The Dell EMC Data Domain ES20 expansion shelf reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jun 2017.
30 Jun 2012EOSL
30 Jun 2017
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Data Protection
- Models / part numbers
- ES20, ES20-8TB, ES20-16TB, ES20-32TB
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Jun 2012
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jun 2017
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- ES20-8TB SATA ended 31 Dec 2015; 16TB/32TB ended 30 Jun 2017. From Dell EMC notifications (Feb 2021 edition).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Data Domain ES20 expansion shelf End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Data Domain ES20 expansion shelf reached End of Service Life on 30 Jun 2017, after End of Sale on 30 Jun 2012.
What happens after the Data Domain ES20 expansion shelf 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 Data Domain ES20 expansion shelf 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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