IBM Power S924 (9009-42G)
The 9009-42G is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Use its processor, CPW, P20 tier, memory, storage, and I/O to size Power 11 S1124.
The IBM Power S924 9009-42G is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. 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 (9009-42G) specification summary
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Family | Scale-out G-generation |
| Processor features | EP5E: 8 or 16 cores and up to 268,500 CPW; EP5F: 10 or 20 cores and up to 318,000 CPW; EP5H: 11 or 22 cores and up to 350,000 CPW; EP5G: 12 or 24 cores and up to 370,700 CPW |
| Storage and I/O | S924 storage backplanes with SAS, SSD, and G-generation NVMe support |
| PCIe | PCIe Gen4-focused I/O with S924 expansion capacity |
| Operating systems | IBM i, AIX, Linux, VIOS |
| Software tier | P20 |
Power 9 is an end-of-life generation. Confirm the exact 9009-42G service contract while the S1124 move is planned.
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 the old server sets the date.
Price the S924 replacement
Use the Power 9 upgrade matrix to compare S1124, then request an IBM Power quote with the 9009-42G processor feature and workload facts.
Sources
- 9009-42G model and processor details ... Midland Information Systems
- Power 9 scale-out G-generation Redpaper ... IBM Redbooks
- IBM i Platform Support Summary ... IBM Support
What does the IBM Power S924 cost?
Midland Information Systems' published S924 range of $20,000 to $28,300 covers the 42A and the 42G together. Data Tech Computer's posted used S924 units are 42A machines at $12,500 to $22,500, so the G model trades in the same market with a later build date.
Published IBM Power S924 prices and what each one includes
| Configuration | What it includes | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Configured S924 range, 42A and 42G | Midland's published range for configured systems | $20,000 to $28,300 | Midland Information Systems, October 27, 2026 |
Where these prices come from
- Midland Information Systems, IBM Power 9 page checked October 27, 2026
- Data Tech Computer, published used S924 (42A) systems checked October 27, 2026
Reference Documents
Related
IBM Power S914 (9009-41A)
The 9009-41A reached its support transition. Compare its processor feature, CPW, IBM i tier, and capacity with S1112 or S1122.
IBM Power S914 (9009-41G)
The 9009-41G is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Compare its processor feature, CPW, IBM i tier, and capacity with S1112 or S1122.
IBM Power S922 (9009-22A)
The 9009-22A reached its support transition. Compare its processor, IBM i limit, memory, storage, and I/O with Power 11 S1122.
IBM Power S922 (9009-22G)
The 9009-22G is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Use its processor feature and workload to size Power 11 S1122.
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Power 9 to Power 11 Migration Map
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Frequently Asked
What is a Power 9 G model?
The G-generation S914, S922, and S924 models are later Power 9 systems documented separately by IBM Redbooks, with a stronger PCIe Gen4 and NVMe story than the original A-generation scale-out systems.