IBM Power 9 Specs
Power 9 specifications across scale-out, Linux, SAP HANA, and enterprise models, organized for current owners and replacement shoppers.
Power 9 is no longer the new platform conversation. It is the installed-base conversation: which exact model is in the rack, what it can still run, where it is constrained, and what replacement path makes sense.
Use each model page for the exact machine type, lifecycle notes, supported operating-system family, source documents, and upgrade fit. Confirm final configuration against IBM and the reseller quote before buying parts or maintenance.
IBM Power 9 model specifications at a glance
Full processor feature codes, CPW, and rPerf figures are on each model's own directory page.
| Model | Machine Type | Max Cores | Max Memory | Max Internal Storage | Software Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Power S914 (9009-41A) | 9009-41A | 4, 6, or 8 cores | Up to 1 TB DDR4 | 12 SFF-3 bays or 18 SFF-3 bays with the expanded backplane; up to 32.4 TB internal | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S914 (9009-41G) | 9009-41G | 4, 6, or 8 cores | Up to 1 TB DDR4 | S914 storage backplanes with SAS, SSD, and configuration-dependent NVMe support | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S922 (9009-22A) | 9009-22A | Up to 20 cores in common A-generation configurations | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | 8 SFF-3 bays and up to 14.4 TB internal; expansion storage supported | P10 |
| IBM Power S922 (9009-22G) | 9009-22G | 1-core entry option through larger 2-socket configurations | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | Up to 14 NVMe devices and 14.4 TB internal storage, configuration-dependent | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S924 (9009-42A) | 9009-42A | Up to 24 cores | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | 12 SFF-3 bays or 18 SFF-3 bays with the expanded backplane; up to 32.4 TB internal | P20 |
| IBM Power S924 (9009-42G) | 9009-42G | Up to 24 cores | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | S924 storage backplanes with SAS, SSD, and G-generation NVMe support | P20 |
| IBM Power L922 (9008-22L) | 9008-22L | Up to 24 cores across 1 or 2 sockets | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | 8 SFF-3 bays and up to 14.4 TB internal; external expansion supported | IBM i: not supported |
| IBM Power H922 (9223-22H) | 9223-22H | 4, 8, or 10 cores per socket across 1 or 2 sockets | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | Confirm IBM i tier and SAP certification by configuration |
| IBM Power H922S (9223-22S) | 9223-22S | 4, 8, or 10 cores per socket across 1 or 2 sockets | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | IBM i: not supported |
| IBM Power H924 (9223-42H) | 9223-42H | 8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | Confirm IBM i tier and SAP certification by configuration |
| IBM Power H924S (9223-42S) | 9223-42S | 8, 10, or 12 cores per socket across 2 sockets | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | IBM i: not supported |
| IBM Power E950 (9040-MR9) | 9040-MR9 | Up to 48 cores | Up to 16 TB memory | 8 SFF-3 SAS bays plus 4 NVMe bays; up to 42.56 TB internal | PowerVM Enterprise, IBM i: not supported |
| IBM Power E980 (9080-M9S) | 9080-M9S | Up to 192 cores | Up to 64 TB memory | External enterprise storage design with 4 NVMe bays per system node | IBM i P30, PowerVM Enterprise |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.