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Discover how IBM Power11 helps Oracle DBAs and IT leaders modernize infrastructure, reduce costs, and prepare for the future of hybrid cloud.

By AZUCENA CASTRO TIRADO posted 11 hours ago

  
As part of IBM’s ongoing commitment to innovation and modernization, IBM® has announced the withdrawal of select Power® hardware features effective in Q3 2025.1 This marks a pivotal moment for IT leaders, Oracle DBAs, and infrastructure architects to reassess legacy environments and accelerate their journey toward more resilient, automated, and hybrid-ready infrastructure.
What’s Changing with IBM Power?IBM is retiring a range of legacy Power Systems features, including:
  • Miscellaneous components across older Power8 and Power9 models
  • Field-installed features and activation options
  • Select administrative feature codes for IBM i P30 Enterprise Edition1
These changes reflect IBM’s strategic shift toward Power11 and Power Virtual Server platforms, which offer unmatched scalability, security, and cloud-like flexibility.

How IBM Power11 Supports Oracle Workloads
For organizations running Oracle® databases on aging Power infrastructure, this withdrawal is a clear signal: the time to modernize is now. IBM Power11 is purpose-built for mission-critical workloads like Oracle, delivering:
  • Automated operations with AI-driven insights
  • Resilient architecture for high availability and disaster recovery
  • Hybrid cloud flexibility with Power Virtual Server and subscription-based licensing
Next Steps for IT Leaders
If your infrastructure includes any of the withdrawn features, here’s what you should do:
  1. Review the full withdrawal list here.
  2. Evaluate upgrade paths to IBM Power11 or IBM Power Virtual Server.
  3. Join our upcoming webinar: "Power is/ built for Oracle workloads" on September 30th at 9:00 a.m. EDT to explore modernization strategies and get your questions answered by IBM experts.
Why Modernize Your Oracle Infrastructure Now?Modernizing to IBM Power11 isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about gaining a competitive edge:
  • Reduce operational costs with subscription licensing
  • Improve performance for Oracle workloads
  • Future-proof your infrastructure for AI and hybrid cloud
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Footnote: 
1- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-power-announcements 
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