VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8)
VNX-OE-for-File-7.1-VG2-VG8Dell · OS release · VNX OE for File Series
Unsupported since · 1563 days ago
VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) reached end of support on (1563 days ago).
- End of software maintenance
- 4y 3mo ago
- End of support
- 4y 3mo ago
Source scope: Dell EMC operating environment release schedule (KB 000185734). EOSS = end of standard support for this release; EOSL = end of service life. A blank date is not published by Dell; PowerMax/VMAX/Enginuity releases follow the hardware model's EOSS/EOSL.
KEV assessment: Current vendor KEV entries concern products outside this networking catalog; this is not a device-safety finding. Coverage details.
Lifecycle Milestones
| End of software maintenance | 4y 3mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| Last date of support | 4y 3mo ago |
Additional Dates
| Rts Date | 14y 4mo ago | |
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| End Of Standard Support Date | 4y 3mo ago |
Is VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) still maintained?
No. Dell no longer maintains VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8); support ended on 2022-07-31. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See Dell's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) stop?
Dell has not published an end-of-engineering date for VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8).
What should I upgrade VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Dell release. Check Dell's release notes for the recommended version.
VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) Release Lifecycle
VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) is a Dell VNX OE for File software release. Releases are maintained on a fixed schedule: Dell ships fixes and security patches until the release reaches end of engineering, after which a device must be upgraded to a maintained release to stay patchable. The dates below are milestones for the software train, not for any specific appliance — hardware running this release has its own separate lifecycle. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Dell no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. Organizations still running the VNX OE for File 7.1 (VG2, VG8) should plan a migration .