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IBM pSeries Power 9 Servers

IBM Power9 pSeries Servers for AIX and Linux

These are IBM Power9 servers optimized for AIX and Linux workloads. They use the POWER9 processor for strong multi-threaded performance and scalability.

Power9 systems support high-density virtualization with PowerVM. They include DDR4 memory, SAS or NVMe storage options, and PCIe slots for expansion. They work well for databases, ERP, analytics, and hybrid cloud environments.

IBM Power9 pSeries server

What Power9 Adds

  • POWER9 cores with SMT8 threading
  • Higher core counts and faster performance than Power8
  • High-capacity DDR4 memory
  • SAS and NVMe storage options
  • PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 slots for network and storage cards
  • PowerVM Enterprise Edition for partitions
  • Support for AIX 7.1 and later, plus current Linux distributions

Power9 Models at a Glance

Use this chart to compare sizes. Then open the model page for full options.

Model Machine Type Size Max Cores Max Memory Storage
S922   9009-22A        2U rack  Up to 20–22     Up to 4 TB  SAS / NVMe
S914   9009-41A  4U rack / tower       Up to 8   Up to 1 TB  SAS / NVMe
S924   9009-42A       4U rack    Up to 24   Up to 4 TB  SAS / NVMe 

Common Features Across the Line

  • Redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling
  • Concurrent maintenance for high availability
  • EnergyScale technology for efficiency
  • Flexible core activations

Compatibility

These servers are built for AIX and Linux on Power. They also support mixed partitions when needed.

  • Operating Systems: AIX 7.1 and later, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VIOS
  • Virtualization: PowerVM Enterprise Edition, including Live Partition Mobility
  • Storage: Internal SAS or NVMe plus external expansion options

Data Tech Computer is an IBM Business Partner. We help you choose the right Power9 size for your AIX or Linux workloads. All systems include a 60-day warranty.