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SC5020

Dell StorageCenter (Compellent) — StorageCenter (Compellent) storage array

ENDING SOON
2 mo
until end of service life

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableOct 2010
End of saleAug 2021
End of standard supportAug 2026Dell bulletin ↗

Options from here

Schedule migration

Support ends soon — set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.

Line up third-party maintenance

Bridge coverage past the OEM cutoff if you can't migrate in time.

Budget the refresh

Get the replacement into this planning cycle.

Pre-stock spares

Secure spares before they get scarce after end-of-sale.

SC5020 — questions

Is the Dell SC5020 still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for SC5020 is Aug 2026 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the SC5020 reach end of sale?

SC5020 reached end of sale Aug 2021, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the SC5020?

Aug 2026 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the SC5020 be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, SC5020 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.