NetApp ONTAP 9.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
NetApp ONTAP 9.8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the NetApp ONTAP release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Oct 2020 | 6y ago |
| Full Support ended | 31 Dec 2023 | 2y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 9.8
Recommended target: NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1 (supported until 31 Jul 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is NetApp ONTAP 9.8 still safe to use?
NetApp ONTAP 9.8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2023, 1,009 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NetApp ONTAP 9.8?
Yes — the final release (9.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade NetApp ONTAP 9.8 to?
Upgrade to NetApp ONTAP 9.19.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Jul 2029).