IBM Power System S914 9009-41A with IBM i 7.5: Special Stock Offer
- Aug 4
- 6 min read
We have IBM Power System S914 9009-41A servers with one 8-core POWER9 processor, 1TB of DDR4 memory, eighteen 775GB SAS SSDs, IBM i 7.5 licensing for eight cores with unlimited users, and PowerVM Enterprise Edition in stock, ready to ship.
IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
Limited Stock At Special Pricing
Configuration Overview: IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
The IBM Power System S914 9009-41A is a single-socket POWER9 server designed for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and virtualized enterprise workloads. This eight-core configuration is supplied as a 4U rackmount system with all processor cores activated.
This configuration includes:
1x 8-core IBM POWER9 processor
Eight activated processor cores
Typical processor frequency of 2.8GHz
Maximum processor frequency of up to 3.8GHz
1TB DDR4 ECC memory
16x 64GB DDR4 memory modules
18x 775GB Enterprise SAS SSDs
Approximately 13.95TB raw SSD capacity
Expanded-function 18-bay SFF-3 storage backplane
Dual storage IOAs with write cache
Device parity protection specified for all drives
RAID hot spare specified
2x PCIe2 four-port 1GbE adapters
2x PCIe3 two-port 32Gb Fibre Channel adapters
PowerVM Enterprise Edition for eight activated cores
IBM i 7.5 for eight cores with unlimited users, according to the supplied stock information
Console management through an HMC
2x 1400W redundant power supplies
Rackmount rail kit and front IBM bezel
The system is suitable for IBM i application hosting, Db2 for i databases, enterprise resource planning, workload consolidation, infrastructure replacement, and POWER9 migration projects.
Full Configuration: IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
Base System: IBM Power System S914
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Manufacturer | IBM | Enterprise platform designed for IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads |
Machine Type and Model | 9009-41A | Identifies the IBM Power System S914 platform |
Processor Platform | IBM POWER9 | Supports enterprise applications and IBM i workloads |
Processor Sockets | One socket | Provides a compact entry-level IBM Power platform |
Form Factor | 4U rackmount | Suitable for standard data center rack deployment |
Rail Kit | IBM rackmount rail kit included | Supports installation in a compatible rack |
Front Bezel | IBM 18-bay front bezel included | Matches the installed storage backplane |
Operator Panel | LCD operator panel | Provides local system status and control information |
The IBM Power System S914 9009-41A is a one-socket platform supporting up to eight activated POWER9 cores. IBM specifies the eight-core version as a rack-only configuration.
CPUs: 1x 8-Core IBM POWER9 Processor
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Processor Feature | EP12 | Identifies the installed eight-core POWER9 processor |
Processor Quantity | 1x IBM POWER9 processor | Provides host processing for IBM i and enterprise workloads |
Core Count | 8 cores | Supports application, database, and virtualized workloads |
Core Activations | 8x EP42 processor-core activations | Confirms that all eight physical cores are activated |
Typical Frequency | 2.8GHz | Provides sustained performance for business workloads |
Maximum Frequency | Up to 3.8GHz | Provides additional performance when operating conditions allow |
Processor Configuration | Fully activated single-socket configuration | Makes the full processor capacity available to the system |
IBM documentation confirms that processor feature EP12 provides eight POWER9 cores operating at a typical 2.8GHz and up to 3.8GHz maximum. The processor requires eight EP42 activation codes, matching the supplied configuration.
Memory: 1TB DDR4 ECC
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Installed Memory | 1TB | Supports large IBM i partitions, databases, and enterprise applications |
DIMM Configuration | 16x 64GB DDR4 modules | Provides the full listed 1TB capacity |
Memory Type | DDR4 ECC server memory | Helps detect and correct memory errors |
Populated DIMM Slots | 16 | Uses all memory slots available in this S914 configuration |
Memory Speed | Depends on the installed modules and population | Avoids implying an unconfirmed operating frequency |
Final DIMM Details | To be confirmed during quotation | Allows verification of part numbers and operating speed |
The 9009-41A supports 16 DDR4 ECC memory slots and a maximum system memory capacity of 1TB. The supplied 16x 64GB configuration therefore represents the platform’s full documented memory capacity.
Storage Configuration: 18x 775GB Enterprise SAS SSDs
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Installed Drives | 18x 775GB Enterprise SAS SSDs | Provides high-capacity solid-state storage for IBM i workloads |
Raw SSD Capacity | 13.95TB | Identifies the total capacity before RAID and formatting |
Drive Format | SFF-3 SAS SSD | Matches the installed 18-bay storage backplane |
Storage Backplane | EJ1D expanded-function 18-bay SFF-3 backplane | Supports all 18 installed drives |
Storage Controllers | Dual integrated storage IOAs | Provides controller redundancy and storage management |
Write Cache | Included with the dual IOAs | Supports storage performance and protected write operations |
Drive Protection | Device parity protection specified for all drives | Indicates that the drives are intended to operate with RAID protection |
Hot Spare | RAID hot spare specified | Provides a replacement drive for supported array failures |
Usable Capacity | Depends on the final RAID and hot-spare arrangement | Prevents raw capacity from being confused with usable capacity |
The EJ1D backplane provides 18 SFF-3 bays with dual storage IOAs and write cache. IBM i requires internal drives to be protected through RAID or mirroring, and the supplied configuration specifies both device parity protection and a RAID hot spare. The eighteen 775GB SSDs provide 13.95TB of raw capacity. The available IBM i storage capacity will be lower after RAID protection, hot-spare allocation, system storage, and formatting.
PCIe Expansion
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Installed Ethernet Adapters | 2x feature 5899 | Provides eight 1GbE ports |
Installed Fibre Channel Adapters | 2x feature EN1A | Provides four 32Gb Fibre Channel ports |
Platform Expansion | Up to eight PCIe hot-plug slots | Supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel, storage, and other compatible adapters |
Remaining Slots | To be confirmed from physical inspection | Depends on the final adapter placement and system configuration |
Slot Mapping | To be confirmed during quotation | Helps verify partition and adapter-assignment requirements |
The Power S914 platform supports up to eight PCIe hot-plug slots. The final installed slot arrangement should be confirmed if additional network, storage, or backup adapters are required.
Power & Cooling
Component | Details | Why it matters |
Power Supplies | 2x 1400W AC power supplies | Provides power for the rackmount server configuration |
Input Voltage | 200–240V AC | Requires compatible data center power infrastructure |
Redundancy | One operating PSU plus one redundant PSU | Supports continued operation following a single PSU failure |
Power Cords | 2x 4.3m IBM PDU power cords | Supports connection to compatible IBM or data center PDUs |
Cooling | Redundant internal cooling | Supports continuous rack server operation |
Final PSU and Fan Health | To be confirmed during testing | Verifies redundancy before shipment |
The rackmount Power S914 uses two 1400W, 200–240V AC power supplies. One power supply supports normal operation, while the second provides redundancy.
Platform Overview: IBM Power System S914
The IBM Power System S914 9009-41A is designed for organizations that need:
IBM i application hosting
Db2 for i database workloads
POWER9 processing
Enterprise resource planning
Business-critical application hosting
Logical partition deployment
PowerVM virtualization
SAN-connected storage
Infrastructure replacement
IBM i migration projects
Development and testing environments
Consolidation of older IBM Power workloads
This configuration combines all eight activated POWER9 cores with the platform’s full 1TB memory capacity, approximately 13.95TB of raw internal SSD storage, redundant power, and Fibre Channel connectivity.
Use Cases: IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
IBM i production environments
Db2 for i databases
ERP and accounting applications
Warehouse and distribution systems
Manufacturing applications
Financial and transactional workloads
PowerVM logical partitions
Application and database consolidation
IBM Power infrastructure replacement
Disaster-recovery systems
Development and testing partitions
Migration from older POWER7 or POWER8 platforms
The system is particularly suitable for organizations that need a fully activated eight-core IBM i server with substantial memory and internal SSD capacity.
Testing, Condition, and Warranty: IBM Power System S914
Condition
Stock IBM Power System S914 server
Machine type and model 9009-41A
Configuration based on the supplied hardware feature list
Exact serial number available during quotation
IBM i licensing documentation subject to verification
Exact cosmetic condition available on request
Testing Includes
POWER9 processor and core-activation verification
Full memory detection and testing
SSD detection and health checks
Storage IOA and write-cache checks
RAID and hot-spare verification
Ethernet adapter detection
Fibre Channel adapter detection
Power-supply redundancy checks
Fan and cooling inspection
Operator-panel testing
HMC connectivity check where an HMC is available
IBM i IPL and basic operating-system validation
Final hardware inventory before shipment
Warranty
Warranty information available on request
Final warranty terms confirmed during quotation
IBM software maintenance is not assumed unless specifically stated
IBM i licence and entitlement documentation confirmed separately
Additional configuration or migration services may be available
FAQ: IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
What processor is installed?
The server includes one EP12 IBM POWER9 processor with eight cores operating at a typical 2.8GHz and up to 3.8GHz maximum. All eight cores are activated.
How much memory is installed?
The server includes 1TB of DDR4 ECC memory using sixteen 64GB DIMMs. This is the documented maximum memory capacity of the 9009-41A platform.
How much SSD storage is included?
The system includes eighteen 775GB Enterprise SAS SSDs, providing 13.95TB of raw capacity. The usable capacity will be lower because the configuration specifies device parity protection and a RAID hot spare.
Does the server include IBM i 7.5 with unlimited users?
The supplied stock information states IBM i 7.5 for all eight processor cores with unlimited users. Because the original configuration record also contains an IBM i 7.4 indicator, the installed release, software keys, processor entitlements, user entitlements, and Proof of Entitlement should be confirmed during quotation.
Where can I buy IBM Power System S914 9009-41A Servers in Europe?
You can request a quote from server-parts.eu for IBM Power System S914 9009-41A Servers.
IBM Power System S914 9009-41A
Limited Stock At Special Pricing
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