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Cisco MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module End of Life & EOSL Date

Network Module · Storage Networking Modules

Past EOSL

The Cisco MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2018.

End of sale
31 Jul 2013
EOSL
31 Jul 2018
Manufacturer
Cisco
Product family
Storage Networking Modules
Models / part numbers
DS-X9224-96H8K9, DS-X9224-96HPK9, DS-X9224-96HVK9, DS-X9224-96K9
Category
Network Module
End of sale / EOL
31 Jul 2013
End of Service Life
31 Jul 2018
Source
OEM end-of-life notice · view source
Notes
Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2012-10-19). Covers 10 part numbers, e.g. DS-X9224-96H8K9, DS-X9224-96HPK9, DS-X9224-96HVK9.
Last checked
14 Nov 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module End of Service Life?

Cisco MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2018, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2013.

What happens after the MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching 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 MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching 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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Dates are compiled from OEM end-of-life notices and third-party trackers and are provided for planning purposes only. Each entry shows its source; where the OEM publishes no model-wide date (for example, support set per serial number or service tag), we say so. Always confirm entitlement for your specific unit with the OEM. Listing a product does not guarantee coverage — to confirm support for your equipment.

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