IBM FlashSystem End of Life (EOL) Dates and EOSL Dates
IBM FlashSystem end of life (EOL) and EOSL dates: 17 models have reached EOL and End of Support (EOS), including DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF1) (EOL date: Oct 31, 2017) — no longer supported. IBM FlashSystem FlashSystem 5010 reaches its End of Support date on Dec 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. FlashSystem FlashSystem 5015 is the current supported model — 15 models in active support. Also see IBM Power end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported IBM FlashSystem Products (15)
| Product | Model Number | Product Line | Release Date | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlashSystem 5015 | FlashSystem 5015 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 5035 | FlashSystem 5035 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 5045 | FlashSystem 5045 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 5200 | FlashSystem 5200 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 5300 | FlashSystem 5300 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 5600 | FlashSystem 5600 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 7200 | FlashSystem 7200 | IBM FlashSystem | 2027-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 7300 | FlashSystem 7300 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 7600 | FlashSystem 7600 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 9200 (9846-AG8) | FlashSystem 9200 (9846-AG8) | IBM FlashSystem | 2027-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 9200 (9848-AG8) | FlashSystem 9200 (9848-AG8) | IBM FlashSystem | 2027-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 9500 | FlashSystem 9500 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem 9600 | FlashSystem 9600 | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem C200 (5202-C25) | FlashSystem C200 (5202-C25) | IBM FlashSystem | ||
| FlashSystem C300 (5202-C30) | FlashSystem C300 (5202-C30) | IBM FlashSystem |
IBM FlashSystem Products Nearing End of Life — Support Ending Soon (4)
| Product | Model Number | Product Line | Release Date | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlashSystem 5010 | FlashSystem 5010 | IBM FlashSystem | 2026-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 5030 | FlashSystem 5030 | IBM FlashSystem | 2026-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 5100 (2077-4H4) | FlashSystem 5100 (2077-4H4) | IBM FlashSystem | 2026-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 5100 (2078-4H4) | FlashSystem 5100 (2078-4H4) | IBM FlashSystem | 2026-12-31 |
IBM FlashSystem End of Life Products — No Longer Supported (17)
| Product | Model Number | Product Line | Release Date | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF1) | DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF1) | IBM FlashSystem | 2017-10-31 | |
| DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF2) | DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF2) | IBM FlashSystem | 2017-10-31 | |
| DeepFlash 150 (9857-IF3) | DeepFlash 150 (9857-IF3) | IBM FlashSystem | 2017-10-31 | |
| FlashSystem 710 (9830-AS1) | FlashSystem 710 (9830-AS1) | IBM FlashSystem | 2018-01-31 | |
| FlashSystem 720 (9831-AS2) | FlashSystem 720 (9831-AS2) | IBM FlashSystem | 2018-01-31 | |
| FlashSystem 810 (9831-AE1) | FlashSystem 810 (9831-AE1) | IBM FlashSystem | 2018-01-31 | |
| FlashSystem 820 (9831-AE2) | FlashSystem 820 (9831-AE2) | IBM FlashSystem | 2018-01-31 | |
| FlashSystem 840 | FlashSystem 840 | IBM FlashSystem | 2019-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 900 | FlashSystem 900 | IBM FlashSystem | 2022-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 900 (9840-AE3) | FlashSystem 900 (9840-AE3) | IBM FlashSystem | 2024-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 9100 (9846-AF7) | FlashSystem 9100 (9846-AF7) | IBM FlashSystem | 2025-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 9100 (9846-AF8) | FlashSystem 9100 (9846-AF8) | IBM FlashSystem | 2025-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem 9150 (9848-AF8) | FlashSystem 9150 (9848-AF8) | IBM FlashSystem | 2025-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem A9000 | FlashSystem A9000 | IBM FlashSystem | 2023-07-31 | |
| FlashSystem A9000R | FlashSystem A9000R | IBM FlashSystem | 2023-07-31 | |
| FlashSystem V840 | FlashSystem V840 | IBM FlashSystem | 2019-12-31 | |
| FlashSystem V9000 | FlashSystem V9000 | IBM FlashSystem | 2022-12-31 | |
IBM FlashSystem End of Life & Support Summary
Which IBM FlashSystem Products Are Currently Supported?
IBM FlashSystem has 15 supported models in active support. FlashSystem 5015 is the latest. FlashSystem 5035 is also in active support. Note: FlashSystem 5010 support ends on Dec 31, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see IBM SAN Volume Controller end of support life for related end-of-life information.
IBM FlashSystem Products Nearing End of Life
4 FlashSystem models are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. FlashSystem 5010 reaches End of Support on Dec 31, 2026. FlashSystem 5030 follows on Dec 31, 2026. Upgrade to FlashSystem 5015 to stay on a supported model. Also see IBM System Storage lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.
IBM FlashSystem End of Life (EOL) Product History
17 IBM FlashSystem models have reached End of Life (EOL) — no longer receiving updates or support. DeepFlash 150 (9847-IF1) reached EOL on Oct 31, 2017. FlashSystem 5015 is the recommended replacement for users still running End of Life hardware.