IBM Semeru Runtime 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM Semeru Runtime 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030.
1,548 days of security support left
8.0.504.5 latest release
54% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Sept 2021 → 31 Dec 2030.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM Semeru Runtime release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Sept 2021 | 5y 1mo ago |
| End of Service (EOS) ends | 31 Dec 2030 | in 4y 3mo |
| Latest release | 8.0.504.5 · 24 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 27 extends security support by about -1,371 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Semeru Runtime 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -1,371 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +273 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,183 | -365 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | -1,157 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 11 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | -1,157 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM Semeru Runtime 8 reach end of life?
IBM Semeru Runtime 8 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2030 — 1,548 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is IBM Semeru Runtime 8 still supported?
Yes. IBM Semeru Runtime 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.0.504.5, published 24 Sept 2026.
What happens when IBM Semeru Runtime 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM Semeru Runtime 8?
1,548 days. Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 27 instead buys roughly -1,371 more days of security support.