5900ALJ
IBM MQ Appliance M2003
Third-party support for the IBM 5900ALJ: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM MQ Appliance M2003 (PID 5900ALJ) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 42 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900ALJ 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
- family
- Systems - Middleware
- pid
- 5900ALJ
Common Part Numbers(42)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D08EPZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Initial Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08ERZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08F3ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Initial Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08F5ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08ETZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Initial Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08EVZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08F7ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Initial Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08F9ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Appliance Media Retention Service Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08EJZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Appliance Subscription and Support 12 Months |
| D08EMZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Appliance Subscription and Support 12 Months |
| D08EYZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Appliance Subscription and Support 12 Months |
| D08F1ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Appliance Subscription and Support 12 Months |
| D08EKZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D08ENZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D08EZZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D08F2ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| E08EIZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Annual Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Renewal |
| E08ELZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Annual Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Renewal |
| E08EXZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Annual Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Renewal |
| E08F0ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Annual Appliance Maintenance Subscription and Support Renewal |
| E08EQZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08ESZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08F4ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08F6ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Business Critical Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08EUZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08EWZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003A for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08F8ZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| E08FAZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Appliance Media Retention Service Upgrade 12 Months |
| D08EAZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance Appliance Install Initial Hardware Dedicated Service 3 Days |
| D08ECZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Hardware Dedicated Service 3 Days |
| D08EEZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance Appliance Install Initial Hardware Dedicated Service 5 Days |
| D08EGZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance for IBM Z Appliance Install Initial Hardware Dedicated Service 5 Days |
| D08FCZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity Install License SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D08FFZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity for IBM Z Install License SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D08FDZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity Install SW S&S REINSTATE 12 MO |
| D08FGZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity for IBM Z Install SW S&S REINSTATE 12 MO |
| E08FBZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity Install Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E08FEZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003B Additional Capacity for IBM Z Install Annual SW S&S Rnwl |
| E08EBZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance Appliance Install Subsequent Hardware Dedicated Service 3 Days |
| E08EDZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Hardware Dedicated Service 3 Days |
| E08EFZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance Appliance Install Subsequent Hardware Dedicated Service 5 Days |
| E08EHZX | IBM MQ Appliance M2003 On-site Hardware Service Assistance for IBM Z Appliance Install Subsequent Hardware Dedicated Service 5 Days |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900ALJ — 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 5900ALJ?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900ALJ 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.
5900ALJ Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900ALJ still supported?
Yes. The 5900ALJ is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the IBM 5900ALJ end of service life (EOSL) date?
IBM lists the end of service life for the 5900ALJ as Sep 30, 2031.
Can I keep using the 5900ALJ after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means IBM 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 5900ALJ cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.