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A mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe, maxicomputer, or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such a
A single-frame IBM z15 mainframe. Larger capacity models can have up to four total frames. This model has blue accents, as compared with the LinuxONE III model with orange highlights.
A single-frame IBM z15 mainframe. Larger capacity models can have up to four total frames. This model has blue accents, as compared with the LinuxONE
A pair of IBM mainframes. On the left is the IBM z Systems z13. On the right is the IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper.
A pair of IBM mainframes. On the left is the IBM z Systems z13. On the right is the IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper.
An IBM System z9 mainframe
An IBM System z9 mainframe
Inside an IBM System z9 mainframe that has an IBM ThinkPad integrated into the system as a Hardware Management Console (HMC). The HMC is used by the o
Inside an IBM System z9 mainframe that has an IBM ThinkPad integrated into the system as a Hardware Management Console (HMC). The HMC is used by the operator to control, e.g., the hardware, the PR/SM configuration. A secondary function is to serve as a low performance operator console via a proprietary interface. The HMC is not supported as a terminal, and remote access to it is limited to HTTP. Two other ThinkPads serve as Support Elements and backup HMCs.
IBM Z
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IBM Z is a family name used by IBM for all of its z/Architecture mainframe computers. In July 2017, with another generation of products, the official family was changed to IBM Z from IBM z Systems; th
Mainframe computer
…In addition, mainframes are more secure than other computer types: the NIST vulnerabilities database, US-CERT, rates traditional mainframes such as IBM Z (previously called z Systems, System z, and zSeries), Unisys Dorado, and Unisys Libra as among the most secure, with vulnerabilities in the low single…
An IBM z14 mainframe. It is distinguished from the LinuxONE model by the blue accents on the doors.
An IBM z14 mainframe. It is distinguished from the LinuxONE model by the blue accents on the doors.
A trio of IBM zEnterprise mainframe computers. From left to right: EC12, BC12, Bladecenter Extension.
A trio of IBM zEnterprise mainframe computers. From left to right: EC12, BC12, Bladecenter Extension.