IBM Launches New System x Servers and Software Targeting Large Scale x86 Virtualization

IBM Launches New System x Servers and Software Targeting Large Scale x86 Virtualization

IBM today announced it would address unprecedented demand for large scale x86 virtualization technologies with System xâ„¢ scaleable servers featuring its Enterprise X-Architecture technology — X3 — and new software to help clients speed their virtualization efficiencies.

Currently, IBM clients deploy on average a total of 1,000 virtual machines a day on their IBM X3 architecture-based x86 systems, and internal research indicates more than half of IBM’s x86 customers intend to deploy virtualization technology before year end. In 2005, IBM more than doubled its customer engagements for virtualization on x86 systems. In response to the growth of virtualized systems, IBM today introduced System x, an evolution of its xSeries® product line, to help customers move to a systems-based approach to x86 computing. IBM announced three high-performance systems designed to deliver the greater virtualization, utilization and performance focus required in this market segment.

“IBM has the hardware, software and services capabilities required to provide enterprise class virtualized solutions to our most demanding clients,” said Susan Whitney, general manager, IBM System x. “IBM’s strong partnership with industry leaders like VMware as well as its own Virtualization Engine technologies that are built into System x, allow us to deliver the innovative solutions needed to help customers drive efficiencies in their business operations.”

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