IBM Power S814 (8286-41A)
You have an S814 8286-41A. Here's what that means in 2026: IBM's mainstream single-socket Power8 box, out of standard IBM support since May 2024, running on borrowed time on IBM i 7.4.
The Power S814 (8286-41A) was IBM's mainstream single-socket Power8 server: a 4U (or tower-capable) chassis offering 4-, 6-, or 8-core processor features and up to 1 TB of DDR4 memory on the 6- and 8-core options. It remains one of the most commonly deployed Power8 models still in production at small and midsized IBM i shops.
An S814 still running production IBM i workloads in 2026 is a genuinely common situation, not an outlier. See our maintenance page for third-party support options and our migration comparison for what a modern replacement actually looks like.
Buying, maintaining, or replacing an S814
Use the IBM Power reseller directory to compare refurbished hardware, parts, maintenance, cloud, migration, and current-generation replacement capabilities before deciding how long this S814 should remain in service.
Sources
- IBM Power8 end of service announcement — IBM
- IBM Power End of Life Dates: Every Server and Release — Power Systems Advisors
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1-socket, 4U rack or tower-capable |
| Max Cores | 4, 6, or 8 cores (3.02-3.72 GHz) |
| Max Memory | Up to 1 TB DDR4 (6-core and 8-core processor features); 64 GB max on the 4-core feature |
| Max Internal Storage | SAS/SSD backplane, Gen3 PCIe I/O |
| Max CPW | Up to approximately 85,500 CPW on the 8-core feature |
| Software Tier | P10 |
Processor options
| Feature Code | Cores | Clock Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54E9 | 4 | 3.02 GHz | Processor module |
| 54E1 | 6 | 3.02 GHz | Processor module |
| 54E0 | 8 | 3.72 GHz | Processor module |
Processor module identifiers and descriptions from IBM system parts documentation for 8247-42L, 8286-41A and 8286-42A. Read the system VPD to confirm what is installed in a specific machine.
Lifecycle and support status
| Attribute | Status |
|---|---|
| Withdrawn From Marketing | May 31, 2019 |
| EOS Date | May 31, 2024 |
| EOS Status | Past standard IBM hardware support since May 2024 ... no more machine code updates, hardware parts commitments, or security patches from IBM. |
| IBM i Ceiling | IBM i 7.4 (IBM i 7.5 does not support Power8 hardware at all) |
| IBM i 7.4 Support Ends | September 30, 2026 |
Best fit
IBM's mainstream single-socket Power8 workhorse for small-to-midsized IBM i, AIX, and Linux shops. Still common in production in 2026, which is exactly the problem: it has been outside IBM's standard hardware support since May 2024.
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