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Supported IBM Java Development Kit (JDK) Versions by IBM i Operating System Version and Release

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document details what IBM JDK versions are supported at each IBM i operating system version and release.

Environment

IBM i; IBM Java Development Kit

Resolving The Problem


IMPORTANT!!!
After April 30th, 2024, IBM i 7.1 and earlier OS versions are no longer supported by IBM.  As a result, no support is provided for the IBM JDK running on IBM i 7.1 and earlier OS versions.
After September 30th, 2022, IBM Java Development Kit v7.0 and v7.1 provided with 57xxJV1 Option 14 and 15 will only be supported on a "best-effort" basis. There will be absolutely no development and no defect support for JDK 7.0/7.1 on the IBM i OS. Best effort support will be provided as long as the IBM i OS VRM is still supported.
After December 31st, 2017, IBM Java Development Kit v6.0 and v6.2.6 provided with 57xxJV1 Option 11 and 12 will only be supported on a "best-effort" basis. There will be absolutely no development and no defect support for JDK 6.0/6.2.6 on the IBM i OS. Best effort support will be provided as long as the IBM i OS VRM is still supported.

This also includes all older versions of the IBM JDK prior to v6.0/6.2.6 including, but not limited to v5.0, v1.4.2, and v1.3. These versions are also only supported on a "best-effot" basis as long as the IBM i OS VRM is still supported. There will be absolutely no development and no defect support for JDK v5.0, 1.4.2, and v1.3 on the IBM i OS.

IBM recommends using JDK v8.0 as your default JDK version on your IBM i server. Information on how to download and install JDK v8.0 on the IBM i OS at IBM i 7.1 and later can be found in the following IBM Technical Document.
Support of Java Development Kit (JDK) 8.0 on the IBM i OS
Additionally, information on how to download and install Java 11 and 17 on the IBM i OS can be found here:
IBM i 7.3, 7.2 OS and earlier OS versions have reached end of program support.  For the IBM i 7.3 and 7.2 OS versions, a valid service extension contract must be purchased and active for the OS in order to obtain any level of support for any IBM JDK version.  IBM i 7.1 and earlier OS versions are no longer supported by IBM and thus no support is available for the IBM JDK.  See the "Supported IBM Java Development Kit (JDK) Versions by IBM i Operating System Version and Release" document for more information.

Support for multiple Java Development Kits (JDKs) on IBM i OS
For further explanation on the IBM i JDKs and how to use them in your IBM i server environment, please refer to the following IBM Software Technical document.
How to determine what Java Development Kits (JDKs) are installed and use them in your environment?

NOTE: IT4J = IBM Technology for Java VM
Full, Best Effort, or No Support
IBM i 7.1 LPPs
Product Option
JDK Version
JDK Bit Level
JAVA_HOME Value
No Support
5761JV1
Option 8
IT4J 5.0 (1.5)
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk50/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 9
IT4J 5.0 (1.5)
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk50/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 11
IT4J 6.0 (1.6)
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 12
IT4J 6.0 (1.6)
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 11
IT4J 6.2.6
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk626/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 12
IT4J 6.2.6
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk626/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 13
IT4J 1.4.2
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk14/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 14
IT4J 7.0
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk70/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 15
IT4J 7.0
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk70/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 14
IT4J 7.1
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk71/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 15
IT4J 7.1
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk71/64bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 16
IT4J 8.0
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/32bit
No Support
5761JV1
Option 17
IT4J 8.0
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/64bit
IBM 7.2 only LPPs
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 11
IT4J 6.0 (1.6)
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/32bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 12
IT4J 6.0 (1.6)
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/64bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 11
IT4J 6.2.6
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk626/32bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 12
IT4J 6.2.6
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk626/64bit
IBM 7.2 and 7.3 LPPs
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 14
IT4J 7.0
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk70/32bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 15
IT4J 7.0
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk70/64bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 14
IT4J 7.1
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk71/32bit
Best Effort Only
5770JV1
Option 15
IT4J 7.1
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk71/64bit
Full Support
5770JV1
Option 16
IT4J 8.0
32 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/32bit
Full Support
5770JV1
Option 17
IT4J 8.0
64 bit
/QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/64bit
IBM 7.3 only LPPs
Full Support 5770JV1 Option 19 IT4J 11 64 bit /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk11/64bit
IBM 7.4 & 7.5 LPPs
Full Support  5770JV1 Option 16 IT4J 8.0 32 bit  /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/32bit
Full Support 5770JV1 Option 17 IT4J 8.0 64 bit /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk80/64bit
Full Support 5770JV1 Option 19 IT4J 11 64 bit /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk11/64bit
Full Support 5770JV1 Option 20 IT4J 17 64 bit /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk17/64bit

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Historical Number

573516449

Document Information

Modified date:
01 October 2024

UID

nas8N1011999

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