Past EOSL
The Cisco 2600, 2800, 3700 and 3800 Series Content Engine Network Modules reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 15 Apr 2011.
End of sale
15 Apr 2008EOSL
15 Apr 2011
15 Apr 2008EOSL
15 Apr 2011
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Network Modules
- Models / part numbers
- CISCO2821-AA/K9, CISCO2821-SAA/K9, CISCO2851-AA/K9, CISCO2851-SAA/K9, CISCO3825-AA/K9, CISCO3825-SAA/K9, CISCO3845-AA/K9, CISCO3845-SAA/K9, EM-CE-40G, EM-CE-80G, MEM-CE-256D, NM-CE-BP-40G-K9
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 15 Apr 2008
- End of Service Life
- 15 Apr 2011
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2008-03-15). Covers 19 part numbers, e.g. CISCO2821-AA/K9, CISCO2821-SAA/K9, CISCO2851-AA/K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 2600, 2800, 3700 and 3800 Series Content Engine Network Modules End of Service Life?
Cisco 2600, 2800, 3700 and 3800 Series Content Engine Network Modules reached End of Service Life on 15 Apr 2011, after End of Sale on 15 Apr 2008.
What happens after the 2600, 2800, 3700 and 3800 Series Content Engine Network 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 2600, 2800, 3700 and 3800 Series Content Engine Network 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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