eosl.ai ›
home › Dell › Connectrix (Brocade) › ED-DCX6-8B
SAN switch · Connectrix (Brocade) — support ends 2029-06

ED-DCX6-8B

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

SUPPORTED
36 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableMar 2000
End of saleJun 2024
End of standard supportJun 2029Dell 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)

ED-DCX6-4BConnectrix (Brocade) san switch›DS-8BConnectrix (Brocade) san switch›DS-16BConnectrix (Brocade) san switch›DP3-SCB1Connectrix (Brocade) san switch›DS-8B2Connectrix (Brocade) san switch›DS-16B2Connectrix (Brocade) san switch›PB-12000-16Connectrix (Brocade) san switch›ED-12000BConnectrix (Brocade) san switch›

ED-DCX6-8B — questions

Is the Dell ED-DCX6-8B still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for ED-DCX6-8B is Jun 2029 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the ED-DCX6-8B reach end of sale?

ED-DCX6-8B reached end of sale Jun 2024, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the ED-DCX6-8B?

Jun 2029 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the ED-DCX6-8B be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, ED-DCX6-8B units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.