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IBM AIXEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 7.3.4Latest Release: Dec 31, 2025
IBM AIX is a proprietary Unix operating system developed by IBM for its Power Systems servers.
Support summary
IBM AIX 7.3.2 reaches EOL in 64 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Nov 30, 2026
IBM AIX 7.3.2 · 64 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
13
Latest Version
7.3.4
Active Support
4
EOL
9
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 30, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
7.3.4Active · Dec 31, 2028
7.3.3Active · Dec 31, 2027
7.3.2Active · Nov 30, 2026
7.3.1EOL · Dec 31, 2025
7.3.0EOL · Dec 31, 2024
7.2.5Active · Date not announced
7.2.4EOL · Nov 30, 2022
7.2.3EOL · Sep 30, 2021
7.2.2EOL · Oct 31, 2020
7.2.1EOL · Nov 30, 2019
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3.4 | Dec 6, 2025 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2028 | 7.3.4 | No | Active |
| 7.3.3 | Dec 6, 2024 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2027 | 7.3.3 | No | Active |
| 7.3.2 | Nov 30, 2023 | Maintained | Nov 30, 2026 | 7.3.2 | No | Active |
| 7.3.1 | Dec 31, 2022 | Ended | Dec 31, 2025 | 7.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 7.3.0 | Dec 31, 2021 | Ended | Dec 31, 2024 | 7.3.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.2.5 | Nov 30, 2020 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.2.5 | No | Active |
| 7.2.4 | Nov 30, 2019 | Ended | Nov 30, 2022 | 7.2.4 | No | EOL |
| 7.2.3 | Sep 30, 2018 | Ended | Sep 30, 2021 | 7.2.3 | No | EOL |
| 7.2.2 | Oct 31, 2017 | Ended | Oct 31, 2020 | 7.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 7.2.1 | Nov 30, 2016 | Ended | Nov 30, 2019 | 7.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 7.2.0 | Dec 31, 2015 | Ended | Dec 31, 2018 | 7.2.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.1.5 | Oct 31, 2017 | Ended | Apr 30, 2023 | 7.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.1.9 | Nov 30, 2013 | Ended | Apr 30, 2017 | 6.1.9 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of IBM AIX have reached end of life?
The following IBM AIX versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.3.1, 7.3.0, 7.2.4, 7.2.3, 7.2.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.0, 7.1.5 (and 1 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using IBM AIX 7.3.1?
IBM AIX 7.3.1 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 AIX?
The latest version of IBM AIX is 7.3.4, released in the 7.3.4 release cycle.
How many versions of IBM AIX are currently supported?
IBM AIX currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 7.3.4, 7.3.3, 7.3.2, 7.2.5.
When does IBM AIX 7.3.4 reach end of life?
IBM AIX 7.3.4 is scheduled to reach end of life on Dec 31, 2028.
What should I do when IBM AIX reaches end of life?
When a IBM AIX 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.