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IBM i Supported Releases

last updated February 2026

IBM i Operating System Release History and Life Cycle

Operating System Version
Release Date
End of Support Date
Current Status
V7R6
18 April 2025
Not announced
Still supported
V7R5
10 May 2022
Not announced
Still supported
V7R4
21 June 2019
30 September 2026
Still supported
V7R3
15 April 2016
30 September 2023
Unsupported
V7R2
2 May 2014
30 April 2021
Unsupported
V7R1
23 April 2010
30 April 2018
Unsupported
V6R1
21 March 2008
30 September 2015
Unsupported
V5R4
14 February 2006
30 September 2013
Unsupported

IBM Server History End of Life Support

Server Version
Release Date
End of Support Date
Current Status
Power11
July 2025
Not announced
Still supported
Power10
September 2021
Not announced
Still supported
POWER9
February 2019
31 January 2026
Unsupported
POWER8
June 2014
31 March 2024
Unsupported
POWER7
February 2010
30 September 2019
Unsupported
POWER6
June 2007
31 January 2017
Unsupported
POWER5
September 2003
31 January 2019
Unsupported

List of Affected POWER9 Products

Machine Type
Machine Model
Product Description
Recommended Replacement
9009
22A
Power S922
Power S1022, Power S1022s
9009
41A
Power S914
Power S1014, Power S1012
9009
42A
Power S924
Power S1024
9223
22H
Power H922
Power L1022, Power S1022
9223
42H
Power H924
Power S1024
9008
22L
Power L922
Power L1022, Power S1022s

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