NetApp FAS8000 series is a high-performance storage platform designed to deliver enterprise-class capabilities to organizations of all sizes. However, with the rising cost of IT infrastructure and support, many organizations are looking for alternative ways to manage their storage environments while keeping costs down. One such alternative is third-party support. Third-party support for NetApp FAS8000 […]
Buying PreOwned IT Hardware If you’re an IT Director looking to save money and still get the quality product you need, preowned IT hardware may be a great option. From Dell EMC to Netapp, HPE, IBM, and Cisco – there are a variety of preowned options available that provide reliable performance with significant cost savings. […]
End of Service Life (EOSL) indicates the ending of services and updates for your server, storage and network equipment. The OEM no longer sells, provides updates, or renews hardware support contracts on these systems. Upcoming EOSL NetApp FAS Hardware: Act Now Obviously, the earlier a Third Party Maintenance (TPM) agreement is signed the sooner your […]
An end-of-life product (EOL product) is a product at the end of the product lifecycle which prevents users from receiving updates, indicating that the product is at the end of its useful life. The OEM will no longer market, sell, or update your equipment after the EOL date. End of Support (EOS) indicates the ending of services […]
What is the viability of NetApp AFF Filers beyond NetApp’s EOSL date on December 31, 2022? That is the question on the minds of many NetApp customers as the AFF 8040, AFF 8040 EX, and AFF 8080 EX systems approach its End Of Support Life (EOSL). The EOSL date is fast approaching, but there is […]
Companies usually purchase equipment from OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers), such as NetApp. These OEMs want you to upgrade your hardware regularly. After all, this is how they maintain their profit margins, but it only drains your resources. In all honesty, your FAS Filers can probably work for another 5 to 10 years. This is where […]
