BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS)
BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS)
The BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) reaches end of service life on Mar 31, 2027. Third-party support keeps it managed past that date — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance maintenance from 24/7 engineers.
24/7 engineers own your BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- big-ip
- release
- 17.1
- product Label
- BIG-IP
- release Label
- 17.1 (LTS)
- codename
- lts
- true
- latest Version
- 17.1.3
- release Date
- 2023-03-14
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/big-ip
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Mar 31, 2027
- Last OEM Support
- Mar 31, 2027
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS)?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) still supported?
Yes, but BIG-IP support for the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) ends on Mar 31, 2027. You can upgrade on the vendor's schedule, or move to third-party support and keep the release you're on — issues managed, vulnerabilities remediated, compliance maintained.
When is the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) end of service life (EOSL) date?
BIG-IP lists the end of service life for the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) as Mar 31, 2027.
Can I keep using the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means BIG-IP stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the BIG-IP 17.1 (LTS) cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.