Dell End-of-Life & End-of-Service Lookup & Planning
Browse all Dell hardware families – routers, switches, wireless, security and more – with official End-of-Life (EOL), End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) dates. Use this Dell EOL database to plan refresh projects, avoid unsupported devices, and keep your network secure and compliant.
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Dell EOL / EOSL Database – Full List of End-of-Life Products
Search, browse, and plan lifecycle transitions across all Dell product families.
| # | Category | Series | Part Number | Product Name | EOL / EOS / EOSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 526 | Data Storage | Dell EMC Unity | DELL-EMC-UNITY-XT-480F | Dell EMC Unity Dell EMC Unity XT 480F | EOSL: 2030-07-31 |
| 527 | Data Storage | Dell EMC Unity | DELL-EMC-UNITY-XT-480F-DC | Dell EMC Unity Dell EMC Unity XT 480F DC | EOSL: 2030-07-31 |
| 528 | Data Storage | Dell EMC Unity | DELL-EMC-UNITY-XT-680F | Dell EMC Unity Dell EMC Unity XT 680F | EOSL: 2030-07-31 |
| 529 | Data Storage | Dell EMC Unity | DELL-EMC-UNITY-XT-880F | Dell EMC Unity Dell EMC Unity XT 880F | EOSL: 2030-07-31 |
| 530 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX 5400 | VNXB54DP25FD | Dell EMC VNX 5400 VNXB54DP25FD | EOSL: 2023-01-31 |
| 531 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX 5400 | VNXB54DP25MD | Dell EMC VNX 5400 VNXB54DP25MD | EOSL: 2023-01-31 |
| 532 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX 5600 | VNXB56DP25FD | Dell EMC VNX 5600 VNXB56DP25FD | EOSL: 2023-01-31 |
| 533 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX 5600 | VNXB56DP25MD | Dell EMC VNX 5600 VNXB56DP25MD | EOSL: 2023-01-31 |
| 534 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX-VSS | VNX-VSS100 | Dell EMC VNX-VSS VNX-VSS100 | EOSL: 2020-12-31 |
| 535 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX-VSS | VSS1-ERK | Dell EMC VNX-VSS VSS1-ERK | EOSL: 2020-12-31 |
| 536 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX-VSS | VSS1-FLD | Dell EMC VNX-VSS VSS1-FLD | EOSL: 2020-12-31 |
| 537 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX-VSS | VSS2-ERK | Dell EMC VNX-VSS VSS2-ERK | EOSL: 2020-12-31 |
| 538 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX-VSS | VSS2-FLD | Dell EMC VNX-VSS VSS2-FLD | EOSL: 2020-12-31 |
| 539 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX1 | VG2-WITH-VNX-OE-7-X | Dell EMC VNX1 VG2 (with VNX OE 7.x) | EOSL: 2022-07-31 |
| 540 | Data Storage | Dell EMC VNX1 | VG8-VG2-UPGRADES | Dell EMC VNX1 VG8, VG2 Upgrades | EOSL: 2022-07-31 |
Why Check Dell EOL and EOSL Dates Regularly?
Tracking lifecycle milestones helps you maintain security, continuity, and predictable budgets across your Dell infrastructure.
Security risks & patch coverage
Unsupported devices stop receiving firmware, bug fixes, and security updates. Regularly reviewing EOL/EOSL dates helps you retire or replace high-risk hardware before it becomes a security gap.
Maintenance & replacement planning
Knowing lifecycle milestones in advance lets you schedule hardware refresh without downtime, evaluate successor models, and coordinate maintenance windows with your operations team.
Budget & upgrade strategy
Align refresh cycles with finance plans instead of reacting to sudden failures. A clear EOL/EOSL roadmap helps you spread investments over time and avoid last-minute, unplanned replacement costs.
Dell End-of-Life (EOL) & End-of-Service (EOS) Policy Overview
Layer23-Switch.com provides this summary based on the official End of Life (EOL) policy published by Dell . The goal is to help users clearly understand lifecycle milestones, support timelines, and the transition process as products move toward EOL and End of Service Life (EOSL).
| Milestone | Description | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life (EOL) Announcement | Dell officially announces the product’s end-of-sale and end-of-support schedule. Replacement recommendations are often included in the notice. | 0 Months (Announcement Date) |
| End-of-Sale (EOS) | The last date to order the product from Dell through authorized partners. After this date, it is no longer sold. | ~6 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Ship Date | The final date that Dell ships the product to customers. Any pending orders must be fulfilled by this date. | ~12 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of SW Maintenance | The last date Dell releases software maintenance updates or patches (excluding critical security fixes). | ~24 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | The final date customers can renew support or service contracts for the product. | ~36 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Date of Support / EOSL | Technical support and hardware repair services end. Dell no longer provides software updates or TAC assistance. | ~60 Months after EOL Announcement |
Why Dell EOL Policy Matters
Dell ’s structured EOL process ensures long-term product stability and predictable lifecycle transitions. Customers can continue to receive support and software updates for years after the product’s end-of-sale date.
Planning for Replacement
To avoid service interruptions, review official EOL bulletins and migrate to newer models well before the EOSL date.