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C4040-122 · Question #2

A prospective customer is running a database application that cannot be upgraded. They plan to replace it with a DB2-based server environment that can scale in the future. The prospect has asked why…

The correct answer is C. Power Systems servers offer a lower TCO due to greater processor power, virealization. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A prospective customer is running a database application that cannot be upgraded. They plan to replace it with a DB2-based server environment that can scale in the future. The prospect has asked why anyone would choose Power Systems servers when Intel-based servers cost less. Which of the following is an effective response?

Options

  • ADB2 on Power Systems delivers more than ten times the throughput per core than on Intel due to
  • BCore for core, Intel-based servers have more expensive DB2 software licensing costs when
  • CPower Systems servers offer a lower TCO due to greater processor power, virealization
  • DPower Systems servers offer superiority in energy-management technologies and use

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