The IBM System i 520 Express server has been withdrawn from the market, effective July 8, 2008. The learn more links provide information on the 520 Express.
Highlights
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- Built-in operating system, database and modern application development tools
- Built-in virus resistance and security with auditing, protection and controls certificate creation
- Built-in backup and recovery shared by i5/OS, Windows, Linux and UNIX operating environments
- Built-in performance tuning and management with automatic self-managing and self-healing features to help control system administration and maintenance costs
- Built-in Web server including wizard-based set up and Web-based management
Bottom line
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.
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
