IBM NeXtScale System is as easy to configure, order, and price as standard
System x servers such as the x3650 M4 server, as shown in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3 Comparing configuration, ordering, and pricing tools
Tool
Presence in SSCT, Blue Horizon, x-config
Special bid in leads
Available in IBM Intelligent Cluster
Business Partners and distributors (Channel
stocked)
Grid level pricing
Available to buy at ibm.com
Reference Configurations - starter kits
Platform-specific sales plays
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System x
iDataPlex
NeXtScale
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes