IBM i Evaluation and NLV Download

IBM i Evaluation and NLV download will allow IBM i and AIX users to download IBM i evaluation software products and any secondary National Language Version without the need of an entitlement or an active SWMA.

When a customer wants to evaluate the functions of a new product, IBM allows the installation and use of the product for a trial period up to 70 days with no key required, to give the customer time to determine whether the product meets their needs.

No productive use of the product is allowed. The 70-day trial period cannot be used in a migration situation to avoid purchasing temporary licensing, as migration is considered productive use of the product.

  • Evaluation software of IBM i V5R4, V6R1, V7R1, V7R2, V7R3, V7R4 and V7R5 (Product ID number : 5722-SS1, 5761-SS1 or 5770-SS1). Software keyed products and other bonus programs will be available under the i/OS product number.

A detailed list of the media content and labels is available under the licence machine code feature or you can go to the website Customer Notices and information to find Media content and labels information for each version and release (click on the version or release tab you wish information for).

  • Secondary National languages Version for your IBM i software at V5R4, V6R1, V7R1, V7R2, V7R3, V7R4 and V7R5 (Product ID number: 5722-NLV, 5761-NLV, 5770-NLV).

Step 1: Select product and language

Select the product number for the required version and release and the desired language (for i/OS evaluation software only), then click on Continue. Only one product can be selected at a time.

Step 2: Product download package selection

  • For further information on how to download:

For IBM i/OS evaluation software, the trial use period will be of 70 days. An additional 70-day trial use period for the same VRM level will not install on a customer's machine.

If you still have questions or are having problems with this application, contact the Customer support. All contact information is available under ESS support.