IBM iSeries Power 9 Servers

IBM Power9 iSeries Servers

IBM Power9 iSeries servers run IBM i with strong cores and proven reliability. They use the POWER9 processor. Your current IBM i apps can stay in place.

Data Tech offers the Power9 line for IBM i. Start with a compact S922 or S914. Move up to an S924 when you need more cores and memory.

What Power9 Adds for IBM i

Power9 helps IBM i shops get more work done. It is a solid step up from Power8. It is also a clear path before Power10.

POWER9 cores with SMT8 threading
Higher core counts and faster performance than Power8
High-capacity DDR4 memory
SAS and NVMe storage options
PCIe Gen3/Gen4 slots for network and storage cards
PowerVM Enterprise Edition for partitions
Support for IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 with the right PTFs

Power9 Models at a Glance

Use this chart to pick the right size. Then open the model page for full options.

Model	Machine Type	Size	Max Cores	Max Memory	Storage	IBM i Notes
S914	9009-41A / 9009-41G	4U rack / tower	8	1 TB	SAS / NVMe (G models)	P05 on 4-core; P10 on 6- and 8-core; 64 GB IBM i memory cap on P05
S922	9009-22G	2U rack	22	4 TB	SAS / NVMe	P05 on 1-core EP5Y; P10 on higher cores
S924	9009-42A / 9009-42G	4U rack	24	4 TB	SAS / NVMe (G models)	P20 software tier

Exact IBM i limits depend on processor feature, software tier, and PTFs. Confirm the build before you order.

Choose a Power9 iSeries Model

9009-41A / 9009-41G | 4U rack or tower

The S914 is the entry to midrange Power9 system. It fits small to medium IBM i shops.

Single socket
4-core, 6-core, or 8-core POWER9
Up to 1 TB memory (64 GB on 4-core)
SAS storage; stronger NVMe options on 41G
P05 on 4-core, P10 on 6- and 8-core

It is a common replacement for older Power8 S814 systems. You keep a familiar size while gaining POWER9 performance.

9009-22G | 2U rack

The S922 is the compact Power9 server. The 1-core EP5Y is popular for small IBM i shops that want to stay in P05.

1-core to higher core counts
Up to 4 TB memory (dual socket)
Strong NVMe support on G models
2U form factor saves rack space

Use the 1-core version for small P05 workloads. Higher core builds suit denser midrange needs.

9009-42A / 9009-42G | 4U rack

The S924 is the larger scale-out Power9 system. It is built for heavier IBM i and mixed workloads.

Up to 24 Power9 cores (dual socket)
Up to 4 TB memory
Flexible SAS and NVMe storage
P20 software tier

Choose this model when you need more cores, more memory, and room to grow.

Key Features Across the Power9 Family

Every Power9 iSeries server shares the same core design. The difference is size, memory, and I/O.

POWER9 processor with SMT8 and improved core speed over Power8
High-capacity DDR4 memory
SAS HDD/SSD and NVMe U.2 options (especially on G models)
PCIe Gen3/Gen4 slots for Fibre Channel and Ethernet cards
PowerVM Enterprise Edition
Redundant power supplies on supported models
EnergyScale technology for efficiency

IBM i Compatibility

Power9 iSeries servers are built to run IBM i. They also run AIX and Linux when you need mixed partitions.

Operating systems: IBM i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 with required PTFs
Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise Edition, including Live Partition Mobility
Storage: SAS drives and NVMe U.2 SSDs on supported models
Networking: PCIe adapters for Ethernet and Fibre Channel
Migration: Smooth move from Power8

IBM i rules can change by model and processor feature. The 4-core S914 and 1-core S922 stay in the P05 software tier with a 64 GB IBM i memory cap. Higher core counts move to P10 or P20. Always check firmware and IBM i support for the exact feature codes.