Past EOSL
The Hitachi USP V, USP VM (Universal Storage Platform V and VM) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2016.
End of sale
30 Sep 2011EOSL
30 Sep 2016
30 Sep 2011EOSL
30 Sep 2016
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi
- Product family
- Virtual Storage Platform
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Sep 2011
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2016
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Hitachi Vantara Product Life-Cycle Matrix. Extended life-cycle support available until 2019-12-31.
- Last checked
- 15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Hitachi USP V, USP VM (Universal Storage Platform V and VM) End of Service Life?
Hitachi USP V, USP VM (Universal Storage Platform V and VM) reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2016, after End of Sale on 30 Sep 2011.
What happens after the USP V, USP VM (Universal Storage Platform V and VM) 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 USP V, USP VM (Universal Storage Platform V and VM) 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSP E1090H | Storage | — | Not published | Not published | |
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| VSP E790H | Storage | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2031 | OEM supported | |
| VSP 5200 | Storage | — | Not published | Not published | |
| VSP 5200H | Storage | — | Not published | Not published | |
| VSP 5600 | Storage | — | Not published | Not published |