Past EOSL
The Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 30 Apr 2019.
End of sale
28 Apr 2014EOSL
30 Apr 2019
28 Apr 2014EOSL
30 Apr 2019
- Manufacturer
- Cisco
- Product family
- MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors
- Models / part numbers
- DS-9509-A-UPGR, DS-9509-KIT-CCO, DS-9509-KIT-EMC, DS-9509-KIT-HDS, DS-9509-KIT-HP, DS-9509-KIT-IBM, DS-9509-KIT-NPE, DS-9509-KIT-SUN, DS-9SLOT-CAB, DS-9SLOT-FAN, DS-C9509, DS-C9509-2AHK9
- Category
- SAN Switch
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Apr 2014
- End of Service Life
- 30 Apr 2019
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Cisco end-of-life bulletin (announced 2013-10-28). Covers 23 part numbers, e.g. DS-9509-A-UPGR, DS-9509-KIT-CCO, DS-9509-KIT-EMC.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director End of Service Life?
Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director reached End of Service Life on 30 Apr 2019, after End of Sale on 28 Apr 2014.
What happens after the MDS 9509 Multilayer Director 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 9509 Multilayer Director 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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