Summary of IBM April 2007 Announcements

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• Good replacement for VXA (being withdrawn in future)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