So What are End-of-Life Products?
When a product has been on the market for a long time, it will eventually reach a point where it is not worth the effort or money to keep up production. This means the product is not for sale anymore but it is still supported.
When the support ends as well, it becomes an end-of-life product
At this point, the company no longer supports or sells the product, so no spare parts, servicing, or troubleshooting are available. Nevertheless, the end-of-life announcement does not mean the product no longer works.
Extending the life of a system
It is easy to extend the life of a system, as long as there are spare parts in circulation and there is someone with good knowledge of the product.
However, when you decide to keep using an end-of-life system, you might find it inconvenient to retrieve new parts, as they are no longer available from the manufacturer.
Fortunately, it is easy to find used or refurbished parts on the market. Sometimes it is even possible to buy unopened or unused parts as well.
Save time
When a company switches to a different system, it takes time to prepare, implement and adjust to the new system.
This ties down valuable resources, such as time, and reduces efficiency temporarily. Therefore, when your system is still good enough to fulfill your requests, extending its life and avoiding the hassle of switching systems is usually better.
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