Netfinity

Definition - What does Netfinity mean?

Netfinity was a name for IBM’s line of Intel-based enterprise servers. This line was originally the IBM PC Server then called Netfinity, then the eServer xSeries, and then IBM System x, which is the current name.

Techopedia explains Netfinity

Mainframe computers are gradually being replaced with enterprise servers like IBM’s Netfinity, which address communication needs and data management, while meeting business-to-business, business-to-consumer and intra-business application demands.

Other advantages of Netfinity and other enterprise servers include large memory, server clustering for increased reliability and less downtime, server interoperation and inter-application communication.

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