Past EOSL
The Dell EMC CloudArray (TwinStrata) physical appliance reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jul 2020.
End of sale
31 Jul 2017EOSL
30 Jul 2020
31 Jul 2017EOSL
30 Jul 2020
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Cloud
- Models / part numbers
- CloudArray, CLA-CLDARRHW, CLA-SAHW6
- Category
- Appliance
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Jul 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jul 2020
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- From Dell EMC Hardware Release & End of Service Life Notifications (Feb 2021 edition).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC CloudArray (TwinStrata) physical appliance End of Service Life?
Dell EMC CloudArray (TwinStrata) physical appliance reached End of Service Life on 30 Jul 2020, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2017.
What happens after the CloudArray (TwinStrata) physical appliance 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 CloudArray (TwinStrata) physical appliance 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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