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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
AvailableSep 2006
End of saleNot published
End of serviceDec 2026IBM bulletin ↗

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.

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.