Glossary
Power 10
IBM's prior-generation Power processor family (S1014, S1022, S1022s, S1024, E1050, E1080), launched in 2021, two generations behind the expected Power12.
Power10 introduced the Open Memory Interface (OMI) architecture that Power11 continues, and remained IBM's flagship Power lineup until Power11's July 2025 announcement.
Related Terms
Power 11
IBM's current, shipping Power processor and server generation, announced July 2025, spanning the entry S1112 through the flagship E1180.
Open Memory Interface (OMI)
IBM's proprietary high-speed serial memory interconnect, replacing direct DDR signaling, already used in Power10 and Power11's DDR5 DDIMM memory.