Ideal solution as an application, mid-sized database or Linux
consolidation server
IBM Power 550 Express server
Power 550 Express deskside and rack-mount servers
Highlights
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For UNIX
®
, IBM i (formerly
known as i5/OS
®
) and Linux
®
ERP/CRM application servers
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For mid-size database servers
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For consolidation of UNIX,
IBM i, and x86 Linux workloads
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For medium to large-sized
businesses running the
IBM i operating system
The IBM Power™ 550 Express™ deliv-
ers the outstanding performance of the
POWER6™ processor—the world’s
fastest chip. The performance and
virtualization capabilities of the
Power 550 Express make it an ideal
system as a mid-size database or appli-
cation server. The Power 550 delivers
the performance to run applications
faster and more efficiently, which can
result in business advantages.
For mid-size database servers, the
Power 550 Express provides outstand-
ing performance, capacity and near-
continuous application availability.
Mid-sized companies can access data
faster, keep their applications running
around the clock, and focus attention
on growing their business.
The Power 550 Express supports an
extensive portfolio of proven solutions
by supporting multiple operating
systems: AIX®, IBM i, Linux for Power
and x86 Linux applications. This flexibil-
ity in operating environments lets you
deploy the applications your
business demands.
As a consolidation server, the
Power 550 Express provides the flexi-
bility to use leading-edge AIX, IBM i,
Linux for Power and x86 Linux
applications all on the same system.
PowerVM™ Editions offers comprehen-
sive virtualization technologies designed
to aggregate and manage resources
while helping to simplify and optimize
your IT infrastructure and reduce
server sprawl.
