The IBM Power LC Direct Attached Storage (5107-084) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2025.
09 Oct 2018EOSL
31 Dec 2025
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Storage (other)
- Models / part numbers
- 5107-084
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 09 Oct 2018
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2025
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement AD24-0701).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM Power LC Direct Attached Storage (5107-084) End of Service Life?
IBM Power LC Direct Attached Storage (5107-084) reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2025, after End of Sale on 09 Oct 2018.
What happens after the Power LC Direct Attached Storage (5107-084) 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 Power LC Direct Attached Storage (5107-084) 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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