Power 11 Quote Checklist

Everything to gather before requesting a configured IBM Power 11 quote, so a sourcing vendor can price your exact requirement the first time.

A vague request ("a Power 11 server for our IBM i shop") produces a vague quote. Gathering the items below first gets you an accurate price on the first pass.

Checklist

1. Target ModelS1112, S1122, S1124, L1122, L1124, E1150, or E1180

2. Core Count / Feature CodeSpecific processor feature if known, or workload CPW/rPerf target

3. MemoryTotal DDR5 DDIMM capacity needed

4. Internal & Expansion StorageNVMe capacity, plus NED24 drawer if beyond internal bays

5. PCIe / NetworkingEthernet, SAN Fibre Channel, tape HBAs, expansion drawer slot count

6. OS MixIBM i / AIX / Linux split and partition (LPAR) count

7. Software Tier ImpactP05-P30 tier implied by your target feature code

8. HMC StatusExisting 7063-CR2 / vHMC, or need a new console

9. Migration TimelineHardware delivery window and cutover date if replacing existing systems

Bring this list to a verified sourcing vendor -- see our Power11 vendor directory -- for a configured quote.