IBM i and AS/400 Hardware Product Categories

IBM i Rack, Power, and Cooling Infrastructure

Server racks, power distribution units, UPS hardware, and cooling infrastructure sized for IBM Power and AS/400 server rooms.

• Will a new server actually fit in our existing rack?
• What AS400 power requirements should we check before a hardware refresh?
• Who should sign off AS400 facilities readiness before a cutover?

Hosted and Cloud AS400 Infrastructure

Hosted IBM i, iSeries, AS/400, and AIX Power infrastructure for buyers comparing managed hosting, cloud hosting, and on-premises refresh paths.

• When does AS400 hosting make more sense than another on-premises server?
• What drives AS400 cloud hosting cost?

Hardware Management Console and System Consoles

Hardware Management Console appliances and system console hardware used to manage LPARs, firmware, and service functions on Power servers.

• Do we need a physical HMC or is virtual HMC enough?

IBM Power and AS/400 Server Hardware

New, refurbished, and end-of-lease IBM Power Systems and AS/400 servers, from entry single-partition boxes to multi-core enterprise CECs.

• How much does AS/400 or IBM Power hardware actually cost?
• Should we buy a new Power server or a refurbished one?
• How do we size the right Power server for our workload?

IBM i Hardware Upgrades and Replacement Parts

Processor and memory upgrade features, feature code activations, and replacement parts sourcing for existing Power and AS/400 hardware.

• Is activating existing Capacity on Demand cheaper than a new server?
• What should be included in AS400 hardware maintenance?
• How do we validate IBM feature codes before approving a quote?

IBM i Networking and Connectivity Hardware

Network interface cards, switches, and connectivity hardware linking IBM Power servers to the wider network and IP-attached devices.

IBM i Printers and Output Hardware

Line printers, laser printers, and label and barcode output hardware attached to IBM i spool files and output queues.

IBM i Storage and DASD Hardware

Internal DASD, external SAN attachment, and IBM FlashSystem NVMe FlashCore Module storage hardware sized for IBM i disk pools and ASP performance requirements.

• Should we upgrade storage on our current server or replace the whole system?
• What is an IBM FlashCore Module and how is it different from a standard NVMe drive?
• How do I identify which FlashCore Module part number and feature code I need?

IBM i Tape and Backup Hardware

Tape drives, tape autoloaders, tape libraries, and virtual tape appliances used for IBM i save operations and offsite retention.

• Should we replace our tape drive with a virtual tape library?

IBM i Terminals and 5250 Displays

Twinax and IP-attached 5250 terminals, thin clients, and green-screen display hardware still active on warehouse and plant floors.

• Should we replace twinax terminals with IP-attached hardware?

Refurbished and Used AS/400 and Power Systems

Certified refurbished and secondary market AS/400, iSeries, and Power Systems hardware, tested and warrantied for production or lab use.

• How long does IBM support older AS/400 and Power hardware?
• What does certified refurbished actually mean for AS/400 hardware?
• Is it safe to buy a refurbished Power 9 server?