BladeCenter systems help provide a powerful, easy-to-manage and cost-effective server option by consolidating computing resources into high-density enclosures that support hot-swappable, 2- and 4-way Intel, IBM POWER and AMD Opteron processor-based blade servers.

x86 technology

X86 blade servers include processor technology from Intel and AMD.

IBM BladeCenter blades supporting Intel processors are designed to accomodate many different business requirements, from collaboration, compute-centric applications to commerce or database.

IBM BladeCenter blades supporting AMD Opteron processors delivers performance, density, availability and a new level of flexibility and choice for High Performance Computing applications.

POWER technology

IBM POWER-based blades deliver new levels of price/performance for the BladeCenter enterprise customer running 32- or 64-bit Linux or UNIX applications. The blades are based on proven UNIX technology, combining AIX and Linux support to deliver leading solutions for scientific research.

A complete line of new entry servers, such as the x100, x206m and x306m, provide enterprise-class capabilities for more small and medium business customers than ever before.

High-performance servers, such as the x460 and x366, accomodate high performance, dual-core Intel Xeon processors MP and run 32- and 64-bit applications.

Rack-optimised servers like x346 and x366 now support dual-core Intel Xeon processors helping provide investment protection, outstanding performance and reliability.

Tower System x servers, such as x226 and x236, deliver innovation and usability at entry-level prices for small businesses or distributed computing.

IBM System i systems offer you the flexibility to run all your business applications on a single system.

For demanding business computing environments, IBM System i systems offer the flexibility to run all the applications your business demands - on a single system. IBM System i provides the fastest, most secure way to move to an on-demand environment.

System i offerings are designed and built to simplify and solve the challenges businesses face, from systems management complexity to insufficient availability and low productivity.

The IBM System i is a leader in IBM Virtualization Engine system technologies, which enable a System i infrastructure to support multiple operating systems and application environments simultaneously. This includes IBM i5/OS, Linux, IBM AIX 5L, Microsoft Windows Server System, Java, WebSphere and Lotus Domino software.

IBM System i delivers true enterprise-level function for businesses of all sizes.

The Express models provide pre-configured solutions with financial incentives for processor, memory and disk storage. There are other bespoke models available to support computing needs, both large and small.

CSI provide network design, implementation services and support for the entire IBM System p range.