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The New Generation of x86 Servers

Build the foundation for your dynamic infrastructure with IBM innovation


IT dollars need to stretch farther than ever. But an intelligent and dynamic IT infrastructure must continue to meet the demands of your business. IBM is announcing a new generation of System x® , BladeCenter® and iDataPlex™ servers and other supporting options offering an unbeatable combination of performance, value and energy efficiency designed to help you improve service, reduce costs and manage risk.

Intel® Xeon® inside. Powerful. Intelligent. Learn more. System x and BladeCenter offer a new generation of servers with the new Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series
The new servers feature the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series, the next generation of intelligent server processors. These processors are designed to improve service by adapting to application behavior. They automatically adjust processing power to deliver maximum performance, scale energy usage to the workload, and offer best in class virtualization.

System x also offers a new generation of entry-level servers with the new Intel Xeon Processor 3400 Series
The new System x3250 M3 rack server and System x3200 M3 tower server feature the Intel® Xeon® Processor 3400 Series for outstanding automated performance and reliability.

IBM innovation provides unbeatable value
By integrating innovations like IBM Systems Director 6.1 and the Integrated Management Module (IMM), the new servers offer an easy-to-use and manage platform for virtualization and consolidation, allowing you to lower your total cost of ownership, reduce your development costs, enhance productivity and enhance systems management capabilities.

In addition, the IBM portfolio for converged networking in the data center can help clients reduce cost and complexity by combining their storage and network on a single fabric.

Cloud computing infrastructure solutions
IBM provides a portfolio of products and services for building or optimizing your cloud computing resources. Options from System x and BladeCenter include both individual and integrated cloud infrastructure solutions like iDataPlex and Cluster 1350. As a complement to your existing enterprise, the new IBM CloudBurst, built on the IBM BladeCenter platform, is a complete IBM Service Management package of hardware, software and services. Also available is infrastructure as a service for a secure and cost-effective cloud with Computing on Demand solutions.

Flexible choices in x86 operating systems 
IBM offers a wide range of operating systems, providing you with choice and flexibility for diverse computing workloads. Choose from Microsoft® Windows®, Red Hat®, Novell SUSE®, VMware® and Solaris with your purchase of System x and BladeCenter servers.

New solutions for SAP environments
The new IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system, based on the latest generation System x3650 M2 server, provides enterprises with a robust, pre-configured and pre-installed SAP landscape for innovation and exploration.

In addition, IBM provides pre-installed SAP industry solutions designed for small and mid-sized companies on select IBM BladeCenter and System x systems through the SAP Business All-in-One fast-start program.

The new systems include:

System x3250 M3 and System x3200 M3 
These entry-level one-socket rack and tower servers are built on the latest Intel Xeon Processor 3400 Series and offer nearly the same functionality and performance of many two-socket systems at a one-socket price. With 50% greater performance than previous generation servers and significant new functionality and memory, these servers offer the performance, security, simplicity, efficiency, and reliability your business deserves.

System x3650 M2 and System x3550 M2 rack servers 
You need lower operational costs, but you also need to reduce complexity and improve service. These extremely energy efficient 2U (x3650 M2) or 1U (x3550 M2) rack servers offer up to 128GB of high performance memory, extraordinary storage and network flexibility and leading virtualization capabilities.

System x3500 M2 and System x3400 M2 tower servers
These dual-socket quad-core tower servers offer maximum security to handle today’s complex deskside environments. With great flexibility, high reliability, extraordinary performance and outstanding power efficiency, these servers are designed to address the needs of your business now – and into the future.

BladeCenter HS22
Your business needs a flexible, easy-to-use blade that doesn’t compromise on performance while reducing costs. Discover greater performance with the HS22 blade server while consuming less power with faster, lower-voltage quad-core processors, solid state drives, and the industry’s most energy-efficient chassis.

iDataPlex dx360 M2
The most demanding applications require extreme computing performance, but your business demands extreme space, power and cooling efficiency. Featuring new Intel Xeon processors, the new dx360 M2 offers a double-sized server’s computing power despite being the same footprint as earlier generations.

IBM System Cluster 1350 enhancements
Run your applications with up to twice the performance of previous generation solutions using the updated IBM System Cluster 1350. With the latest System x servers and enhanced networking, you can improve space and energy efficiency and still drive performance demands and meet budget constraints.

Optimize performance for key workloads, including petroleum, chemical, manufacturing, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), analytics and life sciences with IBM cluster configurations.

Systems management enhancements
With the Integrated Management Module (IMM) and support for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) along with IBM Systems Director 6.1, you can easily manage all of the powerful features of the new System x and BladeCenter servers – so you can get the most out of your IT investment.

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