IBM Power System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) End of Life & EOSL Date

Past EOSL

The IBM Power System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2025.

End of sale
14 Dec 2021

EOSL
31 Dec 2025

Manufacturer: IBM
Product family: Networking
Models / part numbers: 8828-ED2
Category: Network Switch
End of sale / EOL: 14 Dec 2021
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 System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) End of Service Life?

IBM Power System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2025, after End of Sale on 14 Dec 2021.

What happens after the Power System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) 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 System Mellanox Director Switch (8828-ED2) 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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