Past EOSL
The Lenovo BladeCenter E Chassis reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2012.
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Product family
- BladeCenter
- Models / part numbers
- 8677
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2012
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Lenovo end-of-service date for EMEA (machine type 8677).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Lenovo BladeCenter E Chassis End of Service Life?
Lenovo BladeCenter E Chassis reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2012.
What happens after the BladeCenter E Chassis 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 BladeCenter E Chassis 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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