IBM iSeries 7.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM iSeries 7.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026.
52 days of security support left
7.4.0 latest release
98% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 21 Jun 2019 → 30 Sept 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM iSeries release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Jun 2019 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2026 | in 52 days |
| Latest release | 7.4.0 · 21 Jun 2019 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
IBM iSeries 7.4 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM iSeries 7.4 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM iSeries 7.4 reach end of life?
IBM iSeries 7.4 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026 — 52 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is IBM iSeries 7.4 still supported?
Yes. IBM iSeries 7.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.4.0, published 21 Jun 2019.
What happens when IBM iSeries 7.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM iSeries 7.4?
52 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.
All IBM iSeries versions
7.6 supported 7.5 supported 7.4 supported 7.3 EOL 2023 7.2 EOL 2021 7.1 EOL 2018 6.1 EOL 2015 5.4 EOL 2013 5.3 EOL 2009 5.2 EOL 2007 5.1 EOL 2005 4.5 EOL 2002 4.4 EOL 2001 4.3 EOL 2001 4.2 EOL 2000 4.1 EOL 2000 3.7 EOL 1999 3.6 EOL 1998 3.2 EOL 2000 3.1 EOL 1998 3.0 EOL 1997 2.3 EOL 1996 2.2 EOL 1995 2.1 EOL 1994