IBM Power 11 Specs
Full IBM Power 11 specifications across all seven current models: cores, memory, storage, PCIe I/O, software tiers, and supported operating systems, in one structured comparison.
IBM Power11 spans seven current models, from the compact single-socket S1112 up to the flagship dual-node E1180. Every model shares the same generational foundations ... DDR5 DDIMM memory, PowerVM virtualization, HMC v11 management ... but scales cores, memory, storage, and I/O very differently.
Figures below are maximums per model as published by IBM and cross-checked against published Power 11 specifications. Visit each model's directory page for full processor feature codes, CPW, and rPerf ratings.
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IBM Power 11 model specifications at a glance
Full processor feature codes, CPW, and rPerf figures are on each model's own directory page.
| Model | Machine Type | Max Cores | Max Memory | Max Internal Storage | Software Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Power S1112 (9242-21B / 9242-21T) | 9242-21B (rack) / 9242-21T (tower) | 10 cores (1 socket) | 512 GB DDR5 DDIMM (256 GB usable for AIX/Linux/VIOS, 64 GB usable for IBM i P05) | 12.8 TB NVMe U.2 across 4 slots | P05, P10 |
| IBM Power S1122 (9824-22A) | 9824-22A | 60 cores (dual-socket) | 64 GB to 4 TB DDR5 across 32 DDIMM slots | 122.4 TB NVMe (8x 15.3 TB) or 51.2 TB (8x 6.4 TB) | P10 |
| IBM Power S1124 (9824-42A) | 9824-42A | 60 cores (dual-socket configuration shown; higher-density builds available) | 64 GB to 8 TB DDR5 across 32 DDIMM slots | 244.8 TB NVMe (16x 15.3 TB) or 102.4 TB (16x 6.4 TB) | P20, P30 |
| IBM Power L1122 (9856-22H) | 9856-22H | 60 cores (dual-socket) | 64 GB to 4 TB DDR5 across 32 DDIMM slots | 122.4 TB NVMe (8x 15.3 TB) or 51.2 TB (8x 6.4 TB) | P10 |
| IBM Power L1124 (9856-42H) | 9856-42H | 60 cores (DCM configuration) | 64 GB to 8 TB DDR5 across 32 DDIMM slots | 244.8 TB NVMe (16x 15.3 TB) or 102.4 TB (16x 6.4 TB) | Linux-first |
| IBM Power E1150 (9043-MRU) | 9043-MRU | 120 cores (4 sockets) | 16 TB DDR5 per node (256 GB-16 TB range, 32 DDIMM slots) | 153 TB (10x 15.3 TB) or 64 TB NVMe (16x 6.4 TB) per node | Enterprise (per-core enterprise pricing, quote-based) |
| IBM Power E1180 (9080-HEU) | 9080-HEU | Up to 256 cores in a 4-node (16-socket) maximum configuration | Up to 64 TB DDR5 total across up to 4 system nodes (64 DDIMM slots per node) | 102.4 TB per node (16x 6.4 TB NVMe) or 30.6 TB (2x 15.3 TB) | Enterprise (per-core enterprise pricing, quote-based) |
IBM Power S1112 (9242-21B / 9242-21T)
The entry point into the IBM Power 11 generation: a single-socket, half-width 2U rack or tower system built for branch, edge, and smaller IBM i, AIX, and Linux deployments.
IBM Power S1122 (9824-22A)
A dense, dual-socket 2U scale-out server offering up to 60 Power 11 cores and 4 TB of DDR5 memory, IBM's mainstream choice for growing IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments.
IBM Power S1124 (9824-42A)
A quad-socket-capable, high-performance 4U scale-out server offering up to 60 Power 11 cores and 8 TB of DDR5 memory, built for enterprises and regional data centers.
IBM Power L1122 (9856-22H)
The Linux-optimized sibling of the S1122: a dual-socket 2U server with the same hardware ceiling but licensed for Linux-first environments, with limited AIX/IBM i core use.
IBM Power L1124 (9856-42H)
The Linux-optimized sibling of the S1124: a high-throughput scale-out server for open-source databases and Red Hat OpenShift, with the same DCM processor ceiling as the S1124.
IBM Power E1150 (9043-MRU)
A 4U enterprise scale-up server built for memory- and data-intensive AIX and Linux workloads, offering up to 120 Power 11 cores and 16 TB of DDR5 memory per node. Does not support IBM i.
IBM Power E1180 (9080-HEU)
IBM's flagship Power 11 system: a modular multi-node enterprise server scaling up to 256 cores and 64 TB of DDR5 memory across up to four system nodes, built for the largest mission-critical AI-era workloads.