Past EOSL
The Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jan 2019.
End of sale
24 Jan 2014EOSL
31 Jan 2019
24 Jan 2014EOSL
31 Jan 2019
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches
- Models / part numbers
- DS-9124-KIT-CSCO, DS-9124-KIT-EMC, DS-9124-KIT-HDS, DS-9124-KIT-HP, DS-9124-KIT-IBM, DS-9124-KIT-SUN, DS-C24-300AC, DS-C24-300AC-IBM, DS-C9124-0-K9, DS-C9124-1-K9, DS-C9124-2-K9, DS-C9124-EXPAND
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 24 Jan 2014
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jan 2019
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2013-07-26). Covers 29 part numbers, e.g. DS-9124-KIT-CSCO, DS-9124-KIT-EMC, DS-9124-KIT-HDS.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life on 31 Jan 2019, after End of Sale on 24 Jan 2014.
What happens after the MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch 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 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch 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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