Power 9
When Refurbished Power 9 Still Makes Sense
When a refurbished Power 9 purchase is rational instead of delaying a needed Power 10 or Power 11 replacement.
Refurbished Power 9 makes sense when it solves a bounded problem: replacing a failed system, adding short-term capacity, matching a validated software stack, or buying time for a safer migration. It is weaker when the business needs a long runway, IBM i 7.6, or a warranty reset.