IBM i520 Express Edition Server

express| Server

IBM eserver iSeries 520 Express Edition adapts to the growing needs of midsize enterprises, not only to provide the capacity and capacity to run core business applications, but also to add new e-business applications to the same server. The eserver iSeries server can run I5/os (Next Generation os/400), AIX 5L, Linux, and Microsoft Windows (via IXA or IXs). EServer iSeries 520 servers can help organizations reduce complexity, simplify their IT infrastructure, and reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO). With an optional variety of extension and upgrade options, organizations can start small and expand servers as demand grows.

The 520 Express Edition product offers a compact 1-way server that works in most office environments.

The basic type 520 servers include:

* Physical installation, power components and operator panel * 8 Memory Slots * 6 PCI-X Slots * 8 disk drive slots (4 enabled) * 2 thin wire cable (slimline) slots for DVD-ROM or dvd-ram drives * 1 for removable media Semi-high Slot * 2 embedded 10/100/1000mbps Ethernet LAN Adapter (without pci-x slot) * 1 embedded disk/dvd/tape drive controller (not using pci-x slot) * 1 basic IOP (use 1 Pci-x slot) * A basic dual-line communication adapter with a built-in modem (using 1 pci-x slots) * 2 ports for connecting to the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC). * 2 USB ports (non-I5/os uses) * 2 serial ports * 2 HSL-2 and 2 SPCN ports, can be used to connect I/O Tower cabinets/expansion cages or ixa* hot-swappable disk Slots * Hot-swappable pci-x Slots * Redundant hot-swappable cooling Fans * Integrated service processor * Optional redundant hot-swappable power supply also offers a number of other hardware hardware options, includes: * Additional memory (primary storage) * Disk drives-available in a variety of specifications (RPM and capacity) * Disk controller (SCSI and Fibre Channel) * I/O extension options (I/O Tower) Cabinet or I/O expansion cage * LAN and WAN IOA Options * Additional IOP * Tape Controller (SCSI and Fibre Channel) * Multiple tape options * HSL Cable * UPS (uninterruptible power supply)

In this part of the IBM Web site, only the newest and more popular features (parts) are described. For options not covered here, please make a custom quote request. Although IBM still supports and may still be selling many of the earlier generation options not covered here, these options are also focused on existing customers who have not yet transferred to I5/os V5R3.

* IBM POWER5 Processor-nineth generation 64-bit processor technology * Multi-platform operating environment, capable of running I5/os (Next Generation os/400), Linux, Microsoft Windows Server (via IXA or IXs) and AIX 5L; Ability to run e-business application environments such as WebSphere and JAVATM. * A comprehensive set of proven solutions that can be used in all operating environments * Enhanced support for 5250 OLTP (online transaction processing) application Web-Flexible installation options to deliver superior value such as extended options