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Mainframe computer
IBM CorporationThe z14 is the newest line of IBM Mainframes. The letter "z" in the name stands for "zero downtime", a guarantee of absolute reliability that has become the trademark of this unique IBM offering for the IT market. Key visual elements in the design translate the robustness, impenetrability and scalability that this latest evolution of the iconic z-branded hardware brings to the table. In order to balance the contrasting requirements of cooling and sound attenuation, an innovative design of floating and pivoting panels was added to hide massive layers of sound-absorbing material while allowing for maximum airflow.
Client / Manufacturer
Design

IBM Corporation
RTP, US
IBM Industrial Design Program
Research Triangle Park, NC, USDate of Launch
2018
Development Time
13 - 24 months
Target Regions
Specific country/region: Global offering
Target Groups
Trade / Industry, Public Sector / Government