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Date: Sat, 3 May 2025 04:38:24 -0600
From: Retrograde <fungus@amongus.com.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Inside an IBM z17
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On 01 May 2025 21:58:30 GMT
Retrograde <fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

> From the «go big or go home» department:
> Title: A tour inside the IBM z17
> Author: Thom Holwerda
> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:38:18 +0000
> Link: https://www.osnews.com/story/142196/a-tour-inside-the-ibm-z17/
> 
> 
> Welcome to a photo-driven tour of the IBM z17[1]. I’ve scoured the image
> library to pull dig deep inside these machines that most people don’t get an
> opportunity to see inside, and I’ll share some of the specifications gleaned
> from the announcement and related Redbooks.

I was sorry to see even the purveyors of mainframe solutions are
obliged to slather their marketing material with the phrase "AI" from
the get-go.  Here is the first paragraph on that IBM fact sheet, pure
horse-pucky.  Oh wow, the Z17 comes with AI built in?  How many
funloops is it capable of?*


A full stack AI solution
 
The IBM z17™ integrates advanced AI into hybrid cloud, optimizing
performance, security and decision-making where critical data resides.

With AI built in, IBM z17 drives innovation, powers new workloads and
enhances productivity—all in a secure, reliable and resilient
environment designed for your needs.

*bonus points if you can source the funloops meme