The Lenovo FSM Flex System Manager reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2020.
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Product family
- Flex
- Models / part numbers
- 8731, 8734
- Category
- Server
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2020
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Lenovo end-of-service date for EMEA (machine types 8731, 8734).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Lenovo FSM Flex System Manager End of Service Life?
Lenovo FSM Flex System Manager reached End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2020.
What happens after the FSM Flex System Manager 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 FSM Flex System Manager 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex x220 2585, 7906 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2020 | Past EOSL | |
| Flex x240 2588, 7162, 7863, 8737, 8738 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2021 | Past EOSL | |
| Flex x440 7167, 7917 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2021 | Past EOSL | |
| Flex x280 X6 7196, 7903 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2021 | Past EOSL | |
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| Flex x222 7916 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2021 | Past EOSL |