The HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2018.
- Manufacturer
- HPE
- Product family
- BladeSystem
- Models / part numbers
- 455880-B21, VC Flex-10
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2018
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Date given by HPE staff in the HPE Community.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module End of Service Life?
HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2018.
What happens after the Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module 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 Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module 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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