Applies to: StorageGuard, AvailabilityGuard NXG, AvailabilityGuard
Audience: All Core6 customers
Last updated: September 22, 2026
Core6 supports each product release for a defined period after it becomes generally available. This article explains the support policy and lists the current status of every StorageGuard and AvailabilityGuard release, so you can check whether the version you run is still supported and plan an upgrade before support ends.
In this article
- Support policy
- Release status definitions
- StorageGuard release status
- AvailabilityGuard release status
- Staying on a supported release
- Disclaimer
Support policy
Core6 supports the latest software release of each product. Previous releases are supported for 18 months from the general availability (GA) date of the major or minor release.
Note: The 18-month window runs from the GA date of the major or minor release.
Release status definitions
Each release in the tables below carries one of two statuses:
| Status | What it means | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Active | The release is inside its support window. | Technical support, along with fixes and security updates delivered in subsequent releases, as set out in your agreement with Core6. |
| Support ended | The release has passed the end of its support window. | No further fixes or security updates. Upgrade to an Active release to remain supported. |
Note: An upgrade is available for every release whose support has ended. See Staying on a supported release for how to check your version and move to a supported one.
StorageGuard release status
StorageGuard 9.0 and later were previously released under the Data Security Advisor name. Earlier Data Security Advisor releases are listed at the end of the table for reference.
| Release | GA date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| StorageGuard 10.1 | Sep 22, 2026 | Active |
| StorageGuard 10.0 | May 18, 2026 | Active |
| StorageGuard 9.2.9 | Mar 11, 2026 | Active |
| StorageGuard 9.2.8 | Jan 8, 2026 | Active |
| StorageGuard 9.2.7 | Oct 22, 2025 | Active |
| StorageGuard 9.2.6 | Jun 23, 2025 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2.5 | Mar 11, 2025 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2.4 | Sep 22, 2024 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2.3 | Jul 14, 2024 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2.2 | Apr 16, 2024 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2.1 | Feb 21, 2024 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.2 | Aug 28, 2023 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.1 | Sep 22, 2022 | Support ended |
| StorageGuard 9.0 (formerly Data Security Advisor) | Jan 30, 2022 | Support ended |
| Data Security Advisor 8.5 | Aug 24, 2021 | Support ended |
| Data Security Advisor 8.4 | Jan 11, 2021 | Support ended |
| Data Security Advisor 8.3 | Oct 15, 2020 | Support ended |
| Data Security Advisor 8.2 | Sep 6, 2020 | Support ended |
StorageGuard and Data Security Advisor release status
AvailabilityGuard release status
This table covers both AvailabilityGuard NXG and the earlier AvailabilityGuard 7.3.x releases.
| Release | GA date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2.5 | Mar 27, 2025 | Active |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2.4 | Sep 25, 2024 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2.3 | Jul 15, 2024 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2.2 | Apr 24, 2024 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2.1 | Feb 22, 2024 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.2 | Nov 28, 2023 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.1 | Sep 22, 2022 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 9.0 | Jan 30, 2022 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.5 | Aug 24, 2021 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.4 | Jan 11, 2021 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.3 | Oct 15, 2020 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.2 | Sep 6, 2020 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.1 | Dec 25, 2019 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard NXG 8.0 | Apr 21, 2019 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard 7.3.4 | Dec 25, 2019 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard 7.3.3 | Apr 21, 2019 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard 7.3.2 | Feb 18, 2019 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard 7.3.1 | Nov 29, 2018 | Support ended |
| AvailabilityGuard 7.3 | Jun 27, 2018 | Support ended |
AvailabilityGuard NXG and AvailabilityGuard release status
Staying on a supported release
Check which release you are running
- Sign in to the product web interface.
- Open the About dialog from the user menu in the top-right corner.
- Note the full version number, including the patch level.
Plan your upgrade
- Find your release in the tables above and confirm its status.
- If the status is Support ended, or if the GA date is approaching 18 months, identify the latest Active release to move to.
- Review the release notes for that version to check prerequisites, supported platforms, and upgrade paths.
- Open a ticket with Core6 Support to confirm the upgrade path from your current version.
Tip: Upgrading to the latest Active release keeps you supported for the longest period.
Disclaimer
Core6 reserves the right to change or update this article at its sole discretion and without notice. Customers' entitlements regarding warranties and support and maintenance are governed by the applicable agreement between Core6 and the individual customer. The statements in this article do not modify, enlarge, or otherwise amend any customer rights or create any additional warranties.
Still need help?
If you are unsure which release you are running, or you need help planning an upgrade, contact Core6 Support at support.core6.com. Include your current version number and deployment type so we can route your request to the right team.
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