Dell Technologies has confirmed that VxRail, the company’s hyperconverged infrastructure line co-developed with VMware, is being phased out as Dell pivots toward its Private Cloud offerings. For enterprise customers, this development raises an immediate question—what happens to their existing VxRail investments? Michael Dell recently clarified that VxRail “is no longer a thing,” signaling a strategic […]
Dell EMC has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a some VMAX models in January of 2025. After this date, Dell will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their Dell EMC VMAX models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, […]
Customers still coming off VMware perpetual licenses face significant technical, financial, and operational upheaval due to Broadcom’s aggressive licensing changes—but organizations like PreRack IT now offer a crucial lifeline in the form of expert third-party support. This post explores the trend, addresses the concerns and realities for VMware customers, and details how PreRack IT delivers […]
IBM has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a some XIV models in December of 2025. After this date, IBM will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their IBM FlashSystem models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, and continuing […]
Third-party support for Pure Storage hardware is becoming a popular alternative for organizations seeking greater cost savings and operational flexibility in their data center environments. This comprehensive article explores the financial and strategic advantages of third-party maintenance—offering insight into how businesses can optimize Pure Storage infrastructure management beyond what Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support provides. […]
IBM has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a few models in December of 2025. After this date, Dell will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their IBM FlashSystem models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, and continuing to […]
As the year draws to a close, many IT leaders face the same challenge: how to make the most of their remaining budget. In the fast-paced world of data centers, every dollar counts, and every investment decision can have lasting impacts on performance, reliability, and scalability. For organizations that want to stretch their IT dollars […]
Nutanix has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a few models in December of 2025. After this date, Dell will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their Nutanix models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, and continuing to use […]
Data centers are the backbone of modern enterprises, powering everything from cloud computing and analytics to e-commerce and collaboration platforms. Yet, as critical as these infrastructures are, they also represent some of the most significant capital and operational expenditures for businesses. Hardware — servers, storage systems, and networking devices — is at the center of […]
IBM has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a few models in January of 2026. After this date, IBM will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their IBM Power 9 models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, and continuing […]
