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EX5000 Gen 3

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

SUPPORTED
61 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJun 2014
End of saleJun 2026
End of standard supportJul 2031Dell 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.

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EX5000 Gen 3 — questions

Is the Dell EX5000 Gen 3 still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for EX5000 Gen 3 is Jul 2031 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the EX5000 Gen 3 reach end of sale?

EX5000 Gen 3 reached end of sale Jun 2026, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the EX5000 Gen 3?

Jul 2031 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the EX5000 Gen 3 be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, EX5000 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.