Top IBM Power 11 Frequently Asked Questions

IBM Power 11 FAQs

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IBM Power11 FAQ Accordion

IBM i 7.4 (TR12+), 7.5 (TR6+), and 7.6 are supported. Power11 also supports AIX and all major Linux distributions.

IBM standardized Power11 on a 2U dual-socket design (1122), eliminating single-socket models to increase IO slots and memory capacity out of the box.

Yes. 32Gb and 64Gb adapters will automatically downshift to 16Gb or even 8Gb depending on connection type.

Pricing is about 7–9% higher for base configs, but you get 15–25% more performance per core and better long-term value. CPUs are cheaper, but licensing has shifted to a simpler subscription model.

Power11 includes scheduled energy modes, allowing you to reduce power usage during off-peak times. Great for carbon reduction and operational savings.

Yes. Internal NVMe is the standard. For replication or multi-LPAR setups, external SANs are recommended.

Yes. Support for Power9 is ending. Power11 delivers more performance, less power use, and the ability to run IBM i 7.6 and future versions.