Past EOSL
The Hitachi NAS Blade for USP (NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2013.
End of sale
30 Apr 2008EOSL
31 Jul 2013
30 Apr 2008EOSL
31 Jul 2013
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi
- Product family
- NAS Platform
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Apr 2008
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2013
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Hitachi Vantara Product Life-Cycle Matrix.
- Last checked
- 15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Hitachi NAS Blade for USP (NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform) End of Service Life?
Hitachi NAS Blade for USP (NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform) reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2013, after End of Sale on 30 Apr 2008.
What happens after the NAS Blade for USP (NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform) 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 NAS Blade for USP (NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform) 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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