IBM eServer i5 520 (9406-520)
The 9406-520 is the IBM eServer i5 and System i 520 family. Match its configuration code before you use CPW, software tier, memory, disk, or partition limits in a support or replacement plan.
A 9406-520 label identifies the IBM eServer i5 or System i 520 family. The rest of the configuration code tells you whether the system is a one-way or two-way model and whether its IBM i software tier is P05, P10, or P20.
9406-520 limits at a glance
9406-520 configuration matrix
Midland 9406-520 configuration records
| Model and processor code | Processors | Published CPW | IBM i tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520-0900-8950 | 1 | 500/30 | P05 |
| 520-0970-8325 | 1 | 600/30 | P05 |
| 520-0975-8325 | 1 | 3,100/30 | P05 |
| 520-0901-8951 | 1 | 1,000/60 | P10 |
| 520-0902-8952 | 1 | 1,000 | P10 |
| 520-0906-7734 | 1 | 1,200 | P10 |
| 520-0912-8972 | 1 | 2,400/60 | P10 |
| 520-0903-8953 | 1 | 2,400 | P10 |
| 520-0906-7735-8327 | 1 | 2,800 | P10 |
| 520-0904-8954 | 1 | 3,300 | P20 |
| 520-0906-7736-8330 | 1 | 3,800 | P20 |
| 520-0905-8955 | 2 | 6,000 | P20 |
These are Midland Information Systems catalog identifiers and ratings. Preserve the complete code on any parts, support, or migration request.
IBM's 9406-520 lifecycle record
IBM 9406-520 lifecycle dates
| IBM field | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| General availability | October 15, 2004 | The 9406-520 became available. |
| End of marketing | April 8, 2008 | IBM stopped marketing the model as new hardware. |
| End-of-support transition | January 31, 2019 | IBM's lifecycle record moved the model out of standard support. |
| Completion | April 3, 2026 | IBM closed the lifecycle record. This did not renew support. |
IBM last updated the public 9406-520 lifecycle record on June 5, 2026.
Sources: Midland 9406-520 catalog and IBM 9406-520 lifecycle record.
Use the complete configuration code for parts and support. Use measured work from the running system before choosing a modern replacement.
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