Past EOSL
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 96-port 16Gb FC Switch reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 16 Jul 2024.
- Manufacturer
- HPE
- Product family
- StoreFabric
- Models / part numbers
- SN6500B, C8R42A
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 16 Jul 2024
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Brocade 6520 OEM model.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 96-port 16Gb FC Switch End of Service Life?
HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 96-port 16Gb FC Switch reached End of Service Life on 16 Jul 2024.
What happens after the StoreFabric SN6500B 96-port 16Gb FC Switch 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 StoreFabric SN6500B 96-port 16Gb FC Switch 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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