The Cisco 4-Port T1/E1 RJ-48 Circuit Emulation over IP and Serial Interface Network Modules reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Mar 2015.
01 Apr 2010EOSL
31 Mar 2015
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Network Modules
- Models / part numbers
- NM-CEM-4SER, NM-CEM-4TE1
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 01 Apr 2010
- End of Service Life
- 31 Mar 2015
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2009-10-01). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. NM-CEM-4SER, NM-CEM-4TE1.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 4-Port T1/E1 RJ-48 Circuit Emulation over IP and Serial Interface Network Modules End of Service Life?
Cisco 4-Port T1/E1 RJ-48 Circuit Emulation over IP and Serial Interface Network Modules reached End of Service Life on 31 Mar 2015, after End of Sale on 01 Apr 2010.
What happens after the 4-Port T1/E1 RJ-48 Circuit Emulation over IP and Serial Interface 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 4-Port T1/E1 RJ-48 Circuit Emulation over IP and Serial Interface 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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