IBM has launched its latest LinuxONE mainframe, the Emperor 5, which merges traditional technology with modern artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This new mainframe platform utilizes the same hardware as IBM’s z17 but is specifically designed to operate Linux systems, placing a strong emphasis on AI functions.

The LinuxONE Emperor 5 represents the fifth generation of IBM’s LinuxONE technology, coming three years after the previous version. Key enhancements include improvements in security measures, cost efficiency, and the ability to accelerate mission-critical enterprise workloads with AI.

This generation focuses on operational efficiency by consolidating workloads into a Linux environment. IBM estimates that by transitioning cloud-native, containerized workloads to LinuxONE, organizations could save as much as 44% on total cost of ownership over a five-year period, potentially translating to savings of approximately $10.6 million.

The Emperor 5 is powered by the innovative IBM Telum II processor, featuring eight high-performance cores operating at 5.5 GHz, with a significant increase in on-chip cache capacity to 2.88GB. This enhanced processor design allows for up to five million inference operations per second, each exhibiting response times of under one millisecond.

Additionally, the new Emperor supports the IBM Spyre Accelerator, a specialized 32-core unit that can accommodate up to eight cards within a single server configuration, totaling 256 acceleration cores. This design minimizes data transfer bottlenecks by facilitating direct connections between compute engines, which leads to better energy efficiency and performance when compared to regular CPUs.

Apart from traditional generative AI applications, the machine is designed to apply multiple model AI methodologies to boost prediction and accuracy across various industries, enhancing fraud detection, image processing, and retail automation capabilities.

Security is also a primary concern for this release. The LinuxONE Emperor 5 incorporates advanced security measures tailored to the emerging threats in the AI landscape. This includes IBM’s end-to-end cybersecurity framework through confidential computing, where data can remain encrypted even while stored in memory. The system supports NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, hardware security modules, and confidential containers, along with integration into the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to safeguard sensitive AI models and data.

Using IBM Secure Execution, the mainframe can isolate workloads to protect against insider threats and unauthorized access.

The AI Toolkit for IBM LinuxONE has also received updates and optimizations for the Telum II processor, enhancing developer productivity and AI deployment capabilities. The toolkit supports various open-source frameworks, enabling a wide range of applications across different databases.

The IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5 is scheduled for shipping in June, poised to enhance the landscape of AI and Linux-based computing.

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