IBM AMD Opteron Servers up to 74% off

IBM.com offers a selection of IBM BladeCenter and System x servers powered by AMD Opteron processors at discounts up to 74% off. That's one of the best percent-off sales we've seen on servers from IBM this year. Shipping can be steep, adding up to $100 to your purchase. Sales tax is also added where applicable. Deals ends December 31. Some best bets, each equipped with an AMD Opteron 2.4GHz dual-core processor:

• IBM BladeCenter LS21 w/2GB RAM, 2 HDD bays for $1,055.62 (53% off)
• IBM BladeCenter LS41 (pictured) w/4GB RAM, 2 HDD bays for $2,789.70 (70% off)
• IBM System x3755 (4U Rack Mount) w/1GB RAM, 4 HDD bays for $4,289.75 (45% off)
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