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IBM 9009 42G S924 iSeries Power 9 Servers for IBMi

IBM 9009-42G S924 Power9 Server for IBM i

The IBM 9009-42G (Power S924) is a 2U rack-mount, 2-socket POWER9 server optimized for IBM i workloads. It delivers high performance, massive scalability, and advanced virtualization with up to 24 cores, 4 TB DDR4 memory, and support for NVMe and SAS storage. This system excels in databases, ERP, virtualization, and mission-critical applications requiring reliability, security, and energy efficiency in IBM i environments.

Key Features

  • Up to 24 POWER9 cores (12-core or 24-core processor options) with high clock speeds.
  • Scalable DDR4 memory up to 4 TB (32 DDIMM slots).
  • Multiple NVMe U.2 and SAS/SATA drive bays for high-performance storage (up to 102.4 TB NVMe).
  • PowerVM virtualization for logical partitioning, dynamic resource allocation, and Live Partition Mobility.
  • Integrated high-speed networking (10/25/100 GbE options) and PCIe Gen4 slots.
  • Hardware-based encryption, secure boot, and advanced RAS features.
  • 1+1 redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans for high availability.

Technical Specifications

Attribute Details
Model IBM Power S924 (9009-42G)
Processor POWER9, up to 24 cores (configurable 12-core or 24-core options)
Memory DDR4, up to 4 TB (32 DDIMM slots)
Storage Multiple NVMe U.2 and SAS/SATA bays; hot-plug support
Networking Integrated high-speed Ethernet options (10/25/100 GbE)
Form Factor 2U rack-mount
PCIe Slots Multiple PCIe Gen4 slots for adapters and I/O expansion
Power Supplies 1+1 redundant hot-swap
OS Support IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power
 
 

Benefits

The IBM S924 with POWER9 architecture provides exceptional per-core performance, massive memory bandwidth, and energy efficiency for IBM i workloads. It supports seamless workload consolidation, virtualization via PowerVM, and hybrid cloud integration with strong security features including hardware encryption and secure boot. This system reduces total cost of ownership through high scalability, reliability, and long-term investment protection for databases, ERP systems, and mission-critical applications requiring maximum uptime and performance.

Compatibility

The IBM 9009-42G S924 is fully compatible with the latest IBM i releases, AIX, and Linux distributions certified for Power Systems. It supports PowerVM for advanced virtualization, logical partitioning, and Live Partition Mobility. Expansion includes PCIe Gen4 adapters, external storage (e.g., FlashSystem arrays, DS8000), and networking options. Ideal for enterprises running IBM i ERP systems (JD Edwards, Infor, SAP), high-performance databases, analytics, and hybrid cloud deployments. Configuration supports processor activations and OS entitlements as per IBM guidelines.

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