Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Flextronics DDR InfiniBand switches (Isilon back-end) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Dec 2016.
End of sale
01 Aug 2011EOSL
30 Dec 2016
01 Aug 2011EOSL
30 Dec 2016
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- PowerScale / Isilon
- Models / part numbers
- Flextronics 8-port IB, Flextronics 24-port DDR IB
- Category
- Network Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 01 Aug 2011
- End of Service Life
- 30 Dec 2016
- 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 Flextronics DDR InfiniBand switches (Isilon back-end) End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Flextronics DDR InfiniBand switches (Isilon back-end) reached End of Service Life on 30 Dec 2016, after End of Sale on 01 Aug 2011.
What happens after the Flextronics DDR InfiniBand switches (Isilon back-end) 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 Flextronics DDR InfiniBand switches (Isilon back-end) 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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