IBM iSeries and AS/400 Life Cycle Report, April/May 2005

This IDC study provides residual value forecasts for IBM's iSeries and AS/400 servers and current fair market value data for IBM's AS/400 servers. The study explains the current market conditions that are affecting the value of used hardware on the secondary market and what future technological changes will further impact these values. We explore the factors impacting the server market and the price/performance increases expected over the next several years. This information helps those who invest in hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of lease term.

"The price/performance increases as well as the partitioning and virtualization capabilities of the i5 servers make upgrading attractive, but users not ready to move to the new i5/OS will keep older 8xx equipment in demand." — Jennifer Koppy, research manager, IDC's Leasing Evaluation Service