BIG-IP 12.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
BIG-IP 12.1 reached end of life on 18 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the BIG-IP release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 May 2016 | — |
| End of life | 18 May 2022 | 4.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 18 May 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 12.1.6 · 6 Apr 2021 | final |
Where to go from 12.1
Recommended target: BIG-IP 21.1 (supported until 5 May 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is BIG-IP 21.1 (latest release 21.1.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is BIG-IP 12.1 still safe to use?
BIG-IP 12.1 reached end of life on 18 May 2022, 1,544 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download BIG-IP 12.1?
Yes — the final release (12.1.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade BIG-IP 12.1 to?
Upgrade to BIG-IP 21.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 5 May 2029).