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At Racksquared, our priority is ensuring your operations remain resilient and secure. Now that IBM has transitioned these systems out of active support, continuing to run mission-critical workloads on Power9 hardware carries increased operational risks that require your immediate attention.
Why does this matter?
- Security Vulnerabilities: IBM will no longer release official firmware updates or security patches for these models.
- Maintenance Limitations: Certified parts are becoming harder to source, and OEM hardware-specific technical support is now restricted.
- Performance Gaps: Newer generations, like Power10 and Power11, offer significantly higher efficiency and built-in transparent memory encryption that Power9 lacks.
Find Your Next Step with Racksquared
The end of support for one platform creates the opportunity to evaluate your IT strategy.is the beginning of a more optimized one. We are currently helping our clients navigate three primary paths:
- Upgrade to Power10 or Power11: Secure the latest hardware for on-premises performance.
- Migration to Racksquared’s IBM Power in the Cloud: Move your workloads to our managed environment to eliminate hardware lifecycle concerns forever.
- Custom Solutions: Balance your legacy needs with the flexibility of modern cloud.
Contact us to speak with an engineer about your business needs. We can help you map out a transition plan that ensures your data stays protected and your uptime remains uninterrupted.
