Past EOSL
The Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 08 Oct 2013.
End of sale
09 Oct 2008EOSL
08 Oct 2013
09 Oct 2008EOSL
08 Oct 2013
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS 9200 Series Multiservice Switches
- Models / part numbers
- DS-C9216-PS, DS-C9216I-HV-K9, DS-C9216I-K9, DS-C9216I-NK9
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 09 Oct 2008
- End of Service Life
- 08 Oct 2013
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2008-04-10). Covers 4 part numbers, e.g. DS-C9216-PS, DS-C9216I-HV-K9, DS-C9216I-K9.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch reached End of Service Life on 08 Oct 2013, after End of Sale on 09 Oct 2008.
What happens after the MDS 9216i 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 9216i 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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