Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Connectrix DS-8B reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 28 Feb 2007.
End of sale
28 Feb 2002EOSL
28 Feb 2007
28 Feb 2002EOSL
28 Feb 2007
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Connectrix
- Models / part numbers
- DS-8B
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Feb 2002
- End of Service Life
- 28 Feb 2007
- 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 Connectrix DS-8B End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Connectrix DS-8B reached End of Service Life on 28 Feb 2007, after End of Sale on 28 Feb 2002.
What happens after the Connectrix DS-8B 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 Connectrix DS-8B 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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