Articles by tag "EOL and EOSL"

1. When Should You Replace Enterprise Network Switches? Lifecycle, EOL, and Refresh Planning
   Selene Gong

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   Enterprise switches are often replaced too late or too early. Some teams keep aging platforms in production because the hardware still appears stable. Others rush into replacement as soon as they see an end-of-life notice, even when the wider network plan is not ready yet. In practice, neither ...
2. How to Check EOL and EOSL Before Planning Network Replacement
   leo peng

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   Teams often check lifecycle too late, after the replacement discussion is already drifting in the wrong direction. By that point, the shortlist may already be forming, timing pressure may be building, and the real support position of the current hardware may still be unclear. Checking EOL and ...
3. Does End of Life Mean You Need to Replace Network Equipment Immediately?
   Selene Gong

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   An end-of-life notice can create urgency, but it does not always mean network equipment must be replaced immediately. In enterprise environments, the more useful question is whether the equipment is becoming risky to keep in service based on support exposure, deployment role, and the timing of ...