EOSL database / Quantum / Scalar i500
Quantum Scalar i500 — End of Service Life
4 models of the Scalar i500 line in the database (Storage): 2 already end-of-support, 1 reach EOSL within 12 months — next date: 31/12/2026.
Short answer: Support for Quantum Scalar i500 ends per model: 2 of 4 models are already end of support (most recently Scalar i500 with HPE LTO-5 drives on 31/03/2023), the next support end is on 31/12/2026, the latest known one on 31/12/2027.
| Model | Category | EOSL date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalar i500 with LTO-7/LTO-8/LTO-9 tape drives | Storage | 31/12/2027 | Supported |
| Scalar i500 with IBM LTO-6 drives | Storage | 31/12/2026 | EOSL < 12 mo |
| Scalar i500 with LTO-5 drives | Storage | 31/03/2023 | End of support |
| Scalar i500 with HPE LTO-5 drives | Storage | 31/03/2023 | End of support |
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FAQ
Can I keep running Scalar i500 systems after EOSL?
Yes. After the vendor's end of support, third-party maintenance (TPM) keeps Quantum hardware running with SLAs and spare parts — typically 30–70% below OEM list price. Security updates for firmware are no longer provided by the vendor, so plan network segmentation accordingly.
How do I get reminded before support ends?
Set a free EOSL alert on this page: we email you ahead of each support end of the 2 Scalar i500 models with an upcoming EOSL date — 90 days, 180 days or 12 months in advance.
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