New IBM x86 M5 Offers Improved Security and Efficiency

IBM introduced their M5 range of servers by launching x86 servers on 8th September,2014. The new

offering aims to create new standards of efficiency and security in a world driven by innovation and

addresses the need for mission critical applications.

The new M5 servers support a varied range of workloads in enterprises, from big data to cloud

computing as well as analytics. They are built around the high performance model of IBM servers

giving priority to security, efficiency and reliability and the portfolio includes highly customizable

tower and rack servers, integrated and dense systems to help businesses address the pressing issues

at the data centers and the office.

According to Adalio Sanchez, the GM for IBM x86 and PureSystems Solutions, the new M5 servers

are a product of revolutionary IBM innovation and lead to improved security, efficiency and

reliability to protect the client from sophisticated attacks on their company resources.

All the new M5 servers coming from the IBM stable are launched on the market only after a rigorous

validation process and offer highly sophisticated safeguarding systems. The servers can only be

validated fit for use by authorized firmware which is ensured using digital signatures and secured

production establishments.

The new M5 also offers industry first innovations which lead to significant decrease in energy usage

such as increased operating temperature ranges, dual active/standby mode for power supplies and

dual fan zones.

The new machines are in line with the previous System x models and feature highly convenient

servicing options with built-in diagnostic tools which lead to reduced labor costs.