IBM Product
IBM Sterling File Gateway
IBM Sterling File Gateway is an edge-based gateway that consolidates internet-based file transfers into a single scalable platform. It can be deployed with certified containers and managed through Control Center Director. IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager integrates with it to streamline partner onboarding and keep contact details and security certificates current.
IBM Sterling File Gateway is an IBM product filed under Data Exchange Platforms. Lifecycle: versioned, 12 versions listed, latest 6.2.X (22 Sep 2023).
Source: IBM Sterling File Gateway - Overview, retrieved 15 Oct 2026
Releases and Lifecycle
All IBM productsRelease and support dates as published by IBM; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
IBM Sterling File Gateway 12 versions
| Version | Released | End of standard support | End of extended support | End of life | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.XSupport Cycle-2 | – | – | – | [1][8] | |
| 6.1.XStandard | – | [1][8] | |||
| 6.0.xStandard | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.6Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.5Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.4Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.3Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.2Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.1Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.1.XOther | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.2.0Other | – | [1][8] | |||
| 2.0.XOther | – | – | [1][8] |
Lifecycle Policy
- Standard. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least two further years for an extra charge. [6]
- Support Cycle-2. Support Cycle provides defect and non-defect support for at least two years from general availability; Extended Support may be purchased for up to four further years. [6]
- Other. Products listed as Other may not follow the two-to-five-year support period or offer support extensions; IBM details them in the Product Lifecycle comments and announcement letters. [6]
Sources 2
- IBM Product Lifecycle List (CSV) retrieved 2026-10-13
- IBM software support lifecycle policies retrieved 2026-10-14