Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Celerra NS-480 / NS-960 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2016.
End of sale
31 Dec 2011EOSL
31 Dec 2016
31 Dec 2011EOSL
31 Dec 2016
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Celerra
- Models / part numbers
- NS-480, NS-960
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Dec 2011
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2016
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Celerra NS-480 / NS-960 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Celerra NS-480 / NS-960 reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2016, after End of Sale on 31 Dec 2011.
What happens after the Celerra NS-480 / NS-960 reaches EOSL?
Dell EMC 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 Celerra NS-480 / NS-960 after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Dell EMC equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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