IBM Power H924S (9223-42S)
The 9223-42S is end-of-life Power 9 SAP HANA hardware. Compare its certified Linux workload with Power 11 L1124.
The IBM Power H924S 9223-42S is end-of-life Power 9 SAP HANA hardware. Use the current database size, peak workload, memory, storage, adapters, Linux release, and SAP certification to compare Power 11 L1124.
At a Glance
Structured Specifications
IBM Power H924S (9223-42S) specification summary
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Family | SAP HANA-optimized scale-out |
| Processor choices | 8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets |
| Storage and I/O | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design |
| PCIe | 4 PCIe Gen4 slots with expansion capacity |
| Operating systems | Linux for SAP HANA |
| Software tier | Linux for SAP HANA; IBM i not supported on this record |
Power 9 is an end-of-life generation. Confirm the support contract and current SAP certification while the replacement is planned.
Build the H924S upgrade decision
Compare L1124
Start with the current Power 11 Linux model that can carry the certified HANA workload and growth.
Carry the workload
Bring peak CPU, memory, storage, adapters, Linux release, database size, and growth into the quote.
Check SAP
Confirm the current certified processor, memory, Linux release, database, and high-availability design.
Set the cutover
Define backup, replication, testing, downtime, rollback, and application checks before hardware is ordered.
Price the H924S replacement
Use the Power 9 upgrade matrix to compare L1124, then request an IBM Power quote with the 9223-42S workload and certification facts.
Sources
- Power 9 server family overview ... Midland Information Systems
- IBM i Platform Support Summary ... IBM Support
What does the IBM Power H924S cost?
No published H924S price turned up in our October 2026 check. It does not run IBM i, so it trades in the AIX and Linux used market and is quoted per serial number.
Where these prices come from
- Data Tech Computer and Midland Information Systems, no H924S price posted checked October 27, 2026
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