IBM iSeries 7.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
IBM iSeries 7.3 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2023. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Sept 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM iSeries release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Apr 2016 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2023 | 2.9 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Sept 2028 | 783 days left |
| Latest release | 7.3.0 · 15 Apr 2016 | final |
Where to go from 7.3
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 7.3 still safe to use?
IBM iSeries 7.3 left standard support on 30 Sept 2023. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Sept 2028 — 783 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download IBM iSeries 7.3?
Yes — the final release (7.3.0) 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 7.3 to?
Upgrade to IBM iSeries 7.6, the newest actively supported branch.