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 | A-generation internal SAS and PCIe expansion options | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S914 (9009-41G) | 9009-41G | 4, 6, or 8 cores | Up to 1 TB DDR4 | G-generation design with stronger NVMe and PCIe Gen4 story | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S922 (9009-22A) | 9009-22A | Up to 20 cores in common A-generation configurations | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | A-generation internal storage and PCIe expansion options | P10 |
| IBM Power S922 (9009-22G) | 9009-22G | 1-core entry option through larger 2-socket configurations | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | G-generation NVMe and PCIe Gen4-focused design | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S924 (9009-42A) | 9009-42A | Up to 24 cores | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | A-generation internal storage and PCIe expansion options | P20 |
| IBM Power S924 (9009-42G) | 9009-42G | Up to 24 cores | Up to 4 TB DDR4 | G-generation NVMe and PCIe Gen4-focused design | P20 |
| IBM Power L922 (9008-22L) | 9008-22L | Linux-focused POWER9 processor options | Up to 4 TB DDR4 class | Linux and OpenShift-oriented internal and external storage options | |
| IBM Power H922 (9223-22H) | 9223-22H | SAP HANA-optimized POWER9 options | Up to 4 TB DDR4 class | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | |
| IBM Power H922S (9223-22S) | 9223-22S | SAP HANA-optimized POWER9 options | Up to 4 TB DDR4 class | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | |
| IBM Power H924 (9223-42H) | 9223-42H | SAP HANA-optimized POWER9 options | Up to 4 TB DDR4 class | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | |
| IBM Power H924S (9223-42S) | 9223-42S | SAP HANA-optimized POWER9 options | Up to 4 TB DDR4 class | SAP HANA-oriented internal and external storage design | |
| IBM Power E950 (9040-MR9) | 9040-MR9 | Up to 48 cores | Up to 16 TB memory | Enterprise external storage and I/O design | |
| IBM Power E980 (9080-M9S) | 9080-M9S | Up to 192 cores | Up to 64 TB memory | Enterprise external storage and I/O design | Enterprise IBM i environments where supported |
IBM Power S914 (9009-41A)
IBM Power S914 (9009-41A) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power S914 (9009-41G)
IBM Power S914 (9009-41G) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power S922 (9009-22A)
IBM Power S922 (9009-22A) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power S922 (9009-22G)
IBM Power S922 (9009-22G) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power S924 (9009-42A)
IBM Power S924 (9009-42A) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power S924 (9009-42G)
IBM Power S924 (9009-42G) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power L922 (9008-22L)
IBM Power L922 (9008-22L) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power H922 (9223-22H)
IBM Power H922 (9223-22H) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power H922S (9223-22S)
IBM Power H922S (9223-22S) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power H924 (9223-42H)
IBM Power H924 (9223-42H) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power H924S (9223-42S)
IBM Power H924S (9223-42S) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power E950 (9040-MR9)
IBM Power E950 (9040-MR9) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.
IBM Power E980 (9080-M9S)
IBM Power E980 (9080-M9S) profile covering specifications, lifecycle status, sourcing fit, and upgrade planning context.