Past EOSL
The Cisco 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch for HP BladeSystem reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2021.
End of sale
30 Apr 2016EOSL
30 Apr 2021
30 Apr 2016EOSL
30 Apr 2021
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches
- Models / part numbers
- DS-HP-8GFC-K9, DS-HP-8GFC-L-K9
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 30 Apr 2016
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2021
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2015-10-31). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. DS-HP-8GFC-K9, DS-HP-8GFC-L-K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch for HP BladeSystem End of Service Life?
Cisco 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch for HP BladeSystem reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2021, after End of Sale on 30 Apr 2016.
What happens after the 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch for HP BladeSystem 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 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch for HP BladeSystem 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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