IBM Power Maintenance — vendor-independent service for Power7, Power8, Power9 and Power10
We service IBM Power Systems after factory warranty and after IBM TLS — vendor-independent, AIX- and IBM-i-compatible, with OEM original parts and SLA up to 24×7×4. Also in the EOSL period. 30 to 60 percent below IBM list price.
Which IBM Power Systems models we service
IBM Power covers a wide range — from Power7 machines still carrying AIX workloads in many DACH banks and insurers, up to current Power10 servers. We service all generations including the associated storage systems.
Why TPM maintenance instead of IBM TLS / Hardware Maintenance Service
IBM Power systems hold a special position: they typically run business-critical AIX, IBM i or Linux workloads. That's exactly why maintenance is a sensitive topic — nobody experiments with new maintenance partners when the banking application runs on it.
We understand. Our Power engineers have years of experience with AIX, HMC and IBM i, and are familiar with the quirks of older frame generations. We stock OEM original parts (memory risers, FRUs for backplane, fans, PSUs), including for Power7+ and Power8.
Generations timeline & TPM coverage
Per hardware generation: vendor phase (slate) and TechCare coverage window (teal) up to ~5 years post-OEM EOSL.
- Power7 / Power7+2010–2019TPM until2024+Recommended
- Power8 (S812L, S822, S824, E850)2014–2024TPM until2029+Recommended
- Power9 (S914, S922, S924, E980)2018–2026TPM until2031+Recommended
- Power10 (S1014, S1022, E1050)2021–2028TPM until2033+Supported
- Storwize V7000 Gen2/Gen32014–2025TPM until2030+Recommended
EOSL status of major generations
Once the vendor ends official support, renewals become unavailable or disproportionately expensive. TPM closes exactly this gap — same hardware coverage, same SLA, significantly cheaper.
| Model family | Released | OEM support ends | TPM status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power7 / Power7+ | 2010 | 2019 | Recommended |
| Power8 (S812L, S822, S824, E850) | 2014 | 2024 | Recommended |
| Power9 (S914, S922, S924, E980) | 2018 | ca. 2025–2026 | Recommended |
| Power10 (S1014, S1022, E1050) | 2021 | ca. 2028 | Supported |
| Storwize V7000 Gen2/Gen3 | 2014/2018 | 2023/2025 | Recommended |
As of 2026. EOSL data based on official vendor roadmaps and subject to change. Binding case-by-case information available on request.
What we deliver
OEM original parts
Our warehouse stocks OEM original components, including for end-of-life generations.
Onsite engineer
German-speaking technicians throughout DACH, 4-hour response time guaranteed.
Flexible SLA per server
Parts Only, 5×9 NBD or 24×7×4 — freely combinable by location and criticality.
Multi-vendor contract
One contract for IBM Power Systems and all other vendors. No more individual contracts.
EOSL tracking & reporting
Monthly SLA reports, asset overview, automatic EOSL notifications.
Vendor tools stay
IBM Power Systems-specific management tools remain usable.