Past EOSL
The IBM XIV Storage System (2812-214) reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2023.
End of sale
27 Feb 2018EOSL
31 Jul 2023
27 Feb 2018EOSL
31 Jul 2023
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product family
- XIV
- Models / part numbers
- 2812-214
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 27 Feb 2018
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2023
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- IBM product lifecycle record (end-of-support announcement 77703).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBM XIV Storage System (2812-214) End of Service Life?
IBM XIV Storage System (2812-214) reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2023, after End of Sale on 27 Feb 2018.
What happens after the XIV Storage System (2812-214) 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 XIV Storage System (2812-214) 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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| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV Storage System (2810-314) 2810-314 | Storage | 27 Feb 2018 | 31 Jul 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| XIV Storage System (2812-216) 2812-216 | Storage | 12 Jun 2018 | 31 Jul 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| 2810 XIV Storage System (2810-A14) 2810-A14 | Storage | 24 Jul 2012 | 31 Dec 2018 | Past EOSL | |
| XIV Storage System (2810-214) 2810-214 | Storage | 27 Feb 2018 | 31 Jul 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| XIV Storage System (2812-314) 2812-314 | Storage | 27 Feb 2018 | 31 Jul 2023 | Past EOSL | |
| XIV Storage System (2812-A14) 2812-A14 | Storage | 24 Jul 2012 | 31 Dec 2018 | Past EOSL |