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IBM i
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Operating Systems Latest Version: 7.6.0 Latest Release: Apr 18, 2025
IBM i is an integrated operating system for IBM Power Systems, formerly known as AS/400 and iSeries.
Versions
24
Latest Version
7.6.0
Active Support
3
EOL
21
Lifecycle Timeline
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7.6
7.6
7.5
7.5
7.4
7.4
7.3
7.3
7.2
7.2
7.1
7.1
6.1
6.1
5.4
5.4
5.3
5.3
5.2
5.2
Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Apr 18, 2025 | - | No | 7.6.0 | No | Active |
| 7.5 | May 10, 2022 | - | No | 7.5.0 | No | Active |
| 7.4 | Jun 21, 2019 | - | Sep 30, 2026 | 7.4.0 | No | Active |
| 7.3 | Apr 15, 2016 | - | Sep 30, 2023 | 7.3.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.2 | May 2, 2014 | - | Apr 30, 2021 | 7.2.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.1 | Apr 23, 2010 | - | Apr 30, 2018 | 7.1.0 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | Mar 21, 2008 | - | Sep 30, 2015 | 6.1.0 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Feb 14, 2006 | - | Sep 30, 2013 | 5.4 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Jun 11, 2004 | - | Apr 30, 2009 | 5.3 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Aug 30, 2002 | - | Apr 30, 2007 | 5.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 25, 2001 | - | Sep 30, 2005 | 5.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Jul 28, 2000 | - | Jul 31, 2002 | 4.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | May 21, 1999 | - | May 31, 2001 | 4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Sep 11, 1998 | - | Jan 31, 2001 | 4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Feb 27, 1998 | - | May 31, 2000 | 4.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Aug 29, 1997 | - | May 31, 2000 | 4.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | Nov 8, 1996 | - | Jun 30, 1999 | 3.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Dec 22, 1995 | - | Oct 31, 1998 | 3.6 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 21, 1996 | - | May 31, 2000 | 3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Nov 25, 1994 | - | Oct 31, 1998 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Jun 3, 1994 | - | May 31, 1997 | 3.0.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Dec 17, 1993 | - | May 31, 1996 | 2.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Sep 18, 1992 | - | Mar 31, 1995 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Mar 6, 1992 | - | Jun 30, 1994 | 2.1.1 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of IBM i have reached end of life?
The following IBM i versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 6.1, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1 (and 13 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using IBM i 7.3?
IBM i 7.3 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of IBM i?
The latest version of IBM i is 7.6.0, released in the 7.6 release cycle.
How many versions of IBM i are currently supported?
IBM i currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 7.6, 7.5, 7.4.
When does IBM i 7.6 reach end of life?
IBM i 7.6 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when IBM i reaches end of life?
When a IBM i version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.