{"id":77729,"date":"2025-11-26T17:06:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/uk\/?p=77729"},"modified":"2025-12-11T20:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:43:35","slug":"power9-end-of-service-life-eosl-what-comes-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/uk\/resources\/power9-end-of-service-life-eosl-what-comes-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Power9 end of service life (EOSL): What comes next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On January 31, 2026, IBM Power9 systems will reach end of support life (EOSL)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you rely on Power9 hardware, this news might seem concerning, but EOSL is a regular part of the IT equipment life cycle<\/a>. The key is understanding what it really means, how it affects your business and what options you have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does EOSL mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When IBM announces EOSL for a product, sometimes referred to as end of standard service (EOSS), it ends standard maintenance and development for that generation. This means that after January 31, IBM won\u2019t provide service, updates or fixes and will cease developing new code updates, patches or fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your systems will continue to run after IBM ends support. However, losing access to critical updates and guaranteed service levels can introduce risks, such as slower response times or security vulnerabilities, over time. Planning now will help you avoid issues later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring options for your infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your equipment reaches EOSL, your business has options. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n