The IBM System x is popular among retailers. A full range of server systems featuring Intel® XeonT processors with 64-bit extension technology is now available. Learn more.

Systems Management
System x servers feature award-winning systems management. And, with its built-in support and broad expandability (one- to 16-way, virtually scaling up to 64-way with optional VMWare software), System x is designed to help respond on demand to your business needs.

Operating Systems
The System x family supports both Microsoft and Linux operating systems or any other operating system that is compatible with Intel-based processors.

IBM and Microsoft
IBM and Microsoft have been working together since the birth of the Intel processor-based personal computer. The partnership is still going strong today, helping to deliver more customer value through joint development initiatives to establish industry standards and to provide leadership solutions.

IBM and Linux
The Linux on Intel® world is moving ahead at an aggressive pace, especially at IBM. Keeping up with all the resources available can be quite a challenge. So IBM has put a wealth of Linux on Intel resources at your fingertips-to help you take full advantage of the combined power of Linux and IBM ® System x®.

Consolidate with IBM eServer System x
Tired of having three different server platforms running, underutilized servers and the ongoing financial drain of wasted resources? IT Consolidation is the solution. Consolidating multiple servers onto fewer, reliable IBM eServerT System x® systems can help create an optimized end-to-end infrastructure. The potential benefits: improved access to information, faster response times, more efficient integration between data and applications and a potentially lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

High-performance hardware
High-performance System x servers, many featuring high-performance Intel Xeon Processors, deliver XpandOnDemand capability providing a simple route to higher performance. Add processing, memory and storage capacity as your needs grow. System x servers deliver revolutionary advancements to I/O, memory and processors, and a pay-as-you-grow approach to Intel 32- and 64-bit systems.

Feature-rich functionality
New System x tower and rack-dense servers feature IBM Xtended Design Architecture™ to deliver innovative industry-standard components that help increase IT productivity and help lower computing costs. For rack-dense environments, the x336 and x346 deliver Calibrated Vectored Cooling™, an IBM innovation that helps maximize memory, I/O and storage capacity for maximum performance while providing increased availability. In addition, these systems feature an integrated management controller and a drop-down light path panel for reliable management. For distributed businesses, the new x226 and x236 tower servers provide affordable performance and high-availability features such as redundant hot-swap power and cooling, support for large capacity I/O and storage and remote management capability via the RSA II.

IBM TotalStorage
In the on demand world, success can depend on your ability to leverage data across your enterprise. Enter IBM TotalStorage. With TotalStorage products, virtualization enables your storage assets to appear as a single unit rather than separate devices. The upside? Integrated, centralized storage you can share via a wide range of options, providing greater utilization and a scalable solution that can grow with you. Learn more.

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The IBM System x is previously known as the xSeries.

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