HMC 7063-CR2 Hardware Management Console
The required v11 Hardware Management Console appliance for every Power 11 server, available as the 7063-CR2 hardware appliance or the IBM vHMC software appliance.
Every IBM Power 11 server, from the entry S1112 to the flagship E1180, requires a v11 Hardware Management Console. IBM supports two delivery models: the 7063-CR2 physical appliance, or the IBM vHMC software appliance running as a virtual machine. The prior-generation 7063-CR1 hardware appliance is explicitly not supported for managing Power 11 systems.
This is one of the most commonly missed line items in a Power11 upgrade budget. If your current HMC is a 7063-CR1, plan for either a CR2 hardware refresh or a migration to vHMC before your Power 11 hardware arrives -- see our IBM i Power 11 migration guide for a full pre-migration checklist.
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Power 11 DCM Processor Modules
The Dual-Chip Module (DCM) processor option used across S1122, S1124, L1122, L1124, E1150, and E1180 for maximum core count and throughput.
Power 11 eSCM Processor Modules
The entry Single-Chip Module (eSCM) processor option used on S1112 and S1122 for cost-effective smaller-core configurations.
DDR5 DDIMM Memory Kits for Power 11
Differential DIMM (DDIMM) DDR5 memory modules used across every Power 11 model, scaling from 512 GB on the S1112 up to 64 TB total on the E1180.
NVMe U.2 Internal Storage for Power 11
Direct NVMe U.2 storage bays built into every Power11 chassis, scaling from 12.8 TB raw on the S1112 up to 244.8 TB raw on the S1124 and L1124.
Frequently Asked
What HMC version do I need for Power 11?
Every Power 11 server requires HMC v11, delivered as either the 7063-CR2 hardware appliance or the IBM vHMC software appliance. The prior 7063-CR1 hardware appliance is not supported for Power 11, so buyers upgrading from Power10 or earlier should budget for a console refresh alongside the server hardware.