4666-UH8

IBM FlashSystem 9500 — IBM FlashSystem 9500 (storage system)

SUPPORTED

59 mo

of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now

availableend of saleservice

AvailableMar 2022

End of saleNot published

End of serviceJun 2031IBM 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.

4666-UH8 — questions

Is the IBM 4666-UH8 still supported?

Yes, for now. IBM's last date of support for 4666-UH8 is Jun 2031 (per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin).

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the 4666-UH8?

Jun 2031 — per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin.

Can the 4666-UH8 be maintained after IBM support ends?

After the last date of support, 4666-UH8 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. IBM no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.