Why IBM
IBM System x Express servers have been designed using IBM’s leading-edge server technology and incorporated it into a portfolio of servers for smaller businesses. They are configured to meet your unique needs and deliver outstanding availability, price and performance capabilities for Windows® and Linux® environments. Learn more
Intel®-based IBM System x servers let you simplify your server environment and increase flexibility with virtualisation. Intel® architecture-based servers provide breakthrough performance and proven reliability for the foundation of your virtualised environment.
Reduce costs. Intel® technology-based virtualisation solutions enable you to consolidate more applications on fewer physical servers, help avoid costly data centre expansion by lowering management costs.
Build performance. With Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors, you get performance and headroom to improve the average virtualisation performance by as much as 2.5x over dual-core systems.1 Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) reduces the need for compute-intensive software translations between the guest and host operating systems.2
IBM System x Express servers – affordable, leading-edge technology
IBM System x Express servers deliver innovation and usability at entry level prices for small businesses or distributed computing, and the System x rack servers specifically help solve the data centre space dilemma by delivering exceptional performance and manageability in a slim chassis.
And currently they are even better value for money, customers who purchase selected IBM System x Express servers can get a free additional processor, worth up to £519.2
And also on selected System x Express servers, you can get double memory as part of the same deal.
Click here for more details on the free memory offer.
Claim your free processor now
If you purchase an eligible System x Express model between 1st April 2008 and 30th September 2008, you can claim the price of an additional processor as cash back (up to £519), directly from IBM. To claim, complete the claim form and return to IBM within 30 days of purchase. Proof of purchase is required.
| Family | Part No. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x3400 | 7976KHG | E5405 quadcore 2.0GHZ, 2x 1GB, O/B SAS/SATA, SR 8k-l, 1x 835w PS, CD-RW/DVD, 3 year warranty |
| x3400 | 7976KMG | E5410 quadcore 2.33GHz, 2x 512mb, O/B SAS/SATA, SR 8k, 1x 835w PS, CD-RW/DVD, 3 year warranty |
| x3550 | 7978KLG | E5405 quadcore 2.0GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B 3.5" HS SAS, SR 8k-l, 1x PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| x3550 | 7978KRG | E5410 quadcore 2.33GHz, 2x 512mb, O/B HS SAS 3.5", SR 8k-l, 1x PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| x3550 | 7978KTG | E5430 quadcore 2.66GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B HS SAS 3.5", SR 8k-l, 1x PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| x3650 | 7979KPG | E5405 quadcore 2.0GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B 3.5" HS SAS, SR 8k, 1x 835w PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| x3650 | 7979KVG | E5410 quadcore 2.33GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B 3.5" HS SAS, SR 8k, 1x 835w PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| x3650 | 7979KWG | E5430 quadcore 2.66GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B 3.5" HS SAS, SR 8k, 1x 835w PS, CD-RW/DVD |
| HS21 | 8853K2G | E5405 quadcore 2.0GHz, 2x 1GB, O/B SAS |
| HS21 | 8853K3G | E5430 quadcore 2.66GHz, 2x 2GB, O/B SAS |
| Part No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 43W8345 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5310 1.6GHz |
| 43W8373 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5320 1.86GHz |
| 43W8374 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5335 2.0GHz |
| 43W8375 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5335 2.0GHz |
| 43W8377 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5320 1.86GHz |
| 44W3100 | Express Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor 2218 |
| 44W3149 | Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5345 2.33GHz |
| 44W3265 | Express Quad Core Intel Xeon Processsor E5405 |
| 44W3266 | Express QC Intel Xeon Processor E5410 |
| 44W3268 | Express QC Intel Xeon Processor E5430 |
| 44W3269 | EXPress Quad Core Intel Processsor E5405 |
Terms & Conditions
- The price paid for the additional processor can be claimed as cash back from IBM when purchased with eligible System x models, and fulfilling eligible product conditions. IBM estimated selling price for Express Quad-Core Intel Processor E5140 2.33GHz Part Number 43W8175.
- This offer is only valid through IBM Business Partners and is subject to availability between 1st April 2008 and 30th September 2008.
- Claims must be submitted by the end user customer only. Resellers may not submit claims on behalf of their customers.
- Only one cash back amount will be paid for each eligible IBM product, machine type/serial number purchased under this promotion.
- This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable Agreements.
- This promotion can be combined with a maximum of one other applicable IBM discounts on the eligible products.
- This promotion is void wherever prohibited or restricted by law.
- All claims must be received by IBM no later than 30 days after the invoice date of the eligible products.
- IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.
- For further terms and conditions and details of the claiming process, visit: www.ibm.com/systems/uk/express/claim
All prices are IBM estimated selling price and are correct at time of going to print. Starting price might not include a hard drive, operating system or other features. Prices vary according to configuration. Price does not include tax or shipping. Resellers set their own prices, so reseller prices to end users may vary. Offers are for business customers only and are subject to availability. Note: models pictured are for illustration purposes only and may not correspond to advertised product specifications. IBM may modify its products, including specifications, at any time without notice. Information advertised has no contractual effect. IBM does not warrant non-IBM products. IBM, the IBM logo, System x and BladeCenter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Intel Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, the Centrino logo, the Intel logo and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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