The Dell EMC CLARiiON FC45xx reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2008.
30 Sep 2003EOSL
30 Sep 2008
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- CLARiiON
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Sep 2003
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2008
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Dell end of standard support (EOSS) date from Dell's Hardware Release and End of Service Life list.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC CLARiiON FC45xx End of Service Life?
Dell EMC CLARiiON FC45xx reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2008, after End of Sale on 30 Sep 2003.
What happens after the CLARiiON FC45xx 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 CLARiiON FC45xx 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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