Product Description
IBM 9009-42A S924 AIX Power9 EP1F 20-Core Server
The IBM 9009-42A S924 is a high-performance Power9 rack server optimized for demanding AIX and Linux workloads. With a 20-core EP1F POWER9 processor, high-speed DDR4 memory, and enterprise-grade SAS/NVMe storage options, it delivers excellent scalability and efficiency for database, virtualization, ERP, and cloud-native applications.
Product Description
The IBM 9009-42A S924 AIX Power9 EP1F 20-Core Server comes pre-configured with a 20-core EP1F POWER9 processor (3.0–3.8 GHz), DDR4 memory, internal SAS storage, AIX 7.1+ support, PowerVM Enterprise Edition, dual redundant power supplies, integrated networking, and a complete set of enterprise features. The server supports hot-plug components and is designed for reliable, scalable AIX workloads in a space-efficient 4U rack-mount form factor.
Features
- EP1F 20-core POWER9 processor (3.0–3.8 GHz)
- High-speed DDR4 memory (scalable to higher capacities)
- Internal SAS storage with RAID options
- PowerVM Enterprise Edition for virtualization
- Dual redundant power supplies with redundant power cords
- Integrated Ethernet and system console LAN adapter
- Operator panel LCD display
- Hot-plug components and concurrent maintenance support
Technical Specifications
- Machine Type / Model: 9009-42A (S924)
- Processor: EP1F 20-core POWER9 @ 3.0–3.8 GHz
- Memory: 64GB DDR4 (scalable to model limits)
- Storage: 1,698TB 15K RPM SAS DASD Internal SAS SFF-3 bays (scalable with EXP drawers)
- Form Factor: 4U rack-mount
- I/O: PCIe Gen3/Gen4 slots, integrated Ethernet
- Power: Dual redundant AC power supplies
- OS Support: AIX 7.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
Compatibility
The IBM 9009-42A S924 AIX Power9 EP1F 20-Core Server is compatible with:
- Operating Systems: AIX 7.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
- Storage/Expansion: EXP24S drawers for additional capacity
- Networking: Built-in Ethernet + optional PCIe adapters
- Limitations: 20-core configuration optimized for medium to large AIX and Linux workloads
Verify exact configuration, firmware levels, and entitlement requirements via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
