IBM Software Support

* All dates are shown in MM/DD/YYYY format.

Note 1: End of program support date will be announced with at least 12 months notice prior to the effective termination date.

Note 2: For 6.1, includes both Machine Code Level V6R1M0 and V6R1M1.

Note 3: IBM i 7.1 extended Service Extension started on May 1, 2021. The duration of IBM i 7.1 extended Service Extension is dependent on the Power hardware generation. The extended Service Extension coverage is usage and known defect support, and there some exceptions of products and functions which are not supported. For notes regarding extended Service Extension duration and support coverage, see Service Extension Offering for IBM i 7.1 and 7.2.

Note 4: IBM i 7.2 Service Extension Offering started on May 1, 2021. For details regarding support coverage for the various products in the IBM i portfolio, see Service Extension Offering for IBM i 7.1 and 7.2.

Learn more: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/release-life-cycle