IBM introduces eServer i5 systems with Power5 processor

IBM has introduced eServer i5 systems powered by Power5 microprocessors. Running i5/OS, the next generation of
OS/400, the new eServer i5 systems provide SMBs with power, flexibility and cost benefits. Powered by Power5
microprocessors, the IBM eServer i5 can integrate and run multiple operating systems simultaneously including i5/OS,
Windows, Linux and AIX 5L. 

The eServer i5 has the ability to run AIX 5L alongside i5/OS to consolidate and manage UNIX solutions. IBM's new
Virtualization Engine technology embedded in the new eServer i5 systems, extend and enhance iSeries
virtualization capabilities such as logical partitioning (LPAR). 

The new eServer i5 systems are part of a $500 million program that is delivering unprecedented computing capability for small
and medium-sized businesses. IBM is introducing two models of eServer i5 - eServer i5 520 and
eServer i5 570.

The eServer i5 570 system is equipped with reserve capacity on demand, on/off capacity on demand and memory capacity
on demand. The new reserve capacity on demand enables customers to purchase a 'reserve tank' of
processing power that is automatically enabled by the system if their server needs more capacity.

With capacity on demand, customers pay only for what they activate with the ability to turn power5 processors or memory on
and off as business needs change.

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