Legacy Storage, Modern Support – Why IT Leaders are Turning to Third-Party Maintenance

Storage infrastructure is the operational backbone of most IT environments—but that doesn’t mean every system needs to be replaced the moment OEM support expires. For IT leaders managing complex environments with tight budgets, third-party maintenance (TPM) offers a smarter, more strategic path forward.

Whether you're running SAN, NAS, or legacy DAS systems, TPM allows you to extend the operational life of your storage hardware without sacrificing reliability or performance. It's especially effective for hybrid environments where newer systems coexist with end-of-service-life (EOSL) hardware that still meets performance benchmarks.

Key benefits include:

• Reduced OPEX: Cut storage support costs by 50–70% compared to OEM contracts.

• Hardware lifecycle control: Avoid premature refresh cycles driven by OEM timelines.

• Tailored SLAs: Get support customized to your environment’s needs, not a one-size-fits-all contract.

• Expertise across platforms: Access engineers experienced with multi-vendor hardware like NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE 3PAR, IBM, and more.

TPM is about maximizing ROI and maintaining stability without compromising performance. If your current storage is reliable and aligned with business needs, there’s no reason to retire it early.

Let Alucid Rapid Remediation show you how a strategic TPM approach can transform your infrastructure management—and your bottom line.