Tape storage · 3952-F05
3952-F05
IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library — IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)
ENDING SOON
5 mo
until end of service life
Lifecycle position
now
availableend of saleservice
Options from here
Schedule migration
Support ends soon — set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.
Line up third-party maintenance
Bridge coverage past the OEM cutoff if you can't migrate in time.
Budget the refresh
Get the replacement into this planning cycle.
Pre-stock spares
Secure spares before they get scarce after end-of-sale.
Other SKUs in TS7700 Virtual Tape Library
3957-V06IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-CC6IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-CX6IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-CX7IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3957-VEAIBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-CC7IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-CS7IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›3956-XS7IBM TS7700 Virtual Tape Library (tape storage)›
3952-F05 — questions
Is the IBM 3952-F05 still supported?
Yes, for now. IBM's last date of support for 3952-F05 is Dec 2026 (per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin).
What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the 3952-F05?
Dec 2026 — per the IBM end-of-sale bulletin.
Can the 3952-F05 be maintained after IBM support ends?
After the last date of support, 3952-F05 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. IBM no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.