IBM OS End of Service Life Dates
IBM OS has published end-of-service-life dates for 18 products in our catalog. 1 reach EOSL within the next 12 months and 16 are already past OEM support. Third-party maintenance keeps every one of them supported for 5+ years past the OEM date, typically 40-70% below the OEM renewal, across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
- 24x7 support desk
- 4-hour onsite in major metros
- Spares held for every model we quote
- 5+ years past end of service life
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2026(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.3 TL2 | Nov 30, 2026 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2027(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.3 TL3 | Dec 31, 2027 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2025(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.3 TL1 | Dec 31, 2025 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2024(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.3 TL0 | Dec 31, 2024 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2023(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.1 TL5 | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2022(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.2 TL4 | Nov 30, 2022 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2021(3)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.1 Enterprise Edition | Apr 30, 2021 | Get price |
| AIX 7.2 Enterprise Edition | Apr 30, 2021 | Get price |
| AIX 7.2 TL3 | Sep 30, 2021 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2020(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.2 TL2 | Oct 31, 2020 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2019(2)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.2 TL1 | Nov 30, 2019 | Get price |
| AIX 7.1 TL4 | Dec 31, 2019 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2018(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.2 TL0 | Dec 31, 2018 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2017(2)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 TL9 | Apr 30, 2017 | Get price |
| AIX 7.1 TL3 | Nov 30, 2017 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2015(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.1 TL2 | Nov 30, 2015 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2014(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.1 TL1 | Oct 31, 2014 | Get price |
IBM OS products reaching EOSL in 2013(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AIX 7.1 TL0 | Nov 30, 2013 | Get price |
IBM OS EOSL: Frequently Asked Questions
What does end of service life (EOSL) mean for IBM OS equipment?
EOSL is the date after which IBM OS no longer sells support contracts or ships updates for a product. The equipment keeps working; only the OEM's willingness to support it ends. Third-party maintenance takes over from that date with engineering support and replacement parts.
Can I get support for IBM OS products that are already past EOSL?
Yes. 16 IBM OS products in this list are already past their EOSL date and all remain supportable. We hold spares for every model we quote and cover equipment for 5+ years past the OEM date.
How far ahead should I plan for a IBM OS EOSL date?
Start 6 to 12 months before the EOSL date. That is enough time to compare the OEM's final renewal against third-party maintenance, decide whether to extend or refresh, and move coverage without a gap. We return an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.