IBM i Power 7 upgrades and migration

Find your current Power 7 model

Power 7 and Power 7+ rack and tower models listed for IBM i stop at IBM i 7.3. BladeCenter PS and Flex compute-node exceptions stop at 7.2. IBM i 7.4 does not run on either generation.

Select your exact model below for its planning notes and catalog details. The release column is a planning boundary; processor features and I/O can require higher minimum levels.

710 8231-E1C: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

710 8231-E1C specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

710 8231-E1D: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

710 8231-E1D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

710 8231-E2B: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Up to 1.8 TB of internal disk; three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

710 8231-E2B specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

710 8268-E1D: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Three or six internal SFF SAS bays; five low-profile PCIe Gen2 slots. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

710 8268-E1D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

720 8202-E4B: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Eight SAS SFF drive bays for HDD or SSD; confirm the installed backplane and controller. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

720 8202-E4B specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

720 8202-E4C: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Eight SAS SFF bays; up to 4.8 TB internal; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

720 8202-E4C specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

720 8202-E4D: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six or eight SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

720 8202-E4D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

730 8231-E2B: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Up to 1.8 TB of internal disk; three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

730 8231-E2B specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

730 8231-E2C: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

730 8231-E2C specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

730 8231-E2D: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Three or six SAS SFF bays depending on the backplane; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

730 8231-E2D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

740 8205-E6B: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Eight SAS SFF bays, up to 2.4 TB internal; up to 72 disks with four 5802 I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

740 8205-E6B specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

740 8205-E6C: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Up to 4.8 TB internal SSD or HDD; confirm the installed backplane. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

740 8205-E6C specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

740 8205-E6D: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Eight 2.5-inch SFF bays and two media bays; up to 7.2 TB internal HDD or SSD. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

740 8205-E6D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

750 8233-E8B: compare a capacity change with the release you need

Use the installed processor feature and IBM i allocation to size the workload. Review memory pressure and disk response before buying more processor capacity. If the desired release is outside this model’s limit, include replacement hardware in the comparison rather than treating added memory as an OS upgrade.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Eight internal SFF SAS bays; three PCIe and two PCI-X slots. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1012 9028-21B and S1112 9242-21B. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

750 8233-E8B specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

750 8408-E8D: keep virtual i/o and processor configuration together

Record whether IBM i owns its adapters or receives storage and network access through Virtual I/O Server. Match the required arrangement to the exact processor configuration. Preserve virtual disk mappings and network settings in the migration plan before sizing the replacement.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SFF SAS bays; six PCIe Gen2 slots. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

750 8408-E8D specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

760 9109-RMD: keep virtual i/o and processor configuration together

Record whether IBM i owns its adapters or receives storage and network access through Virtual I/O Server. Match the required arrangement to the exact processor configuration. Preserve virtual disk mappings and network settings in the migration plan before sizing the replacement.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SFF SAS bays; six PCIe Gen2 slots. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

760 9109-RMD specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

770 9117-MMB: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

770 9117-MMB specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

770 9117-MMC: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

770 9117-MMC specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

770 9117-MMD: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

770 9117-MMD specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

780 9179-MHB: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

780 9179-MHB specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

780 9179-MHC: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

780 9179-MHC specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

780 9179-MHD: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Six internal SAS bays per enclosure; external 12X I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

780 9179-MHD specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

795 9119-FHB: size the partitions before choosing the replacement

Inventory every IBM i partition and any AIX or Linux partitions that share the server. Capture peak demand and each partition’s software entitlement. Check external storage and management-console compatibility separately from the processor comparison so consolidation retains the required isolation and recovery options.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Boot and data drives reside in attached I/O drawers. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

For a replacement comparison, review E1080 9080-HEX and E1180 9080-HEU. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

795 9119-FHB specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

PS700 8406-70Y: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal drive bays. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

PS700 8406-70Y specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

PS701 8406-71Y: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: One internal drive bays. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

PS701 8406-71Y specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

PS702 8406-71Y: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two, one on each blade internal drive bays. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

PS702 8406-71Y specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

PS703 7891-73X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: One HDD or two SSDs with the interposer internal drive bays. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

PS703 7891-73X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

PS704 7891-74X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two HDDs or four SSDs with the interposers internal drive bays. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

PS704 7891-74X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p260 7895-22X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; two Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p260 7895-22X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p260 7895-23A: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; two Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p260 7895-23A specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p260 7895-23X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; two Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p260 7895-23X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p270 7954-24X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; two Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p270 7954-24X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p460 7895-42X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; four Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p460 7895-42X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

p460 7895-43X: replace the chassis dependencies with the workload

Include the BladeCenter or Flex chassis and its shared networking in the replacement plan. Identify the Virtual I/O Server partition that supplies IBM i disks and network access. The target needs its own supported I/O arrangement; a server quote alone does not replace those services.

The existing catalog describes this model’s I/O as: Two internal HDDs or SSDs; four Flex I/O adapter connectors. Compare that layout with the devices actually attached to your system; it does not mean the same adapters or disks can transfer to the destination.

This BladeCenter or Flex starting point stops at IBM i 7.2. The 7.3 ceiling for eligible rack systems does not apply to it.

For a replacement comparison, review S1022 9105-22A and S1122 9824-22A. Size these candidates against the actual IBM i workload and release requirement. The comparison does not establish a one-for-one capacity match or an eligible model conversion.

p460 7895-43X specifications and configurations · Choose the installed-release starting point · Collect the migration inventory

Your installed IBM i release on Power 7

Separate rack and tower systems from BladeCenter and Flex nodes. They do not share the same highest IBM i release or native-I/O choices.

If your recorded release falls outside the boundaries above, confirm the exact machine and partition inventory before selecting a destination. Find the model and release information.

Power 7 capacity upgrade or replacement

Replacement with a release and virtual-I/O plan.

• Compare IBM i CPW and peak workload before choosing a processor configuration.
• Check memory capacity against installed memory and workload demand.
• Review IBM i licensing and processor tiers for the exact destination.
• Compare the catalog model specifications with the storage and adapter inventory.

Adding resources to an existing server and moving to another server are different jobs. A formal IBM model conversion exists only when IBM offers that exact conversion; an ordinary replacement requires a migration plan.

Migration from Power 7: sequence the changes

A rack system on 7.3 and a blade on 7.2 need different starting plans. Power 11 does not run 7.3 or 7.2, so an unchanged source-release move to Power 11 is not an option. A compatible intermediate environment or supported recovery method must be established first.

1. Record the current model, release and partition layout.
2. Confirm the release sequence and hardware that can run each step.
3. Choose the data-transfer method around a tested restore and the available outage.
4. Rehearse the move before scheduling the final switch.

Several processor generations may be skipped when the verified source and destination allow it. The number on the server family does not establish a supported direct restore or a live-partition move.

Ask Midland about your Power 7 change

Send the exact machine type and model with the installed IBM i release. Include the processor feature and a summary of the applications that must continue running. Midland can then scope the equipment and migration work together.

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Sources and compatibility checks

Technical guidance checked October 21, 2026. A hardware release mapping describes which releases can run; support coverage and software entitlement are separate checks.

• IBM model-to-release mapping
• IBM i 7.3 hardware planning: blade and Flex exclusions
• IBM installation, upgrade and recovery reference
• Midland legacy IBM i migration experience