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TL1000

Dell PowerVault Tape — PowerVault Tape storage array

SUPPORTED
70 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableDec 2005
End of saleApr 2025
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.

Other SKUs in PowerVault Tape

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TL1000 — questions

Is the Dell TL1000 still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for TL1000 is Apr 2032 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the TL1000 reach end of sale?

TL1000 reached end of sale Apr 2025, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the TL1000?

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

Can the TL1000 be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, TL1000 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.