Past EOSL
The Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 21 Aug 2014.
End of sale
22 Aug 2009EOSL
21 Aug 2014
22 Aug 2009EOSL
21 Aug 2014
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS 9216 9216a Multilayer Fabric Switch
- Models / part numbers
- DS-C9216A-HV-K9, DS-C9216A-K9
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 22 Aug 2009
- End of Service Life
- 21 Aug 2014
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2009-02-21). Covers 2 part numbers, e.g. DS-C9216A-HV-K9, DS-C9216A-K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life on 21 Aug 2014, after End of Sale on 22 Aug 2009.
What happens after the MDS 9216A 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 9216A 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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