Realize the full value of your IBM products and plan for product upgrades. Find detailed information about the available IBM support lifecycle policies.
*New* Extended/Sustained Support ends: This new column provides the last date support will be available for the listed Product name and Version.
SoftLayer customers: view the IBM Clouds Docs topic on Getting Support for details
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Lifecycle policy information
IBM’s support lifecycle policy specifies how long support will be available for IBM products, from when the product is available for purchase to when it is no longer supported. You can use this site to track how long your version of a particular IBM product will be supported, allowing you to effectively plan your investment and avoid any gaps in support.
View the complete IBM support lifecycle policy.
Eligible Services
IBM’s product lifecycle site now includes the available Eligible Services information for specified IBM Systems (Power, Storage and Z) and Multivendor offerings. The Eligible Service column in the table above will display the eligible service if available.
View the IBM Systems Support overview page for more details
View the Multivendor support overview page for more details
Software (Passport Advantage) Support Offerings
IBM Software (Passport Advantage) Support has two new offerings to help provide additional services and extend the life of your software investment.
View the Advanced Support overview page for more details