NetApp announced End of Availability for AFF A150, A250, A400, A800, and A900 on November 7, 2025. These models are replaced by the new A-series: A50, A70, A90, and A1K. Migration Map Old Model EOA Date Replacement AFF A150 Nov 7, 2025 AFF A50 AFF A250 Nov 7, 2025 AFF A50 AFF A400 Nov 7, […]
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Data Center Growth in GCC: Server Infrastructure Opportunities 2026
The GCC data center market is booming — Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are investing billions in cloud and AI infrastructure. This creates massive demand for enterprise server parts. Key Markets Saudi Arabia — NEOM, Vision 2030 driving new data center construction. Google, Oracle, AWS all building in-country. UAE — Dubai and Abu Dhabi as […]
Server Parts for Africa: Sourcing Enterprise IT Equipment on the Continent
Africa’s data center market is the fastest-growing globally, yet enterprise parts availability remains a challenge. ICD bridges that gap from Cairo. The Challenge Most server parts ship from US/EU — 2-4 week delivery to Africa Import duties and customs vary by country No local refurbished parts market in most African countries OEM support coverage limited […]
Dell EMC Unity End of Life: What Happens Next
Dell EMC Unity and Unity XT storage arrays have reached end of sale, replaced by Dell PowerStore. Here is the timeline and your options. Unity EOSL Timeline Model End of Sale Replacement Unity 300/400/500/600 Jul 2020 PowerStore / Unity XT Unity 400F/600F Jan 2018 Unity XT / PowerStore Unity XT 380/480/680/880 Aug 2025 PowerStore Gen2 […]
HPE 3PAR End of Life: Migration Options and Third-Party Support
HPE 3PAR storage arrays reached end-of-sale in 2021 and will hit end of support by August 2026. If you are still running 3PAR, here are your options. 3PAR EOSL Timeline Model End of Sale End of Support Replacement 3PAR 8200/8400/8440/8450 2021 Aug 31, 2026 HPE Alletra Storage MP 3PAR 9450 2022 May 1, 2027 HPE […]
EOSL Planning Guide: What to Do When Your Server Reaches End of Support
When your server reaches End of Support Life (EOSL), the OEM stops providing hardware support, firmware updates, and replacement parts. But that does not mean your server is obsolete. Here is how to plan for EOSL. Your Three Options 1. Switch to Third-Party Maintenance ICD Care+ provides the same parts, labor, and SLA response times […]
Server Parts Shipping to Middle East and Africa: What You Need to Know
ICD ships enterprise server parts to Egypt, the GCC, and across the MENA and Africa regions. Here is what you need to know about ordering internationally. Shipping Options Method Transit Time Best For DHL Express 2-4 business days Urgent parts, small packages Aramex S&S 7-14 business days Cost-effective, any size Local delivery (Egypt) Same/next day […]
Server Parts in Egypt: Buying Guide for Data Centers and IT Teams
Egypt’s data center market is growing rapidly — new facilities from Raya, Orange, and Telecom Egypt are driving demand for enterprise server parts. ICD is Egypt’s largest independent server parts supplier. Why Buy from ICD Egypt? 500,000+ parts — Largest enterprise catalog in MENA Cairo-based — Local support, no customs delays for stocked items USD […]
Server Parts Market 2026: Prices, Trends, and What to Expect
The enterprise server market hit $342 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.03 trillion by 2033, driven by AI infrastructure. Here is what this means for server parts buyers. Key Trends AI driving GPU demand — NVIDIA H100/A100 prices remain elevated. Supply improving but still constrained. DDR5 transition — DDR5 modules declining in […]
What is Third-Party Maintenance? Save 40-60% on Server Support
Third-party maintenance (TPM) delivers OEM-equivalent hardware support at 40-60% less cost. Instead of paying Dell or HPE for post-warranty support, a TPM provider like ICD delivers the same parts, labor, and response times. How TPM Works Assessment — We audit your hardware inventory Custom SLA — Choose response times (2H/4H/NBD) and coverage (24×7, 13×5) Parts […]