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IBM Maintenance Qualified Pre-owned Z Series Equipment

SOS has access to the largest independent inventory of mainframeholdkey.jpg
hardware in the world and a strong inventory of distributed processors as well. In addition to whole systems, we can supply a large inventory of parts, features, add-ons or upgrades.
Our hardware is fully refurbished by a trained technical staff and is later checked, banded and certified by the manufacturer - guaranteed eligible for the manufacturer's maintenance.


If you're planning to buy a processor, call us. If you need a part or a feature, call us. If you think a part or feature is no longer available anywhere, call us. If you're concerned about support for a particular piece of hardware, call us.
 

We have a large inventory of processors and the expertise to help you understand what is the best value for your current and future data center needs. SOS does not sell new hardware and is not an IBM business partner or a partner to any other manufacturer. We remain that way so we can offer an objective opinion rather than the manufacturers way they want you to purchase. This let us offer more cost effective smarter solutions that are good for you and your needs.

IBM Used zSeries 890

 

IBM Certified Used Z Series

An economical option for your mainframe computing needs.
IBM Certified Used Equipment is a cost-effective alternative to new when matching, upgrading or adding to your present IT portfolio.


Highlights:

  • Refurbished IT equipment can help grow your IT portfolio faster than your budget.
  • Get late-model used systems with great specifications and performance, at a fraction of the cost of their original price.
  • Every system is completely refurbished and tested to IBM specifications and is custom configured to your exact requirements by trained experts.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed - SOS guarantees your previously owned machine will qualify for the manuafacturers maintenance coverage.

If you have an IBM z800, G5/G6 or smaller z900 servers installed and need more computing capacity on a limited budget, an IBM Certified Used z890 may be your solution. The zSeries 890 provides a single model, with a wide range of capacity settings and processor options, that delivers significantly improved granularity and enriched functions over the z800.

  • Up to 123% more total capacity than the largest z800.
  • A lower capacity entry point into the family with 32% less capacity than the smallest z800.
  • 28 levels of capacity offering enhanced incremental growth options, significantly increased I/O capacity, and up to double the number of Logical Partitions (LPARs).
  • Optionally configured zSeriesApplication Assist Processor (zAAP), delivering a cost effective and specialized Java™ execution environment for improved price/performance benefits.
  • Specialty engines for flexible deployment of Linux® workloads, attractively priced Java execution environment for z/OS and coupling facilities for Parallel Sysplex® help to better align IBM eServer zSeries 890 (z890) advanced technology with your IT infrastructure requirements.
  • A Logical Channel Subsystem (LCSS) feature, which can greatly facilitate horizontal growth.
  • Additional custom configurations are available by contacting SOS at 800-332-9258


IBM z Series 2066 z800

Z800

The IBM 2066 eServer zSeries 800™ family uses key functional characteristics of the IBM eServer z900™ in a package that delivers excellent price/performance for those requiring zSeries™ functionality with total capacity less than currently offered by the z900. Designed to meet individual customer needs from 41 to 638 mips.

IBM 2086/z890

As part of the IBM  product line, z800 servers are built on the same guiding principles that make the IBM  brand technologically advanced. These breakthrough servers provide new tools, innovative technology and application flexibility to help businesses lower costs, improve efficiency and expedite e-business transformation. Built on the same high security and powerhouse processing capabilities of the successful IBM  zSeries 900 (z900), z800 servers are specifically optimized to integrate business applications, and to meet the critical transactions and evolving demands of e-business.

The attractive price/performance of z800 servers extends the advantages of advanced zSeries technology to customers whose capacity requirements are less than those served by the z900.