Past EOSL
The Brocade 7800 Extension Switch reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2024.
End of sale
31 Oct 2019EOSL
31 Oct 2024
31 Oct 2019EOSL
31 Oct 2024
- Manufacturer
- Brocade
- Product family
- Extension
- Models / part numbers
- Brocade 7800
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Oct 2019
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2024
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Replacement: Brocade 7840 / 7850.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch End of Service Life?
Brocade 7800 Extension Switch reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2024, after End of Sale on 31 Oct 2019.
What happens after the 7800 Extension Switch reaches EOSL?
Brocade stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the 7800 Extension Switch after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Brocade equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
Related Brocade EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7840 Extension Switch Brocade 7840 | SAN Switch | — | 28 Feb 2029 | OEM supported | |
| 6505 BR-6505-12-0R, BR-6505-24-16G, IBM 2498-F24, HPE SN3000B | SAN Switch | 30 Apr 2020 | 30 Apr 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 DCX 8510, DCX8510-4, DCX8510-8, CR16-4 | SAN Director | 30 Apr 2020 | 30 Apr 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| 6510 BR-6510-24-16G-R, BR-6510-48-16G-R, XBR-6510, IBM 2498-F48, HPE SN6000B | SAN Switch | 17 Jun 2020 | 17 Jun 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| 6520 BR-6520-48-16G-R, IBM 2498-F96, HPE SN6500B | SAN Switch | 21 Sep 2022 | 21 Sep 2027 | EOSL ≤ 12 months | |
| G620 BR-G620-24-32G-R, BR-G620-48-32G-R, G620 | SAN Switch | — | 26 Jan 2030 | OEM supported |