Glossary
Power 10
IBM's prior-generation Power processor family (S1014, S1022, S1022s, S1024, E1050, E1080), launched in 2021, two generations behind the expected Power 12.
Power 10 introduced the Open Memory Interface (OMI) architecture that Power 11 continues, and remained IBM's flagship Power lineup until Power 11's July 2025 announcement.
Related Terms
Power 11
IBM's current, shipping Power processor and server generation, first announced July 2025 and expanded with the entry S1112 in July 2026.
Open Memory Interface (OMI)
IBM's proprietary high-speed serial memory interconnect, replacing direct DDR signaling, already used in Power 10 and Power 11's DDR5 DDIMM memory.