Past EOSL
The Lenovo 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2017.
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Product family
- Tape And Backup
- Models / part numbers
- 8765
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2017
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Lenovo end-of-service date for EMEA (machine type 8765).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Lenovo 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure End of Service Life?
Lenovo 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2017.
What happens after the 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure reaches EOSL?
Lenovo 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 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Lenovo equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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