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Unsupported releases may run on these servers at user's risk |
| IBM System z9, zSeries and S/390 Server |
z/VSE V3.1 (1, 5) |
VSE/ESA V2.7 (1) |
VSE/ESA V2.6 (1) |
VSE/ESA V2.5 (1) |
VSE/ESA V2.4 (1) |
VSE/ESA V2.3 (1) |
| IBM System z10 EC |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
| IBM System z10 BC |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
| IBM System z9 EC (formerly z9-109) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
| IBM System z9 BC |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
| zSeries 990/890 |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
Yes (4) |
No (2) |
No (2) |
| zSeries 900/800 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server G5/G6 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Multiprise 3000 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server G4 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Multiprise 2000 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Integrated Server |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server G3/G2/G1 (3) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| P/390 and R/390 (3) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ES/9000 – 9221 (3) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ES/9000 – 9121, 9021 (3) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Note 1: Although we know of no reason why these older, unsupported releases can't run on these servers, unsupported environments are always at the user's risk. For example, we recognize some customers may want to install a new server running an old, unsupported release of z/VSE or VSE/ESA, then (once the installation of the new server is complete) migrate to a newer, supported release. Customers should be aware that some risk is always involved in running unsupported environments. Therefore running unsupported releases should be done on a transitional basis only. The goal should always be to minimize the length of time needed to complete the migration.
Note 2: These releases will not run on z990, z890, z9 or z10 servers. However, for transition purposes, a temporary patch may be available. Be aware, these releases are unsupported and the temporary patch does not in any way imply supported status. Use of unsupported releases is always at the user's risk. If you are interested in running one of these releases on any of the servers indicated, please contact the z/VSE Team.
Note 3: Servers shown in red are no longer supported by IBM, or a end of support date has been announced.
Note 4: An additional PTF is required to run z/VSE V3.1, VSE/ESA V2.7, V2.6 and V2.5 on zSeries 990, 890, z9 EC/BC or z10 EC/BC.
Note 5: z/VSE V3 executes in 31-bit mode only. z/VSE V3 does not implement z/Architecture, and specifically does not implement 64-bit mode capabilities. z/VSE V3 is designed to exploit selected features of IBM System z hardware.
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Unsupported z/VSE Version 3 releases |
| Version.Release |
Date available |
Withdrawal from Marketing effective |
Withdrawal from Service effective |
Minimum z/VM level (*) |
| z/VSE V3.1 |
03/04/2005
Announcement |
05/31/2008
Announcement |
07/31/2009
Announcement |
z/VM V4 |
Note (*): The minimum z/VM level applies when z/VSE is running as a guest under z/VM. In some cases, the minimum level of z/VM may not be supported. For information on the service status of z/VM, please refer to the z/VM web site.
Note: z/VSE V3 executes in 31-bit mode only. z/VSE V3 does not implement z/Architecture, and specifically does not implement 64-bit mode capabilities. z/VSE V3 is designed to exploit selected features of IBM System z hardware.
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Unsupported VSE/ESA Version 2 releases |
Note (*): The minimum z/VM level applies when VSE/ESA is running as a guest under z/VM or VM/ESA. In some cases, the minimum level of z/VM or VM/ESA may not be supported. For information on the service status of z/VM, please refer to the& z/VM web site.
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Unsupported VSE/ESA Version 1 releases |
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Unsupported VSE/SP releases |
| Version.Release |
Date available |
Withdrawal from Marketing effective |
Withdrawal from Service effective |
| VSE/SP V4.1 |
07/07/1989
Announcement |
12/18/1992 |
09/30/1994 |
| VSE/SP V3.1 |
06/30/1987
Announcement |
06/29/1991 |
09/30/1993 |
| VSE/SP V2.1 |
06/15/1985
Announcement |
07/31/1989 |
03/31/1991 |
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