IBM AIX 7.3.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM AIX 7.3.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2028.
875 days of security support left
7.3.4 latest release
22% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 6 Dec 2025 → 31 Dec 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM AIX release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Dec 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2028 | in 875 days |
| Latest release | 7.3.4 · 31 Dec 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
IBM AIX 7.3.4 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.3.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX 7.3.4 | 31 Dec 2028 | 875 | this branch |
| IBM AIX 7.3.3 | 31 Dec 2027 | 509 | -366 days |
| IBM AIX 7.3.2 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -762 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM AIX 7.3.4 reach end of life?
IBM AIX 7.3.4 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2028 — 875 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is IBM AIX 7.3.4 still supported?
Yes. IBM AIX 7.3.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.3.4, published 31 Dec 2025.
What happens when IBM AIX 7.3.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM AIX 7.3.4?
875 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.