Past EOSL
The IBM Tape Drive (3494-B18) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jan 2017.
End of sale
30 Nov 2001EOSL
31 Jan 2017
30 Nov 2001EOSL
31 Jan 2017
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- Tape & Backup
- Models / part numbers
- 3494-B18
- Category
- Backup
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Nov 2001
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jan 2017
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 70515).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM Tape Drive (3494-B18) End of Service Life?
IBM Tape Drive (3494-B18) reached End of Service Life on 31 Jan 2017, after End of Sale on 30 Nov 2001.
What happens after the Tape Drive (3494-B18) 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 Tape Drive (3494-B18) 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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