IBM Announces New Powerful CMOS Server; New S/390 G5 Server Offers Outstanding Performance
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FISHKILL, N.Y (May 07, 1998) – IBM today announced its most powerful S/390 computing system yet, a versatile enterprise server with double the performance of previous models. When compared with competitive systems using older, larger and more costly technology, these new IBM S/390 servers provide greater performance and capacity — especially when linked together in a ”cluster.”
The IBM S/390 – Generation 5 Server (S/390 G5) performs at more than 900 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) when configured with 10 microprocessors. Customers who need even larger systems can employ IBM’s S/390 Parallel Sysplex clustering technology to gain nearly unlimited scale and capacity. The new family of S/390 G5 servers can provide more than 1,000 percent capacity growth from its smallest to largest model.
In other announcements, IBM today also unveiled: — The Enterprise Assurance Program — Directions, Improvements for S/390 Software Pricing — New Application Solutions for S/390 Customers
”The IBM S/390 continues to define the standard in enterprise computing,” said David R. Carlucci, general manager, IBM S/390 Division. ”The S/390 enterprise-class server can handle unpredictable workloads in an ever-changing global economy. Our S/390 G5 Server brings customers the advantage of 30 years of technology leadership integrated with advanced computing capabilities. Customers know that when we talk about S/390 classic strengths, we are talking about manageability, scale, availability, security and the power to support multiple applications. CMOS technology continues to build upon those strengths while delivering additional capacity at a low cost to help customers build their businesses.”
Source: IBM