Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Symmetrix 8730 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jun 2012.
End of sale
31 Dec 2006EOSL
30 Jun 2012
31 Dec 2006EOSL
30 Jun 2012
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- VMAX / Symmetrix
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Dec 2006
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jun 2012
- 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 8730 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Symmetrix 8730 reached End of Service Life on 30 Jun 2012, after End of Sale on 31 Dec 2006.
What happens after the Symmetrix 8730 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 8730 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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