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The $135k is just the hardware price for the base configuration. I'm sure you're required to license several software SKUs that are not cheap and that you have
by neverartful 3y ago
The $135k is just the hardware price for the base configuration. I'm sure you're required to license several software SKUs that are not cheap and that you have to pay annually for maintenance.
- rbanffy 3y agoI don't think that's true for LinuxONE. One of the points is that it behaves as a large and fast (with lots of dedicated acceleration hardware) Linux machine.
- neverartful 3y agoReally? No license for PR/SM, z/VM, etc.?
- benjarrell 3y agoYou also need an IBM storage array
- wmf 3y agoI don't think LinuxONE requires that.
- neverartful 3y agoYou probably do need a storage array, but I doubt it has to be from IBM. Ever hear of EMC?
- tyingq 3y agoTrue. Here's the footnote on that $135k: "5 This price reflects the base hardware configuration, and does not include additional items, maintenance, the operating system or other software. All prices are in USD. Prices shown do not include tax. Price will vary based on country and currency." https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-02-06-New-IBM-LinuxONE-4-Express-to-Offer-Cost-Savings-and-Client-Value-through-a-Cyber-Resilient-Hybrid-Cloud-and-AI-Platform https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-02-06-New-IBM-LinuxONE-4-Expre...