Past EOSL
The IBM System z BladeCenter Extension (2458-002) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2018.
End of sale
05 Aug 2014EOSL
31 Oct 2018
05 Aug 2014EOSL
31 Oct 2018
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- IBM Z / Mainframe
- Models / part numbers
- 2458-002
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- 05 Aug 2014
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2018
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 72801).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM System z BladeCenter Extension (2458-002) End of Service Life?
IBM System z BladeCenter Extension (2458-002) reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2018, after End of Sale on 05 Aug 2014.
What happens after the System z BladeCenter Extension (2458-002) 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 z BladeCenter Extension (2458-002) 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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