OEM supported
The Brocade 7840 Extension Switch reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 28 Feb 2029.
- Manufacturer
- Brocade
- Product family
- Extension
- Models / part numbers
- Brocade 7840
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 28 Feb 2029
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Brocade 7840 Extension Switch End of Service Life?
Brocade 7840 Extension Switch reaches End of Service Life on 28 Feb 2029.
What happens after the 7840 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 7840 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7800 Extension Switch Brocade 7800 | SAN Switch | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2024 | Past EOSL | |
| 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 |