IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) End of Support: Dates and Your Options
IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) end of service life dates: Hammerhead: N4001 on Cloud Pak for Data System (current) on Sep 30, 2028; Mako: N3001 (PureData System for Analytics N3001-002 to N3001-080) on Apr 30, 2023; Striper: N2001 and N2002 on Jun 30, 2020; TwinFin: N1001 on Jun 30, 2019; Skimmer: N100 on Jun 30, 2019. 27 of the 28 dated models are already past OEM support and 0 reach it within the next 12 months. Third-party maintenance keeps every one of these appliances supported for 5+ years past the OEM date, typically 40-70% below the renewal, across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) end of service life dates by generation
| Generation | EOSL date | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Hammerhead: N4001 on Cloud Pak for Data System (current) | Sep 30, 2028 | 11 |
| Mako: N3001 (PureData System for Analytics N3001-002 to N3001-080) | Apr 30, 2023 | 7 |
| Striper: N2001 and N2002 | Jun 30, 2020 (some models Jun 30, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020) | 10 |
| TwinFin: N1001 | Jun 30, 2019 | 9 |
| Skimmer: N100 | Jun 30, 2019 | 1 |
Dates are the OEM end of service life as published in our catalog; where a generation has more than one date the range is shown. Every model is listed below.
Why IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) appliances are still in production
Netezza, sold by IBM as PureData System for Analytics, is the data warehouse appliance that made "load it and query it" work for a generation of analytics teams. TwinFin, Striper and Mako racks still run nightly loads and executive dashboards in retail, insurance, telecoms and government, because the SQL on them has been tuned for a decade and nothing else runs it unchanged.
IBM has retired the Skimmer, TwinFin, Striper and Mako generations and offers no service extension for them; the product continues as Netezza Performance Server, on cloud or on the Hammerhead N4001 appliance built on Cloud Pak for Data System. That leaves owners of working Mako and Striper racks with a migration project on one side and an unsupported appliance on the other. Third-party maintenance is the third option: keep the appliance running, with parts and engineers, for as long as the migration takes or as long as the business needs it.
What changes on the end of service life date
- IBM stops selling hardware maintenance and stops shipping NPS firmware and software fixes for the appliance generation; IBM offers no service extension for N3001 or earlier.
- S-blade, disk, SPU, host server, switch and power supply replacements have to come from outside IBM.
- The appliance keeps running on its current software release; Netezza Performance Server on cloud is IBM's migration target, not an upgrade in place.
The appliances themselves do not change. The OEM's willingness to sell support ends, and the renewals leading up to that date are usually priced to make a refresh look attractive.
Your three options
1. Refresh with the OEM
IBM proposes Netezza Performance Server on AWS, Azure or Cloud Pak for Data System, which is a data migration and re-testing project. The right answer when the appliances are at capacity, limiting applications, or the budget cycle has the money anyway. The wrong answer when they are doing their job quietly: a refresh buys newer hardware and another support term at a capital cost that usually exceeds several years of maintenance on what you have.
2. Extend with the OEM to the last date
Possible up to the end of service life date and occasionally beyond under a limited arrangement. The problem is price: final-years renewals are where OEMs recover margin, and each one tends to cost more than the last for the same coverage. It also leaves the deadline in place.
3. Third-party maintenance
Replaces the OEM contract with ours and removes the deadline. For IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) appliances that means:
- We hold S-blades, host servers, disks, SPUs, switches and power supplies for the N1001, N2001 and N3001 generations and provide onsite engineers for blade and disk swaps.
- Appliances bridging to Netezza Performance Server or another warehouse are covered month to month; appliances staying in service get multi-year pricing. Software-level incident support for the Netezza release can be added alongside the hardware contract.
- 24x7 support desk. Engineers on call around the clock, with a named escalation owner for every contract.
- 4-hour onsite in major metros. Four-hour onsite response available in major metro areas; next-business-day everywhere else we cover.
- Spares held for every model we quote. Global parts logistics with forward-stocked spares, so a replacement part is already on its way when you call.
- 5+ years past end of service life. We keep hardware supported long after the OEM date, on your retirement schedule rather than theirs.
What IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) maintenance costs
We return an indicative price for IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) appliances within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48, per unit per year at the response level you choose, with multi-unit, multi-vendor and multi-year discounts.
Parts and engineer onsite next business day; 24x7 phone support.
4-hour onsite response in major metros, business hours.
Mission-critical: 4-hour onsite response around the clock, 365 days.
Every IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) model and its EOSL date
Each row links to the model's support page, which carries the same dates, the indicative price and a quote form.
Hammerhead: N4001 on Cloud Pak for Data System (current) (11)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Pak for Data System Netezza Hammerhead (Cloud Pak for Data System) | Sep 30, 2028 | Get price |
| N4001 Netezza Appliance N4001 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base Netezza N4001 Base | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+1 Netezza N4001 Base+1 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+128 Netezza N4001 Base+128 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+16 Netezza N4001 Base+16 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+2 Netezza N4001 Base+2 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+32 Netezza N4001 Base+32 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+4 Netezza N4001 Base+4 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+64 Netezza N4001 Base+64 | not published | Get price |
| N4001 Base+8 Netezza N4001 Base+8 | not published | Get price |
Mako: N3001 (PureData System for Analytics N3001-002 to N3001-080) (7)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| N3001-001 Netezza N3001-001 (Mako Mini) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-002 Netezza N3001-002 (Mako 1/4 Rack) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-005 Netezza N3001-005 (Mako-3) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-010 Netezza N3001-010 (Mako-6) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-020 Netezza N3001-020 (Mako-12) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-040 Netezza N3001-040 (Mako-24) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
| N3001-080 Netezza N3001-080 (Mako-48) | Apr 30, 2023 | Get price |
Striper: N2001 and N2002 (10)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| N2001-002 Netezza N2001-002 (Striper-3) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N2001-005 Netezza N2001-005 (Striper-6) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N2001-010 Netezza N2001-010 (Striper-12) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N2001-020 Netezza N2001-020 (Striper-24) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N2001-040 Netezza N2001-040 (Striper-36) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N2002-002 Netezza N2002-002 (Striper Gen 2) | Jun 30, 2020 | Get price |
| N2002-005 Netezza N2002-005 (Striper Gen 2) | Jun 30, 2020 | Get price |
| N2002-010 Netezza N2002-010 (Striper Gen 2) | Jun 30, 2020 | Get price |
| N2002-020 Netezza N2002-020 (Striper Gen 2) | Jun 30, 2020 | Get price |
| N2002-040 Netezza N2002-040 (Striper Gen 2) | Jun 30, 2020 | Get price |
TwinFin: N1001 (9)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| N1001-002 Netezza N1001-002 (TwinFin-3) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-005 Netezza N1001-005 (TwinFin-6) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-010 Netezza N1001-010 (TwinFin-12) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-015 Netezza N1001-015 (TwinFin-18) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-020 Netezza N1001-020 (TwinFin-24) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-030 Netezza N1001-030 (TwinFin-36) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-040 Netezza N1001-040 (TwinFin-48) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-060 Netezza N1001-060 (TwinFin-72) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
| N1001-080 Netezza N1001-080 (TwinFin-96) | Jun 30, 2019 | Get price |
IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) end of support: frequently asked questions
When does IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) reach end of support?
Hammerhead: N4001 on Cloud Pak for Data System (current): Sep 30, 2028. Mako: N3001 (PureData System for Analytics N3001-002 to N3001-080): Apr 30, 2023. Striper: N2001 and N2002: Jun 30, 2020. TwinFin: N1001: Jun 30, 2019. Skimmer: N100: Jun 30, 2019. The full list of 28 dated models is on this page, each linking to its own support page and quote form.
Is IBM Netezza end of life?
Yes for the on-premises appliances. IBM has withdrawn support for the TwinFin, Striper and Mako generations and offers no service extension. The product continues as Netezza Performance Server on cloud and on Cloud Pak for Data System, which requires a migration.
Can a Netezza N3001 Mako still be supported after IBM end of support?
Yes. Third-party maintenance covers the S-blades, host servers, disks, switches and power supplies with 24x7 engineering support and onsite response, and software-level incident support for the Netezza release can be included.
How long can we keep a Netezza appliance running on third-party maintenance?
Five or more years past the IBM date is routine. The practical limit is the business case for migrating the warehouse, not parts availability.
How much does third-party maintenance for IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) cost?
We return an indicative price for IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) appliances within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48, per unit per year at the response level you choose, with multi-unit, multi-vendor and multi-year discounts.
How far ahead of the IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics) EOSL date should we decide?
Six to twelve months. That leaves time to compare the OEM's final renewal with third-party maintenance, decide whether to extend or refresh, and move coverage without a gap. The last OEM renewal before the date is usually the most expensive one.