IBM Z13 2964

USED IBM Z13 MODEL 2964

IBM z13 (2964) remains one of the most robust platforms for high-volume transaction processing and massive virtualization. Built on 5.0 GHz processor technology, the z13 is designed to handle the heavy lifting of modern hybrid cloud environments while maintaining the legendary reliability of the IBM Z family.

For organizations looking to consolidate server sprawl, the z13 offers a “data center in a box” capability. By leveraging Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) engines, a single z13 footprint can replace thousands of distributed x86 cores, significantly reducing floor space, power consumption, and software licensing costs.

Key Performance Features

• Analytics Acceleration The z13 introduced SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) vector processing embedded directly into the chip. This allows the system to speed up complex analytics and mathematical modeling without moving data off the platform.
• Enhanced Virtualization (SMT) With Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), the z13 allows two active threads per core for IFL and zIIP processors. This delivers a significant throughput boost for Linux and Java applications compared to previous generations like the zEC12.
• Crypto Express5S The z13 is equipped to handle the high encryption demands of mobile and cloud data. The Crypto Express5S hardware security modules provide tamper-sensing protection for sensitive transactions.

Available Configurations

We offer the z13 in multiple factory configurations based on your capacity requirements. The system scales physically by adding CPC drawers, allowing for granular growth in processing power.

• Model N30: 1 Drawer | Entry Enterprise | Up to 30 Configurable Engines (PUs)

• Model N63: 2 Drawers | Mid-Range Scale | Up to 63 Configurable Engines (PUs)

• Model N96: 3 Drawers | High Scale | Up to 96 Configurable Engines (PUs)

• Model NC9: 4 Drawers | High Capacity | Up to 129 Configurable Engines (PUs)

• Model NE1: 4 Drawers | Max Capacity | Up to 141 Configurable Engines (PUs)

Technical Specifications

• Processor: 5.0 GHz, 8-core chips (22nm SOI technology).

• Memory (RAM): Supports up to 10TB of RAIM (Redundant Array of Independent Memory) for maximum fault tolerance.

• I/O Infrastructure: PCIe Gen3 support for high-throughput connectivity.

• Engine Types Available:

  • CP: Standard general-purpose processors.

  • IFL: Dedicated engines for Linux workloads.

  • zIIP: Offload engines for Java, XML, and DB2.

  • ICF: Internal Coupling Facility for Parallel Sysplex.

Purchase & Licensing

All units are fully tested and ready for deployment. We can assist with feature code configuration to match your specific software licensing needs (CP vs. IFL ratios).