iSeries architecture: Fundamental strength of the IBM ^ i5 and iSeries 31Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004 5486AdvTech.fmWith the support of AIX on i5 servers, comparisons of i5 to p5 servers isinevitable. In general, the i5 servers offer an integrated approach, while p5servers provide ala carte functionality. Some functions integrated in the Eserveri5 or i5/OS are either add-ons or not available for p5 servers, for example: UDB DB2 Micro partitioning Virtual storage hosting Virtual ethernet hosting Virtual CD/DVD and tape hostingFor additional information about AIX 5L on Eserver i5, refer to the followingwebsite:http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/aix/AIX 5L Version 5.3The latest version of AIX 5L takes On Demand computing to the next level. AIX5L Version 5.3 offers simultaneous multi-threading on POWER5 systems todeliver industry leading throughput and performance levels. With support foradvanced virtualization, AIX 5L V5.3 helps you to dramatically increase yourserver utilization and consolidate workloads for more efficient management. AIX5L V5.3 represents the latest advance in a long record of IBM operating systeminnovation and helps customers to accelerate their On Demand business.For additional information about AIX 5L Version 5.3, refer to the followingwebsite:http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/aix/os/53desc.htmlAIX 5L Version 5.2AIX 5L Version 5.2 integrates innovative technologies to achieve outstandingperformance, reliability and flexibility in today’s on demand businessenvironment. Customer-validated enhancements such as dynamic logicalpartitioning and capacity upgrade on demand differentiate the AIX 5L platformfrom competitors.For additional information about AIX 5L V5.2, refer to the following website:http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/aix/os/52desc.html
