Past EOSL
The Cisco 36 Port Cisco Ethernet Switching Network Modules reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Mar 2012.
End of sale
27 Mar 2007EOSL
31 Mar 2012
27 Mar 2007EOSL
31 Mar 2012
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Network Modules
- Models / part numbers
- CAB-PPWR-PS1-1, CAB-PPWR-PS1-2, CAB-PPWR-PS2-1, NMD-36-ESW, NMD-36-ESW-2GIG, NMD-36-ESW-PWR, NMD-36-ESW-PWR-2G
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 27 Mar 2007
- End of Service Life
- 31 Mar 2012
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2006-03-27). Covers 22 part numbers, e.g. CAB-PPWR-PS1-1, CAB-PPWR-PS1-2, CAB-PPWR-PS2-1.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 36 Port Cisco Ethernet Switching Network Modules End of Service Life?
Cisco 36 Port Cisco Ethernet Switching Network Modules reached End of Service Life on 31 Mar 2012, after End of Sale on 27 Mar 2007.
What happens after the 36 Port Cisco Ethernet Switching 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 36 Port Cisco Ethernet Switching 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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