IBM TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) End of Life & EOSL Date

Past EOSL

The IBM TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2012.

End of sale
29 Dec 2007

EOSL
31 Dec 2012

Manufacturer: IBM
Product family: Storage Networking
Models / part numbers: 2027-R04
Category: SAN Switch
End of sale / EOL: 29 Dec 2007
End of Service Life: 31 Dec 2012
Source: OEM end-of-life notice · view source
Notes: IBM product lifecycle record.
Last checked: 14 Nov 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is the IBM TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) End of Service Life?

IBM TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2012, after End of Sale on 29 Dec 2007.

What happens after the TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) 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 TotalStorage SAN04M-R (2027-R04) 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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