This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is a comprehensive guide that covers the IBM Power System S922 (9009-22A), IBM Power System S914 (9009-41A), and IBM Power System S924 (9009-42A) servers that support IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux operating systems. The objective of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power S914, Power S922, and Power 924 offerings and their relevant functions:

This publication is for professionals who want to acquire a better understanding of IBM Power Systems™ products. The intended audience includes the following roles:

This paper expands the current set of IBM Power Systems documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description of the Power S914, Power S922, and Power S924 systems.

This paper does not replace the current marketing materials and configuration tools. It is intended as an extra source of information that, together with existing sources, can be used to enhance your knowledge of IBM server solutions.

This paper was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the International Technical Support Organization, Austin Center.

Young Hoon Cho is a Power Systems Top Gun with the post-sales Technical Support Team for IBM in Korea. He has over 10 years of experience working on IBM RS/6000®,
IBM System p, and Power Systems products. He provides second-line technical support to Field Engineers working on Power Systems and system management.

Gareth Coates has been working with AIX since 1988 and with Linux since 1991. He has trained IBMers and customers on POWER4 through POWER9 processor-based systems and AIX and Linux. He was appointed to the Worldwide Board of the IBM Learning Profession, and also spent time in the Server Services Group. In 2009, he joined the IBM EMEA Advanced Technology Services team, where he specializes in new product introduction of IBM POWER® based hardware, IBM PowerVM®, and the Hardware Management Console (HMC). He presents at technical conferences and has co-authored numerous IBM Certification Tests.

Bartlomiej Grabowski is an IBM Champion and a Principal Systems Specialist in DHL IT Services. He has over 14 years of experience in enterprise solutions. He holds a bachelor degree in computer science from the Academy of Computer Science and Management in Bielsko-Biala. His areas of expertise include IBM Power Systems, IBM i, PowerHA®, PowerVM, and storage solutions. Bartlomiej is also a developer of IBM certification exams. He is a Gold Redbooks® author.

The project that produced this publication was managed by:

Scott Vetter, PMP
IBM Austin

Thanks to the following individuals for their contribution and support of this publication:

Ron Arroyo, Matthew Butterbaugh, Nigel Griffiths, Daniel Henderson, Jeanine Hinck, Ray Laning, Chris Mann, Benjamin Mashak, Stephen Mroz, Thoi Nguyen, Kanisha Patel, William Starke, Jeff Stuecheli, Justin Thaler, Brain W Thompto, Julie Villarreal
IBM

John Banchy
SIRIUS Computer Solutions

Bartlomiej Grabowski
DHL Information Services

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