9846-AG8

IBM FlashSystem 9200 — IBM FlashSystem 9200 (storage system)

SUPPORTED

17 mo

of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now

availableend of saleservice

AvailableMar 2020

End of saleNot published

End of serviceDec 2027IBM bulletin ↗

Options from here

Monitor the timeline

Supported for now — track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.

Plan the refresh

Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.

Keep firmware current

Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.

Third-party maintenance later

An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.

Other SKUs in FlashSystem 9200

9848-UG8IBM FlashSystem 9200 (storage system)›4666-AG8IBM FlashSystem 9200 (storage system)›

9846-AG8 — questions

Is the IBM 9846-AG8 still supported?

Yes, for now. IBM's last date of support for 9846-AG8 is Dec 2027 (per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin).

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the 9846-AG8?

Dec 2027 — per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin.

Can the 9846-AG8 be maintained after IBM support ends?

After the last date of support, 9846-AG8 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. IBM no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.