IBM AIX 7.2.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
IBM AIX 7.2.4 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM AIX release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Nov 2019 | — |
| End of life | 30 Nov 2022 | 3.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.2.4 · 30 Nov 2019 | final |
Where to go from 7.2.4
Recommended target: IBM AIX 7.3.4 (supported until 31 Dec 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is IBM AIX 7.3.4 (latest release 7.3.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is IBM AIX 7.2.4 still safe to use?
IBM AIX 7.2.4 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2022, 1,348 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download IBM AIX 7.2.4?
Yes — the final release (7.2.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade IBM AIX 7.2.4 to?
Upgrade to IBM AIX 7.3.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2028).