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IBM System i 520

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Can simplify your environment by reducing the number of servers and associated staffing required so you can reinvest the savings to grow your business
Gives you a complete, integrated system that provides a secure, reliable way to become an On Demand Business
Runs a broad set of over 6,400 leading, industry applications from more than 2,500 ISVs
Virus resistant by design, the i520 helps save money by avoiding multiple security patches throughout the year, as well as reducing concern about company data security being compromised

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Many small- and mid-sized companies are facing the challenge of an overly complex IT environment. As your business grows, your computing needs increase. Implementing new applications can mean adding more servers, which increases spending and staffing requirements. Now more than ever, you need a system that can help you become more responsive to your customers, improve productivity, operate without interruption and secure your data and systems-all without making large upfront investments in time, skills or money. You need a business system that is there when you need it and grows with your business. The IBM System i™ family can deliver the power and capacity to run new and existing core business applications on a single system, to easily integrate and simplify your IT environment. The System i platform delivers a complete business system with the features and functions you need built in, making it the most cost-effective business system.

By design, the System i family is highly secure and virus resistant. It supports proven, industry-specific solutions from IBM Business Partners with innovative IBM technology and the capability to run all popular operating systems and application environments on one system. System i offerings provide flexible pricing and a keen focus on delivering value in your business. The result is a simple, affordable solution with outstanding capability, price performance, reliability and manageability, legendary security and the flexibility to start small and grow to meet new business demands.


Common features
IBM POWER5+™ processors-the tenth generation of 64-bit processor technology
Multi-platform operating environment with capability to run i5/OS®, Linux®, Microsoft® Windows Server™1, AIX 5L™ and application environments such as WebSphere® and Java™.
On demand pricing options help match purchasing flexibility with technology and business needs
Extensive portfolio of proven solutions available in all operating environments
Enhanced support for Web modernization of 5250 OLTP (On-line Transaction Processing) applications
Flexible packaging options with attractive pricing provide growth options, delivering outstanding value and reducing total cost of ownership.
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Hardware summary
Includes i5/OS and can add Microsoft Windows®1, Linux and AIX 5L operating systems
1-way offerings provide from 600 CPW to 3800 CPW
Up to 32GB memory
Up to 278 disk drives - 39TB of capacity
Up to six I/O expansion towers/drawers via High Speed Link
Up to 90 PCI-X slots, 192 WAN lines, 36 LANs
Integrated Ethernet LAN and disk controllers
Integrated DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM
Base 2-line WAN
Up to 18 Integrated xSeries® Servers
Up to eight Integrated xSeries Adapters
Redundant, hot-plug components for additional reliability
Desk-side tower or rackmount configuration

1 Via an Integrated xSeries Adapter or Integrated xSeries Server


 
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