iSeries Model 250 is the ideal choice for businesses looking for an easy to use and highly cost-effective server solution. iSeries Model 250 delivers mission-critical availability and the manageability, security, and reliability you need to handle the extreme demands of today's business.

The iSeries Model 250 delivers the hallmark iSeries characteristics of:

• Outstanding reliability
• Seamless integration and connectivity
• Unmatched commitment to quality and service

With its affordable price, packaging of hardware and system software, flexibility, expandability, and simple operation, the Model 250 is an outstanding choice for transaction serving, data serving, and 5250 data stream applications.

Model 250 features:

• Multiple workload server for traditional core business applications and new OS/400 and AIX-based applications
• Simple hardware and software packaging
• Easy setup
• Simple, flexible hardware configurations for installation and operation
• Minimal local skill required
• Robust and secure database for business information
• Reliable server with high availability

The Model 250 provides a cost effective way to complement installed systems within an enterprise (or department), replace older AS/400s, and leverage existing application investment.

iSeries Model 250 Compared to Models 270 and 820

Consider the Models 270 or 820 when:

• Future growth expectations exceed the Model 250 performance, interactive or expandability capabilities
• Application requirements include CPU-intensive workloads such as Business Intelligence, or server-based object-oriented applications
• Advanced Model 270 or 820 features are desired, such as powerful and highly scalable silicon-on-insulator processor technology, new I/O capabilities such as high-speed LANs, new hot-plug PCI capabilities, and concurrent maintenance
• Integrated PC server feature is required

Base System Processor includes

• One 8.58 GB Disk Unit (17.54GB disk units with 10,000 rpm performance) (Three additional internal disk slots)
• One LAN Adapter
• One CD-ROM Unit
• One 4 GB 1/4-Inch Tape Unit
• Multi-Function I/O Processor (provides support for disk storage, internal tape, CD-ROM, a system display console, and communication lines)
• One Ethernet or Token-Ring LAN Adapter
• One Console Attachment (Twin axial/WAN IOA for twin axial console & ECS or WAN for Operations Console or Client Access Console and ECS)
• Six Additional PCI Card Slots
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) / CPM (Optional)

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