The Dell EMC VMAX 40K reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2022.
30 Sep 2017EOSL
30 Sep 2022
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- VMAX / Symmetrix
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Sep 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2022
- 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 VMAX 40K End of Service Life?
Dell EMC VMAX 40K reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2022, after End of Sale on 30 Sep 2017.
What happens after the 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 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.
Related Dell EMC EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMAXe | Storage | 09 May 2012 | 30 Sep 2017 | Past EOSL | |
| VMAX SE | Storage | 30 Sep 2012 | 30 Sep 2017 | Past EOSL | |
| VMAX 950F | Storage | 31 Jul 2022 | 31 Jul 2027 | EOSL ≤ 12 months | |
| VMAX 850F | Storage | 02 Nov 2018 | 31 Oct 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| VMAX 450F | Storage | 02 Nov 2018 | 31 Oct 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| VMAX 400K for GC | Storage | 31 Jan 2021 | 31 Jan 2026 | Past EOSL |