Power 9

Power 9 Quote Checklist

The information to gather before requesting a Power 9 system, parts, maintenance, or migration quote.

A Power 9 quote is only useful when it is specific. Gather the exact model, machine type, serial, processor feature, activated cores, memory, storage, adapters, operating systems, HMC level, support status, and target business outcome before asking for pricing.

System identity

Machine type, model, serial number, processor feature code, activated cores, and installed memory.

Workload

IBM i, AIX, Linux, VIOS, SAP HANA, partitions, software tier, users, and growth needs.

I/O and storage

Internal disk, NVMe, SAS, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, tape, SAN, and adapter slots.

Decision path

Keep, expand, maintain, replace, or migrate to Power 10 or Power 11.

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. 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. You are reading about this move

    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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