EOSL ≤ 12 months
The Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9396S reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jun 2027.
End of sale
30 Jun 2022EOSL
30 Jun 2027
30 Jun 2022EOSL
30 Jun 2027
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Connectrix
- Models / part numbers
- MDS-9396S-48-I, Cisco MDS 9396S
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Jun 2022
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jun 2027
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9396S End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Connectrix MDS-9396S reaches End of Service Life on 30 Jun 2027, after End of Sale on 30 Jun 2022.
What happens after the Connectrix MDS-9396S 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 MDS-9396S 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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