IBM Power11 Systems, upgrades and pricing for IBM S1122 9824-22A, IBM S1124 9824-42A, IBM L1122 9856-22H, IBM L1124 9856-42H, IBM E1180 9080-HEU, IBM E1150 9043-MRU

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

IBM Power11 Models, Performance Benchmarks, Specifications and Maximums

IBM S1122 Model 9824-22A Power11 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 Power11 server provides up to 20 more cores than its Power10 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 pricing.
IBM S1122 Model 9824-22A Processor options:
 9824-22A ERGR 4-Core 3.6-4 GHz Power11 eSCM Processor
 9824-22A ERGR 8-Core 3.6-4 GHz Power11 eSCM Processor, 236,400 CPW
 9824-22A ERGQ 10-Core 3.05-4 GHz Power11 eSCM Processor
 9824-22A EBG8 16-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power11 DCM Processor
 9824-22A EBG9 24-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor
 9824-22A EBGA 30-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power11 DCM Processor
 9824-22A ERGQ 20-Core 3.05-4 GHz Power11 eSCM Processor, 124,500 CPW
 9824-22A EBG8 32-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power11 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 Power11 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 Server offers 26% improved energy efficiency over its Power10 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 pricing.

IBM S1124 Model 9824-42A Power11 Processor options:
 9824-42A EP3X 16-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P20
 9824-42A EP3H 24-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P30
 9824-42A EP3Y 30-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P30
 9824-42A EP3X 32-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P20
 9824-42A EP3H 48-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P30
 9824-42A EP3Y 60-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, P30
IBM i Software Tier: P20 Group and P30 Group depending on Processor Cores
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: 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 Power11 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 Power11 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 S1122 9856-22H delivers better energy efficiency and performance than its IBM L1022 Power10 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 S1122 data sheet here, or visit the IBM S1122 9856-22H system page for more details and pricing.

IBM L1122 9856-22H Power11 Processor options
 9856-22H ERGF 16-Core 3-4.2 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, 236,400 CPW
 9856-22H ERGG 24-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor
 9856-22H ERGH 30-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
 9856-22H ERGF 32-Core 3.-4.2 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
 9856-22H ERGG 48-Core 2.65-4.15 GHz Power11 DCM Processor, 124,400 CPW
 9856-22H ERGH 60-Core 2.4-3.95 GHz Power11 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 Power11 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 Power11 processor and systems to the firmware, operating systems, and beyond. The IBM L1124 9856-42H can have up to 60 Power11 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 Power10 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 pricing.

IBM L1124 9856-42H Power11 Processor options: 25,718-823,000
 9856-42H EP4C 16-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power11 Processor
 9856-42H EP4B 24-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power11 Processor
 9856-42H EP4J 30-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power11 Processor
 9856-42H EP4C 32-Core 3.4-4.2 GHz Power11 Processor
 9856-42H EP4B 48-Core 3.05-4.15 GHz Power11 Processor
 9856-42H EP4J 60-Core 2.8-3.95 GHz Power11 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 Power11 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 Power10 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 pricing.

IBM E1180 9080-HEU Power11 Processor options: 26,227-1,049,100
 9080-HEU EDQ0 40-Core 3.9- 4.2 GHZ, 4-Socket Power11 Processor
 9080-HEU EDQ9 48-Core 3.9-4.4 GHZ, 4-Socket Power11 Processor
 9080-HEU EDQD 64-Core 3.8-4.3 GHZ, 4-Socket Power11 Processor
 9080-HEU EDQ0 80-Core 3.9- 4.2 GHZ, 8-Socket Power11 Processor (2 System Nodes)
 9080-HEU EDQ9 96-Core 3.9-4.4 GHZ, 8-Socket Power11 Processor (2 System Nodes)
 9080-HEU EDQD 128-Core 3.8-4.3 GHZ, 8-Socket Power11 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 Power11 system is a 4U enterprise server built for memory and data intensive workloads for mid to very large companies. The IBM E1150 does not support IBM i OS400 workloads, but runs AIX and Linux server workloads, and can have up to 120 Power11 cores and 16 TB of DDR5 memory to support multiple business-critical workloads in hybrid cloud environments. The 9043-MRU Power11 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 Power10 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 pricing.
IBM E1150 9043-MRU Power11 Processor options:
 9043-MRU EPEX 16-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEY 24-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEZ 30-Core 3-4.1 GHz Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEX 32-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 2 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEY 48-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 2 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEX 48-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 3 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEZ 60-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 2 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEX 64-Core 3.5-4.2 GHz, 4 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEY 72-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 3 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEZ 90-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 3 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEY 96-Core 3.3-4.2 GHz, 4 Socket Power11 Processor
 9043-MRU EPEZ 120-Core 3-4.1 GHz, 4 Socket Power11 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 Power11 Server Operating System Requirements:
IBM i V7R6 with Power11 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.