Past EOSL
The Hitachi HNAS SMU 400 (NAS Platform System Management Unit 400) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Mar 2021.
End of sale
31 Mar 2016EOSL
31 Mar 2021
31 Mar 2016EOSL
31 Mar 2021
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi
- Product family
- NAS Platform
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Mar 2016
- End of Service Life
- 31 Mar 2021
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Hitachi Vantara Product Life-Cycle Matrix. Extended life-cycle support available until 2022-03-31.
- Last checked
- 15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Hitachi HNAS SMU 400 (NAS Platform System Management Unit 400) End of Service Life?
Hitachi HNAS SMU 400 (NAS Platform System Management Unit 400) reached End of Service Life on 31 Mar 2021, after End of Sale on 31 Mar 2016.
What happens after the HNAS SMU 400 (NAS Platform System Management Unit 400) reaches EOSL?
Hitachi 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 HNAS SMU 400 (NAS Platform System Management Unit 400) after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Hitachi equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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