• BladeCenter blade servers and chassis

• Power Systems

• System Storage

• System x rack and tower servers

• System z

The BladeCenter® chassis helps form your IT foundation and can be tailored to the different types of applications, environments and performance requirements you have in your business. Offering five choices, including chassis for data centers, stores or remote sites and non-traditional environments, you can easily tailor a solution to meet your needs—just pick the right fit. With IBM BladeCenter, blade servers and switch modules can be seamlessly moved between chassis, giving you incredibly flexible, mix-and-match deployment choices.
 

Energy-efficient, high density chassis ideal for space and power constrained data centers. 7U high / 14 bays 2000W / 2320W AC Up to 4 legacy

Ruggedized NEBS-3/ETSI-compliant chassis ideal for harsh environments and running applications under the most demanding conditions. 8U high / 8 bays 1300W AC / DC Up to 4 legacy

Ruggedized NEBS-3/ETSI-compliant chassis ideal for next-generation, high-performance applications. 12U/12 bays 3160 W AC / 2535 W DC Up to 4 legacy, 4 high-speed, 4 bridge

IBM Power 780

Modular high-end system with up to 64 cores and 2 TB of memory in four nodes delivers leadership flexibility, scalability and resiliency vs. all other competitive UNIX servers.

• For large-scale server consolidation across UNIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads
• For large database serving
• For large transaction processing such as ERP and CRM applications
• For a complete business system combining all aspects of a company’s IT infrastructure

Designed for virtualized consolidation of business critical workloads, the IBM Power® 780 delivers on performance, availability, efficiency and virtualization in a way that is unique in the industry. PowerVM™ virtualization enables continuous, dynamic resource adjustments across all partitions and operating environments, independent of physical placement, to optimize performance while minimizing energy usage. Supported environments include AIX®, IBM i, Linux® for Power and x86 Linux applications, all on the same system.

9179-MHB1

POWER7 / 3.8 GHz
16-core

128 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9179-MHB2 POWER7 / 4.1 GHz
16-core

128 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9179-MHB3

POWER7 / 4.1 GHz
32-core

256 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9179-MHB4 POWER7 / 3.8 GHz
64-core

512 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

IBM Power 770

• For server consolidation across UNIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads

• For mid to large database serving

• For mid to large transaction processing such as ERP and CRM applications

• For a complete business system combining all aspects of a company’s IT infrastructure

Designed for virtualized consolidation of business-critical workloads, the IBM Power® 770 delivers on performance, availability, efficiency and virtualization in a way that is unique in the industry. PowerVM™ virtualization enables continuous, dynamic resource adjustments across all partitions and operating environments, independent of physical placement, to optimize performance while minimizing energy usage. Supported environments include AIX®, IBM i, Linux® for Power and x86 Linux applications, all on the same system.

9117-MMB1

POWER7 / 3.1 GHz
16-core

128 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9117-MMB2

POWER7 / 3.5 GHz
24-core

192 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9117-MMB3

POWER7 / 3.5 GHz
48-core

384 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

9117-MMB4

POWER7 / 3.1 GHz
64-core

512 GB DDR3 2 SFF SAS

IBM Power 755

An ENERGY STAR-qualified high performance computing cluster node, designed for extreme parallel processing with 32 processor cores.

• Optimized for running highly parallel computationally intensive workloads and algorithms such as weather and climate modeling, computational chemistry, physics and petroleum reservoir modeling

The Power® 755 server is a four-socket, 4U rack-mounted server that offers 32 POWER7™ processor cores running at a frequency of 3.3 GHz. A maximum of 64 GB of memory is allowed on each processor card, making for a system maximum of 256 GB of memory in the four-processor card system. The IBM Power 755 compute node is designed for organizations that require a scalable system with extreme parallel processing performance and dense packaging.

8236-E8C2
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
32-core

128 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

IBM Power 750 Express

Power 750 Express data sheet

ENERGY STAR-qualified for server consolidation and virtualization projects, features one to four processor sockets and six to 32 processor cores.

• For consolidation of UNIX®, IBM i and x86 Linux® workloads and virtualized application servers

• For medium-to-large database servers

The IBM Power® 750 Express® server delivers the outstanding performance of the POWER7® processor. The performance, capacity, energy efficiency and virtualization capabilities of the Power 750 Express make it an ideal consolidation, database or multiapplication server.

Power 750 - 3.0 GHz (8-core)

8233-E8B1
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
8-core
$34,152.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B2 
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
16-core
$56,752.00 IBM Web price*

64 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B3
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
24-core
$79,352.00 IBM Web price*

96 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B4
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
32-core
$101,952.00 IBM Web price*

128 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Power 750 - 3.3 GHz (6-core)

8233-E8B5
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
6-core
$37,362.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B6
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
12-core
$61,042.00 IBM Web price*

48 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B7
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
18-core
$85,787.00 IBM Web price*

72 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B8
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
24-core
$110,532.00 IBM Web price*

96 GB

Power 750 - 3.3 GHz (8-core)

8233-E8B9
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
8-core
$52,212.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B10
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
16-core
$92,872.00 IBM Web price*

64 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B11
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
24-core

$133,532.00 IBM Web price*

96 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8233-E8B12
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
32-core
$174,192.00 IBM Web price*

128 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Power 750 - 3.55 GHz (8-core)

8233-E8B13
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.55 GHz
32-core
Call for price*

128 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Additional models
Power Systems 750 Express models can be built to your specifications. Please contact us for a customized quote.

IBM Power 740 Express

Power 740 Express data sheet

For small- to mid-size databases or as a consolidation platform with one or two processor sockets with four to 16 processor cores and 256 GB of memory.

• For small-to-midsize database servers

• For consolidation of UNIX®, IBM i and x86 Linux® workloads and virtualized application servers

Businesses desire systems that deliver outstanding performance but also demand that those systems achieve higher levels of energy efficiency and utilization to help conserve energy and reduce infrastructure costs. As a small-to-midsize database server, the Power® 740 Express® server is fueled by the outstanding performance of the POWER7® processor, making it possible for applications to run faster with fewer processors, which can result in lower per core software licensing costs. The Power 740 Express also supports innovative workload-optimizing and energy management technologies to help clients get the most out of their systems; that is, running applications quickly and energy efficiently to reduce costs.

8205-E6B1
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
4-core
$15,767.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B2
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
4-core
$17,217.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B3
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
6-core
$22,502.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B4
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.3 GHz
8-core (2x4-core)
$27,147.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B8
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.55 GHz
8-core

$23,881.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B5
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
8-core (2x4-core)
$30,047.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B6
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
12-core
$39,287.00 IBM Web price*

48 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8205-E6B7
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.55 GHz
16-core
$43,375.00 IBM Web price*

64 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

IBM Power 730 Express

Power 730 Express data sheet

Designed for rack to rack consolidations in dense IT environments with two processor sockets and eight to 16 processor cores.

• High-performance, dense and energy-efficient server ideal for running multiple application and infrastructure workloads in a virtualized environment.

• Consolidation of UNIX® and x86 Linux® workloads.

Organizations of all sizes are struggling with rising energy prices and limited resources. They are running out of space and exceeding power thresholds in computer rooms and data centers. And, they are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The Power® 730 Express is designed with innovative workload-optimizing and energy management technologies to help clients get the most out of their systems; that is, running applications fast and energy efficiently to conserve energy and reduce infrastructure costs

8231-E2B4
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
8-core
$15,230.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8231-E2B5
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
8-core
$17,500.00 IBM Web price*

32 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8231-E2B6
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
12-core
$19,500.00 IBM Web price*

48 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8231-E2B7
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.55 GHz
16-core
$34,630.00 IBM Web price*

64 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Additional models
Power Systems 730 Express models can be built to your specifications. Please contact us for a customized quote.

IBM Power 720 Express

Power 720 Express data sheet

Designed for distributed application servers or integrated business solutions with one processor socket and four to 8 processor cores.

• Reliable, secure distributed application server or consolidation server for UNIX®, IBM i and Linux® workloads

• IBM i delivers a highly scalable and virus-resistant architecture with a stable database and middleware foundation for efficiently deploying business processing applications

Like many companies, you may be facing the challenge of an overly complex IT environment. As your business grows, your computing needs increase. Implementing and managing new applications can mean adding more servers, which increases spending and staffing requirements. Now more than ever, you need a system that can help you become more responsive to your customers, improve productivity, operate without interruption and secure your data and systems—all without making large upfront investments in time, skills or money. You need a business system that is there when you need it and grows with your business.

8202-E4B1
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
4-core
$6,835.00 IBM Web price*

8 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8202-E4B2
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
6-core
$9,995.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8202-E4B3
(Rack-mount or tower)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
8-core
$16,995.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Additional models
Power Systems 720 Express models can be built to your specifications. Please contact us for a customized quote.

IBM Power 710 Express

Power 710 Express data sheet

Infrastructure and application servers with one processor socket, and a choice of four to eight processor cores.

• A high-performance, energy efficient, reliable and secure infrastructure and application server in a compact 2U package. With POWER7® workload-optimizing technologies, the Power® 710 Express server can deliver fast transactions with the AIX®, IBM i and Linux® operating systems.

• An easy-to-buy, install and manage server that can seamlessly fit into your existing infrastructure, resulting in faster deployment time and time to value

Built on the leadership performance of the POWER7 processor, the Power 710 Express is a one-socket server that supports up to eight POWER7 cores in a dense, rack-optimized form factor. As a high-performance infrastructure or application server, the Power 710 Express contains innovative workload-optimizing technologies that improve performance based on client computing needs and Intelligent Energy features that help increase performance and optimize energy efficiency resulting in one of the most cost-efficient solutions for UNIX®, IBM i and Linux deployments.

The Power 710 Express is a high performance, easy-to-own, energy efficient, elegantly simple and reliable server. The Power 710 Express server is fueled by the outstanding performance of the POWER7 processor with a choice of AIX, IBM i or Linux operating systems and solutions from thousands of ISVs that can set your business apart from the competition.

8231-E2B1
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
4-core
$5,852.00 IBM Web price*

4 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8231-E2B2
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.7 GHz
6-core
$8,120.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

8231-E2B3
(Rack-mount)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.55 GHz
8-core
$14,620.00 IBM Web price*

16 GB 2 x 73.4 GB SFF
SAS 15K rpm

Additional models
Power Systems 710 Express models can be built to your specifications. Please contact us for a customized quote.

IBM BladeCenter PS700, PS701 and PS702 Express

Value Proposition for IBM POWER7 Based Blade Servers Analysis Based on User Experiences

Cost and energy efficient blades for application workload virtualization with four to 16 processor cores.

• Consolidate on IBM BladeCenter Power Blades and virtualize applications to better utilize resources and amplify the already-significant advantages of BladeCenter efficiencies

• Simplifies your deployment with flexible configurations that make it easy to implement the right system and the ability to run AIX®, IBM i, and Linux® operating systems simultaneously

• Elegantly simple scalability, allows easy expansion and pay-as-you-grow flexibility for the utmost in investment protection, performance growth, and time to value

• A secure, resilient infrastructure solution that helps drive cost down, reduces risk, improves energy efficiency and enhances flexibility

Built on the proven foundation of the IBM BladeCenter® family of products—easy-to-use, integrated platforms with a high degree of deployment flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability and manageability—the BladeCenter PS700, PS701 and PS702 Express are the premier blades for 64-bit applications. Minimize complexity, improve efficiency, automate processes, reduce energy consumption and scale easily: these are the benchmarks that matter on a smarter planet. The new POWER7 processor-based PS blades automatically optimize performance and capacity at either a system or virtual machine level and benefits from the new POWER7 processor, which contains innovative technologies that help maximize performance and optimizes energy efficiency. They represent one of the most flexible and cost-efficient solutions for UNIX®, i and Linux deployments available in the market. Further enhanced by its ability to be installed in the same chassis with other IBM BladeCenter blade servers, the PS blades can deliver the rapid return on investment that clients and businesses demand.

BladeCenter PS700 Express

8406-70YA 
(Blade)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
4-cores
32MB per processor socket
$7,088.00 IBM Web price*

16GB 1 x 300GB
SAS 10K rpm

BladeCenter PS701 Express

8406-71YA
(Blade)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
8-cores
32MB per processor socket
$9,788.00 IBM Web price*

32GB 1 x 300GB
SAS 10K rpm

BladeCenter PS702 Express

8406-71YA +
FC8358
(Blade)

AIX Edition

POWER7 / 3.0 GHz
16-coress
32MB per processor socket
$18,888.00 IBM Web price*

64GB 1 x 300GB
SAS 10K rpm

Pricing

* Price does not include tax and is subject to change without notice. Price indicated applies to specific model which may not have all available features and functions. Different configurations have higher prices. Operating system is available for an additional charge.