To begin with, memory. IBM Z (s390x) systems come in a variety of flavors with different amounts of RAM available. For example, the z15 can have up to 24 TB (!!!) of main memory, while the z14 can only handle a measly 8 TB. But don’t worry, if you need even more memory than that, IBM has got your back with their new z16 system which boasts an impressive 30 TB of RAM (that’s almost as much as some small countries have in GDP).

Now storage. If you thought the memory numbers were big, wait until you hear this IBM Z (s390x) systems can handle up to 15 PETABYTES (!!!!!!) of disk space! That’s enough to store every single book ever written in the history of humanity over a thousand times. And if that’s not impressive enough, some models even come with flash storage options for faster access speeds.

But here’s the thing all this memory and storage comes at a cost. A hefty one, might I add. The z15 system we mentioned earlier can run you upwards of $3 million dollars (yes, that’s not a typo). And if you want to upgrade your existing IBM Z (s390x) system with more memory or storage, be prepared for some serious sticker shock.

So why would anyone in their right mind spend this kind of money on such massive amounts of memory and storage? Well, there are a few reasons. First, these systems are designed to handle extremely large workloads and complex data processing tasks that require significant computing power. Secondly, they offer unparalleled reliability and security features for mission-critical applications like banking or healthcare. And finally, they provide scalability options for future growth and expansion.