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IBM Server Solutions

Business server solutions are the hallmark of IBM, and have been since before computers were fixtures in the modern office. As a result, there is a wide variety of potential business machines and related software available from IBM. We provide new and used IBM server equipment so your business can have the best quality machines at reasonable prices.

What IBM Servers are Available?

There are too many to go into here, but a broad overview of the IBM server architecture identifies three distinct "systems" or types of server known as System x, System p and System z, and one augmentation type of server for external hard drive storage known as IBM System Storage. Additionally, each of the three types of server has multiple power models, and each can be purchased in the form of tower, rack, or blade architecture. The most powerful blade servers fall under the name of IBM BladeCenter, with as many as ten different types of blade server depending on what kind of processor they have, whether they're backwards compatible, whether they're geared toward virtual machines, whether they're going to serve workstations, and practically any other qualification. Businesses will be pleased that there is an IBM server tailored precisely to the specific IT need they have.

System x servers are geared toward the entry-level consumer. With decent, solid quality at an affordable price, they are the perfect choice for start-ups or small business owners who want to make sure that their employees and customers get instant access at all hours of the day. The EX5 is the present top-line system x server type. It is scalable, flexible and workload-optimised so you only use the bandwidth you need but can also easily connect more when you need more power and space.

Meanwhile, System p servers, also known as Power Systems, are made with IBM proprietary processors. These processors are specifically designed for the type of load that the hardware experiences, and so are more reliable under heavier traffic than the more budget-minded System x IBM servers.

System z comprises the highest tier of IBM servers. Standing for "zero downtime," System z servers exist for companies that hire hundreds of workers and meet the needs of thousands of clientele. Whereas a small business might be able to get away with an hour or so of downtime, System z servers guarantee absolutely no downtime if anything goes wrong. With built-in hot failover systems, IBM System z servers are the highest quality IBM servers you can find.

Interested in browsing our selection of IBM servers? Contact us for a consultation about how IBM server solutions can help your business succeed!