IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1 Support Announcements

Post date: Jun 28, 2011 1:14:59 PM

IBM announces the following schedules to help you plan for future upgrades to your AIX operating system. These plans are subject to change without notice.

AIX Technology Levels are supported for how to, usage, and problem identification for the entire life of the release. However, all Technology Levels have a limited support window for corrective service. If a fix is needed, you may be required to upgrade to a more current Technology Level to receive generally available fixes or interim fixes. IBM recommends you take a moment to verify your current service level. Simply run the 'oslevel -r' command.

AIX 5.3 Technology Level 11 (5300-11)

After October 1, 2011, IBM will no longer provide generally available fixes or interim fixes for new defects on systems at AIX 5300-11. This applies to all Service Packs within TL11. Please plan to upgrade to a newer Technology Level at your earliest convenience.

AIX 5.3 Technology Level 12 (5300-12)

End of Support for AIX 5.3 has been announced as 4/30/2012. After this date, IBM will no longer provide generally available fixes or interim fixes on any level of AIX 5.3 without an extended support contract. This applies to all Service packs and all Technology Levels. Please plan to upgrade to a new version of AIX at your earliest convenience.

AIX 6.1 Technology Level 4 (6100-03)

After 1, October 2011, IBM will no longer provide generally available fixes or interim fixes for new defects on systems at AIX 6100-04. This applies to all Service Packs within TL4. Please plan to upgrade to a newer Technology Level at your earliest convenience.

AIX 6.1 Technology Level 5 (6100-05)

Sometime after May 1, 2012, IBM will no longer provide generally available fixes or interim fixes for new defects on systems at AIX 6100-05. This applies to all Service Packs within TL5. The exact date for this change will be made available later in 2012. Please plan to upgrade to a newer Technology Level at your earliest convenience.

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