Your current Power 9 model and AIX workload
AIX release eligibility depends on the exact model and I/O arrangement. Older AIX releases can require processor compatibility modes and virtual I/O; AIX 7.3 enables newer processor use.
Choose the exact catalog identity below for its planning notes. The list identifies assessment starting points; eligibility still depends on the installed edition and configuration.
| Current model | Configuration question |
|---|---|
| E950 9040-MR9 | Size each partition and its storage connections |
| E980 9080-M9S | Size each partition and its storage connections |
| H922 9223-22H | Check the workload allocation and certification |
| H922S 9223-22S | Check the workload allocation and certification |
| H924 9223-42H | Check the workload allocation and certification |
| H924S 9223-42S | Check the workload allocation and certification |
| S914 9009-41A | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
| S914 9009-41G | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
| S922 9009-22A | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
| S922 9009-22G | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
| S924 9009-42A | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
| S924 9009-42G | Match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck |
E950 9040-MR9: size each partition and its storage connections
Capture the busy periods and resource allocation for each logical partition. Review external storage, multipath software and management-console levels. A consolidation plan must retain the isolation and recovery behavior the applications need.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is Enterprise storage and I/O drawers; confirm the installed topology. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review E1050 9043-MRX and E1150 9043-MRU. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
E950 9040-MR9 catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
E980 9080-M9S: size each partition and its storage connections
Capture the busy periods and resource allocation for each logical partition. Review external storage, multipath software and management-console levels. A consolidation plan must retain the isolation and recovery behavior the applications need.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is Storage and I/O scale with node and drawer topology. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review E1050 9043-MRX and E1150 9043-MRU. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
E980 9080-M9S catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
H922 9223-22H: check the workload allocation and certification
Keep model-specific allocation limits beside the applications that use the server. For SAP or other certified software, confirm the exact application, database and OS combination. A compatible Linux or AIX kernel is only one part of that check.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS and NVMe options; confirm installed backplane. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
H922 9223-22H catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
H922S 9223-22S: check the workload allocation and certification
Keep model-specific allocation limits beside the applications that use the server. For SAP or other certified software, confirm the exact application, database and OS combination. A compatible Linux or AIX kernel is only one part of that check.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS and NVMe options; confirm installed backplane. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
H922S 9223-22S catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
H924 9223-42H: check the workload allocation and certification
Keep model-specific allocation limits beside the applications that use the server. For SAP or other certified software, confirm the exact application, database and OS combination. A compatible Linux or AIX kernel is only one part of that check.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS and NVMe options; confirm installed backplane. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
H924 9223-42H catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
H924S 9223-42S: check the workload allocation and certification
Keep model-specific allocation limits beside the applications that use the server. For SAP or other certified software, confirm the exact application, database and OS combination. A compatible Linux or AIX kernel is only one part of that check.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS plus supported U.2 NVMe options. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
H924S 9223-42S catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S914 9009-41A: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS backplane options; capacity depends on processor and backplane. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S914 9009-41A catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S914 9009-41G: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS and U.2 NVMe options; confirm the installed backplane. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S914 9009-41G catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S922 9009-22A: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is Eight SFF bays with backplane and expansion options. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S922 9009-22A catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S922 9009-22G: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS plus up to 14 NVMe devices, subject to configuration. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S922 9009-22G catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S924 9009-42A: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is 12 or 18 SFF SAS bays with storage and expansion options. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S924 9009-42A catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
S924 9009-42G: match the capacity change to the actual bottleneck
Compare processor use, memory pressure and storage response before choosing an upgrade. Record the installed processor feature and attached devices so the quote addresses the current workload rather than the model’s maximum specification.
The catalog’s storage and I/O context is SAS plus up to 14 NVMe devices, subject to configuration. Check the installed adapters and recovery devices against the destination; their presence on the source does not establish reuse eligibility.
For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size and qualify the proposed configuration against this workload; these are candidates rather than guaranteed equivalents.
S924 9009-42G catalog details · Choose the installed-release branch · Prepare the migration inventory
Your installed AIX release on Power 9
Record the full oslevel value and current processor mode. A shared 7.2 or 7.3 major version alone does not qualify a move to Power 11.
| Installed release or architecture | Planning next step |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 / 6.1 and earlier | Review the exact source release and hardware requirements before selecting the target. This branch is an assessment topic, not confirmation that every listed model runs the release. |
| AIX 7.1 | Review the exact source release and hardware requirements before selecting the target. This branch is an assessment topic, not confirmation that every listed model runs the release. |
| AIX 7.2 | Review the exact source release and hardware requirements before selecting the target. This branch is an assessment topic, not confirmation that every listed model runs the release. |
| AIX 7.3 | Review the exact source release and hardware requirements before selecting the target. This branch is an assessment topic, not confirmation that every listed model runs the release. |
Upgrade AIX or add capacity on Power 9
Start with the application result you need. A supported OS change can keep the existing server useful; a capacity change can address resource pressure. Neither establishes a supported release on hardware the vendor excludes.
- Review rPerf for an AIX comparison.
- Review memory capacity separately from processor demand.
- Review the AIX release guide for the installed level and desired destination.
- Ask Midland to compare an OS/capacity upgrade with replacement.
Migration from your Power 9 AIX system
Moving to another server is a separate task from updating the OS. The plan must qualify the destination, transfer the workload and prove the application works before the final switch.
- Record the source configuration.
- Choose a compatible transfer method.
- Rehearse application recovery and acceptance.
- Agree the rollback decision before new production transactions begin.
Sources and release checks
Guidance checked October 21, 2026. Midland catalog identities stay with their exact model. Hardware eligibility, software maintenance and application certification need separate checks for the installed configuration.