IBM Introduce New Generation of Servers

April 3, 2008: IBM has introduced the first of a new generation of Power Servers at the User Group Conference in Nashville.

The new rigs will run on POWER6 processors with support for UNIX, Linux and i-applications simultaneously on the same system. Big blue is looking to keep existing i-Series customers happy with the ability to move mission-critical applications across to the new systems, while using the same i-applications and operating system.

"The newly unified IBM Power Systems product line brings tremendous value and investment protection to our clients. Over the last few years we have been sharing more and more technology between System i and System p in preparation to enable clients to leverage the same platform," said Ross Mauri, General Manager of IBM Power Systems. "This unification, embodied in the first in a new generation of power systems will create additional opportunities for our clients to optimize their IT infrastructures."

The servers will come with EnergyScale Technology, which can regulate power control to manage costs and maintain a green-friendly data centre. They will also be featuring IBM's i5/OS operating system which has been renamed to "i", with AIX and Linux editions also available.

The first cabs off the rank from the new server line are the i Edition Express for BladeCenter S, the Power 520 Express and the Power 550 Express.

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