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Linux on IBM zEnterprise System.

Linux on IBM zEnterprise System

Increasing economics for IT optimization and cloud computing

The IBM zEnterprise 114 (z114) is expanding the economy of IT optimization and cloud computing with z/VM and Linux.

Consolidation of distributed servers onto a single IBM zEnterprise server can result in:

  • Lower acquisition costs of hardware and software vs. distributed servers – 60% less than Nehalem1
  • Reduce floor space by up to 90% compared to distributed servers1
  • Reduce labor costs by up to 70% compared to distributed servers1

The Linux on zEnterprise 114 environment allows for a natural progression of your IT infrastructure. Consolidation and virtualization, automation, integration and standardization can provide an optimal IT optimization and cloud computing environment.
Linux on zEnterprise can help any enterprise to start the journey to realize Smarter Computing.


1 Distributed server comparison is based on IBM cost modeling of Linux on zEnterprise vs. alternative distributed servers. Given there are multiple factors in this analysis such as utilization rates, application type, local pricing, etc., savings may vary by user.

Linux benefits from IBM zEnterprise System

Improved consolidation capabilities:

  • Improved total system capacity
  • Linux-based workload integration with "companion" applications on zEnterprise BladeCenter
  • Unified management of virtualization environments

Improved qualities of service:

  • Concurrent add/delete of I/O
  • Redundant array of independent memory (RAIM)
  • Crypto Express3 cryptographic enhancements

"Do more with less"

Linux and z/VM virtualization software on IBM zEnterprise 114 extends its industry leadership for mid-sized clients in large-scale, cost-efficient IT optimization and cloud computing.

z/VM on z114 can run up to hundreds of virtual Linux servers concurrently and ensures isolation and protection of each virtual server environment.

The z/VM Single System Image feature and the Live Guest Relocation capabilities, available with z/VM 6.2, extend the virtualization capabilities for a smarter computing.

Linux and z/VM continue to deliver unique business values that exist on the System z architecture only.

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