Today, the market for the Linux® operating
system (OS) is exploding, with uses of the environment
expanding far beyond typical file-and-print serving
solutions to include truly business-critical processes.
As companies begin to rely on Linux to support
their vital day-to-day operations, demand increases
for Linux hardware solutions that deliver enterprise
capabilities while maintaining the competitive
prices that clients have come to expect.
Now, IBM meets this need with IBM  ®
OpenPower™ servers, which bring together
the passion of Linux and the power of IBM—combined
to give you confidence and security in your hardware
platform.
Confidence from working with a committed partner
- By providing a stable POWER™ processor
roadmap, Linux stewardship and leadership service
and support, IBM provides the peace of mind
that comes from working with an industry leader
in Linux and server technologies.
- IBM has invested in Linux through major contributions
to the open source community.
- IBM has demonstrated its commitment to Linux
through support on all major IBM system platforms,
dedicated teams to support Linux development
efforts and committed business professionals
to bring Linux to the marketplace on IBM systems.
Tuned for Linux
- OpenPower systems offer a flexible platform
that is tuned for Linux and built on open industry
standards, giving you the freedom you need to
support future growth and maintain business
flexibility.
- OpenPower servers feature a flexible architecture
that allows them to seamlessly run both 32-bit
and 64-bit applications on the same platform.
- IBM POWER5™ architecture is the fifth
generation of IBM POWER technology and delivers
a stable, proven computing platform that clients
can rely on.
- OpenPower servers take advantage of the reliability,
availability and serviceability (RAS) capabilities
built into the IBM POWER5 architecture–based
server family—bringing true enterprise-class
computing to the Linux systems.
Reduced operating costs
- By bringing optional enterprise-class features
such as Advanced Power Virtualization to the
entry-level server space, OpenPower servers
can help improve system utilization, reduce
downtime and lower systems management costs.
- Optional virtualization capabilities enable
clients to increase average system utilization
dramatically—with the flexibility to reallocate
resources from different workloads as demand
changes—and hence, reduce operating costs.
- The systems management capabilities of the
OpenPower server and the POWER5 architecture
can help significantly reduce systems management
costs and IT overhead—for lower overall
total cost of ownership (TCO).
- OpenPower systems feature built-in, enterprise-class
reliability features to keep your systems up
and running—and to help minimize the costs
of downtime.
Performance leadership at a breakthrough price
- OpenPower servers are designed to deliver
enterprise-class performance and increased productivity
at a breakthrough price—giving clients
exceptional value for their hardware purchase.
- Featuring POWER5 architecture, improved memory
bandwidth and impressive I/O capabilities, the
OpenPower platform can support a wide range
of workloads.
- OpenPower systems feature optional flexible
partitioning and workload-management capabilities
to help clients get the most out of each CPU
cycle.
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