Summary of IBM April 2007 Announcements

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New Entry System Offerings

  • Model 515
  • Model 525
  • User based pricing
  • Cache and Disk packages

Disk Price Reduction

  • Up to 50% off on disk units

Enterprise System Enhancements

  • 595 faster POWER5+ processors (2.3GHz)
  • Higher CPW, Same Editions available
  • 595 32GB DIMM update may have a long lead time

4mm Tape Drive

  • Entry level Tape unit / Low Cost
  • 36/72GB Capacity
  • Good replacement for VXA (being withdrawn in future)

Refresh 520 Configurations

  • Base No Charge 35GB disk units replaced with 70GB disk drives in 520 Machines
  • 9405-520 Express with Twinax console specify will use a chargeable feature (Twinax Card) no longer No Charge

Planning Information: Withdrawal From Market

  • 9406 810/825 Upgrade paths available until 1 Dec 2007
  • 9406 870/890 Upgrade paths available until 1 April 2008

Enhancements To 1.5GB Disk Controller Placement

  • The High performance EXP disk controllers that were announced in February can now be placed in the #0595/5095 I/O drawer/tower