Can You Still Buy a Power 9?
Power 9 systems, memory, disk, adapters, and replacement parts are still available through used and refurbished channels, but buying criteria changed.
Yes, you can still buy Power 9 hardware through specialist resellers, used channels, refurbished suppliers, and parts inventories. The better question is whether the exact machine type solves a lifecycle problem or simply delays a required migration.
Treat every Power 9 purchase as a configuration and entitlement question. The useful quote includes processor feature, activated cores, memory, internal storage, adapters, HMC status, IBM i software tier, OS level, warranty, and service option.
Where to research available Power 9 systems
Compare providers with used and refurbished inventory, parts depth, warranty, IBM i expertise, and migration services in the IBM Power reseller directory.