IBM iSeries 4.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
IBM iSeries 4.5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2002. It no longer receives security fixes.
8,775 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to IBM iSeries 7.6. Check your versionDSPJOB OUTPUT(*PRINT)
Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM iSeries release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Jul 2000 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2002 | 24.0 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 31 Dec 2002 | over |
| Latest release | 4.5 · 28 Jul 2000 | final |
Where to go from 4.5
Recommended target: IBM iSeries 7.6.
The newest actively supported branch is IBM iSeries 7.6 (latest release 7.6.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is IBM iSeries 4.5 still safe to use?
IBM iSeries 4.5 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2002, 8,775 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download IBM iSeries 4.5?
Yes — the final release (4.5) 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 iSeries 4.5 to?
Upgrade to IBM iSeries 7.6, the newest actively supported branch.
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