Hardware withdrawal: Select IBM FlashSystem 7000 models and plant-install features - Some replacements available

ENUSZG22-0071.PDF

Table of contents

Overview Replacement product information Withdrawn products

Overview

On their respective withdrawal dates, IBM® will withdraw from marketing the following products.

• April 12, 2022: Feature codes ECSM and AL0Z for select IBM FlashSystem 7300 machine type (4657) and models (924, U7D, 12G, 24G, and 92G)
• July 16, 2022: Select IBM FlashSystem 7200 models and plant-install features in all countries except in South Africa
• October 22, 2022: Effective withdrawal date in South Africa
• January 14, 2023: Feature codes ADT1, AHD6, AHD8, AH79, AH7B, and AHH9 for select IBM FlashSystem 7200 and 7300 machine types (2076 and 4664) models (824, U7C, 12G, 24G, and 92G)

On or after the effective dates of withdrawal, you can no longer order these products directly from IBM.

For new orders, the client-requested arrival date (CRAD) can be no later than July 29, 2022, for products withdrawn effective July 16, 2022. The CRAD in South Africa can be no later than November 4, 2022, for products withdrawn effective October 22, 2022.

For new orders, the CRAD can be no later than January 27, 2023, for products withdrawn effective January 14, 2023.

You can obtain the products on an as-available basis through IBM Business Partners.

If you have a continuing need for this machine/model type, go to the IBM Certified Pre-owned Equipment website to check on availability or utilize the request a quote to communicate your specific requirements. IBM Certified Pre-owned Equipment has the largest inventory of used IBM systems that are refurbished, tested, and warranted for a minimum of 90 days.

Back to top

Withdrawn products

Effective April 12, 2022, the following features will be withdrawn:

Effective July 16, 2022, in all countries except in South Africa, the following models and features are being withdrawn. The effective withdrawal date in South Africa is October 22, 2022.

Note: Models 4664-824 and 4664-U7C were already withdrawn from marketing from South Africa. Effective date for South Africa previously announced for these two models and their respective feature codes, remains unchanged. For additional information, see Withdrawal Announcement ZG21-0149, dated December 14, 2021.

Effective January 14, 2023, the following features will be withdrawn:

Back to top

Replacement product information

For additional replacement product information, see Hardware Announcement ZG22-0009, dated February 8, 2022.

Trademarks

IBM FlashSystem, IBM and ServicePac are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from the Linux Foundation, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world­wide basis.

Red Hat and OpenShift are registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Terms of use

IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Reference to other products in this announcement does not necessarily imply those products are announced, or intend to be announced, in your country. Additional terms of use are located at

Terms of use

For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or go to the IBM worldwide contacts page

IBM Directory of worldwide contacts