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PureSystems

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IBM PureSystems
Company typeProduct family
IndustryInformation technology
FoundedApril 11, 2012; 14 years ago (2012-04-11)
Headquarters
Rochester, Minnesota (initial production)
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsPureFlex System (IaaS), PureApplication System (PaaS), PureData System (appliance)
ParentIBM

PureSystems represents an IBM product family consisting of factory-integrated components and servers, often referred to as an "Expert Integrated System." At its heart lies the IBM Flex System Manager, which works in conjunction with "Patterns of Expertise" to enable automated setup and administration.

This platform accommodates four operating systems (AIX, IBM i, Linux, Windows) and supports five hypervisors (Hyper-V, KVM, PowerVM, VMware, Xen) across two processor architectures: Power ISA and x86. Positioned as a converged system, it merges various IT elements into a unified solution.

Architecture

The design, named IBM Flex System, is engineered for managing hybrid cloud environments immediately upon deployment.

It integrates hardware and software components crafted for straightforward upkeep, building on principles established by the IBM AS/400. These combined solutions fall under the categories of converged systems or dedicated appliances.

The compute nodes within the server blades utilize either x86 or Power ISA CPUs, which may function independently or coexist within the same rack. This configuration supports a hybrid environment reminiscent of the zBX setup. Such architecture enables centralized control over both physical and virtual resources through a single interface.

Included in PureSystems is the IBM Flex System Manager, a management appliance that orchestrates resources using "Patterns of Expertise"—predefined templates developed from IBM engineers' extensive experience. These patterns offer industry-tailored presets (such as for banking, insurance, automotive sectors) to automate and optimize tasks like workload distribution. This methodology benefits from IBM’s partnerships with clients and collaborators to produce consistent software patterns and operational procedures.

Platform

The foundation of the system is a 10U tall Flex Enterprise chassis featuring 14 front bays designated for compute and storage nodes, along with rear bays allocated for I/O modules. It can accommodate up to 14 compute or storage nodes arranged horizontally, alongside 4 vertical switch modules. Unlike IBM BladeCenter’s vertically oriented blades, components within the Flex chassis are not interchangeable with BladeCenter parts.

Within the Flex Systems framework, three primary offerings are available:

  • PureFlex System (IaaS)
  • PureApplication System (PaaS)
  • PureData System (a specialized appliance combining hardware and software)

PureFlex

PureFlex delivers a factory-preassembled combination of hardware and software tailored for IaaS cloud deployments, integrating servers, networking, and storage components. It is offered in three variants: Express, Standard, and Enterprise.

Express Standard Enterprise
IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack 1
IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis 1
IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch 1 2 with port-count upgrades
IBM Flex System FC3171 8Gb SAN Switch 1 2
IBM Flex System Manager Node 1
IBM Flex System Manager software license Standard with 1-year support Advanced with 3-year support
Chassis Management Module 2
2500W power supply modules (equ./max.) 2 / 6 4 / 6 6 / 6
Chassis 80 mm fan modules (equ./max.) 4 / 8 6 / 8 8 / 8
IBM Storwize V7000 Disk System Yes (redundant controller)
IBM Storwize V7000 Software Base with 1-year maintenance Base with 3-year maintenance

PureApplication

PureApplication represents a pre-configured PaaS solution specifically tailored for transaction-based web and database applications. It comes equipped with pre-installed IBM Db2 and WebSphere Application Server, facilitating swift deployment on a middleware platform. Unlike PureFlex, which is offered by IBM Systems and Technology Group, PureApplication is promoted by IBM Software Group.

IBM asserts that PureApplication allows applications to be deployed within a four-hour timeframe. Its virtual pattern deployers incorporate Security First Corp's SPxBitFiler-IPS encryption technology, which is also licensed for use in IBM's Cloud Data Encryption Service.

PureApplication is available in three distinct categories:

  • W1500-32 and W1500-64: Featuring Intel Xeon E5-2670 processors housed in a 25U rack
  • W1500-96 through W1500-608: Utilizing Intel Xeon E5-2670 processors within a 42U rack
  • W1700-96 through W1700-608: Powered by IBM POWER7+ processors in a 42U rack
Intel Xeon E5-2670 W1500-32 W1500-64 W1500-96 W1500-192 W1500-384 W1500-608
Cores 32 64 96 192 384 608
RAM 0.5 TB 1.0 TB 1.5 TB 3.1 TB 6.1 TB 9.7 TB
SSD Storage 2.4 TB 6.4 TB
HDD Storage 24.0 TB 48.0 TB
Application Services Entitlement Included
IBM POWER7+ W1700-32 W1700-64 W1700-96 W1700-192 W1700-384 W1700-608
Cores 32 64 96 192 384 608
RAM 0.5 TB 1.0 TB 1.5 TB 3.1 TB 6.1 TB 9.7 TB
SSD Storage 2.4 TB 6.4 TB
HDD Storage 24.0 TB 48.0 TB
Application Services Entitlement Included

PureData

PureData Systems builds upon the PureApplication framework by offering a tightly integrated computer appliance and software appliance solution that supports both Oracle and DB2. This product line falls under the purview of IBM Information Management Software, a sector of IBM Software Group (SWG).

The PureData portfolio focuses on three primary enterprise computing functions: business intelligence, near real-time data analytics, and online transactional processing.[1] It is available in four distinct models:[2]

  • PureData Systems for Transactions
  • PureData Systems for Analytics
  • PureData Systems for Operational Analytics
  • PureData Systems for Hadoop

PureData Systems for Transactions offers a dependable and scalable database environment tailored for high-throughput, fast transaction scenarios such as e-commerce and credit card processing operations. It boasts performance gains up to five times greater by utilizing advanced storage technologies.

PureData Systems for Analytics employs Netezza technology to facilitate complex, large-scale business intelligence queries. It provides comprehensive analytical database capabilities suitable for data warehousing tasks, scaling efficiently from terabyte to petabyte ranges. This system is ideal for clients requiring accelerated analytics, such as telecommunications providers analyzing customer attrition.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

PureData Systems for Operational Analytics enables immediate decision-making by processing multiple small datasets dynamically, differing from the batch-processing approach of PureData for Analytics. Typical applications include fraud detection and supply-demand monitoring.[1]

PureData Systems for Hadoop H1001 integrates IBM InfoSphere BigInsights, Hadoop software, server hardware (IBM System x), and storage into a cohesive appliance solution. Additionally, it connects seamlessly with IBM DB2, IBM Netezza, PureData for Analytics, and InfoSphere Guardium to deliver an all-encompassing big data ecosystem.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Intel-Based

Compute nodes powered by Intel x86 processors.

x220
  • Flex System x220 compute node, Type 7906
  • Standard-width form factor
  • Processors: Xeon E5-2400 series
x222
  • Flex System x220 compute node, Type 7916
  • Half-width design
  • Processors: E5-2400 series
x240
  • Flex System x240 compute nodes, Types 7162 and 8737
  • Standard-width configuration
  • Processors: Type 7162 uses E5-2600 v2; Type 8737 supports E5-2600 v2 or E5-2600
x240 M5
  • Flex System x240 M5 compute node, Type 9532
  • Standard-width chassis
  • Processors: E5-2600 v4 family
x440
  • Flex System x440 compute nodes, Types 7167 and 7917
  • Double-width enclosure
  • Processors: Type 7917 with Xeon E5-4600; Type 7167 with E5-4600 v2
x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6
  • IBM Flex System compute nodes: x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6, Types 7196 and 7903
  • Double-width units
  • Processors:
    • x280 X6 (Type 7903): Xeon E7-2800 v2 series
    • x480 X6 (Types 7903, 7196): Xeon E7-4800 v2/v3 processors
    • x880 X6 (Types 7903, 7196): Xeon E7-8800 v2/v3 processors
  • Scalability:
    • x280 X6: No scalability options
    • x480 X6: Supports up to four sockets with additional node and kit
    • x880 X6: Expandable to four sockets using one node and kit; up to eight sockets with three nodes plus kit

Power-Based

Compute nodes built on IBM Power ISA processors.

p24L
  • IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node, model 1457-7FL
  • Standard-width profile
  • Processors: Dual IBM POWER7 CPUs
  • Includes sixteen DIMM slots supporting up to 512 GB memory (16x32 GB DIMMs)
  • Equipped with two PCIe 2.0 x16 I/O interfaces
p260
  • IBM Flex System p260 Compute Node models: 7895-22X, 23A, and 23X
  • Standard-width size
  • Processors: Two IBM POWER7 (22X) or POWER7+ (23A, 23X)
  • Sixteen DIMM slots providing maximum memory of 512 GB
  • Features two PCIe 2.0 x16 I/O connectors
p270
  • IBM Flex System p270 Compute Node, model 7954-24X
  • Standard-width format
  • Processors: Dual IBM POWER7+ processors
  • Sixteen DIMM slots supporting up to 512 GB RAM
  • Contains two PCIe 2.0 x16 I/O ports
p460
  • IBM Flex System p460 Compute Nodes, models 7895-42X and 43X
  • Double-width configuration
  • Processors: Four IBM POWER7 (42X) or POWER7+ (43X) CPUs
  • Thirty-two DIMM slots allowing up to 1 TB memory capacity (32x32 GB DIMMs)
  • Four PCIe 2.0 x16 I/O connectors included

Software

IBM and its ecosystem provide software certified as Ready for IBM PureSystems. More than 125 Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have validated their products for PureSystems compatibility. This certification enables system integrators, resellers, distributors, ISVs, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to integrate PureSystems into their technology portfolios.

Miscellaneous

The PureSystems product line was introduced on April 11, 2012. Initial production took place at IBM's Rochester Campus in Minnesota. However, on March 6, 2013, IBM declared that manufacturing of Power Systems, PureSystems, and PureFlex Systems servers would be relocated to Guadalajara, Mexico. By the year 2014, the majority of system assembly operations had shifted to Mexico.

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References

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