The z800(TM) family uses key functional characteristics of IBM eServer z900(TM) in a package that delivers excellent price/performance for those requiring zSeries(TM) functionality with total capacity less than that currently offered by the z900. The z800 is intended to provide a transition into the new world of e-business servers exploiting z/Architecture(TM), and is intended to take full advantage of the IBM Framework for e-business. These models of the z800 family, along with the IBM eServer zSeries Offering for Linux which uses the z800 0LF model as its foundation, and the z/OS.e operating system software being announced today, are intended to satisfy mission-critical enterprise server requirements for e-business transaction processing and data management with the same qualities of service as the IBM eServer z900 while helping customers to exploit the fast-growing world of e-business and new workload data management applications on the IBM eServer z800. The z800 family, when used in concert with the IBM Framework for e-business is designed to help you build the innovative infrastructure required for the transition into the world of e-business.

The z800 is:

• An ideal lower-entry-point, new workload platform for those who want the zSeries qualities of service using Linux or z/OS.e.
• Ideal for VSE customers who have growing traditional S/390 workloads, have growing new Linux workloads due to e-business applications or server consolidation, or are migrating to z/OS.
• Ideal for z/VM customers who want to consolidate Linux workloads onto a single zSeries server or who require support for varied operating system environments.
• An excellent choice to meet the application development needs of those who require a 64-bit target platform.
• Ideal for customers who would like the potential for Linux new workload growth while accommodating their small traditional workload.

IBM Network Integration and Deployment Services for zSeries Fiber Cabling is also available on z800 servers. The zSeries Fiber Cabling Service is intended to provide personalized, scalable, flexible cabling options for the z800 to support your current system environment, with the future in mind.

Also available is a Series Entry Licensing Charge (zELC), an attractive software pricing structure for the z800.

The IBM eServer z800 is a zSeries branded system that is intended to provide:

• Growth and continuity for traditional zSeries installations requiring zSeries functionality with total capacity less than that currently offered by the IBM eServer z900.
• Compatible functions and characteristics, such as reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS), comparable to the IBM eServer z900.
• zSeries coupling and clustering capabilities.
• Improved I/O capabilities and capacity as compared to the Multiprise(R) 3000.
• Continuity with existing applications and a bridge to new workloads that use IBM middleware and the IBM Framework for e-business

The z800 introduces zSeries 64-bit capability to customers requiring zSeries functionality with total capacity less than that currently offered by the IBM eServer z900.

The z800 offers:

• Simple setup
• A single self-contained frame package
• Ease of installation and operation · Components and functions common with the z900 · RAS features comparable to those of the z900 · Functional similarity to the z900 at a lower cost