About Our Used IBM POWER Servers
Looking for reliable, high-performance enterprise servers without the OEM price tag? Alta Technologies offers a vast inventory of professionally refurbished and fully tested used IBM POWER servers, designed to deliver exceptional compute power, scalability, and long-term value.
For over 30 years, IT managers, MSPs, resellers, and data center professionals have trusted Alta for powerful, enterprise-grade server solutions that support demanding workloads. Whether you're maintaining legacy infrastructure or building out new capacity, our in-stock selection of used IBM POWER servers can meet your needs with deep cost savings, performance assurance, and fast delivery.
Why Choose Used IBM POWER Servers?
IBM’s POWER architecture is renowned for its enterprise-grade scalability, virtualization, and reliability, making it ideal for mission-critical environments such as finance, government, healthcare, and research. Choosing used IBM POWER servers enables organizations to leverage the same robust performance while maximizing their IT budgets.
- Significant cost savings compared to new OEM systems
- Proven reliability in AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads
- Extended lifecycle and TPM support options
- Reduced e-waste through sustainable IT reuse
When sourced from a trusted refurbisher like Alta Technologies, used IBM POWER servers can deliver long-term performance, compatibility with existing systems, and excellent ROI, without sacrificing enterprise functionality.
Refurbished IBM POWER Systems Offered by Alta Technologies
Alta Technologies offers a wide range of used IBM POWER servers to suit both legacy and modern environments. Our expert engineers ensure each system meets or exceeds enterprise standards through rigorous inspection and testing.
Used IBM P Servers
These AIX-optimized systems are designed for mission-critical performance in high-availability environments. We offer models ranging from legacy pSeries and RS6000 to current POWER9 platforms. Popular units include the IBM Power System S814, S924, and 8231-E2D.
Used IBM I Servers
Perfect for organizations running IBM i (AS/400, iSeries, i5), these systems deliver reliability and backward compatibility. From classic AS400 models to more modern iSeries POWER8 and POWER9 servers, Alta provides tailored solutions and tested upgrades.
Used IBM Z Mainframe Servers
Alta Technologies provides support for enterprises running IBM Z environments with scalable, reliable, and enterprise-class solutions. Our inventory includes used IBM Z servers and compatible components for clients operating in z/OS and mainframe-based infrastructures.
These systems are professionally refurbished by Alta, tested to enterprise standards, and designed for organizations requiring virtualization, high availability, and compute power in mission-critical workloads.
Key Factors When Buying a Used IBM POWER Server
Purchasing used IBM POWER servers requires understanding several key specifications and options. Our team can guide you through every step.
Processor Options
IBM POWER servers span a range of configurations, from 6-core to 24-core models, with clock speeds of up to 4.0 GHz. Modern systems, such as POWER9, support high-performance workloads in AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments. Legacy support for POWER7 and POWER8 may also be relevant depending on your infrastructure.
Alta Technologies offers in-stock configurations and can help you assess processor performance vs. licensing or OS compatibility requirements.
Memory Configuration
IBM POWER systems support a variety of memory configurations depending on generation. Common setups use DDR3 or DDR4 memory, with modules such as 8GB and 16GB DIMMs available to meet performance and capacity needs.
All modules offered by Alta Technologies are carefully selected and professionally tested for compatibility with supported IBM POWER platforms, helping ensure stable performance in enterprise environments.
Storage Capabilities
IBM POWER servers support robust internal storage configurations, and current offerings include SCSI-based hard drives such as high-speed 15K RPM models, ideal for performance-driven enterprise workloads.
Alta Technologies also provides compatible backplanes, RAID solutions, and tested storage components for POWER systems, ensuring reliability across a range of legacy and modern configurations.
Expansion & Networking
Many IBM POWER systems include support for advanced networking and expansion modules. SFP+ transceivers, additional I/O slots, and legacy interface cards can help extend the utility and lifespan of your infrastructure.
Alta Technologies currently offers select SFP+ networking components, with additional upgrades and expansion options available upon request. All parts are tested for compatibility and enterprise-grade reliability with supported POWER systems.
Custom Configurations and Upgrades
Every IT environment has its own demands, from performance tuning to integration with legacy systems. That’s why flexibility is critical when choosing a used IBM POWER server.
Alta Technologies supports custom-built configurations, enabling you to tailor systems to meet specific requirements. Whether you're optimizing for licensing, compatibility, or workload scalability, we can assist with:
- Selecting compatible CPU and memory configurations
- Matching SCSI-based storage and available RAID setups
- Integrating SFP+ transceivers and expansion modules
- Aligning system specs with your current infrastructure
All custom configurations go through Alta’s multi-point inspection and testing process, ensuring reliability in real-world enterprise environments.
Why Buy Refurbished IBM POWER Servers from Alta Technologies?
Choosing Alta means choosing trust, performance, and value. With over 30 years of experience in the IT hardware industry and thousands of satisfied enterprise clients, we’ve earned our reputation as a global leader in refurbished infrastructure solutions.
- One of the largest inventories of used IBM POWER servers
- Professionally refurbished and tested hardware
- Rapid delivery and responsive support
- Support for legacy systems & extended maintenance
- Environmentally responsible through ITAD and reuse
- Backed by an Alta warranty
Every system is cleaned, configured, and tested in a climate-controlled facility, rather than being pulled from unknown or unverified environments.
