Past EOSL
The IBM SAN24B-5 (2498-F24 / 2498-X24) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2025.
End of sale
28 Apr 2020EOSL
30 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2020EOSL
30 Apr 2025
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- SAN
- Models / part numbers
- 2498-F24, 2498-X24, Brocade 6505, SAN24B-5
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Apr 2020
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2025
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- Brocade 6505 OEM version. Same date on several trackers.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM SAN24B-5 (2498-F24 / 2498-X24) End of Service Life?
IBM SAN24B-5 (2498-F24 / 2498-X24) reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2025, after End of Sale on 28 Apr 2020.
What happens after the SAN24B-5 (2498-F24 / 2498-X24) 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 SAN24B-5 (2498-F24 / 2498-X24) 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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