Past EOSL
The Lenovo Tape Autoloader - TS2900 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 May 2025.
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo
- Product family
- Tape And Backup
- Models / part numbers
- 6171
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 May 2025
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Lenovo end-of-service date for EMEA (machine type 6171).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Lenovo Tape Autoloader - TS2900 End of Service Life?
Lenovo Tape Autoloader - TS2900 reached End of Service Life on 31 May 2025.
What happens after the Tape Autoloader - TS2900 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 Tape Autoloader - TS2900 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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