NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2028.
783 days of security support left
19% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 4 Feb 2026 → 30 Sept 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the NetApp ONTAP release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2028 | in 783 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1 extends security support by about 303 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.18.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1 | 30 Jul 2029 | 1,086 | +303 days |
| NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 | 30 Sept 2028 | 783 | this branch |
| NetApp ONTAP 9.17.1 | 30 Sept 2028 | 783 | 0 days |
| NetApp ONTAP 9.16.1 | 31 Jan 2028 | 540 | -243 days |
| NetApp ONTAP 9.15.1 | 31 Jul 2027 | 356 | -427 days |
| NetApp ONTAP 9.14.1 | 31 Jan 2027 | 175 | -608 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 reach end of life?
NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2028 — 783 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 still supported?
Yes. NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from NetApp ONTAP 9.18.1?
783 days. Moving to NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1 instead buys roughly 303 more days of security support.