Software withdrawal and support discontinuance: IBM Spectrum Virtualize software 8.3 offerings
IBM United States Withdrawal Announcement 922-113September 27, 2022
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Support and access discontinuance
Licensed program software
Effective on the dates shown, IBM will withdraw support for versions and releases of the following programs licensed under the IBM International Program License Agreement:
| Program number | Program name | Version and release | Discontinuance of support date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5639-CB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Controller Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-XB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Expansion Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-EB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 External Data Virtualization Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-SV9 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5100 | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-ET8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5000 External Data Virtualization Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-RB8 | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software V8 | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-FA1 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9100 Expansions | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-FA2 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9110 Controller | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-FA3 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 Controller | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5641-VC8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5641-CP8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5641-B08 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5725-M19 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5725-Y35 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5725-H04 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-DB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
| 5639-XD8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 Expansion | 8.3.x | December 31, 2023 |
Note: V#.#.x means all modifications levels of the version release number listed.
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Withdrawn parts, features, or programs
Build-to-order program and feature number withdrawal
Effective September 30, 2022, the following programs and features will be withdrawn:
| Program number | Program/Feature name | Program version | Feature number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5639-CB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Controller Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-XB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Expansion Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-EB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 External Data Virtualization Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-SV9 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5100 | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-ET8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5000 External Data Virtualization Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-FA1 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9100 Expansions | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-FA2 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9110 Controller | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-FA3 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 Controller | 8.3.x | All |
| 5641-VC8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller | 8.3.x | All |
| 5641-CP8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5641-B08 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software | 8.3.x | All |
| 5725-M19 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | All |
| 5725-Y35 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | All |
| 5725-H04 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software (for Passport Advantage) | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-DB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-XD8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 Expansion | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-RB8 | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software V8 | 8.3.x | All |
| 5639-RBA | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance One-year Registration and Renewal | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBB | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance One-year After License | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBC | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Three-year Registration | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBD | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Three-year Renewal | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBE | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Three-year After License | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBF | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Two-year Registration | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBG | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Four-year Registration | 1.1.x | All |
| 5639-RBH | IBM FlashSystem V9000 Software Maintenance Five-year Registration | 1.1.x | All |
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Replacement information
Build-to-order
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Withdrawn programs |
Program number | Replacement programs | Program number |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Controller Software 8.3.x | 5639-CB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Controller Software 8.4 | 5639-CB8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Expansion Software 8.3.x | 5639-XB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 Expansion Software 8.4 | 5639-XB8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 External Data Virtualization Software 8.3.x | 5639-EB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V7000 External Data Virtualization Software 8.4 | 5639-EB8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5100 8.3.x | 5639-SV9 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5100 8.4 | 5639-SV9 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5000 External Data Virtualization Software 8.3.x | 5639-ET8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for Storwize V5000 External Data Virtualization Software 8.4 | 5639-ET8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9100 Expansions 8.3.x | 5639-FA1 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9100 Expansions 8.4 | 5639-FA1 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9110 Controller 8.3.x | 5639-FA2 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9110 Controller 8.4 | 5639-FA2 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 Controller | 5639-FA3 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 9150 Controller 8.4 | 5639-FA3 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller 8.3.x | 5641-VC8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller 8.4 | 5641-VC8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software 8.3.x | 5641-CP8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software 8.4 | 5641-CP8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software 8.3.x | 5641-B08 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software 8.4 | 5641-B08 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller 8.3.x (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-M19 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller 8.4 (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-M19 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software 8.3.x (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-Y35 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Encryption Software 8.4 (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-Y35 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software 8.3.x (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-H04 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for SAN Volume Controller Compression Software 8.4 (for Passport Advantage) | 5725-H04 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 8.3.x | 5639-DB8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 8.4 | 5639-DB8 |
| IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 Expansion 8.3.x | 5639-XD8 | IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software for FlashSystem 7000 Expansion 8.4 | 5639-XD8 |
For complete replacement program information, see IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.4 Software Announcement 220-419, dated November 3, 2020.
AAS Software Maintenance for SVC product IDs 5641-VCA, 5641-VCB, 5641-VCC, 5641- VCD, 5641-VCE, 5641-CS1, 5641-CS2, 5641-CS3, 5641-CS4, 5641-CS5, 5641-B02, 5641-B03, 5641-B04, 5641-B05, and 5641-B06 will remain available in AAS with the same feature numbers applicable in conjunction with the 8.4 replacement products, 5641-VC8, 5641-CP8, and 5641-B08.
AAS Software Maintenance for Storwize V7000 product IDs 5639-CBA, 5639-CBB, 5639-CBC, 5639-CBD, 5639-CBE, 5639-CBF, 5639-CBG, 5639-CBH, 5639-XBA, 5639-XBB, 5639-XBC, 5639-XBD, 5639-XBE, 5639-XBF, 5639-XBG, 5639-XBH, 5639-EBA, 5639-EBB, 5639-EBC, 5639-EBD, 5639-EBE, 5639-EBF, 5639-EBG, and 5639-EBH will remain available in AAS with the same feature numbers applicable in conjunction with the 8.4 replacement products, 5639-CB8, 5639-XB8, and 5639-EB8.
AAS Software Maintenance for Storwize V5000 product IDs 5639-ETA, 5639-ETB, 5639-ETC, 5639-ETD, 5639-ETE, 5639-ETF, 5639-ETG, 5639-ETH, 5639-SAV, 5639-SBV, 5639-SCV, 5639-SDV, 5639-SEV, 5639-SFV, 5639-SGV, and 5639-SHV will remain available in AAS with the same feature numbers applicable in conjunction with the 8.4 replacement products, 5639-ET8 and 5639-SV9.
AAS Software Maintenance for FlashSystem 9110, 9150, and 9x00, product IDs 5639-FAA, 5639-FAB, 5639-FAC, 5639-FAD, 5639-FAE, 5639-FAF, 5639-FAG, 5639-FAH, 5639-FAS, 5639-FAT, 5639-FAU, 5639-FAV, 5639-FAW, 5639-FAX, 5639-FAY, 5639-FAZ, 5639-FAJ, 5639-FAK, 5639-FAL, 5639-FAM, 5639-FAN, 5639-FAP, 5639-FAQ, and 5639-FAR will remain available in AAS with the same feature numbers applicable in conjunction with the 8.4 replacement products, 5639-FA1, 5639-FA2, and 5639-FA3.
AAS Software Maintenance for FlashSystem 7000 product IDs 5639-DBA, 5639-DBB, 5639-DBC, 5639-DBD, 5639-DBE, 5639-DBF, 5639-DBG, 5639-DBH, 5639-XDA, 5639-XDB, 5639-XDC, 5639-XDD, 5639-XDE, 5639-XDF, 5639-XDG, and 5639-XDH will remain available in AAS with the same feature numbers applicable in conjunction with the 8.4 replacement products, 5639-DB8 and 5639-XD8.
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Business Partner information
If you are an IBM Business Partner acquiring IBM products or services directly from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement.
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Order processing
Orders received on or after the effective date of withdrawal will not be filled. Client requested arrival dates (CRADs), if any, must be prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
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Technical support
Licensed program technical support
See the IBM® Support website for product support information.
Technical support continues to be available. The end of support for these programs will be announced a minimum of 12 months before the termination.
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