Support Matrix
Dell SC Series: Software Release, Support
Policy, and End-of-Life Matrix
Version 2.7
Abstract
This document is a guide to Dell™ SC Series support policies, software releases,
and end-of-life matrix.
February 2023
4688-SC-WP
Revisions
Revisions
Date Description
January 20, 2016 Initial release
March 1, 2016 Updated for SCOS 6.7 GA release
August 10, 2016 Updated for DSM2016 R2 GA release
January 4, 2017 Updated for SCOS 7.1 GA release
February 10, 2017 Updated for DSM 2016 R3.1 GA release
February 22, 2018 Updated with SCOS and DSM releases
February 12, 2019 Updated with SCOS and DSM releases
March 7, 2019 Combined the Dell Storage Software Release and Support Policy and The SC Series
End of Life Matrix
June 13, 2019 Corrected End of Standard Support for SC4020
April 21, 2020 Updated SC4020 EOSL date, added SCOS 7.4.x and DSM 2019 R1
August, 2020 Updated terms, added end-of-expansion dates & removed drive table
January, 2021 Added SC9000
March, 2021 Service description update
August, 2021 Added SCv30x0, SC5020(F) and SC7020(F) EOL
August, 2022 Added SC4x0 and SCv3x0 Enclosures and updated branding
February, 2023 Updated SCOS firmware table
Acknowledgments
Current Author: Joel Ruf, Product Management
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Revisions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Support guidelines ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Requirements for software support ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Offering of maintenance agreements ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Warranty offering - hardware and software ................................................................................................... 4
2 Firmware release guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Definition of terms ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.1 Definition of release lines.............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Supported firmware releases ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Storage Center Operating System (SCOS) ................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Dell Storage Manager (DSM)........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.3 Replay Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4 Storage integrations ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Perpetual Software Licensing ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Product Documentation ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Timing of implementation.............................................................................................................................. 7
3 Software end-of-support-life matrix ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Storage Center Operating System (SCOS) ................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Dell Storage Manager................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Replay Manager ......................................................................................................................................... 10
4 End-of-life matrix ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Controllers (DPEs) ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Enclosures (DAEs) ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 NAS ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
A Technical support and resources ......................................................................................................................... 13
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Support guidelines
1 Support guidelines
1.1 Requirements for software support
Software updates are available only to customers having SC Series and/or legacy Compellent hardware
arrays that are covered under warranty or a valid software maintenance agreement. Major, minor,
maintenance, patch and hotfix software releases for each array will continue to be available until the last date
of support (End-of-Standard Support) for the array. Please note that hardware limitations in older arrays
may preclude customers from being able to use all the features and functionality in new software releases.
1.2 Offering of maintenance agreements
Customers covered by a valid warranty or maintenance agreement for hardware and software can purchase
maintenance contract renewals for a period ending no later than the end of service life, as set forth in the
software end of life matrix of the SC Series hardware array. Any array that does not have a current
maintenance contract may be reinstated under a new contract, provided that the array is still in the
possession of the customer that originally purchased it, and that it has not reached its end of service life.
Reinstatement may require payment of a reinstatement fee along with cost of the new maintenance contract.
For further information, contact your Dell service representative.
1.3 Warranty offering - hardware and software
The software warranty period is ninety (90) days from the ship date. During the warranty period, customers
will receive minor software releases and bug fixes and technical assistance on a best effort basis, Monday
through Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM local/regional time, excluding holidays. Technical assistance provided outside
the defined warranty period will be billed at the current time and material rates.
This link provides details regarding support and warranty information on Dell products. About half-way down
the page, there are links to documents regarding Dell storage support. Documents such as Dell ProSupport
Plus for Enterprise and Dell Optimize for Storage are available for download.
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Firmware release guidelines
2 Firmware release guidelines
Each SC Series array runs a core operating system in firmware that provides all the SC Series features and
functionality. Firmware will be updated from time to time as new features are added, for general maintenance
and other improvements. The firmware version is defined using a version number. The firmware version
number takes the following form: “X.Y.Z.”
Dell is committed to regular firmware releases with a focus on providing the best possible enterprise storage
experience for our customers. For issues that may impact data availability or integrity, we may deliver an
unscheduled release and notify any customers that would benefit from the release. To help maximize the
performance and integrity of their arrays, customers should always ensure that they are using a supported
release stream (as detailed below), and plan to update their arrays to the most current recommended release
on a maintenance schedule that considers the needs of their business and the need to keep their critical IT
equipment updated.
Note: The timelines listed below for the firmware releases are approximations and are intended for guidance
only. Dell reserves the right to make changes without notice to the timelines mentioned herein.
2.1 Definition of terms
Definition of releases
Release type Definition
End of Quoting The last date a product order will be accepted.
End of Sales Life (EOL) The last date an order can be accepted for factory fulfillment.
End of Expansion (EOE) The last date an order for component upgrades & expansion can be
accepted for factory fulfillment.
• EOE can be up to three years after EOL date and varies by array.
End of Standard Support End of ProSupport maintenance and support services.
(EOSS) • SC Series end-of-standard support is EOL date + 5 years
• SCv Series end-of-standard support is invoice date + 7 years
Major release A major release introduces new features, functionality, architectural
improvements and/or cross-portfolio major changes. A major release is
identified by a change to the first digit of the firmware version number
(X.Y.Z.)
Minor release A minor release introduces new features and functionality and/or new
hardware enablement. A minor release is identified by a change to the
second digit of the firmware version number (X.Y.Z).
Minor releases are targeted for release approximately every 6-12 months.
Maintenance release A maintenance release fixes issues for enhanced stability and performance
of the Storage Center array. A maintenance release is identified by a
change to the third digit of the firmware version number (X.Y.Z).
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Firmware release guidelines
Maintenance releases are targeted for release approximately every 3-6
months.
Patch release/Hot fix A patch release or hot fix, many times referred to as a build release,
addresses issues experienced in the environment of a specific customer(s),
and is provided by Dell Tech Support only to the affected customer(s).
Super package release A super package release is for disk firmware updates and is provided by
Dell Tech Support only to the affected customer(s).
Note: Customers should review maintenance release documentation to determine the priority of taking a
maintenance release for their specific environments and generally update their arrays 1-2 times per year,
within the bounds of their business needs and practices.
A patch release may require individual controller restart after installation, but no downtime in dual-controller
arrays. The patch releases provided to customers to resolve specific issues; are not maintained releases. To
receive ongoing support for a release (i.e. Super package updates), the expectation is that customers will
update to the next maintenance release containing the fix for their issue.
A super package release may require individual controller restart after installation, but no downtime in dual-
controller arrays.
SC Series does not support downgrading of software to an earlier version.
2.1.1 Definition of release lines
A release line refers to all maintenance, patch and super package releases that are associated with the
specific major or minor release.
2.2 Supported firmware releases
Dell reserves the right to provide software maintenance for Replay Manager agents, management software,
operating system, and super package releases on previous releases as Dell determines, in its sole discretion.
Dell is under no obligation to provide any such maintenance.
2.2.1 Storage Center Operating System (SCOS)
The Dell firmware support goal is to provide maintenance support for the two (2) most recent releases. Super
package releases will be provided, if required, for up to two years after the release dateS-4 (GA) or
commercial release. Dell strongly recommends that customers ensure they are running one of the two
supported release lines. During a technical support engagement, Dell technical support may request that a
customer upgrade to one of the two supported release lines to resolve issues a customer may be
experiencing which were fixed in a supported release, or to maintain compatibility with replacement parts.
As an exception, Dell Storage may, in its sole discretion, provide patches for an unsupported release as
conditions warrant.
2.2.2 Dell Storage Manager (DSM)
Dell Storage Manager, formerly known as Enterprise Manager, will provide maintenance support on the
current GA or commercial release and support on the last version in the release string, until the SC Series
array goes EOSS.
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2.2.3 Replay Manager
Replay Manager maintenance will be provided for the most recent two releases. Support for Replay Manager
will be provided on the last locked version, until the SC Series array goes EOSS.
2.2.4 Storage integrations
SC Series integrations with VMware, Oracle, Microsoft, and others will provide maintenance on the current
SC Series GA or commercially available version and support on integrations will be provided until partner
version goes into end of extended support.
2.3 Perpetual Software Licensing
SC Series comes with a perpetual software license which allows a customer to run the software for as long as
the customer chooses to do so, on the original hardware array and on any upgraded hardware array with
which it is compatible. The only current exception to that is the SCv20x0 and SCv30x0 Series solutions.
There is no entitlement to maintenance or support included with the license; and the right of the customer to
use the software beyond the end of life does not obligate Dell to provide continued support or maintenance
beyond end of life. Not all hardware arrays are compatible with all software release lines, and Dell is under no
obligation to maintain such compatibility.
While Dell does provide customers with perpetual license rights to use many of its software titles, including
most of the SC Series portfolio, customers may not extend support services on any software (operating
system, Dell Storage Manager, Replay Manager and storage integrations) running on hardware that is no
longer eligible for support because it has reached the end of standard support. Customers may, of course,
continue to use the software on such hardware, but such use will be at the customer’s risk.
2.4 Product Documentation
Software product documentation will remain available for Storage Center Operating System (SCOS), Replay
Manager and Dell Storage Manager (DSM) until the End of Standard Support. Software product
documentation support for storage integrations will remain available until the partner version goes end of
extended support.
Documentation is available via dell.com/support for each of the following arrays:
SC9000, SC8000, SC7020, SC7020F, SC5020, SC5020F, SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0 , SC40 and
FS8600.
2.5 Timing of implementation
Customers are strongly advised to upgrade to the most current GA or commercially available version of
firmware as soon as reasonably possible after it becomes available.
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Software end-of-support-life matrix
3 Software end-of-support-life matrix
This end-of-support-life (EOL) matrix reflects supported versions of the firmware, including operating system
and the Dell Storage Manager management tool.
This matrix will be updated when a release is made, and at other times as Dell deems appropriate.
3.1 Storage Center Operating System (SCOS)
Version Release Maintenance Super Recommended Supported arrays
date release Package minimum version
available available
6.0.3 – 6.2.2 Jan 2012 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC8000, SC40
7.2.51 for SC8000
6.3.1 – 6.3.11 Jun 2013 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC8000, SC40
7.2.51 for SC8000
6.4.1 – 6.4.5 May 2014 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC8000, SC40
7.2.51 for SC8000
6.5.1 – 6.5.x Oct 2014 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC8000, SC4020, SC40
7.2.51 for SC8000
and SC4020
6.6.1 – 6.6.x Sep 2015 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC8000, SC4020, SCv20x0,
7.2.51 for all others SC40
6.7.2 – 6.7.x Feb 2016 No No 6.7.50 for SC40; SC9000, SC8000, SC4020,
7.2.51 for all others SCv20x0, SC40
7.0.1 – 7.1.30 Jan 2017 No No 7.2.51, 7.3.6, or later SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F), SC4020,
SCv20x0
7.2.1 – 7.2.51 Feb 2017 No No 7.2.51, 7.3.6, or later SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F), SC5020(F),
SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0
7.3.1 – 7.3.x Apr 2018 No No 7.3.6, or later SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F), SC5020(F),
SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0
7.4.2 – 7.4.x Sep 2019 No Yes (critical 7.4.21 SC9000, SC8000,
updates only) SC7020(F), SC5020(F),
SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0
7.5.1 – 7.5.x May 2021 Yes Yes (critical 7.5.2 or later SC9000, SC8000,
updates only) SC7020(F), SC5020(F),
SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0
7.5.10 Nov 2022 Yes No 7.5.2 or later SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F), SC5020(F),
SC4020, SCv30x0, SCv20x0
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3.2 Dell Storage Manager
Version Release Maintenance Rec. EM/DSM Rec. SCOS Supported arrays Supported
date release minimum minimum API versions+
available version version
EM2015 R2 Nov 2015 No EM2015 R3 6.7.x SC9000, SC8000, 1.4-2.1
SC4020,
SCv20x0, SC40
EM2015 R3 Jan 2016 No EM2015 R3 6.7.x SC9000, SC8000, 1.5-2.2
SC4020,
SCv20x0, SC40
DSM2016 R2 Aug 2016 No DSM2016 R2 6.7.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1
SC4020,
SCv20x0, SC40
DSM2016 Feb 2017 No DSM2016 R3.1 7.1.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3
R3.1 (6.7.x for SC7020, SC4020,
SC40) SCv20x0
DSM2016 Jul 2017 No DSM2016 7.2.x (6.7.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3 –
R3.11 R3.11 for SC40) SC7020, SC5020, 3.4
SC4020, SCv20x0
DSM2016 Dec 2017 No DSM2016 7.2.x (6.7.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3 –
R3.20 R3.20 for SC40) SC7020(F), 3.5
SC5020(F),
SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0
DSM 18.1 Apr 2018 No DSM 2018 7.3.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3 –
R1.20 SC7020(F), 3.5, 4.2
SC5020(F),
SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0
DSM 19.1 Sep 2019 Yes DSM 2019 7.4.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3 –
R1.10 SC7020(F), 3.5, 4.2
SC5020(F),
SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0
DSM 20.1 Dec 2020 No DSM 2020 R1 7.4.x SC9000, SC8000, 2.0-3.1, 3.3 –
SC7020(F), 3.5, 4.2
SC5020(F),
SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0
+
API versions before 2.0 have not been released to the public and are used only for internal or approved 3rd party
partners.
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3.3 Replay Manager
Maintenance Rec. EM
Release Supported
Version release minimum SCOS minimum version
Date arrays
available version
7.6 Jun 2015 No N/A 6.6 (6.7.x for SC9000) SC9000, SC8000,
SC4020,
SCv20x0, SC40
7.7 Aug 2016 No N/A 6.7 SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020, SC4020,
(6.6.x for SCv20x0 and SCv20x0, SC40
7.2.x for SC7020)
7.8 May 2017 No N/A 6.7 SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F),
(7.2.x for SC7020, SC5020(F),
SC5020 & SCv30x0) SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0, SC40
8.0 Jan 2020 No N/A 7.2.x SC9000, SC8000,
SC7020(F),
SC5020(F),
SC4020,
SCv30x0,
SCv20x0
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End-of-life matrix
4 End-of-life matrix
This end-of-life (EOL) matrix reflects all the EOL announcements that have been published, as well as any
later changes (for example, where an EOL date may have been delayed). Consequently, this EOL matrix
enumerates and supersedes the published EOL dates in the announcements. (Day/Month/Year)
4.1 Controllers (DPEs)
End of
Product GA Date End of Expansion End of Standard Support
Sales
Series 20 N/A 31-Dec-10 N/A 31-Mar-16
Series 30 (Array) N/A 2-Sep-11 N/A 28-Oct-16
Series 40 13-Oct-10 30-Aug-13 N/A 31-Aug-18
Series 40 APJ Only 13-Oct-10 31-May-14 N/A 31-May-19
SC8000 19-Aug-12 3-Mar-17 29-Jan-21 31-Mar-22
SC4020 29-Aug-14 3-Aug-18 29-Jan-21 31-Aug-23
SCv20x0 Series 17-Apr-15 3-Aug-18 31-Aug-19 Invoice + 7 years or max of
31-Aug-25
SC9000 20-Oct-15 13-Nov-20 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
SC7020 16-Aug-16 15-Aug-21 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
SC7020F All-Flash 4-Dec-17 15-Aug-21 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
SC5020 13-Jun-17 15-Aug-21 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
SC5020F All-Flash 4-Dec-17 15-Aug-21 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
SCv30x0 Series 10-Oct-17 15-Aug-21 15-Aug-24 Invoice + 7 years or max of
31-Aug-28
4.2 Enclosures (DAEs)
End of Standard
Enclosure Product End of Sales End of Expansion
Support
2Gb FC Enclosure 16 Bay FC 30-Apr-07 1-May-12
Enclosure
SATA Enclosure 2Gb SATA 13-Jan-11 31-May-16
Enclosure
3Gb SAS Enclosure 3Gb SAS Enclosure 28-Oct-11 28-Oct-16
4Gb FC Enclosure 4Gb FC 3.5" 16 bay 6-Jun-13 31-Aug-18
Enclosure
6Gb 3.5"SAS Enclosure 6Gb SAS 3.5" 12- 1-Aug-14 31-Aug-19
bay Enclosure (Xyx)
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End of Standard
Enclosure Product End of Sales End of Expansion
Support
SC200/220 Enclosures 6Gb SAS 3.5" 12- 19-Oct-18 29-Jan-21 30-Nov-23
bay (SC200) & 6Gb
SAS 2.5" 24-bay
(SC220)
SC280 Enclosure 6Gb SAS 42/84 bay 1-Mar-19 3-Mar-20 1-Mar-24
enclosure
SC100/120/180 6Gb SAS 3.5" 12- 2-Aug-19 13-Apr-20 31-Aug-25
Enclosures bay (SC100), 6Gb
SAS 2.5" 24-bay
(SC120) & 6Gb
SAS 3.5” 42-bay
(SC180)
SC400/420/460 12Gb SAS 3.5” 12- 15-Aug-24 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-26
Enclosures bay (SC400), 12Gb
SAS 2.5” 24-bay
(SC420), 12Gb SAS
3.5” 60-bay (SC460)
SCv300/320/360 12Gb SAS 3.5” 12- 15-Aug-24 15-Aug-24 31-Aug-28
Enclosures bay (SCv300),
12Gb SAS 2.5” 24-
bay (SCv320),
12Gb SAS 3.5” 60-
bay (SCv360)
4.3 NAS
Description EOL Announcement End of Sales End of Standard Support
Compellent legacy NAS 8-Oct-12 29-Jul-09 29-Jul-14
NAS Server with Fibre 26-Oct-09 26-Oct-14
Channel HBA
NAS Server with iSCSI HBA 26-Oct-09 26-Oct-14
Windows Storage Server 19-Jul-11 29-Jul-11 29-Jul-16
2008-based Storage Center
NAS
24GB memory configuration 23-Jul-12 17-Aug-12 31-Aug-17
NAS-FS7500 1-Feb-13 1-Feb-20
NAS gateway appliance 9-May-13 5-Jul-13 31-Jul-18
NAS-FS7600 27-Mar-18 31-Oct-17 31-Dec-20
NAS-FS7610 27-Mar-18 2-Feb-18 31-Dec-20
NAS-FS8600 2-Aug-18 3-Aug-18 31-Aug-23
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Technical support and resources
A Technical support and resources
Dell.com/support is focused on meeting customer needs with proven services and support.
Storage technical documents and videos provide expertise that helps to ensure customer success on Dell
storage arrays.
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