Past EOSL
The Dell EMC PowerVault MD1280 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Aug 2022.
End of sale
31 Aug 2017EOSL
31 Aug 2022
31 Aug 2017EOSL
31 Aug 2022
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- PowerVault
- Models / part numbers
- MD1280
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Aug 2017
- End of Service Life
- 31 Aug 2022
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC PowerVault MD1280 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC PowerVault MD1280 reached End of Service Life on 31 Aug 2022, after End of Sale on 31 Aug 2017.
What happens after the PowerVault MD1280 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 PowerVault MD1280 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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