IBM Power S924 (9009-42A)
The 9009-42A reached its support transition. Use its processor, CPW, P20 tier, memory, storage, and I/O to size Power 11 S1124.
The IBM Power S924 9009-42A reached its January 2026 support transition. Use the processor feature, peak CPW, P20 software tier, memory, storage, adapters, and partitions to size Power 11 S1124.
At a Glance
Structured Specifications
IBM Power S924 (9009-42A) specification summary
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Family | Scale-out A-generation |
| Processor features | EP1E: 8 or 16 cores and up to 268,500 CPW; EP1F: 10 or 20 cores and up to 318,000 CPW; EP1H: 11 or 22 cores and up to 350,000 CPW; EP1G: 24 cores and 370,700 CPW |
| Storage and I/O | 12 SFF-3 bays or 18 SFF-3 bays with the expanded backplane; up to 32.4 TB internal |
| PCIe | 5 PCIe Gen4 and 6 PCIe Gen3 adapter slots; up to 26 slots with an I/O drawer |
| Operating systems | IBM i, AIX, Linux, VIOS |
| Software tier | P20 |
IBM lists January 31, 2026 as the transition to end of support services for 9009-42A.
Build the S924 upgrade decision
Compare S1124
Start with the current S1124 configuration that supports the P20 workload and required operating system.
Carry the workload
Bring peak CPW or rPerf, active cores, memory, storage, adapters, partitions, and growth into the quote.
Check software
Confirm IBM i, AIX, Linux, VIOS, licensed products, and the target release before hardware is ordered.
Set the cutover
Define backup, testing, downtime, rollback, and application checks before support risk sets the date.
Price the S924 replacement
Use the Power 9 upgrade matrix to compare S1124, then request an IBM Power quote with the 9009-42A processor feature and workload facts.
Sources
- 9009-42A model and processor details ... Midland Information Systems
- S924 9009-42A lifecycle ... IBM Support
- IBM i Platform Support Summary ... IBM Support
What does the IBM Power S924 cost?
A used S924 for IBM i runs $12,500 for an EP1E eight-core to $22,500 for an EP1G 24-core at Data Tech Computer, each with 64 GB and 1.698 TB of SAS disk. The same machines set up for AIX post at $7,500 to $17,500. Flagship Technologies posts a bare custom-to-order S924 base with no operating system at $2,900.
Midland Information Systems' Power 9 page lists a configured S924 range of $20,000 to $28,300.
At launch IBM listed a 24-core S924 with 768 GB and four 600 GB drives at $99,290. The same core count sells for $22,500 today, which is the Power 9 story in one line.
Published IBM Power S924 prices and what each one includes
| Configuration | What it includes | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP1E 8-core, used, IBM i | 64 GB DDR4, 1.698 TB SAS, IBM i, 60-day warranty | $12,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1F 10-core, used, IBM i | 64 GB DDR4, 1.698 TB SAS, IBM i, 60-day warranty | $15,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1E 16-core, used, IBM i | 64 GB DDR4, 1.698 TB SAS, IBM i, 60-day warranty | $17,000 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1F 20-core, used, IBM i | 64 GB DDR4, 1.698 TB SAS, IBM i, 60-day warranty | $19,000 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1G 24-core, used, IBM i | 64 GB DDR4, 1.698 TB SAS, IBM i, 60-day warranty | $22,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1E 8-core, used, AIX | AIX or Linux build, 60-day warranty | $7,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1F 10-core, used, AIX | AIX or Linux build, 60-day warranty | $10,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1E 16-core, used, AIX | AIX or Linux build, 60-day warranty | $16,000 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| EP1G 24-core, used, AIX | AIX or Linux build, 60-day warranty | $17,500 | Data Tech Computer, October 27, 2026 |
| Bare custom-to-order base, refurbished | No operating system or licensing, 90-day parts warranty, call for availability | $2,900 | Flagship Technologies, October 27, 2026 |
| Configured S924 range, 42A and 42G | Midland's published range for configured systems | $20,000 to $28,300 | Midland Information Systems, October 27, 2026 |
| IBM list at launch, 24 cores | 24 cores at 3.4 GHz, 768 GB, four 600 GB drives | $99,290 | IT Jungle, February 19, 2018 |
| IBM list at launch, base chassis | Chassis alone, before processor cards, memory and disk | $9,150 | IT Jungle, February 19, 2018 |
What the software adds
The S924 is a P20 machine, so a used unit with a clean IBM i entitlement is worth far more than the same box without one. The posted prices show it: $12,500 for the IBM i EP1E eight-core against $7,500 for the AIX version, and $2,900 for a bare base with nothing on it. Ask for the entitlement and the activated core count before the price.
Where these prices come from
- Data Tech Computer, published used S924 systems for IBM i and for AIX checked October 27, 2026
- Flagship Technologies, bare custom-to-order S924 base checked October 27, 2026
- Midland Information Systems, IBM Power 9 page checked October 27, 2026
- IT Jungle: Drilling Down Into The New Power9 Entry Servers February 19, 2018
Reference Documents
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Frequently Asked
What is 9009-42A?
9009-42A is the machine type-model for the original A-generation IBM Power S924 Power 9 server.