Power 9 Resource Library
Power 9 lifecycle, model, maintenance, and upgrade articles for AS/400 and IBM i owners.
Power 9 Lifecycle Decision Engine: Keep, Maintain, Expand, or Replace
A practical framework for deciding whether a Power 9 system deserves another maintenance cycle or a Power 10 or Power 11 replacement plan.
IBM i 7.5 Is the Power 9 Planning Ceiling
Why IBM i 7.5 can keep selected Power 9 systems useful, while IBM i 7.6 changes the hardware conversation.
Used and Refurbished Power 9 Buying Rules
How to avoid buying the wrong Power 9 system, part, or maintenance problem in a mature reseller market.
Power 9 to Power 11 Migration Map
How to map Power 9 S914, S922, S924, E950, and E980 environments to current Power 11 replacement conversations.
S914 Owners: S1112, S1122, or Keep the Power 9?
A replacement-path guide for S914 owners comparing compact Power 11 entry options with a larger S1122 move.
S922 and S924 Maintenance Risk After January 2026
Why A-generation S922 and S924 systems need a dated support, parts, and replacement plan.
Why the Power 9 G-Model Difference Matters
The S914, S922, and S924 G-generation systems deserve separate treatment because I/O, NVMe, and sourcing questions differ from A-generation systems.
E950 and E980 Power 9 Enterprise Planning
Enterprise Power 9 systems need a separate planning lens from S914, S922, and S924 scale-out servers.