Supermicro Legacy Maintenance — vendor-independent service for X9, X10 and X11
We service Supermicro legacy platforms vendor-independent — X9 (Sandy/Ivy Bridge), X10 (Haswell/Broadwell), X11 (Skylake/Cascade Lake) generations. With OEM mainboards, CPUs, RAM, SSDs and power supplies from our own warehouse and certified refurbishing pools, SLA up to 24×7×4. TPM is in many cases the only remaining maintenance option.
Which Supermicro legacy generations we service
Supermicro legacy comprises three generations widely deployed in DACH data centers between 2012 and 2020. X9 (Sandy/Ivy Bridge) is oldest, in market since 2012 — today completely EOSL. X10 (Haswell/Broadwell) introduced 2014-2016 — largely EOSL. X11 (Skylake/Cascade Lake) youngest legacy (2017-2020) — approaches EOSL from 2025-2027.
Why TPM maintenance for Supermicro legacy
Supermicro legacy is the special case in server maintenance — platforms still productive (standard hardware robust, runs 8-12 years stably), but Supermicro support for X9/X10 discontinued, X11 EOSL support only at significantly increased conditions. Many DACH customers receive no or only unattractive OEM support — TPM often the only remaining maintenance option.
We service legacy platforms with OEM mainboards, CPUs, RAM, SSDs and power supplies from our own warehouse and certified refurbishing pools — pool depth is decisive criterion. X11 components abundantly available, X10 medium available, X9 structured available but tighter. Standard components without proprietary lock-ins make refurbishing pools deep and economical. TPM positions for legacy fleets as economical bridge until refresh strategy — typically 1-3 years bridge service with 50-70% maintenance savings.
Generations timeline & TPM coverage
Per hardware generation: vendor phase (slate) and TechCare coverage window (teal) up to ~5 years post-OEM EOSL.
- X9 (Sandy Bridge, Xeon E5-v1)2012–2020TPM until2025+Recommended
- X9 (Ivy Bridge, Xeon E5-v2)2013–2021TPM until2026+Recommended
- X10 (Haswell, Xeon E5-v3)2014–2023TPM until2028+Recommended
- X10 (Broadwell, Xeon E5-v4)2016–2024TPM until2029+Recommended
- X11 (Skylake, Xeon Scalable Gen1)2017–2025TPM until2030+Recommended
- X11 (Cascade Lake, Xeon Scalable Gen2)2019–2027TPM until2032+Supported
EOSL status of Supermicro legacy generations
Supermicro legacy generations largely reached EOSL. X9 (2012-2014) completely EOSL, X10 (2014-2016) largely EOSL, X11 (2017-2020) approaching EOSL from 2025.
| Model family | Released | OEM support ends | TPM status |
|---|---|---|---|
| X9 (Sandy Bridge, Xeon E5-v1) | 2012 | 2020 | Recommended |
| X9 (Ivy Bridge, Xeon E5-v2) | 2013 | 2021 | Recommended |
| X10 (Haswell, Xeon E5-v3) | 2014 | 2022–2023 | Recommended |
| X10 (Broadwell, Xeon E5-v4) | 2016 | 2024 | Recommended |
| X11 (Skylake, Xeon Scalable Gen1) | 2017 | 2025 | Recommended |
| X11 (Cascade Lake, Xeon Scalable Gen2) | 2019 | 2026–2027 | Supported |
As of 2026. EOSL data based on official vendor roadmaps and subject to change. Binding case-by-case information available on request.
What we deliver
OEM original parts
Our warehouse stocks OEM original components and certified refurbishing pools for EOSL generations.
Onsite engineer
German-speaking technicians throughout DACH, 4-hour response time guaranteed.
Flexible SLA per system
Parts Only, 5×9 NBD or 24×7×4 — freely combinable by location and criticality.
Multi-vendor contract
One contract for Supermicro and all other vendors. Multi-distributor consolidation in one construct.
EOSL tracking & reporting
Monthly SLA reports, asset overview, automatic EOSL notifications.
Standard components
Off-the-shelf CPUs, RAM, SSDs without proprietary lock-ins. Refurbishing pools deep and economical.