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IBM 9242 21T S1112 AIX Power11 Servers

IBM 9242 21T S1112 AIX Power11 Servers

The IBM Power S1112 is the entry-level Power11 server designed for AIX environments. Available in tower (9242-21T) form factor, it delivers POWER11 performance, enterprise-class security, and on-chip AI assist in a compact package for small AIX sites and mixed PowerVM partitions.

Product Description

The IBM Power S1112 (machine type 9242-21T) is a single-socket Power11 processor-based tower server that modernizes AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads. It uses one eSCM socket with a 4-core POWER11 processor, up to 64 GB DDR5, and four NVMe U.2 bays. Published AIX SMT8 rPerf is 148.8 on 4 cores. The 9242-21T tower model is the deskside counterpart to the 9242-21B 2U rack S1112.

Key Features

  • POWER11 processor technology with improved performance and efficiency
  • Tower (9242-21T) form factor
  • 4-core POWER11 processor
  • High-speed DDR5 memory (up to 64 GB)
  • Four enterprise NVMe U.2 bays
  • PowerVM virtualization
  • Built-in security and cyber-resilience features
  • Support for AIX 7.3 and AIX 7.2 with the right TL and service pack
  • Upgrade path from older Power8, Power9, and Power10 AIX systems

Technical Specifications

  • Machine Type: 9242-21T (Tower)
  • Form Factor: Free-standing tower
  • Processor Options: 4-core POWER11 eSCM
  • Memory: Up to 64 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 4 NVMe U.2 bays
  • Virtualization: PowerVM
  • Operating Systems: AIX, IBM i, Linux
  • AIX SMT8 rPerf: 148.8 (4-core)
  • Related model: 9242-21B 2U rack S1112

Compatibility

The IBM S1112 Power11 AIX tower servers are compatible with:

  • Operating systems: AIX 7.3 with supported TLs and service packs. AIX 7.2 with supported TLs in Power9 compatibility mode. IBM i and Linux when mixed partitions are required
  • Virtualization: PowerVM
  • Storage: Supported enterprise NVMe U.2 SSDs for AIX/Linux
  • Networking: PCIe adapters for Ethernet and Fibre Channel
  • Limitations: 4-core tower only. Maximum 64 GB DDR5 on 9242-21T. AIX 7.2 LPARs run in Power9 compatibility mode. Match firmware, HMC level, and AIX TL/SP to the exact processor feature