IBM z196 2817 END OF SERVICE LIFE
IBM z196 End of Service Life (EOSL) announcements can create unnecessary anxiety for IT leaders. When IBM decides it will no longer support its Z Systems, teams are left to identify what they can do to deal with the potentially unnecessary technology refresh without losing system availability.

When is the IBM Z196 End of Life Date?
The EOL date is 6/30/2014
The EOSL date is 12/31/2021
Planning for your Z196 End of Life
Top Gun Technology hardware support for the Z196 line includes call home, microcode updates, and all hardware break/fix. Learn more about our IBM Mainframe maintenance support and service options.
ADDITIONAL IBM Z EOSL
Model | EOL Date | EOSL Date |
---|---|---|
IBM z15 T02 (IBM 8652) | 6/30/2024 | Not Announced |
IBM z15 (IBM 8651) | 12/31/2023 | Not Announced |
IBM z14-ZR1 (IBM 3907) | 9/30/2021 | Not Announced |
IBM z14 (IBM 3906) | 6/30/2021 | Not Announced |
IBM z13s (IBM 2965) | 6/30/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
IBM z13 (IBM 2964) | 6/30/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
IBM EC12 (IBM 2827) | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2023 |
IBM BC12 (IBM 2828) | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2023 |
IBM z196 (IBM 2817) | 6/30/2014 | 12/31/2021 |
IBM z114 (IBM 2818) | 6/30/2014 | 12/31/2022 |
IBM z10 BC (IBM 2098) | 6/30/2012 | 12/31/2019 |
IBM z10 EC (IBM 2097) | 6/30/2012 | 12/31/2019 |
IBM z9 BC (IBM 2096) | 6/30/2010 | 1/31/2019 |
IBM z9 EC (IBM 2094) | 6/30/2010 | 1/31/2019 |
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