The IBM Power E1150 is a next-generation enterprise server designed to meet the demands of modern, data-intensive workloads with unmatched performance, security, and operational agility. Built on IBM's full-stack innovation - from the POWER11 processor to firmware, operating systems, and cloud integration - the E1150 delivers a unified platform for mission-critical computing.

The IBM Power E1150 provides these benefits for clients running critical workloads:

*Resilient Operations: The E1150 is engineered for continuous availability with zero planned downtime, automated system maintenance, and spare core failover. It ensures business continuity even in the face of hardware faults or cyber threats.

*Quantum-Safe Security: With built-in quantum-safe encryption, secure boot, and support for FIPS 140-3 certified cryptographic modules, the E1150 protects sensitive data against both current and emerging threats.

AI-Optimized Performance: Integrated Matrix Multiply Assist (MMA) accelerators enable high-throughput AI and machine learning workloads, making the E1150 ideal for organizations scaling AI across their operations.

*Cloud-Ready Flexibility: The E1150 supports hybrid cloud strategies through seamless integration with IBM Cloud® and Power Virtual Servers, enabling consistent performance and workload portability.

*Efficient Resource Utilization: With support for Capacity on Demand and Power Enterprise Pools 2.0, organizations can dynamically scale compute and memory resources across systems, optimizing cost and performance.

*Simplified Management: Advanced automation, cryptographic inventory via IBM PowerSC, and energy-efficient modes reduce operational complexity and free IT teams to focus on innovation.

The goal of this paper is to provide a hardware architecture analysis and highlight the changes, new technologies, and major features that are introduced in the Power E1150.

This publication is designed for professionals who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of IBM Power server products. It is particularly relevant for IBM Power customers, sales and marketing professionals, technical support staff, IBM Business Partners, and independent software vendors (ISVs).

This paper expands the set of IBM Power documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description of the Power E1150.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Power11

Chapter 2. Power11 E1150

Chapter 3. I/O Subsystem

Chapter 4. Artificial intelligence support

Chapter 5. Automation and management

Chapter 6. Operating systems

Chapter 7. Enterprise Solutions

Chapter 8. Servicing Power11

Chapter 9. Virtualization

Chapter 10. Hybrid cloud solutions