Power 9

Power 9 End of Support Dates by Model

Most IBM Power 9 servers lost standard support on January 31, 2026. The G models and the E950 have no end date yet, and the E980 ends December 31, 2027.

Most IBM Power 9 servers lost standard support on January 31, 2026.

Not all of them, though. The 2020 G models and the E950 have no end date yet, and the E980 keeps IBM support until December 31, 2027. Your machine type decides which group you are in.

IBM Power 9 end of support dates

ModelMachine typeIBM stopped selling itIBM standard supportWhat to do
S9149009-41A29 Jan 2021Ended 31 Jan 2026Move to third-party maintenance or plan the replacement.
S9229009-22A29 Jan 2021Ended 31 Jan 2026Check your IBM i release before you extend.
S9249009-42A29 Jan 2021Ended 31 Jan 2026Compare the cost of keeping it against an S1124 or S1024.
H9229223-22H29 Jan 2021Ended 31 Jan 2026Check SAP certification before you extend.
H9249223-42H29 Jan 2021Ended 31 Jan 2026Check SAP certification before you extend.
S9149009-41G9 May 2023No end date postedGood candidate to keep, or to buy used as a spare.
S922, S9249009-22G, 9009-42GWithdrawnNo end date postedConfirm your entitlement by serial number.
E9509040-MR920 Oct 2023No end date postedWatch for IBM's end date announcement.
E9809080-M9S31 Oct 2022Ends 31 Dec 2027Start pricing a replacement now. Big systems take months to move.

Dates come from IBM's product lifecycle pages, checked September 27, 2026. For the L922 (9008-22L), H922S (9223-22S), and H924S (9223-42S), look up your exact machine type on IBM's lifecycle page.

What end of support means for a Power 9

The server keeps running. What stops is IBM's standard help: new firmware fixes, new security patches, and IBM's normal repair service.

IBM sells a paid service extension that still covers repair and parts replacement, but not new fixes. Third-party maintenance companies cover parts and repair too, often for less.

Find your machine type first

Not sure whether you have an A or a G? The Power 9 machine types page shows where to find it. Once you know, compare maintenance, parts, and replacement providers in the IBM Power reseller directory.

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. You are reading about this move

    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. 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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