The Dell EMC VNX5500 / VNX5700 / VNX7500 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2019.
31 Dec 2014EOSL
31 Dec 2019
- Manufacturer
- Dell EMC
- Product family
- VNX
- Models / part numbers
- VNX5500, VNX5700, VNX7500, VNX1
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Dec 2014
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2019
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dell EMC VNX5500 / VNX5700 / VNX7500 End of Service Life?
Dell EMC VNX5500 / VNX5700 / VNX7500 reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2019, after End of Sale on 31 Dec 2014.
What happens after the VNX5500 / VNX5700 / VNX7500 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 VNX5500 / VNX5700 / VNX7500 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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