IBM POWER11 S1122 & L1122
Compact & Affordable 2U Power11 Performance
The IBM Power S1122 & L1122 servers deliver an unprecedented level of performance and security in a compact 2U form factor.
For the first time, this model family offers a choice of processors: the powerful Dual-Chip Module (DCM) for maximum throughput, or the cost-effective entry Single-Chip Module (eSCM) for smaller workloads.
The Power S1122 is a versatile server for core business applications on AIX, IBM i, and Linux, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises – while the Power L1122 provides a Linux-only platform perfect for edge computing and remote office deployments.
KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER
Enterprise-class reliability, expansion and security in a 2U form factor.
These systems provide a low-cost entry point to the advanced features of the Power11 architecture. The new processors offer up to 60 cores, a 50% increase on the prior generation, in a power-efficient 2U chassis.
Enterprise-class reliability features are standard, including spare cores on all DCM processors and Active Memory Mirroring for higher uptime. The systems boast impressive expansion capabilities, with ten PCIe slots and up to 8 internal NVMe drives for high-speed storage. All data is protected by default with main memory encryption and new Quantum-safe security for boot and workload migration.
IBM Power11 S1122 and L1122 Key Features
Efficient Modernisation
Replace multiple ageing Power7, Power8, and Power9 systems with a single 2U Power11 server for immediate operational savings.
Legacy Application Migration
Gain a fast and efficient platform for migrating legacy applications without a complete application rewrite, using modern I/O capabilities.
Hybrid Cloud Availability
Run multiple, isolated AIX, IBM i, and Linux virtual machines, mirroring the stack available in the PowerVS public cloud.
Consistent Container Platform
The L1122 Linux model is perfectly suited for building a consistent Red Hat OpenShift container platform from the edge to the core.
Future-Proof Security
Harden your systems against future threats from quantum computers with Quantum-safe cryptography, even at the entry-level.
Secure System Foundations
Protect the secure boot process and Live Partition Migrations with advanced security integrated at the firmware level.
IBM Power11 Systems at a Glance
This table provides a side-by-side comparison of the new IBM Power11 server models to help you identify the right system for your specific needs.
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| Primary Use Case | Large-scale mission-critical databases & enterprise applications | Large data & memory-intensive workloads, private cloud | Data-intensive scale-out, SAP HANA, Analytics | Entry enterprise applications, ROBO, Edge computing |
| System Form Factor | Up to four 5U system nodes + 2U System Control Unit | 4U rack-mount server | 4U rack-mount server | 2U rack-mount server |
| Processor Type | Power11 Single-Chip Module (SCM)999 | Power11 Dual-Chip Module (DCM) | Power11 Dual-Chip Module (DCM) | Power11 DCM or entry eSCM |
| Max Sockets | 16 (4 per system node) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cores | 256 | 120 (30 cores/socket) | 60 (30 cores/socket) | 60 (30 cores/socket) |
| Max Memory | 64TB DDR5 | 16TB DDR5 | 8TB DDR5 | 4TB DDR5 |
| Max Internal NVMe | 8x U.2 (15mm) across 4 nodes25 | 10x U.2 (up to 153 TB) | 16x U.2 (up to 244.8 TB) | 8x U.2 (up to 122.4 TB) |
| PCIe Slots | 32 (8 per node), Gen5 support | 11 total (8 Gen5 capable) | 10 FHHL (8 Gen5 capable) | 10 HHHL (8 Gen5 capable with DCM) |
| Key RAS Features | 99.9999% availability, Spare Cores (4/drawer), Active Memory Mirroring | Spare Cores (2/socket), Active Memory Mirroring | Spare Cores (2/socket), Active Memory Mirroring | Spare Cores (on DCMs), Active Memory Mirroring |
| AI Acceleration | Optional IBM Spyre™ I/O Drawer | Optional IBM Spyre™ I/O Drawer | In-core MMA | In-core MMA |
| Upgrade Path | In-place from Power E1080 (preserves serial number) | In-place from Power E1050 (preserves serial number) | Workload migration | Workload migration |
| Data Sheet | Download the Data Sheet | Download the Data Sheet | ||
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