Past EOSL
The IBM FlashSystem 840 / V840 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2019.
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- FlashSystem
- Models / part numbers
- FlashSystem 840, V840, 9840-AE1
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2019
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM FlashSystem 840 / V840 End of Service Life?
IBM FlashSystem 840 / V840 reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2019.
What happens after the FlashSystem 840 / V840 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 FlashSystem 840 / V840 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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