 Roadrunner supercomputer x86 nodes (IBM System x3755 servers) | |
| Developer | IBM (2006–2014) Lenovo (2014–2017) |
|---|---|
| Type | Server |
| Release date | 2006 |
| Discontinued | 2017 |
| CPU | x86 |
| Predecessor | eServer xSeries |
| Successor | Lenovo ThinkSystem IBM NeXtScale |
| Related | Lenovo ThinkServer |
System x is a line of x86 servers produced by IBM, and later by Lenovo, as a sub-brand of IBM's System brand, alongside IBM Power Systems, IBM System z and IBM System Storage. In addition, IBM System x was the main component of the IBM System Cluster 1350 solution.
In January 2014, IBM announced the sale of its x86 server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion, in a sale completed October 1, 2014.[1][2]
- ^ "IBM sells its x86 server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion". CNET. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
- ^ Chanthadavong, Aimee. "Lenovo finalises acquisition of IBM's x86 server business". ZDNet. Retrieved 2018-08-01.