Past EOSL
The Hitachi X55A2 Blade, X55A1 Blade reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2017.
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi
- Product family
- Compute Blade / Rack
- Models / part numbers
- —
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2017
- 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 X55A2 Blade, X55A1 Blade End of Service Life?
Hitachi X55A2 Blade, X55A1 Blade reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2017.
What happens after the X55A2 Blade, X55A1 Blade 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 X55A2 Blade, X55A1 Blade 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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