Why Do Mainframes Still Exist? IBM z16 mainframe

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Summary

• 🔎 Today, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of the IBM Mainframe, exploring the factory, validation procedures, and data center.
• 🏭 We uncover the reasons behind the relevance of mainframes in today's technology landscape.
• 💻 We delve into the power and capabilities of the Max spec Z16 full load, comparing it to modern desktop and cloud machines.
• 🚗 Join us on this adventure in Dave's Garage, where we explore the IBM Mainframe and its potential fit in a rental car.

Highlights

• 🏢 We visit the IBM building where the mainframes are built, tested, and validated.
• 🤓 We talk to passionate engineers about CPU caching, core design, and other technical aspects of the Mainframe.
• 💪 The Z16 mainframe features large cores, private cache, and impressive virtualized cache capacities.
• ⏱️ The Mainframe's CPUs run at a consistent 5.2 GHz, providing a significant advantage over desktop chips.
• 🌐 The Mainframe's interconnect allows for fast communication between CPUs and high-speed data transfer.
• 💾 The Mainframe supports a wide range of PCI cards for various purposes, including storage, cryptography, and AI.
• 🛠️ IBM conducts rigorous testing and validation procedures, ensuring the reliability and performance of their Mainframe systems.