Models

IBM Power 9 Models

Match an end-of-life Power 9 server to the Power 11 model that can replace its workload, software, memory, storage, and I/O.

Power 9 reached end of life. If you own one, the useful question is which Power 11 server can carry the workload without losing the operating system, capacity, storage, or I/O the business still needs.

Start with the machine type on the front of the server or in the HMC. The marketing name alone is not exact enough for an upgrade quote.

Choose the upgrade by the Power 9 you own

S914

Compare S1112 and S1122. The right choice depends on IBM i tier, CPW, memory, storage, and how much room the workload needs next.

S922 and S924

Compare S1122 and S1124. Carry forward the active cores, peak CPW, IBM i release, memory, adapters, and storage layout.

L922 and H series

Compare L1122 and L1124 with the current SAP certification and Linux or AIX requirements. The HANA design matters more than the old model name.

E950 and E980

Compare E1150 for E950 AIX or Linux workloads and E1180 for E980 enterprise workloads. E950 does not support IBM i.

Bring the workload facts into the upgrade quote

PerformancePeak CPW or rPerf and the busiest business window
SoftwareIBM i, AIX, Linux, VIOS, SAP, and licensed software tiers
CapacityActive cores, memory, internal storage, external storage, and growth
CutoverBackup, downtime, adapter reuse, testing, and rollback requirements

Use the Power 9 upgrade matrix to compare the current replacements, then request an IBM Power quote with the exact machine type and workload facts.

9009-41A

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.

4, 6, or 8 cores Up to 1 TB DDR4
9009-41G

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.

4, 6, or 8 cores Up to 1 TB DDR4
9009-22A

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.

Up to 20 cores in common A-generation configurations Up to 4 TB DDR4
9009-22G

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.

1-core entry option through larger 2-socket configurations Up to 4 TB DDR4
9009-42A

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.

Up to 24 cores Up to 4 TB DDR4
9009-42G

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.

Up to 24 cores Up to 4 TB DDR4
9008-22L

IBM Power L922 (9008-22L)

The 9008-22L is end-of-life Power 9 Linux hardware. Compare its workload, memory, storage, and I/O with Power 11 L1122 or L1124.

Up to 24 cores across 1 or 2 sockets Up to 4 TB DDR4
9223-22H

IBM Power H922 (9223-22H)

The 9223-22H is end-of-life Power 9 hardware. Match its SAP HANA, AIX, IBM i, or Linux workload to the current Power 11 design.

4, 8, or 10 cores per socket across 1 or 2 sockets Up to 4 TB DDR4
9223-22S

IBM Power H922S (9223-22S)

The 9223-22S is end-of-life Power 9 SAP HANA hardware. Compare its certified Linux workload with Power 11 L1122 or L1124.

4, 8, or 10 cores per socket across 1 or 2 sockets Up to 4 TB DDR4
9223-42H

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.

8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets Up to 4 TB DDR4
9223-42S

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.

8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets Up to 4 TB DDR4
9040-MR9

IBM Power E950 (9040-MR9)

The 9040-MR9 is end-of-life Power 9 enterprise hardware for AIX and Linux, not IBM i. Compare its workload with Power 11 E1150.

Up to 48 cores Up to 16 TB memory
9080-M9S

IBM Power E980 (9080-M9S)

The 9080-M9S is end-of-life Power 9 enterprise hardware. Use its IBM i, AIX, or Linux workload to size Power 11 E1180.

Up to 192 cores Up to 64 TB memory

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

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

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