The Cisco CRS-1 Series 42-Port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 May 2020.
13 May 2015EOSL
31 May 2020
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Carrier Routing System
- Models / part numbers
- 42-1GE
- Category
- Router
- End of sale / EOL
- 13 May 2015
- End of Service Life
- 31 May 2020
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2014-11-12). Covers 2 part numbers, e.g. 42-1GE.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco CRS-1 Series 42-Port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module End of Service Life?
Cisco CRS-1 Series 42-Port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module reached End of Service Life on 31 May 2020, after End of Sale on 13 May 2015.
What happens after the CRS-1 Series 42-Port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module 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 CRS-1 Series 42-Port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module 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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