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IBM Power 9 Directory

Every Power 9 model, hardware feature and upgrade, and verified sourcing vendor, organized as structured, machine-readable catalog entries.

IBM Power 9 Models

Choose the end-of-life Power 9 model you own, then see the processor, workload, and Power 11 replacement facts that belong in the upgrade quote.

IBM Power 9 Feature Codes

Look up a 9009 feature code to see what the part is, which Power 9 models it fits, and whether it runs with IBM i.

Power 9 Features & Upgrades

Power 9 memory, storage, PCIe, firmware, HMC, and maintenance planning records.

Power 9 Sourcing Vendors

Vendors and portfolio destinations for Power 9 sourcing, support, replacement, and migration planning.

Your 4 next moves with a Power 9

Every Power 9 owner lands on one of these. You can mix them, too. Keeping or upgrading buys time while you plan a replacement.

  1. Keep it running

    Your Power 9 does not stop working when IBM support ends. Third-party maintenance can cover parts and repairs, often for less than IBM charged.

    Best when the server is stable and you need one or two more years.

    Compare third-party maintenance

  2. Upgrade the server you have

    More memory, bigger drives, or a faster network or Fibre Channel card can buy real time without a new server. Every part has an IBM feature code, so the upgrade starts there.

    Best when you are running out of room, not out of support.

    Browse Power 9 upgrades

  3. Buy a used or refurbished Power 9

    A matching used Power 9 makes a cheap spare, test box, or short bridge. Match the machine type first, because an A model and a G model carry different support dates.

    Best for a spare, a test system, or a stopgap of two years or less.

    Compare new, used, and refurbished

  4. Replace it with Power 10 or Power 11

    If you need IBM i 7.6, or want five or more years of IBM support, price a replacement. IBM i 7.6 does not run on any Power 9.

    Best when the server has to last past 2027 or the software needs a newer release.

    Compare Power 9 vs Power 11

Not sure which one fits? Answer four questions and get a starting point. Use the Power 9 Upgrade Matrix

Ready for prices? Compare IBM Power resellers, maintenance providers, and parts sources. Compare IBM Power resellers