[geeks] IBM Z series servers

[Gil Young]

Seems IBM has a relatively new type of server based on their 390 platforms 
(any opinions on that platform?) called the Z series servers.  Anyone have 
any wisdom to impart on the history and/or opinions of what the heck this 
system is?  I cant seem to find any technical hardware details about the 
system, like what CPU's are used, etc...  All I can read so far is "this is 
your solution" fluff.  e.g. 2400 virtual linux instances (for only $500 
each!) in one rack, etc..  But it doesnt say how "dawg sloe" it will be if 
all 2400 are live and active and trying to process, etc...  Seems like a 
good solution for small to mid-size web farms, or other lighter duty 
systems.  Here is the link, thanks for all your input, etc:

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/\

Thanks!

Gil Young
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