Quantum End of Service Life Dates
Quantum has published end-of-service-life dates for 9 products in our catalog. 1 reach EOSL within the next 12 months and 6 are already past OEM support. Third-party maintenance keeps every one of them supported for 5+ years past the OEM date, typically 40-70% below the OEM renewal, across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
- 24x7 support desk
- 4-hour onsite in major metros
- Spares held for every model we quote
- 5+ years past end of service life
Quantum products reaching EOSL in 2026(1)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Scalar i500 with IBM LTO-6 drives | Dec 31, 2026 | Get price |
Quantum products reaching EOSL in 2027(2)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| AEL500 with LTO-7/LTO-8/LTO-9 tape drives | Dec 31, 2027 | Get price |
| Scalar i500 with LTO-7/LTO-8/LTO-9 tape drives | Dec 31, 2027 | Get price |
Quantum products reaching EOSL in 2023(2)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| Scalar i500 with HPE LTO-5 drives | Mar 31, 2023 | Get price |
| Scalar i500 with LTO-5 drives | Mar 31, 2023 | Get price |
Quantum products reaching EOSL in 2022(4)
| Model | EOSL date | |
|---|---|---|
| LTO-4 drives for use with Scalar i500 | Mar 31, 2022 | Get price |
| LTO-4 drives for use with Scalar i6000 | Mar 31, 2022 | Get price |
| Scalar i40 Tape Libraries | Mar 31, 2022 | Get price |
| Scalar i80 Tape Libraries | Mar 31, 2022 | Get price |
Quantum EOSL: Frequently Asked Questions
What does end of service life (EOSL) mean for Quantum equipment?
EOSL is the date after which Quantum no longer sells support contracts or ships updates for a product. The equipment keeps working; only the OEM's willingness to support it ends. Third-party maintenance takes over from that date with engineering support and replacement parts.
Can I get support for Quantum products that are already past EOSL?
Yes. 6 Quantum products in this list are already past their EOSL date and all remain supportable. We hold spares for every model we quote and cover equipment for 5+ years past the OEM date.
How far ahead should I plan for a Quantum EOSL date?
Start 6 to 12 months before the EOSL date. That is enough time to compare the OEM's final renewal against third-party maintenance, decide whether to extend or refresh, and move coverage without a gap. We return an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.