Delivering an industry-leading, 64-bit framework for high-performance scalable computing, the IBM System x3850 M2 is built on the power of latest X4 Architecture, the fourth generation of the IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology. X4 Architecture drives the x3850 M2 to deliver the performance, availability, expandability, and manageability required for the next generation of industry-standard servers.

The x3850 M2 combines unmatched four-socket 64-bit performance, the latest Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core processors, more flexible XpandOnDemand modular scalability, and enhanced mission-critical availability to deliver an optimized (enterprise or on-demand) solution for scale-up virtualization, database, mid-tier application services or terminal services.