IBM Power 9 SAP HANA Server

IBM Power H924 (9223-42H)

The 9223-42H is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Match its SAP HANA, AIX, IBM i, or Linux workload to the current Power 11 design.

Machine type: 9223-42H Software tier: Confirm IBM i tier and SAP certification by configuration

The IBM Power H924 9223-42H is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Match its SAP HANA, AIX, IBM i, or Linux workload to the current Power 11 server instead of assuming every H924 moves to the same model.

At a Glance

Machine Type9223-42H
Form Factor4U rack
Processor Scale8, 10, or 12 cores per socket
Memory CeilingUp to 4 TB DDR4

Structured Specifications

IBM Power H924 (9223-42H) specification summary

AreaDetail
FamilySAP HANA-optimized scale-out
Processor choices8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets
Storage and I/OSAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design
PCIe4 PCIe Gen4 slots with expansion capacity
Operating systemsLinux for SAP HANA, AIX, IBM i, VIOS
Software tierConfirm IBM i tier and SAP certification by configuration

Power 9 is an end-of-life generation. Confirm the support contract and current SAP certification while the replacement is planned.

Build the H924 upgrade decision

Name the workload

Separate SAP HANA, AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS before choosing the new server family.

Compare Power 11

Use L1124 for the right Linux design. Use S1124 or an enterprise model when IBM i or AIX drives the move.

Check SAP

Confirm the current SAP-certified processor, memory, operating system, database, and high-availability design.

Set the cutover

Define backup, replication, testing, downtime, rollback, and application checks before hardware is ordered.

Price the H924 replacement

Use the Power 9 upgrade matrix to compare the current model family, then request an IBM Power quote with the 9223-42H workload and certification facts.

Sources

What does the IBM Power H924 cost?

No published price foundOctober 2026

No published H924 price turned up in our October 2026 check. It is the SAP HANA build of the S924, so expect a dealer quote in the same range as a used S924 with the same cores.

Where these prices come from

  • Data Tech Computer and Midland Information Systems, no H924 price posted checked October 27, 2026
Quote-based used and refurbished market pricing.

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. You are reading about this move

    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