What is it?

IBM LinuxONE is an enterprise-grade Linux server designed to run Linux operating systems on IBM’s Z Systems platform. Powered by the IBM Telum processor, LinuxONE brings together IBM’s expertise in building enterprise systems with the openness of the Linux operating system.

LinuxONE offers a sustainable and cyber-resilient platform for hybrid cloud and AI applications that can help reduce total cost of ownership through workload consolidation. These servers are built to handle large-scale workloads and are intended for use by enterprises and organizations with high-performance computing needs.

Why should you care?

IBM LinuxONE was recognized by the World Internet Conference as one of 13 Outstanding Cases of 2023 that contribute to jointly building a more sustainable, prosperous cyberspace. LinuxONE received this recognition because it delivers an optimized architecture built to handle the multi-workload needs of a modern scalable digital business, while delivering the highest qualities of service and the powerful economic energy efficiency.

How does it work?

LinuxONE servers are built on IBM's Z Systems architecture and offer a wide range of features and capabilities, including:

• High performance: LinuxONE servers are capable of handling massive workloads and can process large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. 
• Reliability: LinuxONE servers are designed to operate continuously and they are highly resistant to failures.
• Security: IBM LinuxONE servers offer robust security features to protect sensitive data unauthorized access. 
• Scalability: The LinuxONE platform can be easily scaled up or down to meet changing business needs. 
• Compatibility: LinuxONE servers are compatible with a wide range of applications and software that run on many Linux distributors.

Differentiation in the market

A key differentiator of IBM LinuxONE is its ability to consolidate multiple workloads onto a single platform. This will help your customers reduce costs, improve efficiency, and simplify their IT infrastructure — all of which promotes sustainability within large organizations.

In addition, IBM LinuxONE offers several other advantages:

• Reduced energy consumption: These systems are designed to be energy-efficient, helping organizations reduce their environmental impact. 
• Improved disaster recovery: LinuxONE systems can be configured with redundant components to provide high levels of disaster recovery. 
• Support for emerging technologies: The platform supports a range of emerging technologies, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence. 

How do you position and sell IBM LinuxONE?

When speaking with your customers, be sure to mention that:

• LinuxONE supports Red Hat, SUSE and most Linux builds.
• Modern containerized applications are an excellent fit for LinuxONE.
• LinuxONE offers massive scalability that supports consolidation and sustainability. 

More information

Arrow's IBM team can help you grow your business and meet your customers' server needs. Our channel business managers are experts in the entire IBM product line and programs and our certified IBM engineers have years of experience and should be your first stop for configuration support. 

For more information about LinuxONE, email article author, Dave Waddell.