Servers are designed for Linux computing environments.
Press Release Summary:
With respective max memory capacities of 32 and 64 GB, OpenPower(TM) 710 and 720 Express servers utilize one, two, or four 64-bit POWER5 processor(s), depending on model. They offer flexibility of optional IBM Virtualization Engine(TM) systems technologies such as Micro-Partitioning(TM) and Virtual I/O Server. OpenPower 710 is packaged in 19 in., 2U, rack-mount drawer, while OpenPower 720 is offered in 19 in., 4U, rack-mount drawer or compact desk-side package.
Original Press Release:
IBM eServer OpenPower Announcement
April 12, 2005-IBM ® OpenPower(TM) Express servers are specially priced and pre-configured OpenPower 710 Express and OpenPower 720 Express offerings designed to provide even greater value and ordering convenience for smaller and mid-sized companies. Express offerings provide the same great function, reliability and performance of the IBM POWER5(TM) processor-based Linux® on POWER(TM) server family-at an even more attractive system price.
OpenPower Express servers are complemented by the addition of two new solutions in addition to the OpenPower Consolidation Express solution announced in January. These pre-tested solutions provide recommended system configurations with installation and sizing aids for a range of IT requirements:
IBM OpenPower Consolidation Express solution
IBM OpenPower Network e-Mail Security Express solution
IBM eServer(TM) OpenPower and DB2 for SAP solution
A full list of OpenPower solutions
Express servers
OpenPower 710 and 720 servers are designed and tuned for Linux computing environments using mainframe-inspired technologies and adhering to open industry standards. They feature IBM's most advanced 64-bit processor, POWER5, and the flexibility of optional IBM Virtualization Engine(TM) systems technologies, such as Micro-Partitioning(TM) and Virtual I/O Server. The OpenPower 710 system is packaged in a 19-inch 2U rack-mount drawer, while the OpenPower 720 is available as a 19-inch 4U rack-mount drawer or a compact deskside package. The OpenPower 710 offers one or two 64-bit POWER5 processors running at 1.65GHz and up to 32GB of memory. Clients of OpenPower 720 systems may select either one, two or four 1.50GHz POWER5 processors or two or four 1.65GHz POWER5 processors, with maximum memory capacity of 64GB (4-way).
Based on IBM's long-standing commitment to the Linux operating system, these exciting servers allow you to choose the applications that are right for your business from a wide portfolio of Open Source and ISV applications without having to compromise on the latest IBM technology innovations, configuration flexibility and reliability enhancements.
OpenPower NetWork Email Security Express solution
The IBM eServer OpenPower Network E-Mail Security Express solution is a complete network e-mail security solution that combines the outstanding price/performance of IBM eServer OpenPower servers, the flexibility of the Linux operating system (OS) and the adaptability and ease of management of the innovative Message Processing Platform (MPP).
OpenPower and DB2 for SAP solution
Building on a proven and successful track record, IBM and SAP have joined together to provide a comprehensive solution that can help you maximize your investment. Tuned for the Linux operating system (OS), IBM eServer OpenPower and DB2® combines the outstanding price/performance of IBM eServer OpenPower hardware, the flexibility of the Linux OS, the simplicity and efficiency of DB2 Universal Database (UDB) and a broad array of TotalStorage® hardware and software products.
Advanced functionality, smaller size, and lower price brings greater flexibility and utility to Linux environment servers
By bringing enterprise-class features such as optional Advanced OpenPower Virtualization and Micro-Partitioning to the entry-level server space, OpenPower systems can help improve system utilization, reduce downtime and lower systems management costs.
Optional virtualization features afford the flexibility to share physical resources and communications-including processors, memory, disk drives, Ethernet LANs and network adapter resources-to achieve greater system utilization and lower costs. Using dynamic LPAR, clients can create virtual servers within a physical server and dynamically add and remove processors and I/O slots from active partitions-each securely isolated from other partitions and running its own instance of the Linux OS-without the need to reboot.1 This capability, combined with optional Micro-Partitioning (up to 10 partitions per processor) brings virtualization to an entirely new level and allows administrators to fine-tune system resource allocations to meet changing business requirements.
