Past EOSL
The Cisco MDS 9000 4/44-Port Host-Optimized 8-Gbps FC Module reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2018.
End of sale
31 Jul 2013EOSL
31 Jul 2018
31 Jul 2013EOSL
31 Jul 2018
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- Storage Networking Modules
- Models / part numbers
- DS-X9248-48HPK9, DS-X9248-48HVK9, DS-X9248-48K9
- 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 8 part numbers, e.g. DS-X9248-48HPK9, DS-X9248-48HVK9, DS-X9248-48K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9000 4/44-Port Host-Optimized 8-Gbps FC Module End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9000 4/44-Port Host-Optimized 8-Gbps FC Module reached End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2018, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2013.
What happens after the MDS 9000 4/44-Port Host-Optimized 8-Gbps FC 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 4/44-Port Host-Optimized 8-Gbps FC 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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