IBM End of Life (EOL) & End of Service Life (EOSL) products
Evernex ensures the continuity of your IBM infrastructure with certified parts, flexible SLAs, and expert global support - well beyond OEM support.
Avoid unplanned CAPEX Ensure business continuity Control of your hardware cycle Support circular ITWhy replace? When you can extend.
What is EOSL and why it matters?
When your IBM equipment reach End-of-Life (EOL) or End-of-Service-Life (EOSL), the original equipment manufacturer usually stops providing technical support, patches, firmware updates, and spare parts. But your equipment can remain fully operational beyond that point.
Evernex provides multi-vendor support, rapid SLA-based intervention, and access to over 3,4 million spare parts — independent of OEM constraints. Choosing Evernex Third Party Maintenance (TPM) after EOSL means retaining control over your infrastructure, your budget, and your long-term IT roadmap.
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Our End of Service Life (EOSL) support
Third-Party Maintenance services for IBM equipment
With Evernex, you get more than just End of Service Life (EOSL) support — you gain a global partner focused on operational continuity, cost control, and sustainability.
Global TPM Coverage
Rapid access to multilingual technical teams with on-site presence in 160+ countries.
Certified Refurbished IBM Spare Parts
Access to 3,4M+ certified refurbished parts covering all major IBM product lines, even long after EOSL.
Customer Portal Access
Easily submit requests, follow your hardware support lifecycle, and access technical documentation — all in one place.
SLAs Tailored to Your Operations
Choose from 4-hour response, next-business-day, or custom service levels to meet your criticality.
Technical Expertise
Over 600 engineers certified across all major IT vendors, ready to support complex environments
Secure Hardware Disposal & ITAD
Compliant, traceable IT asset decommissioning, including data erasure and certified recycling.
EOSL Coverage
IBM EOSL Coverage by Product Family
- IBM Tape Libraries
- IBM server solutions
- IBM Storage Devices
- IBM Network Equipment
IBM offers an extensive variety of high-capacity, environmentally responsible and resilient tape storage solutions.
Upon reaching its manufacturer-established EOSL date, your tape library will no longer be eligible for OEM maintenance. Without proper support, even off-line data storage could be open to corruption, security vulnerabilities, and failures. Evernex keeps your post-EOSL tape storage solution robust and performative with lifecycle management services.
The tape libraries we support include:
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| TS2900 | Entry-level rack-mount autoloader (1U, up to 1 LTO drive, 9 cartridges) |
| TS3100 | Entry-level tape library (2U, 1–2 LTO drives, 24 cartridge slots) |
| TS3200 | Mid-range tape library (3U, 1–4 LTO drives, 48 cartridge slots) |
| TS3310 | Scalable, modular library for mid-range IT environments (5U base, expandable with modules) |
| TS3400 | High-performance, high-capacity tape library optimized for archiving |
| TS3500 | Enterprise-class tape library (scalable, high capacity, apt for mainframes and open systems) |
| TS4300 | Flexible rack-mount tape library (3U base, modular expansion, up to 280 cartridges) |
| TS4500 | Enterprise tape library (automated, high-density, cloud integration-ready, multi-frame) |
| External Tape drive, LTO | Standalone tape drive (LTO-7/8/9) |
IBM is a global powerhouse of IT hardware solutions, including robust and efficient servers for business data centers.
Your device’s End of Service Life (EOSL) marks the end of its OEM support. However, with Third-Party Maintenance, your assets can continue to offer reliable, enterprise-grade performance for years.
Evernex supports the full range of IBM servers, including:
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| Blade Center | Modular, space-efficient servers for high-density computing environments. |
| HMC | Hardware Management Console to monitor, control and configure IBM systems. |
| RS6000 | Reliable, high-performance servers for mission-critical applications. |
| p-series | High-end servers with POWER architecture. |
| Power Systems | Secure and powerful servers with strong virtualization capabilities. |
| i-series | Integrated servers built on the IBM i operating system. |
| x-series | Versatile and scalable Intel-based servers. |
| z-series | Secure, flexible, high-performance mainframe systems. |
| ThinkServer | Cost-effective, dependable servers tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. |
| PureFlex System | Integrated infrastructure for simplified cloud deployments. |
| iDataPLex | Energy-efficient, space-saving systems for large-scale data centers. |
| NeXtScale | High-density computing platform for hyperscale environments. |
IBM’s range of storage devices provides security, scalability and stability for mission-critical information.
Regular support for data storage is key to keeping business data safe and accessible. Following the storage device’s EOSL date, Third-Party Maintenance is an excellent option for cost-effective, comprehensive IT lifecycle management.
Amongst the storage solutions supported by Evernex are:
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| n-series | Network-attached storage for simple integration and data sharing. |
| FastT / DS-series | Midrange disk storage systems offering scalable performance and reliability. |
| Storwize | Efficient, virtualized solutions with built-in data compression and tiering. |
| FlashSystem | High-speed, all-flash storage arrays built for extra-low latency. |
| DS6000 | Provides advanced redundancy and management features for mission-critical data. |
| DS8000 | High-end systems designed for constant data availability. |
| XIV | Grid-based architecture for simplicity, scalability, and stability. |
| SVC | SAN Volume Controller for streamlined data access and control. |
IBM’s networking hardware promotes maximum connectivity and control across online business environments.
If your network switches suffer problems after their EOSL date and do not have alternative support, this can severely impact your business’s operational performance and service deployment. Evernex expertly supports post-EOSL IBM networking equipment, keeping your company connected and efficient:
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IBM EOSL Support
Make Your IT Last — While Driving More Value
Keep your Brocade infrastructure running beyond OEM support — with third-party maintenance as a smarter, more sustainable way to manage EOSL systems.
Cut IT maintenance costs by up to 70%
Extend the life of your IBM equipment by 5 to 10 years
Avoid forced upgrades and vendor lock-in
Reduce your environmental footprint with reuse and circular IT
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Managing EOSL Hardware:
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Best practices to extend IT asset life, reduce costs, and stay in control after OEM support ends.
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