January 2026

To:           XCOM Data Transport for AIX Customers

From:      XCOM Data Transport for AIX Product Team

Subject:   End of Service Announcement for XCOM Data Transport for AIX 11.6

Broadcom is continually working to improve our software and services to best meet the needs of our customers. In accordance with the Broadcom Maintenance Policy Handbook, please consider this email your written notification that we are discontinuing technical support for XCOM Data Transport for AIX 11.6 effective January 30, 2027. This will allow our development organization to more effectively focus its resources and add value to the next release of XCOM Data Transport for AIX.  After January 30, 2027, Broadcom will continue to make self-service support available until the end of your current maintenance term.

We encourage you to plan for the migration to XCOM Data Transport for AIX 12.0 0000 as soon as possible, so you can take full advantage of the features and enhancements this release has to offer. For information on XCOM Data Transport for AIX, please visit the XCOM Data Transport page at Support.

As Broadcom would like to make your upgrade to XCOM Data Transport for AIX 12.0 0000 as straightforward as possible, we are offering the following:

• Documentation to help you prepare for your upgrade to the new Version/Release can be viewed here.
• Accelerated time-to-value when you engage CA Services to assist you with any or all parts of your upgrade. Additional information can be found at the Services Please contact your account representative to receive a quote for such services.
• Upgrade assistance from qualified local partners. For more information and a list of partners in your area, please contact your local Channel Partner Group office.

Your success is very important to us, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with you.