End server sprawl with the IBM Consolidation Factory and Power
Server consolidation increases IT efficiency while reducing overall infrastructure costs through the elimination of underutilized servers. Power systems are specifically designed to support the consolidation of multiple workloads on a single server. Leadership IBM POWER™ architecture performance and PowerVM virtualization capabilities, along with proven technologies that support high availability, make Power the smart choice as you move to a more Dynamic Infrastructure.
Get started by working with IBM Consolidation Factory experts to assist your consolidation planning through the following:
- Detailed analysis and TCO report
- IT environment analysis and recommendation
- Planning assessment factors for space and utilities
- Customized financing/lease structure
Choose from the following IBM Consolidation Factory services to ease the migration of applications to your new Dynamic Infrastructure on Power:
- Deploy and test the consolidation environment without disrupting current operations
- Design flexible options for autonomic failover in order to reduce the impact, or in some cases eliminate workload outages
- Migrate existing UNIX, i and Linux applications
- Provide on-site training on new Power servers and off-site workshops for PowerVM skills
Get started now! Find out more by contacting your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.



