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Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260)

Dell PowerScale / Isilon — PowerScale / Isilon storage array

SUPPORTED
23 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableMar 2006
End of saleMay 2023
End of standard supportMay 2028Dell 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 PowerScale / Isilon

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Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) — questions

Is the Dell Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) is May 2028 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) reach end of sale?

Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) reached end of sale May 2023, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260)?

May 2028 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, Switch Arista 96-PORT 10GbE Chassis (851-0260) units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.