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IBM Power 11 system configurations and IBM Power 11 price quotes are availabe for new and MES upgrades. Contact Midland directly for with IBM Power 11 server requirements, and provide your existing system serial number and model number for an MES upgrade. Below are the current IBM Power 11 system models available for sale, and can include professional services for installation and upgrading from older IBM Power system models, OS400 upgrades, applying PTFs and other IBM services that may be required. View all IBM Power11 System CPW and rPerf CPU Performance Benchmarks chart here.

IBM Power 11 Models, Performance Benchmarks, Specifications and Maximums

IBM S1122 Model 9824-22A Power 11 system is a 2U scale-out server designed for small to midsized businesses to run a mix of IBM i, AIX and Linux server workloads. The IBM S1122 Power 11 server provides up to 20 more cores than its Power 10 IBM S1022 predecessor, provides better system utilization and performance, with 37% more rPerf per watt, and up to 6.9X better performance per dollar for AI inferencing. Read the IBM S1122 data sheet here, or visit the IBM S1122 9824-22A system page for more details and IBM S1122 price quotes.

IBM S1122 Model 9824-22A Power 11 Processor options:
9824-22A ERGR 4-Core 3.6-4 GHz Power 11 eSCM Processor
9824-22A ERGR 8-Core 3.6-4 GHz Power 11 eSCM Processor: 236,400 CPW
9824-22A ERGQ 10-Core 3.05-4 GHz Power 11 eSCM Processor
9824-22A EBG8 16-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor
9824-22A ERGQ 20-Core 3.05-4 GHz Power 11 eSCM Processor: 124,500 CPW
9824-22A EBG9 24-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor
9824-22A EBGA 30-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor
9824-22A EBG8 32-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 124,500 CPW
9824-22A EBG9 48-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor: 124,500 CPW
9824-22A EBGA 60-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power11 DCM Processor: 124,500 CPW
IBM i Software Tier: P10 Group
CPW per Core: 29,550
Maximum CPW per LPAR: 118,200 or 4 Cores MAX LPAR Size
rPerf 2 Sockets: 8-Core = 293, 20-Core = 627, 32-Core = 1,040, 48-Core = 1,358, 60-Core = 1,532
Memory: 64 GB – 4 TB, via 32 DDR5 DDIM slots
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Core: 8 MB
Internal Storage: 122.4 TB via 8x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 51.2 TB via 8x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer: 1, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer: 1, includes 12 Gen4 PCIe slots

IBM S1124 Model 9824-42A Power 11 system is a 4U scale-out server designed for midsized businesses that need strong compute, memory, and hybrid cloud flexibility to run IBM i, AIX and Linux server workloads. The IBM S1124 Power 11 Server offers 26% improved energy efficiency over its Power 10 S1024 predecessor, and delivers 22% more rPerf per watt to further increase performance for IBM i applications, Oracle databases and other business-critical workloads. Read the IBM S1124 data sheet here, or visit the IBM S1124 9824-42A system page for more details and IBM S1124 price quotes.

IBM S1124 Model 9824-42A Power 11 Processor options:
9824-42A EP3X 16-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 433,000 CPW - P20
9824-42A EP3H 24-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 649,800 CPW - P30
9824-42A EP3Y 30-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 812,250 CPW - P30
9824-42A EP3X 32-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 823,00 CPW - P20
9824-42A EP3H 48-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 1,118,500 CPW - P30
9824-42A EP3Y 60-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor: 1,345,900 CPW - P30
rPerf: 30-Core = 559, 32-Core = 1,117, 48-Core = 1,529, 60-Core = 1,737
Memory: 64 GB – 8 TB, via 32 DDR5 DDIM slots
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Core: 8 MB
Internal Storage: 244.8 TB via 16x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 102.4 TB via 16x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer: 2, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays per drawer
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer: 2, includes 24 Gen4 PCIe slots per drawer

IBM L1122 Model 9856-22H Power 11 system is a 2U scale-out server designed for small to midsized businesses with space-constrained environments that need to run a mix of IBM i, AIX and Linux server. The IBM L1122 can have up to 60 Power 11 cores and is built for cost-efficiency, hybrid cloud flexibility, and will enable businesses to scale easily, and without complex re-platforming or rewriting applications. The IBM L1122 9856-22H delivers better energy efficiency and performance than its IBM L1022 Power 10 predecessor, and includes a suite of new integrated full-stack capabilities designed to deliver even better resiliency, productivity, efficiency, security and scalability. Read the IBM L1122 data sheet here, or visit the IBM S1122 9856-22H system page for more details and IBM L1122 price quotes.

IBM L1122 9856-22H Power 11 Processor options
9856-22H ERGF 16-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor, 236,400 CPW
9856-22H ERGG 24-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor
9856-22H ERGH 30-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
9856-22H ERGF 32-Core 3.-4.2 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
9856-22H ERGG 48-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
9856-22H ERGH 60-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power 11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
IBM i Software Tier: P10 Group (IBM i OS400 requires VIOS and must be secondary OS)
Total CPW per System: 990,400
CPW per Core: 15,475
Maximum CPW per LPAR: 61,900 or 4 Cores MAX LPAR Size
rPerf 2 Sockets: 8-Core = 293, 20-Core = 627, 32-Core = 1,040, 48-Core = 1,358, 60-Core = 1,532
Memory: 64 GB – 4 TB, via 32 DDR5 DDIM slots
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Core: 8 MB
Internal Storage: 122.4 TB via 8x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 51.2 TB via 8x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer: 1, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer: 1, includes 24 Gen4 PCIe slots

IBM L1124 Model 9856-42H Power 11 system is a high-performance, two-socket, 4U server that is extremely scalable, has best-in-class reliability and resiliency, and extremely energy-efficient. The IBM L1124 provides an end-to-end, full-stack design that integrates every layer of infrastructure, from the Power 11 processor and systems to the firmware, operating systems, and beyond. The IBM L1124 9856-42H can have up to 60 Power 11 cores and is built for cost-efficiency, hybrid cloud flexibility, and will enable businesses to scale easily, and without complex re-platforming or rewriting applications. The IBM L1124 9856-42H delivers better energy efficiency and performance than its IBM Power 10 predecessor, and includes a suite of new integrated full-stack capabilities designed to deliver even better resiliency, productivity, efficiency, security and scalability. Read the IBM L1124 data sheet here, or visit the IBM S1122 9856-22H system page for more details and IBM L1124 price quotes.

IBM L1124 9856-42H Power 11 Processor options: 25,718-823,000
9856-42H EP4C 16-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power 11 Processor
9856-42H EP4B 24-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power 11 Processor
9856-42H EP4J 30-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power 11 Processor
9856-42H EP4C 32-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power 11 Processor
9856-42H EP4B 48-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power 11 Processor
9856-42H EP4J 60-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power 11 Processor
Note: IBM i OS400 and AIX can only consume 25% of total cores licensed.
CPW per Core: 25,718
CPW: 16-Core = 433,000, 32-Core = 823,000, 48-Core = 1,118,500, 60-Core = 1,345,900
rPerf: 30-Core = 559, 32-Core = 1,117, 48-Core = 1,529, 60-Core = 1,737
Memory: 64 GB – 8 TB, via 32 DDR5 DDIM slots
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Core: 8 MB
Internal Storage: 244.8 TB via 16x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 102.4 TB via 16x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer: 1, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer: 2, includes 24 Gen4 PCIe slots per drawer

IBM E1180 Model 9080-HEU Power 11 system is a full-rack enterprise server, designed for the largest and most complex business-critical workloads, and supports IBM i, AIX, and Linux server operating systems. The IBM E1180 provides continuous availability, advanced cybersecurity resilience, and enterprise-grade AI acceleration. The IBM E1180 provides 10% more rPerf per watt compared to its IBM E1080 Power 10 predecessor, 25% improvement in per core performance and able to deliver 22% better efficiency, allowing businesses to reduce their environmental footprint and lower operating costs. Read the IBM E1180 data sheet here, or visit the IBM E1180 9080-HEU system page for more details and IBM E1180 price quotes.

IBM E1180 9080-HEU Power 11 Processor options: 26,227-1,049,100
9080-HEU EDQ0 40-Core 3.9- 4.2 GHZ, 4-Socket Power 11 Processor
9080-HEU EDQ9 48-Core 3.9-4.4 GHZ, 4-Socket Power 11 Processor
9080-HEU EDQD 64-Core 3.8-4.3 GHZ, 4-Socket Power 11 Processor
9080-HEU EDQ0 80-Core 3.9- 4.2 GHZ, 8-Socket Power 11 Processor (2 System Nodes)
9080-HEU EDQ9 96-Core 3.9-4.4 GHZ, 8-Socket Power 11 Processor (2 System Nodes)
9080-HEU EDQD 128-Core 3.8-4.3 GHZ, 8-Socket Power 11 Processor (2 System Nodes)
CPW: 40-Core = 1,049,100, 48-Core = 1,290,000, 64-Core = 1,572,800, 80-Core = 2,098,300, 96-Core = 2,580,100, 120-Core = 3,145,600
rPerf: 40-Core = 1,500, 48-Core = 1,849, 64-Core = 2,285, 80-Core = 3,000, 96-Core = 3,698, 120-Core = 4,571
Memory: 1 TB – 16 TB, via 16 DDIMM slots per processor and a total of 64 DDIMM slots per system node
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Chip: 8 MB or 120 MB per SCM
Internal Storage per System Node: 30.6 TB via 2x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 102.4 TB via 16x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer (per System Node): 4, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays per drawer
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer (per System Node): 4, includes 24 Gen4 PCIe slots per drawer

IBM E1150 Model 9043-MRU Power 11 system is a 4U enterprise server built for memory and data intensive workloads for mid to very large companies. The IBM E1150 Power 11 system does not support IBM i OS400 workloads, but runs AIX and Linux server workloads, and can have up to 120 Power 11 cores and 16 TB of DDR5 memory to support multiple business-critical workloads in hybrid cloud environments. The 9043-MRU Power 11 IBM Model E1150 is an ideal choice for maximizing performance and efficiency of high volume transactional database workloads. The IBM E1150 delivers a 55% improvement in per core database performance with a 25% better transactional response time compared to its IBM E950 Power 10 predecessor, and provides 20% more rPerf per watt, adding increased performance critical database workloads. Read the IBM E1150 data sheet here, or visit the IBM E1150 9043-MRU system page for more details and IBM E1150 price quotes.

IBM E1150 9043-MRU Power 11 Processor options:
9043-MRU EPEX 16-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEY 24-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEZ 30-Core 3-4.1 GHz Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEX 32-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 2 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEY 48-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 2 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEX 48-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 3 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEZ 60-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 2 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEX 64-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 4 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEY 72-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 3 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEZ 90-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 3 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEY 96-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 4 Socket Power 11 Processor
9043-MRU EPEZ 120-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 4 Socket Power 11 Processor
rPerf: 40-Core = 1,500, 48-Core = 1,849, 64-Core = 2,285, 80-Core = 3,000, 96-Core = 3,698, 120-Core = 4,571
Memory: 256 GB – 16 TB, via 32 DDIMM slots per system node
L2 Cache per Core: 2 MB
L3 Cache per Core: 8 MB
Internal Storage per System Node: 153 TB via 10x 15.3 TB Mainstream NVMe U.2 SSD 4K or 64 TB via 16x 6.4 TB Enterprise SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 modules
Max NED24 NVMe Drawer (per System Node): 4, includes 24 U.2 NVMe bays per drawer
PCIe Slots in CEC: 4 Gen4 PCIe x16 or 4 Gen5 PCIe x8, 4 Gen5 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors, 2 Gen4 PCIe x8 with x16 connectors
PCIe Gen4 I/O Drawer (per System Node): 4, includes 24 Gen4 PCIe slots per drawer

IBM Power 11 Server Operating System Requirements:
IBM i V7R6 with Power 11 GA PTF Group or later
IBM i V7R5 TR6 or later
IBM i V7R4 TR12 or later
AIX with any I/O configuration:
AIX Version 7.3 with 7300-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 7300-03-01-2520 or later
AIX Version 7.2 with 7200-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7200-05-10-2520 or later
AIX Version 7.3 with 7300-02 Technology Level and Service Pack 7300-02-04-2520 or later
AIX Virtual I/O only LPAR:
AIX 7.3 with 7300-03 Technology Level and Service Pack 7300-03-00-2446 or later
AIX 7.3 with 7300-02 Technology Level and Service Pack 7300-02-02-2420 or later
AIX 7.2 with 7200-05 Technology Level and Service Pack 7200-05-08-2420, or later
VIOS 4.1.1.10 or later, VIOS 4.1.0.40 or later, VIOS 3.1.4.60 or later
IBM RHEL for SAP with RHEL 9 for Power LE version 9.6 or later
RHEL 8 for Power LE version 8.10 or later
RHEL 9 for Power LE version 9.4 or later
RHEL 10 for Power LE version 10.0 or later
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Service Pack 6 or later
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Service Pack 6 or later.

Hardware Management Console HMC Requirements for IBM Power 11 Servers
All IBM Power 11 servers require v11 Hardware Management Console HMC, which is supported on the IBM HMC 7063-CR2 HW appliance and the IBM vHMC SW appliance. The IBM Hardware Management Console HMC model 7063-CR1 does not support HMC v11 or management of IBM Power 11 servers. The IBM HMC is a Linux based hardware appliance used to configure and manage one or more IBM Power 11 servers, and performs the following functions: Power Server Hardware Management, Power Hypervisor & Virtualization Management, Service and Update Management, Monitoring, and enables integration for other IBM Power system solutions. The available IBM HMC product options include the HMC hardware appliance and a vHMC software appliance. Note: the IBM HMC 7063-CR1 HW appliance is not supported for Power 11 server management.