For some, EOL means they can't get technical support on a product any more. For some, EOL means they can't obtain more servers through normal/direct channels. These EOL scenarios must be defined by the nature of the business.
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An office with a dozen employees doing email, data entry, and basic spreadsheets and word processing that generates a couple of GB of data per year would have a harder time justifying a 2 or 3-year lifespan on their computers and servers however, a company that develops software or high-end graphics, media, modeling, etc would probably not want to go more than 2 years before changing out hardware, so they can keep their employees cranking on current hardware, and their storage demands on the server(s) can keep up with the growth. Even if you are able to source parts in the event of hardware failure, if an organization cannot afford the downtime, and would need a service solution measured in hours, not days, then warranty service terms must be considered.Įvery organization defines the lifespan of a computer or server. Parts and service availability would be much more valuable (in my opinion) than simple, basic tech support. You can call with a year 2001 model PowerEdge 4300 and get technical assistance with your issue (systems that shipped after 10/2009 are no longer eligible for lifetime support.) Depending on the parameters that you use to define EOL, free technical support may not be adequate, as Dell (and other vendors) may no longer carry critical parts allowing you to replace failing hardware. If it is just support you want - technical support available in the event you should need it - then it never is EOL. That depends on your definition of End of Life. "If the server continues to get support then it’s not an EOL product."
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