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PowerMax 8000

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SUPPORTED
40 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJan 1990
End of saleOct 2024
End of standard supportOct 2029Dell 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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PowerMax 8000 — questions

Is the Dell PowerMax 8000 still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for PowerMax 8000 is Oct 2029 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the PowerMax 8000 reach end of sale?

PowerMax 8000 reached end of sale Oct 2024, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the PowerMax 8000?

Oct 2029 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the PowerMax 8000 be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, PowerMax 8000 units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.