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System x® and BladeCenter®

Enterprise X-Architecture 5Enterprise X-Architecture 5thth Generation GenerationSystems for a Smarter PlanetSystems for a Smarter Planet

Customer PresentationCustomer PresentationFebruary 11, 2010February 11, 2010

Enterprise X-Architecture 5Enterprise X-Architecture 5thth Generation GenerationSystems for a Smarter PlanetSystems for a Smarter Planet

Customer PresentationCustomer PresentationFebruary 11, 2010February 11, 2010

Bhanu Prathap naidu09177775147

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Table of Contents

Client Challenges and eX5 Opportunity

eX5 Systems Overview

Maximize Memory

Minimize Cost

Simplify Deployment

Workload Optimized



Client Challenges and eX5 Opportunity



Memory Capacity

Buy what they need when they need it

License Fees

Operational Expense

Energy and mgmt expenses

Fit more into the datacenter they have today

Reduce cost to qualify systems

Do More With Less

Speed time from deployment to production

Optimized performance for their workload needs

Get more out of the people, IT, and spending they have

Flexibility to get the IT they need, the way they need it

Simplify

Difficult challenges create an opportunity for innovation

Client challenges with enterprise workloadsDatabase, Virtualization, Transaction processing

More virtual machines

Larger virtual machines

Bigger databases

Faster database performance

Greater server utilization



Turning “opportunity” into resultsBuilding on industry standards with unique innovation

The broadest portfolio of flexible enterprise rack and blade systems

Lower entry points to enterprise technology

The most memory with unique expansion capabilities

The fastest integrated data access

Maximum flexibility with node partitioning

Optimized configurations for target workloads

Innovation that uniquely meets client requirements



The broadest portfolio of systems optimized for your most demanding workloads

Maximize MemoryMinimize CostSimplify Deployment



Maximize Memory• Over 5x more memory in 2 sockets than

current x86 (Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series) systems• Nearly 8x more memory in 4 sockets than

current x86 (Intel Xeon 5500 Series) systems• More memory delivers 60% more virtual machines

for the same license cost

Minimize Cost• 50% less VMware license cost on eX5 for same

number of virtual machines• Save over $1M USD in external database storage costs

Simplify Deployment• Leverage IBM Lab Services experts to

configure and install hardware and software• Workload Optimized solutions reduce

deployment from months to days• IBM Systems Director provides automated image

deployment and pre-configured server identity

Maximize Memory• Over 5x more memory in 2 sockets than

current x86 (Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series) systems• Nearly 8x more memory in 4 sockets than

current x86 (Intel Xeon 5500 Series) systems• More memory delivers 60% more virtual machines

for the same license cost

Minimize Cost• 50% less VMware license cost on eX5 for same

number of virtual machines• Save over $1M USD in external database storage costs

Simplify Deployment• Leverage IBM Lab Services experts to

configure and install hardware and software• Workload Optimized solutions reduce

deployment from months to days• IBM Systems Director provides automated image

deployment and pre-configured server identity

The next generation of x86 is here!!



eX5 Systems Overview



eX5 leadership for an evolving marketplace with increasing demands

1st Gen: First x86 server with scalable 16 processor design

20032nd

Generation

20053rd

Generation

20074th

Generation

20011st

Generation

2nd Gen: First x86 server with 100 #1 Benchmarks

3rd Gen: First x86 server with Hot-swap memory

4th Gen: First x86 server to break 1 Million tpmC

5th Gen: Breakthrough performance, ultimate flexibility, simpler management

2010 5th

Generation



eX5 Portfolio — Systems for a Smarter Planet

Broad coverage for most enterprise applications, server

consolidation, virtualized workload enablement.

4U / 4-WayScalable

Powerful and scalable system allows some workloads to migrate onto 2-socket design that delivers enterprise computing in a dense package

Demand for minimum footprint as well as integrated networking infrastructure has increased the growth of the blade form factor.

BladeCenter HX5

System x3690 X5

Consolidation, virtualization, and database workloads being migrated off of proprietary hardware are demanding more addressability

System x3850 X5



IBM System x3850 X5Flagship System x platform for leadership scalable performance and capacity

Versatile 4-socket, 4U rack-optimized scalable enterprise server provides a flexible platform for maximum utilization, reliability and performance of compute- and memory-intensive workloads.

System Specifications

4x next-generation Intel Xeon Nehalem EX CPUs

64 to 96 DDR3 DIMMs 6 open PCIe slots (+ 2 additional) Up to 8x 2.5” HDDs or 16x 1.8” SSDs RAID 0/1 Std, Optional RAID 5/6 2x 1GB Ethernet LOM 2x 10GB Ethernet SFP+ Virtual Fabric / FCoEE Scalable to 8S, 192 DIMM Internal USB for embedded hypervisor IMM, uEFI & IBM Systems Director

Maximize Memory 64 threads and 1TB capacity for 3.3x database and 3.6x

the virtualization performance over industry 2-socket x86 (Intel Xeon 5500 Series) systems

MAX5 memory expansion for 50% more virtual machines and leadership database performance

Minimize Cost Lower cost, high performance configurations reaching

desired memory capacity using less expensive DIMMs eXFlash 480k internal IOPs for 40x local database

performance and $1.3M savings in equal IOPs storage

Simplify Deployment FlexNode Partitioning and Automatic Node failover for

maximum flexibility and application uptime Pre-defined database and virtualization workload engines

for faster deployment and faster time to value



(2x) 1975W Rear Access Hot Swap, Redundant P/S

(4x) Intel Xeon CPU’s

(8x) Memory Cards for 64 DIMMs – 8 1066MHz DDR3 DIMMs per card 6x - PCIe Gen2 Slots

(+2 additional)

2x 60mm Hot Swap Fans

(8x) Gen2 2.5” Drives or2 eXFlashs

(2x) 120mm Hot Swap Fans

Dual USB Light Path Diagnostics

RAID (0/1) standard, RAID 5/6 Optional

DVD Drive

2x 10Gb Ethernet Adapter

x3850 X5: 4-socket 4U x86 (Nehalem EX) platform



IBM BladeCenter HX5Scalable high end blade for high density compute and memory capacity



16x DDR3 VLP DIMMs MAX5 memory expansion to 2S, 40 DIMM Scalable to 4S, 32 DIMM or 4S, 80 DIMM UP to 8 I/O ports and to 2x SSDs per node Optional RAID 5 with battery backed cache Optional 10GB Virtual Fabric Adapter / FCoEE Internal USB for embedded hypervisor IMM, uEFI, and IBM Systems Director

Scalable blade server enables standardization on same platform for 2- and 4-socket server needs for faster time to value, while delivering peak performance and productivity in high-density environments.

Maximize Memory 1.7x greater performance over 2-socket x86 (Intel Xeon

5500 Series) systems while using same two processor SW license

MAX5 memory expansion to 320GB in 60mm for over 25% more VMs per processor compared to competition

Minimize Cost Upgrade to 80 DIMM for max memory performance or to

save over $4K by using smaller, less expensive DIMMs Memory bound VMware customers can save over $7K in

licensing with memory rich 2-socket configurations

Simplify Deployment FlexNode Get up and running up to 2x faster by qualifying a

single platform for 2- and 4-socket server needs Partitioning of 4-socket to two 2-sockets without any

physical system reconfiguration, and automatically fail over for maximum uptime



HX5 – 2- & 4-Socket BladeTop view of 4-socket system shown

2x Intel Xeon EX CPUs

2x IO Expansion Slots(1x CIOv + 1x CFFh)

16x VLP DDR3 Memory2x SSD drives (1.8”)

2x 30mm nodes

HX5 Configurations 2S, 16D, 8 I/O ports, 30m 4S, 32D, 16 I/O ports, 60mm

Additional Features Internal USB for embedded hypervisor Dual & redundant I/O and Power Optional RAID 5 with battery backed cache IMM & UEFI

Scale Connector

8x memory buffers



IBM System x3690 X5Industry’s first high end scalable 2-socket for maximum memory and performance



32 to 64 DDR3 DIMMs 2 x8 PCIe slots, 2 x8 Low Profile slots Up to 16x 2.5” HDDs or 32x 1.8” SSDs RAID 0/1 Std, Opt RAID 5 2x 1GB Ethernet Optional 2x 10GB SFP+ Virtual Fabric / FCoEE Scalable to 4S, 64 DIMM or 128 DIMM Internal USB for embedded hypervisor IMM, uEFI, and IBM Systems Director

High-end 2-socket, 2U scalable server offers up to four times the memory capacity of today’s 2-socket servers with double the processing cores for unmatched performance and memory capacity.

Maximize Memory 33% more cores and 5x more memory capacity for 1.7x

more transactions per minute and 2x more virtual machines than 2-socket Intel Xeon 5500 Series systems

MAX5 memory expansion for additional 46% more virtual machines and leadership database performance

Minimize Cost Achieve 4-socket memory capacity with 2-socket software

license costs and cheaper “2-socket only” processors eXFlash 720k internal IOPs for 40x local database

performance and $2M savings in equal IOPs storage

Simplify Deployment FlexNode Partitioning and Automatic Node failover for

maximum flexibility and application uptime Pre-defined database and virtualization workload engines

for faster deployment and faster time to value



(1x) x16 (full height, full length or (2x) x8 (1 full size, 1 full height / half length) (2x) PCIe x8 Low Profile

(4x) N+N 675W Rear Access Hot Swap Redundant P/S

(16x) Gen2 2.5” Drives or3 eXFlashs

Scaling ports

32 x DDR3 Memory DIMMs16 in upper mezzanine (pictured)16 below

8x Memory Buffers

(4x) 60mm Hot Swap Fans

Dual USB

Light Path Diagnostics

DVD Drive

x3690 X5: 2-socket 2U (Nehalem EX) platform



eX5 Rack System Configurations

x3690 X5(2S 32 DIMM)

x3850 X5(4S 64 DIMM)

Base Systems

Memory Enhanced

x3690 X5 w/ MAX5(2S 64 DIMM)

x3850 X5 w/ MAX5(4S 96 DIMM)

Memory Enhanced

x3690 X5(4S 64 DIMM)

x3690 X5 w/ MAX5(4S 128 DIMM)

x3850 X5(8S 128 DIMM)

x3850 X5 w/ MAX5(8S 192 DIMM)

Memory Enhanced

Leadership high end x86 performance and flexibility



Bringing the goodness of eX5 to blades… Snaps onto base blade (sold as a bundle w/ base HX5) Enables more memory than any other blades

Blade leadership! Up to 30% more VMs than max competition blade Flexible configurations & unmatched memory capacity,

scaling from 1-socket, 32D 4-socket, 80D Uses processors that cost up to 30% less than the

competition for scaling Targeted for Virtualization & DB for customers that

need a blade form factor

Never before seen levels of scaling… 2-socket, 30mm building block 2-socket 4-socket w/ logical partitioning

Max compute density! Up to 32 cores in a 1¼ U equivalent space Modular scalability in 2-socket increments to get to 4-

socket Targeted for database, and compute intensive simulations

HX5 Blade HX5 Blade with MAX5

Common Building Block

Maximum performance and flexibility for database and virtualization in a a blade

IBM BladeCenter Scalable Blades

2P, 30mm2-socket, 16DIMM

8 I/O ports30mm

4-socket, 32DIMM16 I/O60mm

2-socket, 40DIMM

8 I/O 60mm

4-socket, 80DIMM16 I/O 120mm



eX5 Systems: x3850 X5; enhances the current generation with more capability than ever HX5; extends the value of Enterprise X-Architecture to BladeCenter x3690 X5; a new design offering best density for enterprise computing Workload Optimized Systems; for ex. x3950 X5, the highest capability x86

system ever

eX5 Innovations: MAX5; exclusive to eX5, enabling up to 2x the memory capacity eXFlash; exclusive to eX5, 97% less expensive for same database

performance FlexNode; exclusive to eX5, enables changeable systems to best match

client needs

eX5 Systems & Innovations



MAX5: Memory Access for eX5

Take your system to the MAX with MAX5MAX5

MAXMAX memory capacity- An additional 32 DIMM slots for x3850 X5 and x3690 X5- An additional 24 DIMM slots for HX5

MAXMAX virtual density- Increase the size and number of VMs

MAXMAX flexibility- Expand memory capacity, scale servers, or both

MAXMAX productivity- Increase server utilization and performance

MAXMAX license optimization- Get more done with fewer systems

Greater productivity and utilization through memory expansion and flexibility



Memory Buffers

QPI Ports

EXA Ports

Firehawk Chipset

32 Memory DIMMs

QPI attaches to systems EXA Scalability to other memory drawers

Lightpath Diagnostics

Hot swap fans System removes from chassis for easy access

MAX5 for x3690 X5 and x3850 X5



MAX5 for HX5

24x VLP DDR3 memory

6x memory buffers

HX5+MAX5 Configurations 2S, 40D, 8 I/O ports, 60m 4S, 80D, 16 I/O ports, 120mm

MAX5

HX5

FireHawk6 SMI lanes4 QPI ports3 scalability ports



eX5 eXFlash — Maximum internal storage performance

Maximize performanceMaximize performance- Up to 200x performance increase for local

databases- 99% better performance per watt for database-type

workloads

Maximize cost savingsMaximize cost savings- 100 to 1 replacement ratio of traditional drives,

replacing thousands of drives and cables - $670,000 hardware savings per eXFlash over equal

IOPs HDDs- Up to 40x greater solution density over traditional

HDD solution

Maximize reliabilityMaximize reliability- RAID 5/6 controller for redundant data storage

reliability at 37.5% greater capacity- Greater reliability over traditional HDDs

eXFlash Features

Up to 3 eXFlashs per system UP to 240,000 IOPs, 1.6TB per eXFlash RAID 5/6 and high throughput non-raided Hot swappable, front accessible, modules

Combination of solid-state disk technology and high-speed controller architecture deliver extreme performance to replace limited IOPs of traditional HDDs



FlexNode Partioning feature allows a single system to dynamically become two distinct systems or back again

FlexNode benefits include:

Scheduled Provisioning: Run interactive apps by day on a 2-socket system and batch jobs by night on 4-socket system

Faster Qualification: Qualify a single platform for 2- and 4- socket, or 4- and 8- socket server needs

Optimize SW licensing costs: Execute partitions to optimize SW licensing costs when priced per system cores

Built-in virtualization: Run multiple OS on the same box without hypervisor overhead

Greater security: Workload isolation to assure quality of service

Two 2-SocketSystemsOne 4-Socket System



FlexNode Automatic Node Failover

Automatic node failover maximizes systems uptime

What is it… If one node in a multi-node system experiences a fatal error and a shutdown, the

multi-node system will reboot After reboot the remaining system continues to operate without the failed node

Customer value… Greater uptime: Automatic reboot brings the eX5 system back up automatically.

Monolithic multi-socket systems will stay down until the fatal error is resolved. Simpler management: Easier identification of the failure

Automatic reboot

Back up and running!Back up and running! Down until help arrives!Down until help arrives!

Competitors’ 8-socket systems

Total system failure



Maximize Memory



64-bit applications and mainstream virtualization are accelerating need for more memory

VM and/ or

More memory delivers: More virtual machines Larger virtual machines Bigger databases Faster database performance Greater server utilization

DBVM and/ or

DB



MAX5 for eX5 racks and blades enables systems to support more memory than x86 limits

MAX5 enables up to 2x DIMMs of memory per system



Minimize Cost



MAX5 eliminates the memory bottleneck and minimizes VMware licensing costs in two different ways

#1: 60% more virtual machines on eX5 for the same license cost

VMware Enterprise Plus Cost: $3,500 USD / socket – Memory constrained before processors are fully utilized

2-socket: $7,000 USD 2-socket: $7,000 USD

18 DIMMs: 175 Virtual Machines 32 DIMMs: 281 Virtual Machines

#2: 50% of license cost on eX5 to support same number of virtual machines

VMware Enterprise Plus Cost: $3,500 USD / socket – Memory constrained before processors are fully utilized

4-socket: $14,000 USD 2-socket: $7,000 USD

64 DIMMs: 320 Virtual Machines 64 DIMMs: 320 Virtual Machines

Competition server x3690 X5

x3690 X5 with MAX5Competition server



System cost comparison for 90 VM environment

$21,908 $16,852$26,220

$23,732$23,732

$21,114

$20,256

$10,128

$40,512

$K

$20K

$40K

$60K

$80K

$100K

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Server Memory VMware

2-socket eX5 ideal for large system consolidation

System cost / VM comparison

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x3690 X5 x3690 X5 + MAX5 DL380 G6

x3690 X5 DL380 G6x3690 X5 + MAX5

HX5 with MAX5 for more VMs per blade• 2.5x memory for more VMs and larger VMs• Fewer servers equal reduced SW licensing cost• 80% of the system cost driven by memory and software

System cost comparison for 180 VM environment

$30,000 $25,600

$78,530$74,836

$50,640

$20,256

$K

$40K

$80K

$120K

$160K

$200K

HP BL490 G6 HX5+MAX5

Server System Memory VMWare License

159K159K

120K120K32%32%

49%49%

19%19%

17%17%

62%62%

17%17%

30%30%

System cost / VM comparison HP BL490 G6 versus HX5+MAX5

$.4K

$.8K

$1.2K

$1.6K

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Virtual Machines

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$/VM - HP BL490 G6 $/VM - HX5+MAX5

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2nd server2nd server

2nd server2nd server3rd server3rd server

4th server4th server5th server5th server

x3690 X5 for more VMs per rack• Up to 4x memory for large VM capacity• Cost 25% less with x3690 X5 for the same performance• Save even more with MAX5 for 43% savings

66K66K

31%31%

36%36%

33%33%

33%33%

51K51K

20%20%

47%47%

33%33%

88K88K

46%46%

24%24%

30%30%

73%73%

2nd server2nd server

2nd server2nd server 4th server4th server



eXFlash reduces database costs by up to 97% with same IOPsUp to 240K IOPs & 1.6 TB per eXFlash

Server Hardware $10k (2 uni-socket servers) NA: All self contained within the system

Storage Hardware $680k (80 JBODs, 800 disks)$20k for eXFlash

No JBODs required

Datacenter real estate $55k / year (5 racks, $115 / sqft) NA: eXFlash integrated into eX5 servers

Datacenter power savings $42k / year NA: eXFlash uses eX5 server PS

Maintenance savings $7.5k / year $2.5k / year

Management savings $50k / year NA: eXFlash integrated into eX5 servers

Total $1153k (3 years) $27.5k over 3 years

x3850 X5

with eXFlash

Competitive solution: 2 servers + 80 JBODs + 960 spinning disks + real estate + management + maintenance expenses

97% less expensive

Less then 1% of the power



Simplify Deployment



Deploy virtual or physical systems easily by using Automated Image Deployment with Tivoli Provisioning Manager (TPM)

Pre-configure server identity for BladeCenter HX5 with Open Fabric Manager

Remotely re-purpose eX5 systems using Node Partitioning feature eX5 systems remotely

Setup automatic recovery parameters of an eX5 system Automatic update using hands-off retrieval of update package System guardian capability with new Integrated Service Advisor

for “call home” capabilities Minimizing security-related downtime with eX5 hardware

security and available IBM solutions from Tivoli and/or IBM Virtual Server Security for VMware

* IBM Systems Director 6.1 can help save 34% in administrative costs. “Challenges of Operational Management for Enterprise Server Installations,” International Technology Group, © 2008

Simplify deployment with automated image deployment and pre-configured server Identity



Virtual • Multiple protocols from a single component• Multiple virtual ports from single physical port

• Virtual Fabric does not require additional Fibre Channel adapters and switches

• One network infrastructure reduces Capital Expenditure

Fast • 10Gb/s for 10x the bandwidth• Line rate performance (36Gbps for dual port)• TCIP/IP stateless offloads and TCP Chimney Offload

• Provide maximum bandwidth with minimal use of CPU resources

Scalable • Up to 8 Virtual NICs or mix of vNICs and CNA.

• Upgrade to FCoE or HW iSCSI*

• Configure to the exact number of ports VMware recommends – no wasted bandwidth or ports

• Upgrade when ready with no rip and replace

Flexible • Four operating Modes: pNIC Ethernet, vNIC Ethernet, iSCSI* or FCoE or combination

• Available across System x and BladeCenter

• Fits within a customer’s existing datacenter

• Lower cost and faster ROI

Reliable • Hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error checking

• Backed by field-proven IBM and Emulex reliability and support

• Virtual Fabric provides higher uptime and faster recovery in case of failure

Virtual Fabric Adapters Customer Impact

Blade CFFhIntegrated PCIe Option

Three Virtual Fabric Adapters to Choose FromThree Virtual Fabric Adapters to Choose From

Extended Edge Connector

*iSCSI support on BladeCenter only

Extending Virtual Fabric to the eX5 portfolio…fast, flexible and reliable IO that fits into your existing datacenter!



eX5 Lab Services helps clients with skills transfer and hands-on training

Lab Services cover specific client workload: Accelerator Services for eX5 Virtualization Enablement Accelerator Services for eX5 Database Enablement Accelerator Services for eX5 Enterprise Application Enablement

Services will cover: Performance assessment for virtualization or database workload Help on migration of workloads to a virtualized environment Help on migration of existing databases to eX5 systems MAX5 benefit assessment eXFlash benefit assessment Systems management best practices review



Workload Optimized



Simplifying deployment for targeted customer workloads

I need a solution for my workload. I need…

the right balance of processing, memory and IO …

that is pre-configured for the performance I need…

that is tested with industry leading ISV software…

that utilizes industry leading technology innovations …

that reduces my capital and operating expenses …

with no trade-off in business productivity…

that gives me the flexibility to grow with my business…

that will stay running, and won’t go down…

that is easy to setup, manage, & service…

available in blades and racks to fit my datacenter…

Implemented on the highest performance x86 platform.

Wow…

we can do all of that…

Let me tell you about eX5 Workload Optimized Servers.



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eX5 workload optimized systems

x3950 X5 is the flagship workload optimized system Built on the highest performance x86 system ever! Optimized, pre-configured, pre-tested, for leadership performance

on targeted workloads. Designed and tested with industry leading ISV partners Combining IBM innovations, and industry standard components to

deliver a leadership x86 platform IBM experts helped tune and config the x3950 for the best

performance for each workload.

Delivering customer value…3x the performance of today’s current platform.

Save $670K USD in database storage per eXFlash for your demanding storage environments

50% more virtual machines for same software licensing



eX5 database optimized models

High speed access for hot data at up to a million IO per sec Up to 4.8TB of high speed capacity per server Custom high speed direct connect adapter, and custom

high speed RAID 5/6 adapter choices for targeted use-cases

Capabilities

Benefits

Preconfigured Models

x3950 X57145-5Gx Direct Access High Speed Read Cache 880,000 IOPs 3.2TB

7145-4Fx Hardware RAID 5 High IOPs Redundant Data 174,000 IOPs 3.2TB

x3690 X571483Jx Direct Access High Speed Read Cache 720,000 IOPs 4.8TB

71483Fx Hardware RAID 5 High IOPs Redundant Data 174,000 IOPs 4.8TB

HX5 7872-66x Direct Access High Speed Read Cache 200,000 IOPs 640GB

IOPS of 2,932 HDDs in one server

Up to 200x faster local database performance Minimize costs replacing 80 storage enclosures for a

$670,000 USD cost savings and a 97% reduction in energy Maximum reliability with custom high speed RAID 5/6 flash

adapter and individual front access, hot-swap components

MTM Access connection Use case IOPs (max) Capacity (max)



eX5 is purpose built for high end workloads

IBM MAX5 for Enhanced Memory Capacity Technology Increasing the total addressable memory for in memory database Highly reliable memory mirroring, without capacity tradeoffs Delivering greater memory capacity and bandwidth for enhanced performance

IBM eXFlash for High IOPS Database performance Maximum internal IOPS for high performance local and tiered databases IBM unique High IOPS drive in high density form factor for 2x the SSDs Up to 32 Hot Swappable SSDs per system for simplified maintenance RAID 5/6 and high speed non-raided designs to fit different database

architectures Blade side-car for up to 6x the flash capacity in a blade form factor

Integration, ease of implementation Single part number machine models for easy reference and purchase Tiered and local database models Available in 4-socket rack, 2-socket rack, and scalable blade form factors

Available in future Workload Optimized Solutions



The broadest portfolio of systems optimized for your most demanding workloads

Maximize MemoryMinimize CostSimplify Deployment

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