe and robust infrastructure.

IBM i operating system running on BladeCenter POWER processor-based servers provides an operating environment designed for efficient, resilient business processing.

AIX® running on BladeCenter POWER processor-based servers provides high levels of flexibility and performance for your expanding business needs.