IBM System X6 client presentation summary

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IBM System X6 High-end mission critical x86 servers

Unique: eXFlash Flash DIMMs with three times lower latency than

PCI-e based flash (Fusion, Micron, and Virident)


2013 communications and information technology trends signal why infrastructure matters1

2013 communications and information technology trends signal why infrastructure matters1

Even grandmothers

have Smartphonesand Twitteraccounts

Of LOB and IT leaders –

70% are planning big data implementations or already

leveraging them

Of LOB and IT leaders –

80% are building new apps for cloud

Spendingon market

analytics is up

by 60%

90% of all data on planet

Earth is > 2 years old

There are

1billion+ Facebook users

1Data from IBM Annual Survey of IT and line-of-business leaders for 2013.

1Data from IBM Annual Survey of IT and line-of-business leaders for 2013.

Infrastructure Matters


X6: The sixth generation of EXA technology

1Based on a specific server consolidation example using x3850 .X6, eXFlash 400 GB Flash DIMMs, eXFlash 400 GB 1.8” SSDS, IBM MLC DUO adapters, IBM FlashCache Storage Accelerator, IBM Storage Expansion 2425, and top-of-rack switch with projected solution pricing on 2/18/2014, showing cost savings in hardware, networking and software licensing. 2Up to 28% savings in acquisition cost is based on a comparison of an x3850 X6 (using the modular rack design) vs a traditional rack design with no modularity. Based on projected Q1 2014 pricing of x3850 X6 configuration with 2 Compute Books, Storage Book with 1.2TB SAS, dual 1400W power supplies, 10GbE SFP+ networking, and no IO Book Options.

1Based on a specific server consolidation example using x3850 .X6, eXFlash 400 GB Flash DIMMs, eXFlash 400 GB 1.8” SSDS, IBM MLC DUO adapters, IBM FlashCache Storage Accelerator, IBM Storage Expansion 2425, and top-of-rack switch with projected solution pricing on 2/18/2014, showing cost savings in hardware, networking and software licensing. 2Up to 28% savings in acquisition cost is based on a comparison of an x3850 X6 (using the modular rack design) vs a traditional rack design with no modularity. Based on projected Q1 2014 pricing of x3850 X6 configuration with 2 Compute Books, Storage Book with 1.2TB SAS, dual 1400W power supplies, 10GbE SFP+ networking, and no IO Book Options.

X6 platforms deliver better performance for I/O-hungry applications such as analytics and database and realize up to 43% lower solution costs with innovative flash technology1

X6 platforms can host multiple generations of technology and reduce acquisition costs by up to 28%2 or more with fit-for-purpose modular design

Meet the demands of enterprise workloads; get 3x the memory and increase system availability


The Business Challenge With larger amounts of data being processed at a much faster rate,

scaling storage performance is difficult – more internal storage can mean more overall IOPs but at a heavy financial and performance cost (higher latencies)

The X6 Technology Solution

The Client Benefit

Faster application performance ultra-low latency Flash DIMMs

IBM eXFlash Memory Channel Storage gives clients the ability to integrate an ultra-low latency cache with the processor directly from the memory bus – significantly higher IOPs and storage capacity without compromising performance

Differentiated features exclusive to IBM WriteNow provides the ability to commit data earlier – reducing latency

50% more than other memory channel storage RAID 1 provides protection for the most critical data in the largest cache in

the server

Ability to perform database transactions faster and with a higher throughput Consolidate and reduce attached storage by relocating back onto the server Host larger virtual machines by providing the processor a larger cache


Standard x86 servers will see memory speed lower as more DIMMs are populated

Each processor has 8 channels

Each channel supports up to 3 DIMMs

Results in 24 DIMMs per processor

As you add more DIMMs to each channel, the Intel® architecture will lower the memory bus speed from 1333Mhz to 1066Mhz (20% reduction) for workloads over 1TB (assuming 16GB DIMMs)

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x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 are designed to maintain memory performance for larger workloads

For memory workloads from 500GB and above, the X6 platforms will be able to maintain the 1333 Mhz memory bus speed

Delivering higher performance for larger workloads with scalable memory performance

X6 platforms deliver the best memory scalability in the industry


IBM eXFlash memory-channel storage delivers higher data velocityTraditional SSDs and PCIe based Flash do not provide parallel transactions

Memory

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SSDSSD PCIe FlashPCIe Flash

• Unlike memory, storage devices are “remote” to the processor

• Therefore, transactions are not performed in parallel• As a result, response time suffers significantly

• Adding more storage only compounds the problem since all of the IOPs get delivered through a single IO hub

IBM eXFlash Memory Channel Storage is a parallel persistent cache

Memory

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HubeXFlash DIMM

SSDSSD PCIe FlashPCIe Flash

• Stay within the processor-memory subsystem• Significantly reduce latencies by coupling

memory, storage and cores directly• Distance and bus issues are eliminated• Highly parallel applications running highly parallel

transactions – true data velocity

• Achieve linear cost per IOPs

Memory


2 Up to 28% cost savings is based on a comparison of an x3850 X6 (using the modular rack design) vs a traditional rack design with no modularity. Based on projected Q1 2014 pricing of x3850 X6 configuration with 2 Compute Books, Storage Book with 1.2TB SAS, dual 1400W power supplies, 10GbE SFP+ networking, and no IO Book Options.

2 Up to 28% cost savings is based on a comparison of an x3850 X6 (using the modular rack design) vs a traditional rack design with no modularity. Based on projected Q1 2014 pricing of x3850 X6 configuration with 2 Compute Books, Storage Book with 1.2TB SAS, dual 1400W power supplies, 10GbE SFP+ networking, and no IO Book Options.

How we do it: The IBM Technology Solution

Host multiple generations of technology in one server1 Reduce acquisition costs by up to 28%2 or more Optimize workload configuration, maximize performance, simplify deployment

X6 scales to meet business needs 4 to 8 way (Rack) and 2 to 8 way (Flex)

Modular design delivers fit-for-purpose solutions

Fast Setup and Configuration Patterns for automated provisioning


The Business Challenge Many datacenters and IT organizations struggle with the ability to

effectively utilize the capital they invest in – having to over-plan for peak or under-plan for change

The X6 Technology Solution

The Client Benefit

Innovative modular rack design allows customers to create “fit for purpose” configurations with the head-room to “pay-as-you-grow”

Differentiated features exclusive to IBM Modular Book Design allows customers to select the number and type of

components they want now, while allowing the ability to add capacity later Host Multiple Generations of technology in the same platform by upgrading

only the technology that changes – minimizing TCO Direct QPI Scalability allows customers to create 2, 4, 6, and 8 –way

configurations without additional hardware or latency Native FlexNode allows customers to physically partition their server to

choose between a scale-out or scale-up computing

Lowest acquisition cost through “fit for purpose” configurations Highest flexibility in adding or modifying capability or design Lowest TCO by hosting multiple generations

Modular design with differentiated scalability


The modular design concept: X6 adapts to business needs

Storage Book4 Compute Books

Each compute book includes 1 processor and 24 DIMMs

Deliver up to 6TB of memory or 12.8TB of eXFlash memory – channel storage

Each x3850 X6 contains 4 Compute books

Ability to swap out Compute books as memory or processor generations change

The Storage book delivers up to 6.4TB of eXFlash 1.8” SSD or 12.8TB of SAS 2.5”

Ability to host 2 storage controllers for maximum bandwidth


The x3850 X6 delivers the most performance and capacity in the x86 segment without compromising on reliability, availability, and serviceability. It’s also features IBM’s new modular rack design that can host multiple generations of technology in a single platform.

Intel® Xeon® based 4-socket 4U server that is scalable to 8-sockets 8U in the field Supports up to 6TB of memory Up to 12TB of IBM’s newest memory-channel storage technology for ultra-low latency Most flexibility by supporting a modular book design which allows clients to create

“fit for purpose” solutions and host multiple generations of technology in the same package In addition to Intel® RunSure® Technology, features X6 Advance RAS capabilities

that deliver mainframe class reliability

Key FeaturesKey Features

WorkloadsWorkloads ERP Analytics Database and OLTP Virtualization

IBM System x3850 X6 Overview


IBM Flex System x880 X6 Compute Node

x880 X61 will be

part of the X6 family of offerings and will feature the future Intel E7 processor family

positioned for database, analytics, ERP, CRM, Virtualization workloads similar to the X6 rack servers

a scalable product with a building block approach and can scale from a 2 socket server to an 8 socket server

IBM intends to offer a pre-integrated SAP HANA offering based on the new IBM Flex System x880 X6 Compute Node

1. IBM’s statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM’s sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.


• When 2 socket performance meets the needs for business applications

• Scale-out applications

• Scale-Up, mission-critical applications

• Maximum performance and capacity

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• HPC• Floating Point intensive apps• Non-critical, high IOPS apps

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Streamlined 4-socket design, optimized for price / performance and density

Entry 4-Socket(2U, 4 Socket)

Price / Performance Scalable, High Availability, Maximum Performance

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• Virtualization• Large databases and

database consolidation• In-Memory Database• Business Analytics

• Flagship 8-Socket 8U server offering maximum performance, reliability and scalability

• Large enterprise and mission critical databases and workloads

• Memory intensive workloads

• Non or Less critical workloads growing up from 2-socket EP-based systems


3x more memory57% more I/O

Workloads and data are growing exponentially

Workloads and data are growing exponentially

X6 delivers significant new scalability to meet data growth

X6 delivers significant new scalability to meet data growth

Meet the demands of enterprise workloads; get 3x the memory and increase system availability

1 IDC based study on Data Growth 2005-2015, www.datasciencecentral.com2 Based on IBM RAS testing on average memory testing on eX5 system versus X6 systems

1 IDC based study on Data Growth 2005-2015, www.datasciencecentral.com2 Based on IBM RAS testing on average memory testing on eX5 system versus X6 systems

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X6 RAS: IBM innovation delivers higher availability even 3X the memory Memory Page Retire, Advanced Double Chip Kill, IBM MEH Algorithm

Increases application uptime and lowers support costs by reducing scheduled and unscheduled Repair Actions for enterprise applications

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System x Solutions for X6: ERP, Analytics, Database, Virtualization

System x Solution for: Client Value with IBM

SAP Business Suite on X6 Leadership performance and scalability

Microsoft SQL Data Warehouse on X6 Fast time to value via validated configurations

SAP HANA on X6 Large Memory Support

DB2 BLU on X6 100x Performance increase1

VMWare vCloud Suite on X6 Large VM support for enterprise application

Microsoft Hyper-V Private Cloud on X6 Fast time to value with pre-tested configurationsV

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IBM: Introducing IBM X6 Technology

IBM: System X6 overview client presentation powerpoint

Charles King (Pund-IT): IBM X6 Solutions: Six Generations of EXA and Counting

IDC: Enterprise Workloads on The IBM X6 Portfolio: Driving Business Advantages

Joe Clabby: A Major Change in x86 Server Design: IBM X6 Platforms

IBM System x Solution for Stratus everRun Enterprise Reference Architecture

IBM System x Solution for DB2 with BLU Acceleration on X6

IBM System x Solution for VMware vCloud Suite on X6

IBM System x Solution for Microsoft Hyper-V on X6

IBM System x Solution for Microsoft SQL Data Warehouse on X6

IBM System x Solution for SAP HANA on X6

IBM System x Solution for SAP HANA and VMware vSphere on X6

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