IBM LinuxONE

Unlock the potential of a mission-critical Linux server in your hybrid cloud

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Overview

IT efficiency, security and AI redefined

IBM LinuxONE is a family of enterprise-grade Linux® servers, powered by the IBM® Telum® processor, that brings together the IBM expertise in building mission-critical and AI systems with the openness of the Linux operating system. 

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IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5

IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5 delivers the highest levels of enterprise security, performance and scalability for Linux workloads including hybrid cloud and AI applications. Powered by the IBM Telum II processor, LinuxONE 5 also includes confidential containers, high availability and AI inferencing on co-located data.

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IBM LinuxONE 4

IBM LinuxONE 4 is a family of enterprise servers powered by the groundbreaking IBM Telum processor. It offers advanced capabilities such as on-chip accelerators for pervasive encryption, innovative quantum-safe technologies and energy efficiency.

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Features

Core Capabilities

Telum processor

Processor with on-chip AI acceleration designed for scalability, these processors optimize AI, cloud and transactional applications across industries.

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Sustainability

Reduce energy consumption by consolidating on to a single physical system.

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Security

Security hardware features of IBM LinuxONE server, designed for robust data protection and cyber resilience.

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AI accelerators

On-chip AI accelerator to support predictive AI applications and PCIe-attached cards for generative AI and multi-model applications.

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Featured software

Synthetic Data Sets

Securely test, train, and innovate with high-quality data while protecting privacy and reducing compliance risks.

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Unified Key Orchestrator for Containers

Centrally manage encryption keys, enhance security, and simplify compliance across hybrid cloud environments.

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Digital Asset Haven

Secured and scalable foundation for digital assets.

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Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager

Centralized key management for IBM and non-IBM storage, enhancing security and enabling seamless integration.

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Z and LinuxONE Security and Compliance Center

Microservice that collects compliance data on IBM Z and LinuxONE to streamline audits and reduce effort.

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AI Toolkit for IBM Z and LinuxONE

Offers a range of popular open-source AI frameworks, optimized for the on-chip integrated AI accelerator in Telum

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Case studies

Real stories. Real impact.

LinuxONE is designed to help companies meet the needs of their mission-critical workloads.
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Transform application reliability

Discover how IBM LinuxONE helped the Belgian Ministry of Finance minimize unplanned outages and deliver a reliable tax processing service for its citizens.

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Modernize your IT infrastructure

Read how the Port of Barcelona increased the performance and agility of its core IT systems with IBM LinuxONE and Red Hat® OpenShift®.

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Enable sustainable growth

Discover how Amret Bank leverages IBM LinuxONE to deliver high availability and reliability for its microfinance services, supporting digital transformation and scalable growth across the country.

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Resources

Product resource hub

Explore expert resources to see how IBM LinuxONE can deliver high performance, security, resiliency, and efficiency for modern workloads in your organization.

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Discover how Linux’s open-source design powers everything from servers and supercomputers to IoT and DevOps, driving secured, scalable innovation across industries.
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on IBM Z and LinuxONE lets enterprises run VMs and containers on one platform to simplify operations and reduce costs.
IBM LinuxONE and Spyre

Discover how Spyre and LinuxONE provide the secure, high-performance foundation enterprises need to confidently integrate AI into business operations — faster, safer, and at scale.
IBM LinuxONE Ecosystem

Connect, collaborate, and innovate with partners and developers building the next generation of enterprise computing solutions.
Unified Key Orchestrator for Containers

Get enhanced security on LinuxONE by providing centralized, hardware-backed encryption key management for containerized workloads.
IBM Synthetic Data Sets

Enable secure, privacy-preserving AI and analytics by generating realistic data without exposing sensitive information.
Validated open source software

Explore a list of open source applications that have been validated by IBM.