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In addition to rock-solid hardware, we have a powerful software stack that is
based on open standards and IBM added value offerings, such as, xCAT and
Platform Computing. IBM provides a software stack to run on top of NeXtScale,
including IBM General Parallel File System, GPFS™ Storage Server, xCAT, and
Platform Computing, which provides scheduling, management, and optimization
tools.
2.2 IBM System x overview
The world is evolving, and the way that our clients do business is evolving with it.
That is why IBM has the broadest x86 portfolio in our history and is expanding
even further to meet the needs of our clients, whatever those needs might be.
As shown in Figure 2-4 on page 17, the x86 server market is segmented on the
following key product areas:
High-end systems
IBM dominates this space with enterprise-class eX5 four-socket and up
systems that offer unprecedented x86 performance, resiliency, and security.
Blades and integrated systems
Integrated systems is a fast growing market where IBM adds value by
packaging IBM software and hardware assets in a way that helps our clients
optimize value from IBM systems.
Dense systems
Dense systems, as with NeXtScale or iDataPlex, is a fast growing segment
that is pushed by datacenter limitations and new workloads that require scale
out architecture. These systems transformed how clients optimize
space-constrained data centers with extreme performance and energy
efficiency.
High volume systems
The volume space is over half the total x86 server market and IBM has a
broad portfolio of rack and tower servers to meet a wide range of client needs,
from infrastructure to technical computing.
IBM solutions are aligned in a way to capture the value clients need from cloud,
analytics, and technical computing. Supporting all of this are the IBM technology
assets, such as, software and service and the deep integration that is necessary
to support the entire portfolio.
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