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IBM iSeriesEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 7.6.0Latest Release: Apr 18, 2025
IBM i is an integrated operating system for IBM Power Systems, formerly known as AS/400 and iSeries.
Support summary
IBM iSeries 7.4 reaches EOL in 3 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 30, 2026
IBM iSeries 7.4 · 3 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
24
Latest Version
7.6.0
Active Support
3
EOL
21
Lifecycle Timeline
Aug 30, 2002As of Sep 27, 2026
7.6Active · Date not announced
7.5Active · Date not announced
7.4Active · Sep 30, 2026
7.3EOL · Sep 30, 2023
7.2EOL · Apr 30, 2021
7.1EOL · Apr 30, 2018
6.1EOL · Sep 30, 2015
5.4EOL · Sep 30, 2013
5.3EOL · Apr 30, 2009
5.2EOL · Apr 30, 2007
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Apr 18, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.6.0 | No | Active |
| 7.5 | May 10, 2022 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.5.0 | No | Active |
| 7.4 | Jun 21, 2019 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2026 | 7.4.0 | No | Active |
| 7.3 | Apr 15, 2016 | Ended | Sep 30, 2023 | 7.3.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.2 | May 2, 2014 | Ended | Apr 30, 2021 | 7.2.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.1 | Apr 23, 2010 | Ended | Apr 30, 2018 | 7.1.0 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | Mar 21, 2008 | Ended | Sep 30, 2015 | 6.1.0 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Feb 14, 2006 | Ended | Sep 30, 2013 | 5.4 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Jun 11, 2004 | Ended | Apr 30, 2009 | 5.3 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Aug 30, 2002 | Ended | Apr 30, 2007 | 5.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 25, 2001 | Ended | Sep 30, 2005 | 5.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Jul 28, 2000 | Ended | Jul 31, 2002 | 4.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | May 21, 1999 | Ended | May 31, 2001 | 4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Sep 11, 1998 | Ended | Jan 31, 2001 | 4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Feb 27, 1998 | Ended | May 31, 2000 | 4.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Aug 29, 1997 | Ended | May 31, 2000 | 4.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | Nov 8, 1996 | Ended | Jun 30, 1999 | 3.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Dec 22, 1995 | Ended | Oct 31, 1998 | 3.6 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 21, 1996 | Ended | May 31, 2000 | 3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Nov 25, 1994 | Ended | Oct 31, 1998 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Jun 3, 1994 | Ended | May 31, 1997 | 3.0.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Dec 17, 1993 | Ended | May 31, 1996 | 2.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Sep 18, 1992 | Ended | Mar 31, 1995 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | May 24, 1991 | Ended | Jun 30, 1994 | 2.1.1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of IBM iSeries have reached end of life?
The following IBM iSeries versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 6.1, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1 (and 13 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using IBM iSeries 7.3?
IBM iSeries 7.3 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of IBM iSeries?
The latest version of IBM iSeries is 7.6.0, released in the 7.6 release cycle.
How many versions of IBM iSeries are currently supported?
IBM iSeries currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 7.6, 7.5, 7.4.
When does IBM iSeries 7.6 reach end of life?
IBM iSeries 7.6 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when IBM iSeries reaches end of life?
When a IBM iSeries version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.