How Much Does an AS/400 Cost?
A straight answer to what AS/400 and IBM Power server hardware actually costs across new, refurbished, and upgraded configurations.
The short answer
A new entry Power server generally starts in the high four figures to low five figures before storage, licensing, and installation. Multi-core enterprise configurations and full new deployments can run well into six figures once everything is included.
Refurbished and used AS/400 or Power Systems hardware commonly lands 40 to 70 percent below comparable new pricing, depending on generation, condition, and warranty terms offered by the seller.
What actually drives the price
Processor core count and activation level, memory capacity, partition count supported, and remaining IBM support window are the biggest price drivers. Storage, networking hardware, and infrastructure like racks and UPS protection add to the total project cost beyond the server itself.
Buyers comparing quotes should confirm exactly what is included, since a bare server price and a fully configured, installed system price can differ significantly.
Product catalog pages tied to this IBM Power and AS/400 Server topic.
42U Server Rack with Rail Kit for Power Systems
A full-depth 42U server rack with rail kit sized to support Power server weight and depth requirements.
Certified Refurbished AS/400 9406 System
A tested and warrantied legacy AS/400 9406 system for buyers running stable older workloads or maintaining a matched spare or lab environment.
Certified Refurbished IBM Power 9 Server
A tested and warrantied Power9 server pulled from a production environment, offering multi-partition capacity below new-hardware pricing.