IBM Power E1080 (9080-HEX)
The flagship Power 10 enterprise system, scaling up to 240 cores and 64 TB memory for mission-critical IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments.
The flagship Power 10 enterprise system, scaling up to 240 cores and 64 TB memory for mission-critical IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments.
IBM Power E1080 (9080-HEX) at a glance
Where it makes sense in 2026
Large mission-critical estates where installed-base continuity, capacity, and enterprise support path outweigh a clean generational reset.
Pricing and lifecycle logic
Enterprise lifecycle quote; compare E1180 before major expansion. Confirm software tier, transfer rules, firmware path, support terms, and Power 11 comparison economics before treating the hardware price as final.
Price E1080 against the current generation
Use the IBM Power reseller directory to request a comparable E1080 and E1180 discussion that includes software, support, migration, consolidation, and growth assumptions.
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IBM Power S1012 (9028-21B)
A compact one-socket Power 10 system for small IBM i, edge, and branch workloads where P05/P10 economics and a smaller footprint matter.
IBM Power S1014 (9105-41B)
A one-socket 4U or tower Power 10 server for smaller IBM i and mixed AIX/Linux workloads that need more memory and storage headroom than S1012.
IBM Power S1022s (9105-22B)
A smaller dual-socket 2U scale-out variant for IBM i environments that need S1022-style packaging with lower core ceilings.
IBM Power S1022 (9105-22A)
A mainstream 2U Power 10 scale-out server supporting up to 40 cores and 4 TB memory for IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads.
Frequently Asked
What is the largest IBM Power 10 model?
The E1080 is the flagship Power 10 enterprise system, scaling up to 240 Power 10 cores and 64 TB of memory.