This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the features and functions of the latest IBM Z® platform member, which is built with the IBM Telum® II processor: the IBM z17TM (machine type 9175). It includes details about the IBM z17 processor design, I/O innovations, security features, and supported operating systems.

The IBM Z platform is known for its security, resiliency, performance, and scalability. It is trusted for mission-critical workloads and plays a key role in hybrid cloud infrastructures. The IBM z17 server adds value with innovative technologies that help accelerate digital transformation.

The IBM z17 is a state-of-the-art data and transaction system that delivers advanced capabilities vital to digital transformation. It's designed for enhanced modularity and fits within an industry-standard footprint.

This system excels at the following tasks:

Providing artificial intelligence (AI) inference with IBM Integrated Accelerator for AI
Using multicloud integration services
Securing data with pervasive encryption
Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
Transforming a transactional platform into a data powerhouse
Enhancing platform value with IT Operational Analytics
Revolutionizing business processes
Blending open source and IBM Z technologies

This book explains how the system combines innovations with traditional IBM Z strengths to meet growing demand for cloud, analytics, and open-source technologies. With the IBM z17 as your foundation, you can run applications in a trusted, reliable, and secure environment that improves operations and reduces business risk.

Martin Packer