Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860?

Accepted Answer

Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for March 31, 2031. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 reached (or will reach) end of life on March 31, 2031. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Dell storage and HCI (hardware) Powerflex Rack 16G node R860 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.