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The IBM System i 595 server has been withdrawn from the market, effective May 29, 2009. The learn more links provide information on the 595.
Highlights
Learn more
- i595 Datasheet (48KB)
- Register vouchers
- Hardware documentation
- Redbooks
- Sales Manual
- Capacity on Demand
- Handbook
- Planning
- Marketing life
- Get Adobe® Reader®
- Reduces IT complexity through integrated management
- Increases resource utilization through efficiency
- Preserves existing hardware and software investment
Enterprises face increasingly complex IT environments created by the ever-growing number of servers required to run even a single business application. Anticipating this concern, IBM developed the IBM® System i™ platform—a premier integrated and highly secure system designed to simplify your IT environment. The System i family is designed to help you reduce the number of servers, management costs and maintenance and licensing costs—opening the door for reinvestment into business growth.
A completely scalable, upgradeable hardware architecture helps support balanced growth. The IBM System i 595 scales from 8/16-way to 32/64-way models. Coupled with advanced virtualization technologies, these systems run multiple operating systems and application environments on their IBM POWER5+™ processors simultaneously—including IBM i5/OS®, IBM AIX 5L™, Linux®, Java™, IBM WebSphere® and IBM Lotus® Domino® software. With the capacity to support up to 10 dynamic logical partitions (LPARs) per processor, the System i family can help you simplify your IT environment by enabling you to deploy new applications, consolidate operations and meet service level agreements.
Deliver performance and efficiency with IBM POWER architecture
Based on advanced POWER5+ processors, the System i 595 enables you to easily upgrade your processing power, while preserving existing software investments. The proven, open and flexible design of IBM POWER™ processors builds on the IBM AS/400® and eServer™ iSeries® family tradition of integration, virtualization and outstanding systems management technology to bring new levels of functionality and simplicity. And, of course, these new systems can often be upgraded from earlier models.
Common features
- IBM advanced POWER5™ processors—the ninth and tenth generation of 64-bit processor technology
- Multi-platform operating environment with capability to support i5/OS, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server® 1, AIX 5L, plus 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
- Enterprise-class dynamic logical partitioning for allocation and virtualization of resources—up to 10 partitions per processor
- Enhanced support for Web modernization of 5250 OLTP (On-line Transaction Processing) applications
- Flexible packaging options—Standard, Enterprise, High Availability and Capacity BackUp Editions deliver outstanding value and provide growth options
- Capacity on Demand features to dynamically apply system resources for accommodating peak application workloads—includes On/Off Capacity on Demand which allows you to pay only for the capacity you activate
Hardware summary
- Includes i5/OS and can add Windows® 1, Linux and AIX 5L operating systems
- 8/16-way, 16/32-way, 32/64-way and 4/32-way offerings provide from 31500 CPW to 216000 CPW
- 16 GB to 2 TB memory
- Up to 2700 disk drives – up to 381 TB of capacity
- Up to 96 I/O expansion towers/drawers via High Speed Links
- Up to 1152 PCI-X slots, up to 160 LANs
- Up to 60 Integrated xSeries® Servers
- Up to 57 Integrated xSeries Adapters
- Redundant, hot-plug components for additional reliability
System i 595 with the Enterprise Edition
The IBM System i™595 model with the Enterprise Edition support 5250 OLTP and the ability to run multiple operating systems. These Editions differ in the following areas:
- Standard Edition: Targeted for solutions that don't require 5250 support.
- Enterprise Edition: Includes data-center management tools, online business tools, and IBM education and services vouchers to help speed implementation.
- Capacity Backup: The System i Capacity Backup offering is intended for companies requiring high availability systems or off-site, disaster recovery systems at an extremely affordable price. Providing valuable peace of mind if the unthinkable should happen.
| Editions include: | Standard | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| IBM i5/OS® | Yes | Yes |
| Support for 5250 OLTP | No | Yes |
| IBM DB2® Query Manager and SQL Development Toolkit | No | Yes |
| DB2 SMP | No | Yes |
| IBM DB2 Extenders™ - XML and Text | No | Yes |
| Performance tools | No | Yes |
| HA switched resources | No | Yes |
| Media extensions | No | Yes |
| Backup Recovery and Media Services(BRMS) | No | Yes |
| Zend Core for i5/OS | No | Yes |
| MySQL Enterprise for i5/OS | No | Yes |
| Customer care | ||
| Education vouchers | 0 per 595 | 0 per 595 |
| Service vouchers | 0 per 595 | 0 per 595 |
| Optimum Care | Yes | Yes |
1 Via IBM System x™ or BladeCenter® integration via iSCSI
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