May 28, 2003 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IBM (ibm.com) today unveiled a new low-end IBM eServer system that delivers 110 percent more performance at one-third the cost of its predecessor.
The new low-end system, called the IBM eServer p615, is an entry-level system that features expanded internal storage and full remote operation capabilities. The system is powered by IBM?s POWER4+ microprocessor ? equipped with two one-gigahertz-plus processors, a high-bandwidth system switch, a large memory cache and I/O. As with all the POWER4+ servers, IBM offers support for AIX 5L, IBM's UNIX operating system, and Linux, which IBM says brings customers wide application support.
"IBM is committed to delivering UNIX systems with no compromises on performance or price," said Karl Freund, vice president, IBM eServer pSeries. "Integrating POWER4+ technology into low-end eServer pSeries systems continues our trend of driving down price points while at the same time dramatically increasing performance."
The new IBM eServer p615 is available immediately at a starting price of $5,745.
