The HPE MSA 1040 / 2040 / 2042 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2023.
08 Dec 2017EOSL
30 Apr 2023
- Manufacturer
- HPE
- Product family
- MSA
- Models / part numbers
- MSA1040, MSA2040, MSA2042, 717869-001
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 08 Dec 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2023
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- HPE notice a00038415. Some trackers list 2023-07-02 for the 12-slot LFF chassis SKU.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the HPE MSA 1040 / 2040 / 2042 End of Service Life?
HPE MSA 1040 / 2040 / 2042 reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2023, after End of Sale on 08 Dec 2017.
What happens after the MSA 1040 / 2040 / 2042 reaches EOSL?
HPE 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 MSA 1040 / 2040 / 2042 after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL HPE equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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