Past EOSL
The IBM DS8000 (2424-9AE) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Mar 2016.
End of sale
08 May 2012EOSL
31 Mar 2016
08 May 2012EOSL
31 Mar 2016
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- DS8000
- Models / part numbers
- 2424-9AE
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 08 May 2012
- End of Service Life
- 31 Mar 2016
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 70311).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM DS8000 (2424-9AE) End of Service Life?
IBM DS8000 (2424-9AE) reached End of Service Life on 31 Mar 2016, after End of Sale on 08 May 2012.
What happens after the DS8000 (2424-9AE) reaches EOSL?
IBM 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 DS8000 (2424-9AE) after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL IBM equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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