EOSL ≤ 12 months
The Hitachi VSP 5500H reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2027.
End of sale
30 Sep 2022EOSL
30 Sep 2027
30 Sep 2022EOSL
30 Sep 2027
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi
- Product family
- Virtual Storage Platform
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Sep 2022
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2027
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Hitachi Vantara Product Life-Cycle Matrix. Hitachi extensions not available.
- Last checked
- 15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Hitachi VSP 5500H End of Service Life?
Hitachi VSP 5500H reaches End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2027, after End of Sale on 30 Sep 2022.
What happens after the VSP 5500H 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 VSP 5500H 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| VSP 5200H | Storage | — | Not published | Not published | |
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