IBM Power11 iSeries Servers

IBM Power11 iSeries servers run IBM i workloads with more speed and stronger security. They use the POWER11 processor. They keep your current IBM i apps working.

Data Tech offers the full Power11 line for IBM i. Choose a small S1112. Or move up to an S1122, S1124, or E1180.

What Power11 Adds for IBM i

Power11 is built for IBM i shops that need more work done on fewer cores. It also helps teams that want a clean path from older Power systems.

Faster cores than many Power8, Power9, and Power10 systems
High-speed DDR5 memory
Fast NVMe U.2 flash storage
PowerVM Enterprise Edition for partitions
Built-in security and AI-ready features
Support for IBM i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 with the right PTFs

Power11 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
S1112	9242-21B	2U rack	10	512 GB DDR5	4 NVMe U.2 slots	P05 on 4-core; 64 GB IBM i memory cap
S1112	9242-21T	Tower	4	64 GB DDR5	4 NVMe U.2 slots	P05; compact tower for offices
S1122	9824-22A	2U rack	60	4 TB DDR5	8 NVMe U.2 slots	P10; native IBM i on 4-core eSCM
S1124	9824-42A	4U rack	60	8 TB DDR5	16 NVMe U.2 slots	P20 or P30; more I/O room
E1180	9080-HEU	5U drawer	256	64 TB DDR5	4 NVMe U.2 slots base	P30 or P40; up to four drawers

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

Choose a Power11 iSeries Model

IBM Power S1112

9242-21B rack | 9242-21T tower

The S1112 is the small Power11 system. It fits branch offices, small IBM i shops, and edge sites.

2U rack or tower
Up to 10 cores on the 9242-21B
Up to 512 GB DDR5 on the rack model
4 NVMe U.2 slots and 4 PCIe Gen4 slots
P05 IBM i tier on the 4-core build

It is a simple step up from older P05 systems. You keep a small license tier. You gain faster cores and NVMe flash.

IBM Power S1122

9824-22A | 2U rack | P10

The S1122 is a dense 2U server. It suits small and midsize IBM i shops that need more cores in a short rack.

Up to 60 Power11 cores
Up to 4 TB DDR5 memory
8 NVMe U.2 slots
10 PCIe slots, including Gen5
Runs IBM i, AIX, and Linux

Use it to combine older Power9 or Power10 boxes. It is also a good fit when floor space is tight.

IBM Power S1124

9824-42A | 4U rack | P20 or P30

The S1124 gives you more memory and more disk bays than the S1122. It is built for larger IBM i and mixed workloads.

Up to 60 Power11 cores
Up to 8 TB DDR5 memory
16 NVMe U.2 slots
10 PCIe slots, including Gen5
Room for two expansion drawers

Choose this model when you need more I/O, more flash, or a higher IBM i software tier.

IBM Power E1180

9080-HEU | 5U drawer | P30 or P40

The E1180 is the large Power11 system. It is made for heavy IBM i, AIX, and Linux work that must stay online.

Up to 256 Power11 cores
Up to 64 TB DDR5 memory
Up to four system drawers
8 PCIe Gen5 slots per drawer
Enterprise security and high availability

Scale one node at a time. Add memory, cores, and I/O as the workload grows.

Key Features Across the Power11 Family

Every Power11 iSeries server shares the same core design. The difference is size, memory, and I/O.

POWER11 processor with better core speed and power use
DDR5 memory for more bandwidth
Enterprise NVMe U.2 storage
PowerVM Enterprise Edition
On-chip AI assist (MMA) for local AI work
Stronger security, including quantum-safe options
Hot-plug parts and concurrent maintenance on supported models
A clean upgrade path from Power8, Power9, and Power10

IBM i Compatibility

Power11 iSeries servers are built to run IBM i. They also run AIX and Linux when you need mixed partitions.

Operating systems: IBM i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 with required PTFs
Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise Edition
Storage: Enterprise NVMe U.2 SSDs and supported drawers
Networking: PCIe adapters for Ethernet and Fibre Channel
Migration: Smooth move from older Power generations

IBM i rules can change by model. The S1112 4-core build stays in the P05 software tier. IBM i memory on that system is capped at 64 GB. The S1122 supports native IBM i on the 4-core eSCM option. Always check firmware and IBM i support for the exact feature codes.