Past EOSL
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2025.
End of sale
30 Apr 2020EOSL
30 Apr 2025
30 Apr 2020EOSL
30 Apr 2025
- Manufacturer
- Brocade
- Product family
- Director
- Models / part numbers
- DCX 8510, DCX8510-4, DCX8510-8, CR16-4
- Category
- SAN Director
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Apr 2020
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2025
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Some trackers list 2025-07-31. Replacement: Brocade X6 / X7.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Brocade DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 End of Service Life?
Brocade DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2025, after End of Sale on 30 Apr 2020.
What happens after the DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 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 DCX 8510-4 / DCX 8510-8 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.
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