The largest and most powerful iSeries server with support for thousands of users and delivering top-end performance for Web, e-business and core 5250 On-line Transaction Processing (OLTP) applications. With full Capacity Upgrade on Demand capabilities and multi-platform and application support, this server delivers maximum function and adaptability for e-business.

Common features
· Multi-platform operating environment supports OS/400, Linux, WebSphere, Microsoft Windows and other e-business application environments on a single server for simplified management
· Native Linux in a logical partition
· World-class Windows integration solutions
· 5250 applications supported under either enhanced Web modernization support or Maximum 5250 CPW for 5250 interactive On-line Transaction Processing (OLTP) applications
· Industry leading dynamic logical partitioning for allocation of resources and easy administration
· 16-Way to 32-Way offerings provides flexible, on demand growth options as your needs grow
· Capacity Upgrade on Demand with temporary and permanent capabilities
· Choice of Web products including WebSphere Express - for iSeries or WebSphere Application Server Version 5
· Flexible Editions that deliver outstanding value and simplify ordering

Hardware configurations
· Eighth generation Industry leading 64-bit RISC IBM POWER4 microprocessor
· 16/24-Way and 24/32-Way SMP offerings
· 8GB to 256GB memory
· 1 to 2047 disk drives (17.5GB to 144TB)
· Sophisticated IOP - IOA Architecture
· High performance PCI buses supporting 14 to 672 PCI-X slots
· High Speed Links to up to 47 HSL-attached expansion towers for additional I/O growth
· Windows supports
· up to 48 Integrated xSeries Servers
· up to 60 Integrated xSeries Adapters
· Hot plug disk, hot plug PCI-X and redundant power supply
· Integrated DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM