The IBM System Storage N6270 Models E22 (2858-E22) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2018.
14 May 2013EOSL
31 Jul 2018
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- N series
- Models / part numbers
- 2858-E22
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 14 May 2013
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2018
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 71676).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM System Storage N6270 Models E22 (2858-E22) End of Service Life?
IBM System Storage N6270 Models E22 (2858-E22) reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2018, after End of Sale on 14 May 2013.
What happens after the System Storage N6270 Models E22 (2858-E22) 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 System Storage N6270 Models E22 (2858-E22) 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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