IBM 8204-E8A Brochure & Specs

Ideal solution as an application, mid-sized database or Linux

consolidation server

IBM Power 550 Express server

Power 550 Express deskside and rack-mount servers

Highlights

■ For UNIX®, IBM i (formerly

known as i5/OS®) and Linux®

ERP/CRM application servers

■ For mid-size database servers

■ For consolidation of UNIX,

IBM i, and x86 Linux workloads

■ For medium to large-sized 

businesses running the 

IBM i operating system

The IBM Power™ 550 Express™ deliv-

ers the outstanding performance of the

POWER6™ processor—the world’s

fastest chip. The performance and 

virtualization capabilities of the

Power 550 Express make it an ideal

system as a mid-size database or appli-

cation server. The Power 550 delivers

the performance to run applications

faster and more efficiently, which can

result in business advantages.

For mid-size database servers, the

Power 550 Express provides outstand-

ing performance, capacity and near-

continuous application availability.

Mid-sized companies can access data

faster, keep their applications running

around the clock, and focus attention

on growing their business.

The Power 550 Express supports an

extensive portfolio of proven solutions

by supporting multiple operating 

systems: AIX®, IBM i, Linux for Power

and x86 Linux applications. This flexibil-

ity in operating environments lets you

deploy the applications your 

business demands.

As a consolidation server, the 

Power 550 Express provides the flexi-

bility to use leading-edge AIX, IBM i,

Linux for Power and x86 Linux 

applications all on the same system.

PowerVM™ Editions offers comprehen-

sive virtualization technologies designed

to aggregate and manage resources

while helping to simplify and optimize

your IT infrastructure and reduce 

server sprawl.