For many IT leaders, the 2027 budget is already starting to take shape. Renewal quotes are arriving, projects are being scoped, and teams are deciding what needs funding now and what can wait. That makes this the right time to ask another question…
In 2027, what equipment in your environment is approaching end of support or end of service life?
The 2027 EOSL calendar is a long one, with hundreds of models from Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Dell EMC, HPE, Nutanix and others reaching end of support throughout the year. For IT teams, now is the time to identify which ones may be in your environment and start planning accordingly.
EOSL Does Not Automatically Mean Replace
An OEM support date does not mean every device needs to be replaced at once. It does mean it is time to make a decision.
Some equipment may need to be refreshed, while other assets may still meet your needs and be candidates for third-party maintenance. You may also have assets that need to be redeployed, retired, remarketed, or responsibly recycled. The key is having time to evaluate those options before an EOSL date forces the conversation.
Start With Your Installed Equipment
Compare your environment against the 2027 EOSL calendar and identify the assets that could be affected. Then ask yourself and your teams:
- Which equipment is business-critical?
- What should be replaced or upgraded?
- What can safely remain in service?
- Where could alternative support extend useful life?
- What should be retired, recovered, or redeployed?
Those answers can help turn a long EOSL list into a practical infrastructure and budget roadmap.
Make EOSL Part of Your 2027 Budget
Planning early gives you more options and fewer surprises. Summit 360’s 2027 EOSL guide can help you see what’s coming and start asking the right questions.
Not sure what needs to be replaced, what can stay in service, or what your support options are? We can help you understand your EOSL exposure and determine the right next steps for your environment and budget.
