Past EOSL
The IBM Enterprise System Connection ESCON Converter (9034-001) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2015.
End of sale
21 Jul 1999EOSL
31 Dec 2015
21 Jul 1999EOSL
31 Dec 2015
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Other hardware
- Models / part numbers
- 9034-001
- Category
- Appliance
- End of sale / EOL
- 21 Jul 1999
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2015
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM Enterprise System Connection ESCON Converter (9034-001) End of Service Life?
IBM Enterprise System Connection ESCON Converter (9034-001) reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2015, after End of Sale on 21 Jul 1999.
What happens after the Enterprise System Connection ESCON Converter (9034-001) 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 Enterprise System Connection ESCON Converter (9034-001) 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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