OEM supported
The Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Dec 2028.
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS
- Models / part numbers
- DS-C9250I-K9, MDS 9250i
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- —
- End of Service Life
- 31 Dec 2028
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch reaches End of Service Life on 31 Dec 2028.
What happens after the MDS 9250i Multiservice 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 9250i Multiservice 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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