Hitachi Vantara (recently rebranded from Hitachi Data Storage) is an industry leader in data storage solutions. When the factory warranty expires, you are left with 2 options:
Many maintenance organizations will write SLAs on storage systems they know absolutely nothing about. They are gambling that they will be able to find the ...
After EOSL date, DellEMC will no longer service the corresponding server.
This list will be updated as more models are announced end-of-service.
SPECTRA offers flexible end-of-service support solutions for your Dell Server that fits all budgets!
| MFR | Family | Model | EOSL DATE |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R940 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R840 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R740 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R640 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R540 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R440 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R340 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R240 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R930 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R830 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R730 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R630 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R530 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R430 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R330 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R230 | TBD |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R920 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R820 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R720 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R620 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R520 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R910 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R810 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R710 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R610 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R510 | May 2019 |
| Dell | PowerEdge | R410 | May 2019 |
Good maintenance practices are a must if you want maximize your DELLEMC Isilon’s uptime. There are other benefits to routine maintenance besides the obvious benefit of uptime: it can offer performance advantages.
In this post, we are giving you some simple steps to help maintain the integrity and speed of your EMC Isilon clusters.
In this post we will talk about the differences between backline and white label support as it pertains to enterprise-level IT equipment like servers, storage and networking equipment. The two terms are very similar and often used interchangeably, but have some key differences to note as well.
Selling third party maintenance is an easy and profitable way to provide value to the your customers. When you sell used hardware, it will typically come with 30 or 90 days warranty, ...
Continue Reading →VMWare provides a bare metal hypervisor that allows you to partition your physical server into 2 or more virtual servers. This installs a layer between the bios and the operating system, and allows you to run multiple servers with multiple different types or versions of Operating systems.
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Continue Reading →You’ve worked hard to get your network and IT environment up and running and it’s running well. So, you can just leave things as-is and expect smooth sailing, right? The answer isn’t so straightforward.
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Think about it like this: routine maintenance on your car will only cost you a minimal amount to have a professional look through everything. However, not doing so over time can lead ...
Continue Reading →EMC storage is one of the most expensive investments that a business can make, and it’s not just a 1-and-done either. It will need to be refreshed when it gets too old.
It’s not uncommon for businesses to spend 5 to 6 figures on an EMC storage system, which is why some might consider buying a used system instead.
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Servers are the backbone of your data. They cannot be ignored and expected to perform without routine maintenance.
If you don’t spend the time proactively to take care of your servers, they can (and will eventually) malfunction or even crash without notice.
Whether Dell, HPE, IBM, Oracle, or another manufacturer, these basic maintenance steps will help extend the life of your servers for years to come.
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The IBM server has been a staple in the IT world for decades. It was first introduced by IBM as the System/360 in 1964 and it is still being used today.
You’ve invested in some of the best servers money can buy, and created one of the best infrastructures you can get.
You need top-shelf support to confidently keep your IBM servers running at their best.
IBM is notorious for their exorbitant maintenance costs after the initial warranty period. Once ...
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When it comes time to upgrade your hardware, you need a service that guarantees a secure data erasure, and safely destroys all existing data on the systems you are migrating from.
Spectra has provided these services, and more for data centers and private equipment sellers for over 40 years.
We regularly decommission, and properly dispose of all IT assets: servers, storage, and networking equipment. We provide local asset disposition service in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, ...
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