IBM i Reduce complexity and enhance productivity with the world s first POWER5-based server. Highlights

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1 Reduce complexity and enhance productivity with the world s first POWER5-based server IBM i5 570 Highlights Integrated management of multiple operating systems and application environments helps reduce complexity while increasing the range of applications available to enhance business innovation Efficient use of resources, facilitated by virtualization tools such as dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR), helps boost productivity and lower management costs In today s on demand world, medium and large corporations face increasing pressure to meet rising customer expectations with fewer resources and tighter budgets than ever before. A true on demand business is one that can respond effectively to market opportunities and external threats. How? Through an IT infrastructure that can adapt quickly to changing business objectives. We call this infrastructure an on demand operating environment. Designed for the complex requirements of medium to large enterprises, the IBM i5 570 server the most recent member of the IBM iseries family can help businesses reduce data center complexity, simplify their IT infrastructures and effectively manage IT service level commitments. A highly scalable, upgradeable, industry-standard rackoptimized building block architecture helps support balanced growth from 1-way to 4-way servers. IBM plans to deliver growth through a 16-way 570 later in 2004.* Capacity on Demand features enable companies to switch on extra power at a moment s notice to handle surges in demand. Advanced virtualization technologies enable IBM i5 570 servers to run multiple operating systems and application environments simultaneously including IBM i5/os (the next generation of OS/400), Linux, IBM AIX 5L, Microsoft Windows Server System, WebSphere and Lotus Domino software. By supporting multiple operating systems, IBM i5 servers can help simplify IT infrastructures, allowing Upgrade paths from earlier iseries models provide outstanding investment enhancement and facilitate growth

2 companies to deploy new applications and consolidate operations on a single, highly flexible, resilient server. Simplify your IT infrastructure and choose from a broad selection of applications Traditionally, organizations running different applications in multiple business units used separate servers for each type of application. However, as their server farm grew, these companies discovered that the one server/one application approach could result in complex, difficult-to-manage IT infrastructures causing decreased productivity and increased cost. The IBM i5 570 server is designed to simplify IT infrastructures by running multiple applications and multiple operating systems concurrently. Running multiple operating systems on the same server can facilitate server consolidation helping to decrease complexity, enhance manageability and promote low total cost of ownership (TCO). With the capacity to support up to ten dynamic LPARs per processor, the IBM i5 570 server can provide extensive flexibility for businesses running applications in multiple operating environments. In addition, IBM i5 570 servers incorporate IBM Virtualization Engine technology, which is designed to pool resources and optimize their use across multiple application environments and operating systems. Through advanced dynamic LPAR capabilities, IBM i5 570 servers can help support easy administration and rapid adjustment to changing business priorities giving companies the freedom to run a wide variety of business applications without the costs and complexity often associated with managing multiple servers. Build on critical IT investments IBM POWER microprocessors have set the industry pace with a long history of system experience. Known for high performance, greater flexibility and unmatched reliability, they are leading the way into an on demand environment. As the industry s first server based on IBM POWER5 processors the ninth generation of IBM 64-bit processor technology IBM i5 servers can enable large businesses to seamlessly upgrade their processing power while continuing to use their investments in storage and networking infrastructure. The proven, open and flexible design of POWER processors builds on the iseries family tradition of integration, virtualization and outstanding systems management technology to bring new levels of functionality and simplicity to today s on demand world. And of course, you can upgrade into these new servers from many earlier iseries server models. Integrate to innovate On demand computing requires the tools to build e-business applications and evolve legacy applications for the Web. Staying competitive means reacting at the pace of e-business which is why IBM i5 570 servers include a suite of tools to support integrated Web enablement. Integrated database, storage and application development tools can help lower acquisition costs, speed deployment and further enhance manageability. For example, IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) software supports multiple, independently-named database images within a single i5/os partition, allowing companies to consolidate multiple databases across several lines of business while maintaining operational and accounting independence. The IBM i5 570 server also integrates networking software including TCP/IP, virtual private network (VPN) capability and an HTTP server (powered by Apache) to help organizations connect securely to the Web. IBM WebSphere Application Server Express for iseries (WAS Express), installed on every IBM i5 570

3 server, is designed to enable businesses to deploy Java -based applications on the Web, while associated products such as WebSphere Development Studio allow companies to write new applications in a range of languages, including Java, RPG, C, C++ and COBOL. In addition, WebSphere can help organizations extend existing online transaction processing (OLTP) applications with modern browser-based interfaces. The full version of WebSphere Application Server, which includes support for Enterprise JavaBeans technology, clustering and Web services, is available as an option on the IBM i5 570 server. Enhance productivity with resource virtualization The iseries family is equipped with a range of workload management and Capacity on Demand features designed to enable businesses to adjust workloads and performance dynamically even automatically to meet constantly shifting business priorities. The workload management tools incorporated into i5/os give companies the option to run multiple subsystems, allowing administrators to enhance productivity by balancing the processing priorities for different applications running within the same operating system (OS) image. In addition, businesses in a variety of industries experience short-term spikes in processor utilization. Retail and travel firms, for example, often see surges in transaction volume during the holidays. LPAR enables IBM i5 servers to adjust pooled processor and storage resources automatically across operating systems by borrowing processing power or storage space from idle partitions to help handle high transaction volumes in other partitions. Instead of buying and maintaining excess capacity that goes unused most of the year, these companies can use On/Off Capacity on Demand to match processing needs to peak transaction loads. Consolidate and manage Windows-based servers Many large enterprises run Microsoft Windows based applications, either as infrastructure programs (such as fileand-print servers) or to present data from core business applications. To help companies simplify their IT infrastructures, enable resource virtualization and enhance manageability, iseries family servers offer two options for consolidating Intel processor based servers: attaching external IBM xseries servers to the IBM i5 server using Integrated xseries Adapters or installing the Integrated xseries Server directly inside the IBM i5 server. With these options, clients can have both the reliability of the iseries family and the flexibility to run Windows-based applications on the same system. The virtualization capabilities of the IBM i5 570 server also allow clients to share i5, disks, tapes and DVDs with Windows-based servers. Advanced IBM i5 storage architecture can provide more flexibility than conventional Windowsbased server implementations, in which dedicated disk drives are typically attached to every server and a network administrator must manage each server s capacity separately. With the IBM i5 570 server, all disks can be managed as a single pool of RAID-5 or mirrored, protected storage helping to simplify data administration and improve productivity by boosting storage utilization rates. Deliver without disruption Even the most comprehensive, powerful system requires simple management tools to be effective. Application requirements will grow as companies expand, and businesses need intuitive, optimized management facilities every step of the way. Every IBM i5

4 server is delivered with the future in mind enabling businesses to seamlessly upgrade their servers between technology generations while also building upon many of their investments in storage and networking. Most importantly, IBM i5 servers are designed to adapt to disruptive changes and deliver outstanding levels of capability and capacity. Self-managing features on the IBM i5 570 server can also help businesses avoid the expense of changing their applications and processes. Mainframe-inspired autonomic technology built into IBM i5 servers can help automate monitoring to promote high availability and prevent downtime. For example, the server can proactively alert IBM to problems often without requiring human intervention. In some cases, IBM may even be able to correct errors before an administrator spots them, greatly reducing troubleshooting time, lowering staffing costs and limiting service interruptions. Select from two highly versatile editions To help simplify the decision process and maximize business value, IBM i5 servers come in two flexible packages: the Standard Edition and the Enterprise Edition. Each edition incorporates a set of software licenses and hardware features designed to help meet the particular e-business demands of medium to large enterprises. The Standard Edition includes i5/os for startup processors, supports Webbased applications (including modernized 5250 OLTP applications) and is designed to run multiple operating systems and LPARs. The Enterprise Edition extends the capabilities of the Standard Edition with a range of additional software and hardware features, including data center management and e-business tools. The Enterprise Edition also includes support for 5250 OLTP applications. Choose from thousands of available applications With the IBM i5 570 server, clients can choose from a wide variety of industry leading software solutions designed for many different OS environments, such as i5/os, Windows, Linux and AIX 5L, and tailored for large enterprises. A global network of independent software vendors (ISVs) offers an outstanding portfolio of enterprise resource planning (ERP), e-business, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), business intelligence (BI) and human resource management applications plus industry-specific solutions such as core banking applications. These applications can simplify deployment and help lower TCO by providing proven solutions tested to run on iseries family servers. Rely on a tradition of total support IBM delivers outstanding customer support even before the initial installation of an iseries server with Technical Support Advantage: comprehensive technical service and support that helps clients learn about, choose and implement the right IT solutions based on specific business requirements. IBM experts can help with business and IT consulting, business transformation and total systems management services, as well as customized solutions. Quick access to technical information and tools is also available through the Web. Choose from many flexible financing options To help clients acquire and optimize the value of their systems, software and services, IBM Global Financing provides flexible financing structures, highly competitive rates and superior product and investment protection.

5 Description Model IBM i5 570 IBM i5 570 Processor 1- to 2-way 2- to 4-way POWER5 POWER5 Edition Standard or Enterprise Standard or Enterprise Processor Commercial Processing Workload (CPW) 3300/ / OLTP CPW 0 or max 0 or max Memory (max) 32GB 64GB Disk Capacity (max) 19TB 39TB Disk Drives (max) i5/os included Yes Yes Software Tier P30 P30 Windows Server Capable Yes Yes Linux Capable Yes Yes AIX 5L Capable Yes Yes Rack-Optimized Design Yes Yes Integrated xseries Servers (max) Integrated xseries Adapters (max) 8 16 LPARS (max i5/os, AIX 5L, Linux) High Speed Link (RIO/HSL) Loops 1 2 I/O Towers 6 12 PCI Cards Slots (max) LAN Ports (max) 71 96

6 For more information To learn more about the IBM i5 570 server contact your IBM representative, IBM Business Partner or visit the following Web sites: ibm.com/eserver/iseries Copyright IBM Corporation 2004 IBM Systems Group Route 100 Somers, NY Produced in the United States April 2004 All Rights Reserved IBM, the IBM logo, the e-business logo, AIX 5L, DB2 Universal Database, Domino, Enterprise Storage Server,, i5, i5/os, iseries, Lotus, Magstar, Operating System/400, OS/400, POWER, POWER5, Virtualization Engine, WebSphere and xseries are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries or both. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries or both. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Server are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries or both. Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may not be new and may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM warranty terms apply. References in this publication to IBM products or services do not imply that IBM intends to make them available in all countries in which IBM operates. * All statements regarding IBM s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. IDS00002-USEN-00