Past EOSL
The Cisco CAB-X21 Cable reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Sep 2020.
End of sale
28 Sep 2017EOSL
30 Sep 2020
28 Sep 2017EOSL
30 Sep 2020
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Network Modules
- Models / part numbers
- CAB-X21FC, CAB-X21MT
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Sep 2017
- End of Service Life
- 30 Sep 2020
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2017-06-28). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. CAB-X21FC, CAB-X21MT.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco CAB-X21 Cable End of Service Life?
Cisco CAB-X21 Cable reached End of Service Life on 30 Sep 2020, after End of Sale on 28 Sep 2017.
What happens after the CAB-X21 Cable 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 CAB-X21 Cable 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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