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ML3e

Dell PowerVault Tape — PowerVault Tape storage array

SUPPORTED
70 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableDec 2005
End of saleNot published
End of standard supportApr 2032Dell 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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ML3e — questions

Is the Dell ML3e still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for ML3e is Apr 2032 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the ML3e?

Apr 2032 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the ML3e be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, ML3e units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.