Past EOSL
The Dell EMC Symmetrix VMAX 40K reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2022.
End of sale
30 Sep 2017EOSL
30 Sep 2022
30 Sep 2017EOSL
30 Sep 2022
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- VMAX
- Models / part numbers
- VMAX40K
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Sep 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2022
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC Symmetrix VMAX 40K End of Service Life?
Dell EMC Symmetrix VMAX 40K reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2022, after End of Sale on 30 Sep 2017.
What happens after the Symmetrix VMAX 40K 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 VMAX 40K 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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