Citrix XenServer is the enterprise-ready, cloud-proven virtualization platform with all the capabilities needed to create and manage a virtual infrastructure. XenServer can be used to virtualize the most demanding workloads and automate management processes, which increases IT flexibility and agility, and lowers the total costs of operating a virtual environment.  

With included features used to create effective business continuity plans, automate datacenter management processes, and operate datacenter infrastructure efficiently, XenServer is the right choice in server virtualization solutions for IBM to certify on IBM System X and BladeCenter servers. Organizations in any industry will benefit from bringing the IBM servers and XenServer together to meet growing business demands. Both IBM and Citrix have focused their products on scalable, flexible, power-conscious, and workload-optimized solutions delivering unbeatable performance in virtualization infrastructure, increased densities for desktop virtualization, and ease-of-use for cloud environments.

Citrix XenServer creates a virtual server environment that supports all business-critical applications, and provides desktop and application access on demand across an organization’s virtual workforce. With XenServer, you can virtualize XenDesktop to increase virtual machine density, supporting more virtual workers without increasing physical servers, cost, or complexity. The datacenter can grow to meet the demands of the end-user without compromising IT budgets and efficiency.

Certified for customer success

IBM has a proven track record of customer success with Citrix-based solutions running on IBM System x and BladeCenter servers. IBM and Citrix work closely together to pre-qualify Citrix XenServer on a select group of System x and BladeCenter servers to facilitate the deployment process to our joint customers. IBM System x and BladeCenter servers are featured on the Citrix Hardware Compatibility List. For details on the specific configurations tested with XenServer 5.6, including the server models and firmware levels, please refer to the links below.

• BladeCenter HS12
  The IBM® BladeCenter HS12 combines power and easy integration to offer a flexible, low-cost option for small businesses, a wide choice of processors, and the same availability features found on dual-processor servers—so organizations can run their IT without investing in a data center. 
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• BladeCenter HS22
  The IBM BladeCenter HS22 offers flexible options to support a broad range of workloads, including virtualization and enterprise applications. The HS22 can be customized and deployed quickly while best-in-class reliability features help keep you up and running. Mix and match the HS22 with the industry’s most diverse set of chassis and blades and that go beyond x86. 
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• System x3400 M3
  Enhanced with cost-optimized RAID technology, mainframe-inspired reliability and additional memory, the IBM System x3400 M3 can provide superior performance per cost for virtualization and other intensive applications. 
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• System x3500 M3
  The IBM System x3500 M3 delivers extreme scalability of storage and memory while leveraging the high processing speed for your mission-critical applications and virtualized environments. 
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• System x3550 M3
  Densely packed with high-performance features, the IBM System x3550 M3 delivers more memory and storage for your mission-critical applications. 
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• System x3650 M3
  The IBM System x3650 M3 provides outstanding performance for your mission-critical applications. Its energy-efficient design supports more cores, memory and data capacity in a scalable 2U package that’s easy to service and manage 
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• System x3850 X5
  Built on the next generation of IBM Enterprise X-Architecture® technology and Intel® Xeon® processors, the IBM System x3850 X5 offers superior performance and unbeatable reliability within an energy- and wallet-friendly design. Best of all, it offers ultimate flexibility to help you get what you need, when you need it. 
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• System x iDataPlex dx360 M2
  The dx360 M2 is a half-depth, 2-socket server designed to provide ultimate power and cooling efficiencies and maximum density for data centers. 
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