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MP-7840B

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

SUPPORTED
32 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableMar 2000
End of saleAug 2023
End of standard supportFeb 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)

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MP-7840B — questions

Is the Dell MP-7840B still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for MP-7840B is Feb 2029 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the MP-7840B reach end of sale?

MP-7840B reached end of sale Aug 2023, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the MP-7840B?

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

Can the MP-7840B be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, MP-7840B units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.