Q4-24 EOSL Dates for Your Enterprise Servers, Storage & Network Assets
As we approach the final quarter of 2024, it’s crucial for IT professionals and decision-makers to stay informed about the upcoming End of Service Life (EOSL) dates for various enterprise IT assets. These dates mark significant milestones in your hardware lifecycle management strategy, potentially impacting maintenance budgets and operational efficiency.
At Top Gun, we believe in empowering our clients with foresight. By staying ahead of EOSL dates, you can make informed decisions about hardware upgrades, extended support options, or transitions to more cost-effective independent support models.
Here’s a comprehensive list of major enterprise IT assets reaching their EOSL in Q4 2024:
IBM
- IBM z13s (IBM 2965): December 31, 2024
- IBM z13 (IBM 2964): December 31, 2024
- IBM Power E850C: October 31, 2024
- IBM Power E880: October 31, 2024
- IBM Power E870C: October 31, 2024
- IBM Power E870: October 31, 2024
- IBM Power E880C: October 31, 2024
HPE
All of the following Nimble models reach EOSL on October 31, 2024:
- HPE Nimble CS1000
- HPE Nimble CS1000H
- HPE Nimble CS3000
- HPE Nimble CS5000
- HPE Nimble CS7000
- HPE Nimble AF1000
- HPE Nimble AF3000
- HPE Nimble AF5000
- HPE Nimble AF7000
- HPE Nimble AF9000
- HPE StoreEasy 1650: November 30, 2024
Cisco
- Cisco Nexus 3164Q: October 31, 2024
As these EOSL dates approach, it’s essential to evaluate your options. Transitioning from OEM support to Top Gun’s independent support model can offer significant cost savings while maintaining or even improving the quality of service for your IT infrastructure.
Stay proactive in your IT asset management by subscribing to Top Gun’s quarterly EOSL updates. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in navigating these transitions smoothly, ensuring your enterprise remains agile and cost-effective in its IT operations.
Remember, EOSL doesn’t have to mean the end of your hardware’s useful life. With Top Gun, you can extend the longevity of your IT assets, optimize your budget, and focus on innovation rather than unnecessary upgrades.
For more information on how Top Gun can support your post-EOSL hardware or to subscribe to our quarterly updates, please contact our team of experts.
Top Gun is a global provider of multi-vendor and mission critical server maintenance, storage maintenance, network hardware maintenance and software support (OS and middleware).
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Brian Kjera
Global Product Officer
Top Gun