Power 11 Upgrade Hub
IBM Power 11 is the current generation of IBM Power Systems, announced July 8, 2025. This section covers Power 11 specs, pricing, and upgrade options from Power 9 and Power 10 environments.
IBM Power 11 represents the latest evolution of the platform that began with the AS400. This section covers what you need to evaluate a Power 11 upgrade: what changed from Power 10, pricing guidance, release timeline, and how IBM i runs on Power 11.
Articles in This Hub
IBM Power P05 Generation Comparison Dataset
A structured, downloadable dataset comparing CPW, memory bandwidth, internal storage, and PCIe capacity across the IBM Power11 S1112 and the Power10, Power9, and Power8 systems in the IBM i P05 software tier.
IBM Power 11 Overview
IBM Power 11 is the current IBM Power generation for modern AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments. For AS400 and IBM i teams, the important story is not just faster hardware. It is the combination of Power 11 performance, IBM i support, local AI inferencing, autonomous operations, and AI-assisted modernization.
Topics Covered
- IBM Power 11 overview
- IBM Power 11 price guide
- IBM Power 11 release date
- Power 10 vs Power 11
- Power 9 vs Power 11
- AS400 to Power 11 upgrade options
- IBM i on Power 11
- Power 11 sizing checklist