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EX500 Gen 3

Dell Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) — Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) object storage

SUPPORTED
50 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJun 2014
End of saleJul 2025
End of standard supportAug 2030Dell 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 Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS)

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EX500 Gen 3 — questions

Is the Dell EX500 Gen 3 still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for EX500 Gen 3 is Aug 2030 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the EX500 Gen 3 reach end of sale?

EX500 Gen 3 reached end of sale Jul 2025, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the EX500 Gen 3?

Aug 2030 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the EX500 Gen 3 be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, EX500 Gen 3 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.