Past EOSL
The IBM Elastic Storage Server (5146-GL2) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2021.
End of sale
22 Aug 2017EOSL
31 Dec 2021
22 Aug 2017EOSL
31 Dec 2021
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Elastic Storage
- Models / part numbers
- 5146-GL2
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 22 Aug 2017
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2021
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 76148).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM Elastic Storage Server (5146-GL2) End of Service Life?
IBM Elastic Storage Server (5146-GL2) reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2021, after End of Sale on 22 Aug 2017.
What happens after the Elastic Storage Server (5146-GL2) 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 Elastic Storage Server (5146-GL2) 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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