Ceph 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 16 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
945 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ceph 20. Check your versionceph --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2021 | 5y 6mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 4 Mar 2024 | 2y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 16.2.15 · 26 Feb 2024 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Ceph 20 (supported until 1 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Ceph 20 (latest release 20.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph 16 still safe to use?
Ceph 16 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2024, 945 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 16?
Yes — the final release (16.2.15) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ceph 16 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).