Past EOSL
The IBM 2096 System z9 (2096-R07) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jan 2019.
End of sale
17 Nov 2009EOSL
31 Jan 2019
17 Nov 2009EOSL
31 Jan 2019
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- IBM Z / Mainframe
- Models / part numbers
- 2096-R07
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- 17 Nov 2009
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jan 2019
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 72801). Extended/sustained support from IBM ends 2026-04-03.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM 2096 System z9 (2096-R07) End of Service Life?
IBM 2096 System z9 (2096-R07) reached End of Service Life on 31 Jan 2019, after End of Sale on 17 Nov 2009.
What happens after the 2096 System z9 (2096-R07) reaches EOSL?
IBM stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the 2096 System z9 (2096-R07) after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL IBM equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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