The Cisco 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-ZR X2 Modules reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Jun 2022.
01 Jul 2017EOSL
30 Jun 2022
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Transceiver Modules
- Models / part numbers
- X2-10GB-ER, X2-10GB-ZR
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 01 Jul 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Jun 2022
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2016-07-01). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. X2-10GB-ER, X2-10GB-ZR.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-ZR X2 Modules End of Service Life?
Cisco 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-ZR X2 Modules reached End of Service Life on 30 Jun 2022, after End of Sale on 01 Jul 2017.
What happens after the 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-ZR X2 Modules reaches EOSL?
Cisco stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the 10GBASE-ER and 10GBASE-ZR X2 Modules after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Cisco equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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