Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Symmetrix 3500 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2007.
End of sale
31 Jul 2002EOSL
30 Sep 2007
31 Jul 2002EOSL
30 Sep 2007
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- VMAX / Symmetrix
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Jul 2002
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2007
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Dell end of standard support (EOSS) date from Dell's Hardware Release and End of Service Life list.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Symmetrix 3500 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Symmetrix 3500 reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2007, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2002.
What happens after the Symmetrix 3500 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 Symmetrix 3500 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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