Is IBM Power 9 End of Life?
Yes. Power 9 reached end of life, so owners should identify the exact machine type and build the Power 11 upgrade comparison now.
Yes. Power 9 reached end of life. Exact service dates can still differ by machine type and contract, but the owner decision has changed from whether to plan an upgrade to which current system can replace the workload.
A server that still boots can still be a business risk. End of support, parts, firmware, IBM i release limits, security, and the next outage all belong in the upgrade date.
The Power 9 deadline depends on the machine type
Power 9 end-of-life upgrade signals
| Signal | What It Means |
|---|---|
| A-generation support | IBM lists January 31, 2026 as the transition to end of support services for 9009-41A, 9009-22A, and 9009-42A. |
| IBM i release ceiling | IBM i 7.5 is supported on selected Power 9 systems. IBM i 7.6 requires newer Power hardware. |
| Other Power 9 models | Check the exact machine type, serial, country, firmware, and contract, but treat the generation as an active upgrade project. |
Move from the installed model to the current replacement
S914
Compare S1112 and S1122 against the real IBM i tier, CPW, memory, storage, and growth requirement.
S922 and S924
Compare S1122 and S1124. Size the new system from the busiest workload, not the old core count alone.
L922 and H series
Compare L1122 and L1124 with current Linux, AIX, SAP HANA, and certification needs.
E950 and E980
Compare E1150 and E1180. E950 is an AIX and Linux system; E980 is the enterprise Power 9 model that supports IBM i.
Start with the Power 9 model directory. Then use the upgrade matrix to build the replacement shortlist.
- IBM Power System S914 9009-41A lifecycle ... IBM Support
- IBM Power System S922 9009-22A lifecycle ... IBM Support
- IBM Power System S924 9009-42A lifecycle ... IBM Support