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Ideal solution as an application, mid-sized database or Linux consolidation server IBM Power 550 Express server For mid-size database servers, the Power 550 Express provides outstanding performance, capacity and nearcontinuous application availability. Mid-sized companies can access data faster, keep their applications running around the clock, and focus attention on growing their business. Power 550 Express deskside and rack-mount servers Highlights ■ For UNIX®, IBM i (formerly known as i5/OS®) and Linux® ERP/CRM application servers ■ For mid-size database servers ■ For consolidation of UNIX, IBM i, and x86 Linux workloads ■ For medium to large-sized businesses running the IBM i operating system The IBM Power™ 550 Express™ delivers the outstanding performance of the POWER6™ processor-the world's fastest chip. The performance and virtualization capabilities of the Power 550 Express make it an ideal system as a mid-size database or application server. The Power 550 delivers the performance to run applications faster and more efficiently, which can result in business advantages. The Power 550 Express supports an extensive portfolio of proven solutions by supporting multiple operating systems: AIX®, IBM i, Linux for Power and x86 Linux applications. This flexibility in operating environments lets you deploy the applications your business demands. As a consolidation server, the Power 550 Express provides the flexibility to use leading-edge AIX, IBM i, Linux for Power and x86 Linux applications all on the same system. PowerVM™ Editions offers comprehensive virtualization technologies designed to aggregate and manage resources while helping to simplify and optimize your IT infrastructure and reduce server sprawl.