IBM iSeries 7.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM iSeries 7.6 is actively supported. The vendor has not published an end-of-support date for this branch.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM iSeries release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Apr 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | — | not announced |
| Latest release | 7.6.0 · 18 Apr 2025 | current |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM iSeries 7.6 reach end of life?
No end-of-life date has been announced for IBM iSeries 7.6 yet.
Is IBM iSeries 7.6 still supported?
Yes. IBM iSeries 7.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.6.0, published 18 Apr 2025.
What happens when IBM iSeries 7.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After — this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM iSeries 7.6?
No end-of-life date has been announced yet.
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