Past EOSL
The IBM System Storage SONAS Storage Controller (2851-DR1) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2018.
End of sale
24 Sep 2013EOSL
30 Apr 2018
24 Sep 2013EOSL
30 Apr 2018
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Storage (other)
- Models / part numbers
- 2851-DR1
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 24 Sep 2013
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 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 SONAS Storage Controller (2851-DR1) End of Service Life?
IBM System Storage SONAS Storage Controller (2851-DR1) reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2018, after End of Sale on 24 Sep 2013.
What happens after the System Storage SONAS Storage Controller (2851-DR1) 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 SONAS Storage Controller (2851-DR1) 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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