Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Mainframe Disk Library MDL-4000 / MDL-6000 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2016.
End of sale
02 Dec 2011EOSL
31 Dec 2016
02 Dec 2011EOSL
31 Dec 2016
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- Mainframe
- Models / part numbers
- MDL-4000, MDL-6000, J-MDL-4000, J-MDL-6000
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 02 Dec 2011
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2016
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- MDL-6000 ended 31 Dec 2015. From Dell EMC notifications (Feb 2021 edition).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Mainframe Disk Library MDL-4000 / MDL-6000 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Mainframe Disk Library MDL-4000 / MDL-6000 reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2016, after End of Sale on 02 Dec 2011.
What happens after the Mainframe Disk Library MDL-4000 / MDL-6000 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 Mainframe Disk Library MDL-4000 / MDL-6000 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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