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DS-6520R-B-EP

Dell Connectrix (Brocade) — Connectrix (Brocade) san switch

SUPPORTED
14 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableMar 2000
End of saleAug 2022
End of standard supportAug 2027Dell bulletin ↗
Dell product page ↗ · Dell firmware & downloads ↗

Options from here

Monitor the timeline

Supported for now — track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.

Plan the refresh

Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.

Keep firmware current

Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.

Third-party maintenance later

An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.

Other SKUs in Connectrix (Brocade)

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DS-6520R-B-EP — questions

Is the Dell DS-6520R-B-EP still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for DS-6520R-B-EP is Aug 2027 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the DS-6520R-B-EP reach end of sale?

DS-6520R-B-EP reached end of sale Aug 2022, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the DS-6520R-B-EP?

Aug 2027 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the DS-6520R-B-EP be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, DS-6520R-B-EP units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.