: AS/400 launched as the successor to System/36 and System/38. 2000 : Rebranded as iSeries . 2006 : Renamed System i .
: Hardware consolidated into IBM Power Systems , with the operating system becoming IBM i . Core Architectural Features : AS/400 launched as the successor to System/36
The platform has undergone several name changes, often causing confusion for those outside the industry: and devices—is treated as an object
: Everything on the system—files, programs, and devices—is treated as an object , which significantly enhances security and stability. which significantly enhances security and stability.