The document discusses the challenges of selecting appropriate technology devices for IT infrastructure, particularly focusing on IBM's iSeries (AS/400) servers. It highlights the benefits of using refurbished or remanufactured components, which provide the same features as new systems at a lower cost. The document emphasizes the flexibility, performance capabilities, and cost-effectiveness of these servers, making them a popular choice for organizations of varying sizes.

1. iSeries | AS400 | IBM Power Systems | Software
Knowing what technology devices to choose can prove to be a difficult task even for the most
seasoned business owner. Rapid technology changes make it power9 hard to keep up and the
newest features are not necessarily what an infrastructure needs to run optimally. Outside
factors like the server environment contribute to the type of hardware utilized in any IT
infrastructure. IBM components are highly regarded for their performance capabilities,
reliability, and supplied quality. Unfortunately ibm as400 their hardware can be quite pricey for
a business making it essential to know how each available option can help enhance current
computing components. Countless manufacturer models are purchasable in refurbished or
remanufactured condition at a lower expense. They deliver the same features as a new
component with minimal to no use. In some scenarios, items are discontinued and sold at half
cost to make room for the newest model. Used IBM iSeries products allow an organization to
acquire discontinued or current midrange servers affordably.
What Features are Obtainable with this Used Server Choice?
Pre-owned equipment in this particular product as400 system line was originally called AS/400
models and can be implemented as a small business, departmental, or enterprise solution. The
naming convention was changed in 2000 when the V5R1 operating system was introduced.
System I, or iSeries technology is the most widely employed product line offered by IBM, with
the i5 containing Power5 microprocessors. These particular servers have the ability to run as
many as five operating systems of varying natures simultaneously on more than one partition.
Operating systems include:
AIX
Linux

2. OS/400
Windows
i5/OS
Larger enterprises in need of UNIX capabilities or desiring increased scalability can gain
additional advantages from pSeries models, but are still capable of receiving tremendous
benefits from these products. The iSeries offers enough configuration and feature flexibility to
fit numerous infrastructure setups employed by varying sized organizations ibm iseries.
Businesses choose used servers to obtain the necessary AS/400 technology or to reduce the
cost of purchasing this versatile hardware. System I models in remanufactured condition offer a
unique upgrade opportunity. The i5 models have capabilities such as 64-bit computing,
improved performance, single device hardware management, and multiple operating system
hardware sharing.
Additional features have contributed to the long-standing reputation of this computing series.
The supplied high-level instruction set referred to as Technology Independent Machine
Interface eliminates the need for recompilation to utilize advanced hardware or software
features. It was designed to create an environment where applications are binary compatible
across several processor families. Instructions operate as an intermediate compile step that is
translated by the central processor during final compilation and then stored in the end object
instead of being interpreted at run time. The operating system includes an extensive library for
managing multiple platforms at one time. Used IBM iSeries products include Database 2
management, multi-user capabilities, a menu-driven interface, and are compatible with
common client/server setups. A large portion of the software needed to run these systems has
been integrated as part of the base OS. The line has become a stable business choice because it
offers various features within a reasonable price range.