Azure StorSimple 5000/7000 series will no longer be supported from 9 July 2019

Your feedback has resulted in an improved StorSimple platform and a broader set of solutions for hybrid cloud storage in Azure. The solutions offer improved capabilities, full integration with Azure Storage and technical support. Due to these changes, **support for StorSimple 5000/7000 series devices will end on 9 July 2019.** From 9 July 2019, the following will no longer be available: * Replacement parts and repair services for StorSimple 5000/7000 hardware. However, your data will still be accessible. * Software updates for StorSimple 5000/7000 devices. * Customer support resources (phone, email, web). ### **Recommended action** To avoid service disruptions, retire your StorSimple 5000/7000 series devices and migrate as soon as possible to an alternative solution: * [Visit the migration page](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fazure.microsoft.com%2Femail%2F%3Fdestination%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdocs.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fazure%252Fstorsimple%252Fstorsimple-8000-migration-options%26m%3D00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000%26u%3Daeo-preview%26l%3Dstorsimple-8000-migration-options&data=02%7C01%7Cv-krwea%40microsoft.com%7Ca9648c9479744598396508d688852e99%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636846502920444099&sdata=hLBzOAhPN2MkdC4pZiIQh0Wqeqcm%2BCCs8s6D0FXkd%2Fk%3D&reserved=0) for the StorSimple 5000/7000 series to review your options and begin your migration. Upgrade to the StorSimple 8000 series, migrate to Azure File Sync or migrate to another third-party option on Azure. ### **More information** [Read the FAQ](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fazure.microsoft.com%2Femail%2F%3Fdestination%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdocs.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fazure%252Fstorsimple%252Fstorsimple-8000-migration-options%2523migration---frequently-asked-questions%26m%3D00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000%26u%3Daeo-preview%26l%3Ddocs%253Astorsimple-8000-migration-faq&data=02%7C01%7Cv-krwea%40microsoft.com%7Ca9648c9479744598396508d688852e99%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636846502920454092&sdata=59yrm2x3mMduk6ep7samj%2B5mho9Nlj6ezNij3Vf%2FYjA%3D&reserved=0) for more information. [Review previous communication](https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fazure.microsoft.com%2Femail%2F%3Fdestination%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsupport.microsoft.com%252Flifecycle%252Fsearch%253Falpha%253Dstorsimple%26m%3D00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000%26u%3Daeo-preview%26l%3Dsearch&data=02%7C01%7Cv-krwea%40microsoft.com%7Ca9648c9479744598396508d688852e99%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636846502920454092&sdata=fXkVj7bk5%2B77Ml3Zz4Cngom1wu2ACLuL9YieRXaRMqM%3D&reserved=0) regarding the end of support date for StorSimple 5000/7000 devices. * StorSimple * Retirements * [ StorSimple](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/products/storsimple/)